Reaffirms commitment to Bangladesh’s democracy
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.
Our freedom struggle helped us identify both our allies and enemies
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the tremendous achievements scored by the Bangladesh government and people have been widely commended by the international community.
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.
How should a nation memorialise its history?
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 DC, the capital of United States, has declared Bangladesh’s 49th Independence Day as “Bangladesh Day”.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her government trying to build a future where the children will have a beautiful, secure and prosperous life.
Search engine giant Google is celebrating the 47th Independence Day of Bangladesh with a special doodle, where a girl is seen carrying national flag of the country.
