A Name Secures Its Place on the World Map — “Bangladesh”
Today, December 16, is the Great Victory Day—the milestone day when the name “Bangladesh” was established on the world map as an independent territory. On this day, after nine consecutive months of the Liberation War that began in March 1971, the Pakistani occupying forces surrendered at the Racecourse Ground in Dhaka (present-day Suhrawardy Udyan). The name “Bangladesh” was inscribed on the world stage.
If Yunus wants, he can turn the entire country into a prison: Anis Alamgir in court
Journalist Anis Alamgir, who was arrested in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Uttara West Police Station in the capital, was produced before the court on Monday (December 15) at 5:30 pm. During the remand hearing, he told the court, “Those who want to turn me into a slave of a particular party—that is their problem.”
Why did the interim government cancel the Victory Day parade for two consecutive years?
From the first week of December, preparations for Victory Day celebrations begin in Bangladesh. Almost every year, as part of these celebrations marking the country’s Victory Day on December 16, a parade ceremony is held at the National Parade Ground.
Four Including Journalist Anis Alamgir and Actress Meher Afroz Shawon Accused Under Anti-Terrorism Law
A complaint has been filed at a police station under the Anti-Terrorism Act against four individuals, including journalist Anis Alamgir and actress Meher Afroz Shawon. The complaint has not yet been registered as a formal case at the police station.
Intellectual Killings and the Razakar Issue in the Accounts of Two Defeated Generals
The victims’ hands were tied behind their backs. The number was 125. Some bore bayonet wounds on their bodies, some showed signs of strangulation, and some were killed by gunfire. The location was a field on the outskirts of Dhaka city.
TIB Raises Concern Over Fundamental Amendments to NHRC Ordinance
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has alleged that the recently introduced fundamental changes to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Ordinance 2025 have effectively placed the formation of the commission under direct bureaucratic control, severely undermining its independence from government influence.
Attack and Vandalism at Baul Music Gathering in Sherpur
An atmosphere of fear prevails among local residents following an attack and vandalism at a Baul music gathering in Ganevruyapara village of Pakuria Union in Sherpur Sadar Upazila. The Baul music programme, organised in a freshly harvested paddy field beside the house of Shamim Driver at around 11:00 pm on Thursday night, was abruptly brought to a halt after coming under sudden attack. Even two days after the incident, the area has not returned to normal.
Chhatra Dal–Shibir Clash in Pabna Over Calling Ghulam Azam and Nizami ‘Patriots’
Activists of Chhatra Dal created a commotion at a Martyred Intellectuals Day programme in Pabna, protesting remarks that described Ghulam Azam and Maulana Matiur Rahman Nizami as “sun sons and patriots” of the country in the Great War of Independence. The incident took place on Sunday (December 14) in the morning at the Abdus Sattar Auditorium of Government Edward College.
Journalist Anis Alamgir Taken to DB Office for ‘Questioning’
Senior journalist Anis Alamgir has been taken to the Detective Branch (DB) office for questioning.
Government Acts on None of the Media Reform Commission’s 100+ Proposals, Kamal Ahmed Claims
None of the proposals submitted by the Media Reform Commission have been implemented so far, nor has the government taken any visible initiative to act on its recommendations, said Media Reform Commission Chief Kamal Ahmed on Saturday (14 December).