Muktijuddha Sansad, Bangladesh Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Coast Guard, Ansar and VDP, paramilitary Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC), Bangladesh Jail and Combined Women contingents participated in the parade. President Mohammad Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tariq Rahman also witnessed spectacular flag-carrying skydives, armory takeovers of various regiments and contingents of the […]
The credit for the establishment of Pakistan as a nation state goes to the people of East Bengal. Yet, from the very beginning, Pakistan’s ruling elite subjected these same people to neglect, suspicion, humiliation, exploitation and deprivation. As well as gross economic inequalities, there was continued oppression by the military authoritarian regime, deep-seated anti-Bengali prejudice […]
In addition, members of the Armed Forces, East Pakistan Rifles (EPR), Police, Mukti Bahini, Government of Bangladesh in Exile (Mujibnagar Government) and its recognized forces, Naval Commandos, Kilo Force and Ansar will also be recognized as Bir Muktijodha. Furthermore, all women (Birangona) who were victims of atrocities by the occupying Pakistani forces and their collaborators […]
Public entry into the National Memorial Complex at Savar will remain closed from March 23 to 25 to ensure cleanliness and proper arrangement ahead of the observance of Independence and National Day 2026. An official release said the restriction has been imposed to keep the memorial area clean and well-prepared for the national event.
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 […]
“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 […]