Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

How is this a priority for the government?

Ordinance on freedom fighters creates confusion, controversy

‘When a government refuses to go, people accept it until they don’t’

Author and researcher Mohiuddin Ahmad talks about the background and formation of BAKSAL.

An ill-timed revisionist attempt serves no purpose

Cancellation of certain national days should be reviewed

We've initiated efforts to broaden the animation film industry: ICT minister

State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak of Post, Telecommunications, and Information Technology has stated that the global animation industry market will reach approximately USD 600 billion by 2030. To harness the talents of the nation's youth in this burgeoning sector, he announced the launch of the Future Animators and Creative Economy (Face of Smart Bangladesh) project. This initiative aims to empower talented youth to make substantial contributions to this growing field.

‘Mujib: The Making of a Nation' premieres in Kolkata

The film “Mujib: The Making of a Nation,” which chronicles the life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was screened at Nandan yesterday (June 7), a traditional cultural center in Kolkata. This film is a joint production of India-Bangladesh.  

‘I have dedicated my life to instilling the values of our Liberation war in youths’

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, the eminent artiste talked about his Liberation War days, our independence, theatre activism, his upcoming film projects, and more.

'Bangabandhu’s initiative increased land under irrigation'

According to a paper presented at a seminar

Bangabandhu's March 7 speech: A linguistic marvel

To truly comprehend the greatness of Bangabandhu, we must delve into his speeches, which were the cornerstone of his persona.

August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019

TRIBUTE: Every eulogy falls short

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, whose 44th death anniversary we observe today, stands tall among many heroes of history whose individual contributions have made their country and people great. However, as we delve deeper into what he did for us as a

August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019

Bangabandhu in prison: Transcending stone walls and iron bars

Bangabandhu spent almost one-fourth of his nearly 55 years of life in prison. The first time he went to jail was when as a schoolboy, in his hometown of Tungipara, he and some of his friends got into a fight with Hindu leaders who had beaten up a Muslim one.

August 7, 2019
August 7, 2019

‘Bangladesh still bears stigma of Bangabandhu’s killing’

Law Minister Anisul Huq says Bangladesh has yet to become free from the stigma of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s killing although the trial of the incident of his murder has been finished.

August 2, 2019
August 2, 2019

Art exhibition marking the golden jubilee of the title ‘Bangabandhu’

The people of Bangladesh bestowed the title of ‘Bangabandhu’ on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation on 23 February, 1969.

May 9, 2019
May 9, 2019

A conversation with Shyam Benegal

Acclaimed Indian director Shyam Benegal plans to begin the shooting of his much-awaited feature film on the life and works of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Filming for the Bangladesh-India co-production is expected to begin in November this year and be completed by February next.

May 8, 2019
May 8, 2019

Shooting of film on Bangabandhu likely to begin in November

Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal says he plans to start shooting of a film on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by November this year expecting to get it released before the end of ‘Mujib Year 2020-21’.

April 18, 2019
April 18, 2019

Mujibnagar Day observed

The Mujibnagar Day was observed through different programmes yesterday, recalling significant memories of the first government of Bangladesh.

March 26, 2019
March 26, 2019

Bangabandhu: Up close and personal

Bangabandhu's 99th birth anniversary was commemorated on March 17, the date with an asterisk mark in our nation's calendar.

March 23, 2019
March 23, 2019

Dhaka adorned with red-green

On this day in 1971, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman raised the Bangladesh flag, to the cheers of a crowd gathered on the road outside his Dhanmondi residence.

March 22, 2019
March 22, 2019

The sixth meeting

After holding a meeting with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Pakistan president Yahya Khan postponed the March 25 session of the National Assembly saying it was deferred to create unity among the political parties.