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.

One after another, they were killed and dumped into the pond

During the Liberation War, there was a camp of the Pakistan Army in the Lokoshed area of Binodpur in Rajbari. The Pakistani soldiers captured countless people from different parts of the town, killed them, and dumped their bodies into the Lokoshed pond.

Even after a year, the advisers’ income and asset statements have not been published

There was an opportunity for the Muhammad Yunus–led government, which came to power through a movement, to set an example of transparency and accountability.

Chaos Over Fertilizer Shortage: Agitated Farmers Break Agricultural Officer’s Tooth

In Thakurgaon’s Ranisankail, aggrieved farmers have been accused of assaulting agricultural sub-assistant officer Akhtar Hossain during a commotion over fertilizer. It has been reported that one of his teeth was broken in the incident.

Soybean Oil Price Rises by 9 Taka per Liter Without Announcement; Loose Oil Up by 5 Taka

Without any prior announcement, importers and marketing companies have quietly increased the retail price of soybean oil. This time, the price has been raised by 9 taka per liter in one jump. This has put consumers in difficulty. Consumer-rights groups say that raising prices in such a deceptive manner without prior notice is extremely unjust. They say the relevant government authorities should investigate the matter.