1971 Liberation War

Independence Day Today: THE NORTHERN UPRISING

The resistance during the 1971 Liberation War began in Rangpur early March and it was a full-on war even before the black night of March 25.
25 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Mired in misery

The mother of a martyr fears she may have to take up begging to make ends meet.
25 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Raghu Rai: The Man Behind the Lens

Indian photojournalist and member of the prestigious Magnum Photos, Raghu Rai, is better-known to Bangladeshis for the photos he took during our Liberation War in 1971.
24 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Situation gets even more critical

The situation in what was then East Pakistan, and is now Bangladesh, was getting more critical by the day.
18 March 2019, 18:00 PM

MARCH 18, 1971: So-called talks enter third day

The so-called negotiation, which will later be proved as a ploy of the Pakistan military junta to kill time for military buildup in East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, rolled into third day.
17 March 2019, 18:00 PM

MARCH 17, 1971: Mujib meets Yahya

The spontaneous non-cooperation movement of Bangalees stepped into its 16th day.
16 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Yahya in town

On this day in 1971, all offices and businesses remained shut in continuation of a peaceful movement.
14 March 2019, 18:00 PM

MARCH 13, 1971: Civilian staff of military warned

As the situation in the then East Pakistan worsened by the day, all employed civilians, on March 13, were ordered to restart their duties at the military establishments by authorities of the martial law.
12 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Flags of freedom flutter

A blood-soaked sun dotted almost every roof. The flag inlaid with the map of Bangladesh could not be missed.
9 March 2019, 18:00 PM

MARCH 8, 1971: The day after the thunder

After Bangabandhu's speech the previous day, the winds of the then East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, had changed.
7 March 2019, 18:00 PM

MARCH 5, 1971: Bangabandhu in command

The Pakistan authorities and Yahya Khan's central government had virtually lost all control over East Pakistan, except in the cantonments, even without the declaration of independence.
4 March 2019, 18:00 PM

MARCH 4, 1971: Radio, TV join struggle for freedom

As the non-cooperation movement launched by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was on full-swing, the state-run Radio Pakistan in Dhaka started broadcasting as Dhaka Betar Kendra on March 4, 1971.
3 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Anti-Liberation Role: Jamaat torn over apology question

The rift between the young and senior leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami has widened further over renaming the party and apologising to the nation for its role during the Liberation War, say party insiders.
14 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Friends of freedom: Michael Barnes funeral held in UK

The funeral ceremony of Michael Barnes who is best known for his contribution and support to Liberation War in 1971, was held in West London on Thursday.
7 April 2018, 09:57 AM

Blueprint for genocide

The planning and execution of genocidal brutality in history is marked by efforts to wipe out traces of such acts but surprisingly,
24 March 2018, 18:00 PM

MARCH 4, 1971: The movement in full swing

The non-cooperation movement, launched by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Awami League on March 2nd, was on full-throttle now.
3 March 2018, 18:00 PM

MARCH 3, 1971: Dhaka turns a city of processions

After the shocking declaration of suspension of parliamentary session sine die by President Yahya Khan on March 1, 1971, the country, which has long been waiting to spew out its years-long frustration, erupted like a volcano.
2 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Verdict on 4 Noakhali ‘Razakars’ any day

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 will deliver verdict any day in a case filed against four men from Noakhali for their alleged involvement in crimes committed during the Liberation War in 1971.
6 February 2018, 10:13 AM

In search of her roots

Her expression began to change as soon as she stepped into the Missionaries of Charity at Islampur in Old Dhaka on Christmas morning. The colourful Christmas decor of the premises could hardly draw her attention.
5 January 2018, 18:00 PM

A Briton with a Bangladeshi Heart

In 1960, British citizen and graduate Lucy Helen Frances Holt left the land of her birth and travelled to then East Pakistan to pursue
29 December 2017, 18:00 PM