Liberation War 1971

An ode to Prof Anisur Rahman

Professor Anisur Rahman was the founding father of the “Two Economies” theory, which formed the intellectual foundation of Bangladesh’s Liberation War.

BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / ‘Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood’ is a flawed but essential critique of the founding fathers of our nation

Review of ‘Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood’ (Hodder and Stoughton, 1986) by Anthony Mascarenhas

Humiliation of a freedom fighter is unacceptable

Those responsible should be held accountable

The spirit of 1971: Reflections on liberation, aspirations, and modern challenges

The spirit of 1971 lives on, and it is up to the present generation to ensure that its promises are fulfilled.

Our Victory Day and the questions of equality, justice, and human dignity

Bangladesh's hard-won independence, achieved through the Liberation War in 1971, remains the most defining political event in our history.

Wartime treatment: The heroes who saved lives, silently 

While the armed freedom fighters fought valiantly on the battlefield during the 1971 war, a quieter yet equally crucial battle was being waged on the medical front.

Victory day today: The day a nation cried tears of joy

From the first week of December 1971, freedom was already in the air. Pakistan was losing ground across Bangladesh to the joint forces, composed of the Mukti Bahini and the allied Indian forces. One by one, different regions were being liberated from the occupation forces.

Dec Special | Part 8 | / Regional Resistance: Aftab Bahini of Kurigram

The Aftab Bahini, led by Aftab Ali, a subedar in the 3rd East Bengal Regiment, was a formidable regional force that operated along the Brahmaputra and Teesta rivers during the 1971 war.

Dec Special | Part 5 | / Regional Resistance: Halim Bahini of Manikganj

Through swift mobilisation, strategic brilliance, and devastating attacks against the Pakistani army, the Halim Bahini of Manikganj distinguished itself as one of the most effective regional forces that fought in the Liberation War.

January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025

An ode to Prof Anisur Rahman

Professor Anisur Rahman was the founding father of the “Two Economies” theory, which formed the intellectual foundation of Bangladesh’s Liberation War.

December 31, 2024
December 31, 2024

‘Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood’ is a flawed but essential critique of the founding fathers of our nation

Review of ‘Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood’ (Hodder and Stoughton, 1986) by Anthony Mascarenhas

December 24, 2024
December 24, 2024

Humiliation of a freedom fighter is unacceptable

Those responsible should be held accountable

December 21, 2024
December 21, 2024

The spirit of 1971: Reflections on liberation, aspirations, and modern challenges

The spirit of 1971 lives on, and it is up to the present generation to ensure that its promises are fulfilled.

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

Our Victory Day and the questions of equality, justice, and human dignity

Bangladesh's hard-won independence, achieved through the Liberation War in 1971, remains the most defining political event in our history.

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

Victory day today: The day a nation cried tears of joy

From the first week of December 1971, freedom was already in the air. Pakistan was losing ground across Bangladesh to the joint forces, composed of the Mukti Bahini and the allied Indian forces. One by one, different regions were being liberated from the occupation forces.

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

Wartime treatment: The heroes who saved lives, silently 

While the armed freedom fighters fought valiantly on the battlefield during the 1971 war, a quieter yet equally crucial battle was being waged on the medical front.

December 12, 2024
December 12, 2024

Regional Resistance: Aftab Bahini of Kurigram

The Aftab Bahini, led by Aftab Ali, a subedar in the 3rd East Bengal Regiment, was a formidable regional force that operated along the Brahmaputra and Teesta rivers during the 1971 war.

December 7, 2024
December 7, 2024

Regional Resistance: Halim Bahini of Manikganj

Through swift mobilisation, strategic brilliance, and devastating attacks against the Pakistani army, the Halim Bahini of Manikganj distinguished itself as one of the most effective regional forces that fought in the Liberation War.

November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024

Bangladesh’s constitution needs a philosophical renewal

By grounding our laws in a renewed philosophical vision, our constitution can be reshaped.