Bangladesh Independence Day
Chronicling Bangladesh’s Birth: The final push
After president Ayub Khan was forced to resign in the face of the 1969 mass uprising, General Yahya Khan assumed office on March 25. He immediately moved to consolidate his power by dissolving both national and provincial assemblies, effectively scrapping the constitution, and declaring martial law across Pakistan.
53 Years of Independence / The shadow lines of Bangladesh's birth
Our freedom struggle helped us identify both our allies and enemies
Dhaka-Beijing friendship will grow from strength to strength: China president
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the tremendous achievements scored by the Bangladesh government and people have been widely commended by the international community.
Bangladesh ‘a strong pillar’ of India’s Neighbourhood First Policy: Jaishankar
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has extended warmest greetings to his Bangladesh counterpart Dr AK Abdul Momen and the government and people of Bangladesh on Independence Day.
52 years of independence / Stories that we tell ourselves
How should a nation memorialise its history?
51 years of freedom
We have overpaid the cost of our independence, but perhaps no cost can be very high for the most precious thing in a person’s, nay, a nation’s life—freedom.
Washington declares today ‘Bangladesh Day’
Washington DC, the capital of United States, has declared Bangladesh’s 49th Independence Day as “Bangladesh Day”.
Working to build a prosperous future for children: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her government trying to build a future where the children will have a beautiful, secure and prosperous life.
Yesterday, once more!
The title of this column is borrowed from a very popular song from many years ago which we used to hum all the time. It was a
Chronicling Bangladesh’s Birth: The final push
After president Ayub Khan was forced to resign in the face of the 1969 mass uprising, General Yahya Khan assumed office on March 25. He immediately moved to consolidate his power by dissolving both national and provincial assemblies, effectively scrapping the constitution, and declaring martial law across Pakistan.
The shadow lines of Bangladesh's birth
Our freedom struggle helped us identify both our allies and enemies
Dhaka-Beijing friendship will grow from strength to strength: China president
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the tremendous achievements scored by the Bangladesh government and people have been widely commended by the international community.
Bangladesh ‘a strong pillar’ of India’s Neighbourhood First Policy: Jaishankar
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has extended warmest greetings to his Bangladesh counterpart Dr AK Abdul Momen and the government and people of Bangladesh on Independence Day.
Stories that we tell ourselves
How should a nation memorialise its history?
51 years of freedom
We have overpaid the cost of our independence, but perhaps no cost can be very high for the most precious thing in a person’s, nay, a nation’s life—freedom.
Washington declares today ‘Bangladesh Day’
Washington DC, the capital of United States, has declared Bangladesh’s 49th Independence Day as “Bangladesh Day”.
Working to build a prosperous future for children: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her government trying to build a future where the children will have a beautiful, secure and prosperous life.
Raisul Islam Asad looks back on 1971
“I grew up in Dhaka at the age of seventeen and lived in Paltan during the time of the Liberation War,” he says. “Film director Nasiruddin
Surviving 71 – Gearing up for an extraordinary film
The teaser for the upcoming 2D animated film, Surviving 71, released yesterday. The stunning visuals and marvelous soundtrack