Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Suborna Mustafa safe after attack on her home
In a time when remembering the contributions of Bangabandhu is seemingly being questioned, actress Rokeya Prachi courageously took her stand in mourning Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, almost single-handedly.
Opinion / The new age demands a re-reading of Bangabandhu
Bangabandhu as a subject of study should be approached with an openness to embrace truths, however unflattering.
Mujib’s time in Kolkata was vital for his political upbringing
The 1940s was a tumultuous period in Kolkata politically and economically. The man-made famine of 1943, the Hindu-Muslim riots and the great Calcutta killings ravaged the socio-economic fabric of the society in east and west Bengal -- the effects of which are still felt.
Poster of animation film 'Mujib Bhai' released
Earlier, the animated feature film "Mujib Amar Pita", based on the life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, garnered many accolades and appreciation from the audience and critics. Now, Adnan Adib Khan has revealed the official poster of another animation film based on the autobiography, "The Unfinished Memoirs" by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
47th Death Anniversary of Bangabandhu / Cry, O beloved country
Under the leadership of Sheikh Mujib, the inevitable historical change was successfully completed.
Reader Submission / An Indian in Dhanmondi 32
A postdoctoral fellow from India visits Dhanmondi 32.
Bangabandhu: Who but him could have made it happen?
Most nation-states are constituted of diverse groups of people coming from different religions, cultures, languages, and ethnicities.
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.
AL never uses backdoor to grab power: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Awami League never used the backdoor for grabbing power, rather it always assumes state power through elections.
Dinajpur court orders arrest for Tarique
A Dinajpur court issues arrest warrant against BNP Senior Vice-chairman Tarique Rahman in a case filed for his derogatory remarks against Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 2014.
'I have no way of going anywhere'
March 23, 1971 was an extraordinary day. It had always been observed as Pakistan's Republic Day. And yet this time in 1971, something different happened. Instead of the green and white flags with a crescent and a star of Pakistan, green flags with a red disc with the map of East Pakistan in golden colour superimposed, fluttered atop all buildings in Dhaka.
PM pays tributes to Bangabandhu marking March 7
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pays homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreaths at the portrait of the great leader marking the historic 7th March.
Mohiuddin declares Latif persona non grata in Ctg over doctoring Bangabandhu's photo
Ruling party lawmaker MA Latif is declared persona non grata in Chittagong for distorting the image of father of the nation Bangabadhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Thousands join AL's V-Day March
Thousands of people from all strata take part in the colourful Victory Day march organised by Awami League in the capital marking the 45th Victory Day.
After 1971 defeat, Bhutto dreamt of confederation
Even before the bloods of 30 million Bangalis had dried, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the villain behind the breakup of Pakistan and the political mastermind of genocide in 1971, had expressed an audacious proposal of Pakistan and Bangladesh uniting again.
BNP condemns sedition charges against Tarique
BNP condemns pressing of sedition charges against the party’s senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman, saying that it was an “unjustified and undemocratic move.”
THE PIONEER OF DEMOCRACY
As a lawyer, he earned a lot, but at the end, he died a pauper. He was never found lacking in helping workers of his party and friends. He was a man of character and great intellect.
STORY INSIDE THE STORY
Sometimes, a most obvious question of history remains unasked and unanswered through a lack of pursuit of or targeted research into an overwhelming event.
The unseen Bangabandhu
Thirty five year ago, even longer perhaps, just a camera in hand, they had gone out to bring back a fragment of living history.