Independence Day

Trump keen to boost US-Bangladesh relations

US President Donald Trump, in a message to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, expressed confidence in advancing bilateral relations between the two nations and promoting regional security in the Indo-Pacific.

Polls just to put a party in power will be unacceptable

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said that elections aimed solely at installing a particular party in power, without necessary reforms and justice for the victims of the July uprising, will be “unacceptable”.

Independence Day / The foreign couple who fought for Bangladesh

In the summer of 1971, as the people of Bangladesh waged a desperate fight for freedom, two foreign voices -- one British, one American -- rose in defiance against the brutal atrocities unfolding thousands of miles from their own homelands.

Committed to advancing partnership with Bangladesh, Modi writes to Yunus

"I extend my felicitations to you and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh," Modi said.

Would I be the kind of person to forget history?

Forgetting history and dismissing sacrifices seemed ingrained in Bangalee's nature.

There is no such thing as a 'second independence': Mirza Abbas

BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas today dismissed the notion of a "second independence", asserting that such claims undermine the historic Liberation War of 1971

Yunus pays homage to Liberation War martyrs

The chief adviser placed a wreath at the altar of the memorial around 6:11am

Independence Day special / The legend of Nader gunda

The tale of a fearless freedom fighter from Old Dhaka

Book recommendations on post-independence history of Bangladesh

A list of books that might help you get started on the political climate of Bangladesh after 1971

March 26, 2016
March 26, 2016

[WATCH] Rockstars unite for “Ma Go Bhabna Keno” cover

Iqbal Asif Jewel, one of the most prominent figures of Bangladeshi rock music, has brought together some the biggest rock vocalists of the country, for a spirited cover of “Ma Go Bhabna Keno”, a song that kindled patriotism and valor among countless people during our Liberation War.

March 26, 2016
March 26, 2016

Into The 46th Year of Independence

The nation celebrates the 45th Independence and National Day today to pay tributes to the martyrs and valiant sons of the land who laid down their lives for the country's independence.

March 26, 2016
March 26, 2016

Nation at 46

As we step into our 46th year of independence and celebrate our freedom, we bow our heads to all the freedom fighters known and unknown...

March 26, 2016
March 26, 2016

Independence Day special drama “Yahya Khan”

A special TV drama “Yahya Khan”, marking Independence Day, will be telecast today at 7:45pm on Desh TV.

March 25, 2016
March 25, 2016

Nation set to celebrate 46th Independence Day

The nation will celebrate the 46th Independence Day tomorrow with due respect. On March 26, 1971, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared Bangladesh’s independence following the crackdown on unarmed Banglalees on the midnight of March 25 by the Pakistani occupation forces.

March 28, 2015
March 28, 2015

Intrepid Bangabandhu

AS the nation celebrates the forty-fourth Independence Day grateful Bangladeshis need to remember Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the intrepid architect of our freedom struggle.

March 28, 2015
March 28, 2015

Cultural programmes marking Independence Day

Marking Independence and National Day 2015, cultural institutions and organisations on the capital arranged celebration programmes.

March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015

US cares for Bangladesh: Biswal

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal says the United States cares Bangladesh mentioning that Bangladesh-US relations are larger and stronger than ever

March 26, 2015
March 26, 2015

Nation celebrates 45th Independence Day

The nation is celebrating the 45th Independence and National Day today with due solemnity and festivity

March 26, 2015
March 26, 2015

Google celebrates Bangladesh Independence Day

The most popular search engine, Google, has outlaid its cover page with green and red portraying the essence of Bangladesh's independence