"We raised the historical unsettled issues with Pakistan, including a formal public apology," says foreign secy
The interview explores the evolving narrative of democracy in Bangladesh since 1971.
Corruption charges against ministry officials, others must be investigated
The 1971 Liberation War was the culmination of a long struggle for a democratic, secular, and egalitarian society.
What matters when there's a Motherland to defend?
Professor Anisur Rahman was the founding father of the “Two Economies” theory, which formed the intellectual foundation of Bangladesh’s Liberation War.
Review of ‘Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood’ (Hodder and Stoughton, 1986) by Anthony Mascarenhas
Those responsible should be held accountable
The spirit of 1971 lives on, and it is up to the present generation to ensure that its promises are fulfilled.
The following are 7 monuments that people can easily visit this Swadhinata Dibosh or The Independence Day, to reconnect with history.
Ekushey Padak-winning musician Azam Khan is regarded as the pioneer of Bangla pop music. He was not only the first pop superstar of Bangladesh, but he was also a freedom fighter who valiantly fought for the independence of the country. Today, on his 74th birth anniversary, this article chronicles this maestro's life, tracing his journey from the Liberation War until his death on June 5, 2011.
After 52 years, do we practise our founding principles?
We don’t worry about freeing everyone anymore; we only think of ourselves.
Would it be too much to ask you/ To forgive me for the carnal sin I did not commit?
The innovative activity, fostered and curated by former Cultural Affairs Minister and eminent cultural personality, Asaduzzaman Noor has commenced recently with hundreds of child artists painting the roadside walls of Dhaka city.
Mehta also directed the documentary film Dateline Bangladesh based on her time stationed in Bangladesh during the war.
Krishnendu Bose’s directorial “Bay of Blood” is a searing feature documentary, a gripping narrative that takes you on a journey through the heart-wrenching history of Bangladesh’s birth, unearthing the chilling truths of a genocide that echoed across the ages.
The Vortex is a collage of selfless acts to help victims of the Bhola cyclone and the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.
Participants, including the show’s hosts and guests, picked up discarded pebbles, photo frames, children’s artwork, and other knick knacks—all fragile things collected and displayed by the author.
