Freedom fighters

My beloved country cannot be bloodied like this: Shakib Khan

Following violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at different public universities around the country, celebrities have voiced their support for the quota reform movement. The July 15 incident left approximately 300 people injured, including female students and BCL members. As of July 17 (3:00pm), six fatalities have been reported due to the ongoing unrest.

ESSAY / On wars and words

These words are not just some veils adorning the valour and victory of our freedom fighters; they're not just tributes but testaments to the rare occasion of the oppressed overpowering the oppressor.

‘Letting jamaat return’: Will be suicidal for the nation

The government’s decision to allow Jamaat-e-Islami back in active politics, instead of bringing it to book for its 1971 role, will be suicidal for the ruling Awami League and above all, the country, said freedom fighters, families of the martyrs and war crimes researchers.

'We dissented Pakistan as it ignored the rights of the people of our region'

Gyantapas Abdur Razzaq Foundation revisits the spirit of liberation in March.

Metro Rail: No half fare for students

There will be no half fare for students travelling on the Metro Rails, MAN Siddique, managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited, said today.

Give Guerrilla Hafiz his due recognition

Repeated failure to recognise his ultimate sacrifice is an affront to our history

Include names of 208 freedom fighters in gazette: HC to govt

The High Court has directed the government to include names of 208 freedom fighters in the official gazette and take necessary steps to give them monthly allowances.

‘Remove war criminals, Jamaat-Shibir men from govt jobs’

A platform of freedom fighters announces an agitation programme from July 19 to September 2 to press home their six-point demand including removal of the family members of Jamaat-Shibir men and war criminals from public offices.

Freedom Fighters: Minimum age now only 12.5 years!

The liberation war affairs ministry has once again lowered the minimum age for being recognised as a freedom fighter.

December 14, 2015
December 14, 2015
November 19, 2015
November 19, 2015

[WATCH NOW] SQ Chy: The master of genocide

Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, 66, known for ruthless massacre of unarmed civilians, torturing freedom fighters and pro-liberation forces in 1971 is finally close to gallows.

November 8, 2015
November 8, 2015

Amnesty committed heinous act: Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina comes down heavily on the Amnesty Intentional for its reported remarks on Bangladesh’s freedom fighters and the trial of war criminals.

October 12, 2015
October 12, 2015

41 Biranganas get recognition as freedom fighters

Forty-one Biranganas (war heroines) are recognised as freedom fighters for their contribution in the country’s Liberation War in 1971.

October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015

Family to meet Mojaheed tomorrow

Family members of condemned war criminal Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mojaheed will meet him at Dhaka Central Jail tomorrow.

March 18, 2015
March 18, 2015

HC rule on govt on definition of freedom fighters

High Court asks the government to explain in four weeks why it should not be directed to determine the definition of freedom fighters before it finalises their list.

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