However, Sheikh Hasina raised questions about Ziaur Rahman's loyalty to Bangladesh during the liberation war in 1971. He said, “The question is whether his loyalty was to Bangladesh or to Pakistan, because Pakistan Army officer Mirza Aslam Beg had written a letter to Zia for his satisfactory activities.” He also said, “(Mirza) Aslam Beg (who […]
“Our pledge today is that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, we will defeat the communal evil forces led by BNP,” Quader said. Responding to the anti-India statements of BNP leaders, he said that there were disagreements earlier also and it is happening here even now. He said, “This is not a new […]
Awami League leader Tajuddin Ahmed reached Delhi on 3 April with the help of India's Border Security Force (BSF). After consulting Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, he formed a government in exile. Colonel NS Bains, Chief Law Office of the BSF, prepared a 'Short Constitution' for Bangladesh. It was finalized by Tajuddin Ahmed and his […]
After paying floral tributes, the President, the Prime Minister and the King stood in silence for some time to express their deep respect for the memories of the martyrs of the great liberation war of 1971. A smart contingent of Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force presented the state salute when the bugle sounded the […]
People from all walks of life including families of Bir Shrestha, war-injured freedom fighters, members of the diplomatic corps, leaders of various political parties, social, cultural and business bodies also paid floral tributes at the national memorial in the morning. National dailies brought out special supplements, while Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television, private radio stations and […]
Special prayers will be offered at all mosques, temples, churches and other places of worship across the country to seek divine blessings for the eternal peace of the departed souls of the Father of the Nation, four national leaders, martyrs of the liberation war and all others. Patriotic son of the soil. To make this […]
Awami League will never let the country's democracy be destroyed: PM Hasina
“They had to suffer no less than us. They attacked the cantonment, took charge against the US and the army. No one could survive in Pakistani politics by resorting to this stance. Imran Khan has gone to jail, he has been sentenced to 34 years. More than 2,000 of their leaders and activists have been […]
He said Bangladesh was recognized as a developing country due to large-scale development by the Awami League government, while the nation celebrated the golden jubilee of the country's independence in 2021. He said, Bangladesh will start its journey as a developing country in 2026. “We have been able to take Bangladesh at least one step […]
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today handed over the country's highest national civilian award “Independence Awards-2024” (Independence Awards-2024) to 10 eminent individuals for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields at the national level. He distributed the awards among the recipients at a ceremony at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium here this morning. Brave freedom fighters Qazi […]
Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, Navy Chief Admiral M Nazmul Hasan, Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Sheikh Abdul Hannan welcomed the Prime Minister upon his arrival at the National Parade Square. Cabinet members, advisors to the Prime Minister, Members of Parliament, Secretaries, foreign ambassadors, senior civilians and military officers were present on the […]
BNP's ally Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal wants to organize a rally of freedom fighters in Dhaka on the occasion of Independence Day. Sources said the organization has applied in writing to the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner seeking permission for the rally. The organization wants to hold a rally in Naya Paltan of the city on […]
Ten eminent persons who received Independence Award
Jamuka member and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Liberation War Affairs Ministry, Shahjahan Khan, in a meeting on July 19 last year, had recommended adding the name of Hemayat Uddin from Baufal of Patuakhali to the gazette. “The applicant fought from Khalil Force camp in Madaripur district,” he wrote in the application. When […]
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