Liberation War 1971

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.

WORLD PHILOSOPHY DAY / Bangladesh’s constitution needs a philosophical renewal

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

A tribute to Komol Siddiqi / Rest in peace, warrior, your battle won

Masroor ul Haq Siddiqi Bir Uttam (Komol Siddiqi) passed away in the early hours of October 7.

Is stability in Bangladesh possible without embracing pluralism?

Historically, Bangladesh has been built on pluralistic ideals born out of the Language Movement of 1952 and the Liberation War of 1971.

DU student creates 1971 Liberation War time-lapse map from military perspective

Abrar Fahyaz, a Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) student at Dhaka University (DU), created a war time-lapse showcasing the 1971 Liberation War from a military perspective. 

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.

October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024

Rest in peace, warrior, your battle won

Masroor ul Haq Siddiqi Bir Uttam (Komol Siddiqi) passed away in the early hours of October 7.

October 19, 2024
October 19, 2024

Is stability in Bangladesh possible without embracing pluralism?

Historically, Bangladesh has been built on pluralistic ideals born out of the Language Movement of 1952 and the Liberation War of 1971.

September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024

DU student creates 1971 Liberation War time-lapse map from military perspective

Abrar Fahyaz, a Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) student at Dhaka University (DU), created a war time-lapse showcasing the 1971 Liberation War from a military perspective. 

July 28, 2024
July 28, 2024

The many faces of freedom

Freedom is something chased by many yet fully grasped by surprisingly few. In Bangladesh, where the echoes of the Liberation War still pulsate strongly in the hearts of its people, freedom takes on various forms and meanings depending on whom you ask.