Freedom Fighter Jogesh Roy and His Wife Brutally Murdered in Taraganj, Rangpur

The throat-slit bodies of retired head teacher and freedom fighter Jogesh Chandra Roy (75) and his wife Surabana Roy (60) were recovered in Khiarpara village of Kursha Union in Taraganj upazila of Rangpur. This tragic incident occurred late Saturday night (December 6) at their own residence.

Jaishankar says Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India is entirely her choice

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said on Saturday that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India is a “personal decision” shaped by the circumstances that compelled her to flee to New Delhi.

Advisors gave no response as women’s commission faced attacks: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Ifthekharuzzaman has said he repeatedly appealed to members of the interim government for action as hostility intensified around the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission, but no effective response was provided.

December 7, 1971: Another Soviet Veto in the UN Security Council

On this day, Acting President of the Provisional Government of Bangladesh Syed Nazrul Islam said in a radio address, “It will not take much longer for Dhaka to be freed from the invaders. Very soon Dhaka will fall under the control of the freedom fighters. Bangladesh is now as true as daylight. Our beloved leader Bangabandhu will also return to the soil of Bengal very soon.”

December 6: Bangladesh Marks the Fall of H.M. Ershad and Return to Democracy

Today is December 6. A significant day in the political history of Bangladesh. On this day in 1990, facing a mass uprising, the then military ruler H.M. Ershad resigned and transferred state power to a caretaker government. This marked the end of nine years of autocratic rule and the country began its path back to democracy.

Bangladesh’s ILO Commitments and the Race to Secure EU Trade Access

Bangladesh has recently ratified important labour-standard conventions under the International Labour Organization — covering issues like workplace safety and protection against harassment. This signals Dhaka’s commitment to upholding international labour rights and improving working conditions in its garment industry.

Historic Flashback December 6: India Grants Diplomatic Recognition to Bangladesh

Amid thunderous applause and jubilant celebrations in the Lok Sabha, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi announced today that India has formally recognised the government of Bangladesh.

On This Day in 1971: 5 December Dhaka’s Skies Under Allied Air Control

Inside the country, the Bangladesh–India allied forces were advancing at an unstoppable pace. Everywhere, the freedom fighters were achieving victory. The skies over Dhaka were completely taken over by the allied air force. Almost all of Pakistan’s fighter aircraft had been destroyed.

Ted Kennedy Denounces Pakistan’s 1971 Crackdown as Genocide, Urges U.S. Rethink on Support

Senator Edward Kennedy emerged as one of the strongest American voices opposing Pakistan’s 1971 military crackdown in East Pakistan. Breaking with the Nixon administration’s policy, he condemned the campaign as genocide, criticised U.S. military support to Pakistan, and called for accountability over arms transfers—all while urging an urgent political solution after witnessing the massive humanitarian crisis along the India–East Pakistan border.

In the BCS question paper, the Liberation War is called a ‘Resistance War’

Widespread criticism continues over the use of the terms “resistance war” instead of “Liberation War” and “occupying forces” instead of “Pakistani forces” in the BCS written examination.