Central Shaheed Minar

16 Days of Activism / Roaring slogans, cultural activities call on ending violence against women

As I stepped into the Central Shaheed Minar late in the afternoon, I was greeted with the jovial and embracing atmosphere of feminists from all corners of the city— and perhaps even beyond. Most were decked out in orange and red sarees, seemingly in line with a theme for the day. Some were even in work mode, going live on social media platforms to share updates on behalf of their organisations.

People paying last respects to Dr Zafrullah at Shaheed Minar

Dr Zafrullah will be given a guard of honour at the Shaheed Minar, where his body will be kept till 1:00pm

Whatever happened to Bangla being our state language?

There is no usage of Bangla by the state, and it is being pushed to the periphery.

Hamidur Rahman Puroshkar 2018 conferred

In remembrance of the eminent architect and artist Hamidur Rahman, who designed the Central Shaheed Minar, his family established

Last tributes paid to Priyabhashini

People from all walks of life pay their last respects to noted sculptor and freedom fighter Ferdousi Priyabhashini at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka.

Preserve the sanctity of Shaheed Minar

The Central Shaheed Minar is the ultimate symbol of our glorious Language Movement, which paved the way for our liberation movement. However, it is shameful that we have not been able to preserve the sanctity of this place.

Sudhin Das no more

Preeminent singer, researcher and music teacher Sudhin Das, who made monumental contributions to ensure the practice of Kazi

Remove structures on Shaheed Minar land in 72hrs: HC

The High Court directs the authorities to demolish all structures, excluding a grave, on the land of the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka by the next 72 hours.

Blasts at Jessore Shaheed Minar, 10 detained

At least 10 people are injured in crude bomb blasts at the Shaheed Minar in Jessore when people are paying their tributes.

February 21, 2016
February 21, 2016

Nation pays homage to Language martyrs

Throngs of people walking barefoot, singing songs of patriotism are paying homage to the Language Movement martyrs, who sacrificed their lived for mother tongue Bangla marking a day of supreme sacrifice.

February 21, 2016
February 21, 2016

President, PM pay homage to language heroes

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pay their deep homage to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement by placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka at one minute past midnight on the occasion of Amar Ekushey and the International Mother Language Day.

February 21, 2016
February 21, 2016

Nation salutes the language heroes

The nation is paying glowing tributes to the Language Movement martyrs, who laid down their lives for the recognition of Bangla as a state language on this day 64 years ago. Humming "Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February...", thousands of Bangalis thronged the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital and elsewhere in the early hours today to pay homage to the language heroes.

February 18, 2016
February 18, 2016

Ekushey February: CCTVs all around Shaheed Minar

Authorities this year will install close-circuit television (CCTV) cameras from Shahbagh to the Central Shaheed Minar premises to scrutinise the movement of people on the occasion of Ekushey February.

February 10, 2016
February 10, 2016

SSJ announces 14-day programme marking Ekushey

Marking the month of Amar Ekushey, Sammilito Sangskritik Jote (SSJ) is holding a 14-day programme at Central Shaheed Minar in the capital.

October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015

Students end hunger strike after assurance

Students demanding retake of medical admission examinations end their hunger strike today following assurance that a probe committee will be formed to investigate the issue.

October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015

7 medical aspirants fall sick as hunger strike continues

At least seven students protesting the leak of the medical college admission test question fell sick as they are continuing their fast unto death at Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka for the second consecutive day.

October 14, 2015
October 14, 2015

Medical test protesters begin hunger strike

Candidates protesting the leak of the medical college admission test question go on a fast unto death at Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka.

October 10, 2015
October 10, 2015

Medical question leak: Protestors call for independent probe

Protestors demand for an independent probe into allegations of question leak that marred this year’s medical and dental admission tests.

October 3, 2015
October 3, 2015

Medical admission seekers’ demo continue peacefully

The students seeking retake of the MBBS and BDS admission tests organises a photo exhibition and launched a signature campaign at Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka to drum up support in favour of their demand.