National Mourning Day
Nation pays homage to Bangabandhu
On this day in 1975, the Father of the Nation along with most of his family members, was assassinated by a section of disgruntled and ambitious army personnel
PM pays homage to Bangabandhu
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking his 48th martyrdom anniversary and the National Mourning Day
Give info on Bangabandhu’s killers, get reward: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said the government would reward those who can provide information on the killers of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
“AL rescued Bangladesh from Sri Lanka-like situation during BNP rule”
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (August 30, 2022) expressed her firm belief that Bangladesh will never plunge into a Sri Lanka-like situation, rather the country will continue to move ahead overcoming all global challenges.
Reader Submission / An Indian in Dhanmondi 32
A postdoctoral fellow from India visits Dhanmondi 32.
PM pays homage to Bangabandhu
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (August 15, 2022) paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking his 47th martyrdom anniversary and the National Mourning Day.
What was behind the brutal killing?
The assassinations of 15 August 1975, unprecedented in history in terms of the number of people killed including the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, are shrouded in uncanny mystery.
Nation observing Bangabandhu’s martyrdom anniversary
People across the country are observing the National Mourning Day today, the darkest chapter in the history of independent Bangladesh.
PM pays homage to Bangabandhu on his 45th martyrdom anniversary
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking National Mourning Day and the 45th anniversary of his martyrdom.
Shame darker than the night
It was around 3:00am of August 15, 1975. Preparations for carrying out a barbaric assassination were almost done. Major Syed Faruk Rahman, one of the masterminds of the massacre, was sitting on a stool in front of the lancer unit headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment. An operation map was open on his knees. Execution of which would send a massive blow to the newly independent Bangladesh. Major Khandaker Abdur Rashid, another mastermind, was standing beside him.
BNP won’t cut cake on Khaleda’s ‘birthday’
BNP will not cut any cake on the occasion of the party chief Khaleda Zia’s “birthday on August 15” this year as saying the country is passing through crises like militancy and terrorism.
Tight security measures for Aug 15
In the backdrops of recent militant attacks across the country, law enforcers will beef up security in and around Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi on the occasion of National Mourning Day on August 15.
Bangabandhu beaming into arts
Marking National Mourning Day 2015, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) has chalked out month-long elaborate programmes to observe the occasion.
No ‘controversy’ over Khaleda’s birthday celebration: BNP
BNP says the party does not see any “controversy” in the country over celebrating the party chief’s birthday on August 15.
Kushtia AL infighting: 30 activists sued, OC suspended
A case has been filed against Kushtia unit Swechchhasebak League general secretary following yesterday’s clash between two groups of ruling party supporters that left one killed.
Fugitive killers of Bangabandhu must be hanged: Ashraf
Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam says that death sentences will surely be executed after bringing back the fugitive killers of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Clash over tribute: Kushtia Jubo League man killed
A local activist of ruling party’s youth front Jubo League was killed during infighting over paying tribute to Bangabandhu in Kushtia.
Bangabandhu’s portrait unveiled at Jatiya Press Club
A portrait of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was unveiled at Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka.
President, PM pay homage to Bangabandhu
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pay homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreaths at the portrait of the great leader in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi road No. 32 this morning, marking National Mourning Day.
