freedom fighter

Freedom fighter’s definition: Confusion, debate over ordinance

Liberation War adviser clarifies that Sheikh Mujib, Tajuddin, others in Mujibnagar govt are freedom fighters

Explainer / Who is a freedom fighter

The government's move to redefine freedom fighters has been at the centre of discussion

Govt revises definition of freedom fighter

The government last night promulgated an ordinance redefining the term “freedom fighter” (Bir Muktijoddha) and introducing three new categories.

Narail freedom fighter killed in clash on Eid Day

A freedom fighter was hacked to death during a clash between two rival groups in Lohagara upazila of Narail on Eid day

Freedom fighter Sakhina now battling old age and illness

Freedom fighter Sakhina Begum, who killed six razakars with a scythe, is now bedridden and suffering from respiratory problems

Independence Day special / The legend of Nader gunda

The tale of a fearless freedom fighter from Old Dhaka

Bangladesh Genocide of 1971: Time for the West to walk the talk

The genocide that Pakistan’s occupational forces committed in Bangladesh in 1971 has yet to get due recognition.

Tribute / The poet who shook the Ershad regime

As he had actively protested against Ayub's dictatorship, and was indeed jailed, he felt compelled to protest against Ershad's dictatorship through his poetry.

PM hands over houses to underprivileged freedom fighters

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today handed over keys of 5,000 houses built under the government's "Bir Nibash" project for underprivileged freedom fighters.

February 7, 2016
February 7, 2016

Trishal freedom fighter sues MP, 24 for war crimes

A freedom fighter in Mymensingh’s Trishal sues a running lawmaker and 24 others for crimes committed against humanity during 1971 Liberation War.

January 19, 2016
January 19, 2016

Cabinet's no to retirement age extension

The cabinet yesterday rejected a proposal to raise the retirement age of freedom fighters in public service to 65 years from the existing 60.

December 22, 2015
December 22, 2015

Swadhin Bangla Betar engr Rashidul dies

Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra sound engineer Rashidul Hossain die at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital, He was 72.

December 21, 2015
December 21, 2015

Khaleda kicks up controversy over 1971 war death toll

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia raises questions about how many people were killed during the country’s Liberation War in 1971.

November 16, 2015
November 16, 2015

SC upholds proposal to raise FF retirement age to 65

Supreme Court upholds a High Court verdict that directed the authorities concerned to place before the cabinet a proposal in 60 days to increase the retirement age of freedom fighters in public service to 65 years from 57 years.

October 14, 2015
October 14, 2015

Freedom fighter status for Biranganas

While we congratulate the government's decision to recognise Biranganas as freedom fighters, we would like to apologise to these great women for taking a long 43 years to honour them for their sacrifice for our country.

October 14, 2015
October 14, 2015

Freedom fighter status for Biranganas

While we congratulate the government's decision to recognise Biranganas as freedom fighters, we would like to apologise to these great women for taking a long 43 years to honour them for their sacrifice for our country.

September 2, 2015
September 2, 2015

Govt to take back privileges from fake FFs: Minister

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq says the government privileges the fake freedom fighters have been availing will be taken back.

August 30, 2015
August 30, 2015

ICT order on Zafrullah’s contempt deferred

A tribunal in Dhaka defers the date of passing order on contempt of court proceedings against Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Zafrullah Chowdhury to September 1.

July 27, 2015
July 27, 2015

SC order on Zafrullah tomorrow

The Supreme Court will pass an order tomorrow on Zafrullah Chowdhury’s petition filed against a tribunal verdict that fined him for contempt.