Citizens Protest Parliamentary Condolence Motion for 1971 War Crime Accused Razakars
Forty-one prominent citizens have issued a statement protesting the raising of a condolence motion in the 13th National Parliament for Razakars accused of being collaborators and perpetrators of crimes against humanity during the Liberation War of 1971. Poet and activist Mir Bobi confirmed the matter on Friday (March 13).
The Bangladesh Awami League has announced month-long programs marking the fiery month of March
On the occasion of the great Independence month, fiery March, the Bangladesh Awami League has announced month-long programs. These programs have been adopted to observe the important days of March with due dignity, remembering the historic role of the Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the spirit of the great Liberation War.
1971 War Crimes: Khan Akram Hossain Walks Free After Appeal Verdict
The Appellate Division has acquitted Khan Akram Hossain of Bagerhat, overturning his life imprisonment sentence in a 1971 war crimes case.
Liberation War Is Not the Same as Other Movements: Hafiz Uddin
Liberation War Affairs Minister Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has said that the Liberation War is the fundamental basis of Bangladesh’s birth. According to him, it would not be appropriate to equate other movements and struggles with the Liberation War.
Explosive Remarks by Jamaat Ameer at Chattogram 11-Party Rally
At an election rally of the 11-party alliance held at the Chattogram Port College ground, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman said that the first declaration of independence was made by Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed, Bir Bikram, not Ziaur Rahman. He claimed that during the Liberation War of 1971, the first declaration of independence was made from Chattogram and that Colonel Oli Ahmed called for independence by declaring “We revolt.”
Bangladesh’s Friend and Legendary Journalist Sir Mark Tully Passes Away
Sir Mark Tully, the trusted global voice of Bangladesh’s Liberation War, renowned British journalist and former BBC South Asia correspondent, has passed away. He died on Sunday afternoon while undergoing treatment at a hospital in New Delhi, India. He was approximately 90 years old at the time of his death.
JASAD Condemns Decision to Destroy Freedom Fighter Video Archives
The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has decided to cancel the video interviews of nearly 15,000 freedom fighters under a dedicated project. The National Socialist Party (JASAD) has alleged that this move is part of a broader ‘mob operation’ by the caretaker government.
Today is Bangabandhu’s Historic Homecoming Day
Today marks the 55th Homecoming Day of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. On January 10, 1972, Bangabandhu was released from imprisonment in a Pakistani jail and set foot on the blood-soaked soil of Bengal.
Passing of Liberation War Deputy Commander A. K. Khandker
Liberation War Deputy Commander, former Air Force Chief and former Minister A. K. Khandker, Bir Uttom, is no more; he was about 96 years old.
The Teenager Who Faced Death and Stepped Forward: “I Will Go”
With a white flag in one hand and the letter of surrender in the other, Bashir began walking toward the Kamalpur camp. An open field all around, enemy guns on every side, and the possibility of death everywhere.