Bangladesh's hard-won independence, achieved through the Liberation War in 1971, remains the most defining political event in our history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By grounding our laws in a renewed philosophical vision, our constitution can be reshaped.
Masroor ul Haq Siddiqi Bir Uttam (Komol Siddiqi) passed away in the early hours of October 7.
Historically, Bangladesh has been built on pluralistic ideals born out of the Language Movement of 1952 and the Liberation War of 1971.
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.
On this day in 1971, Bangladesh was liberated from the Pakistan occupation forces following a bloody nine-month war. These pictures were taken in December, 1971.
It was like a radiant dawn shining after a long and dreadful night. The cool wind of freedom was blowing in mid-December 1971.
What has never been discussed is the impact of these memories, the persisting scars they left in people's minds.
Noted actress Dilara Zaman starrer liberation war-based short film titled “Omar Faruk er Ma”, directed by Zahidur Rahman Biplob, is set to release on the month of victory, December. The premiere show of the film will be held at Bangladesh Film Archive on December 3.
Almost 50 years after the war, freedom fighter Guerrilla Hafiz is yet to receive state recognition
“The liberation war was terrifying for women and this is why Afsan Chowdhury’s book is crucial. It is important to study our culture to understand the history of our liberation war,” said Professor Sonia Nishat Amin.
A "what it really was" analysis of the 1971 war does not mean the description of the actions of India only. It should also cover their mistakes and failures. The cover of this book claims to be a "definitive story", but its research and narrative are not holistic.
The personal space is the same as the political sphere, the individual on the same strand as the collective.
Tajuddin Ahmad's interview published in the Dainik Bangla newspaper on December 13, 1972.
Bangladesh War resembles a journalist's diary. Ghosh's tone is neither that of a critic nor a judge.
