Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Nation paying tributes to liberation war martyrs

The nation is paying glowing tributes to the Liberation War martyrs who laid down their lives for the country’s independence.
26 March 2016, 04:59 AM

Nation set to celebrate 46th Independence Day

The nation will celebrate the 46th Independence Day tomorrow with due respect. On March 26, 1971, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared Bangladesh’s independence following the crackdown on unarmed Banglalees on the midnight of March 25 by the Pakistani occupation forces.
25 March 2016, 15:25 PM

Specific time period needed for concluding war crimes trials: Dr Kamal

Eminent jurist Dr Kamal Hossain says the trials of war criminals should be completed within a specific time.
24 March 2016, 09:47 AM

Birthday of Bangabandhu today

The 96th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is being celebrated across the country today with due respect.
16 March 2016, 18:00 PM

7th March: The pinnacle of a relationship

More than anyone else in Bangladesh's history, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman enjoyed a relationship with his people.
10 March 2016, 18:00 PM

No scope to leave women behind in the name of religion: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stresses need for equal development of country's womenfolk as there is no scope to leave them behind in the name of religion.
8 March 2016, 08:43 AM

Historic March 7 today

Today is historic March 7.
6 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Daily Star’s role earns kudos

Dignitaries from the country and abroad today hailed The Daily Star for its unflinching commitment for journalism and the development of Bangladesh.
5 February 2016, 09:07 AM

PM expects highest show of patriotism from army

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she expects the highest example of patriotism from Bangladesh Army as this organisation is born through the Liberation War.
30 January 2016, 09:15 AM

PM warns university teachers against strike

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina warns agitating public university teachers against causing any damage to the education life of thousands of students. “Students will not accept it if you continue protests against the new pay scale boycotting classes,” Hasina said at a rally marking Bangabandhu’s Homecoming Day.
11 January 2016, 09:42 AM

How Bangabandhu flew into London

An unusual secrecy shrouded Bangabandhu's departure aboard a special Pakistan International Airways flight on his release from captivity in West...
10 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Razakars conspiring to destroy democracy: Ashraf

AL General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam says Razakars are conspiring to destroy democracy and the democratic government even after 44 years of independence.
10 January 2016, 09:20 AM

After 1971 defeat, Bhutto dreamt of confederation

Even before the bloods of 30 million Bangalis had dried, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the villain behind the breakup of Pakistan and the political mastermind of genocide in 1971, had expressed an audacious proposal of Pakistan and Bangladesh uniting again.
16 December 2015, 11:12 AM

Arrest warrant issued against Tarique for calling Bangabandhu ‘Pakbandhu’

A Dhaka court issues an arrest warrant against BNP Senior Vice Chairman Tarique Rahman in a case filed for calling Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman “Pakbandhu” (friend of Pakistan).
8 November 2015, 06:12 AM

Tarique charged with sedition for calling Bangabandhu ‘Pakbandhu’

Police presses sedition charges against BNP Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman in connection with a case filed for calling Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman “Pakbandhu” (friend of Pakistan).
20 September 2015, 12:24 PM

No cooperation from countries sheltering Bangabandhu killers: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleges that government is not getting cooperation from US, Canada and Pakistan governments to bring back Bangabandhu’s killers, now living in those countries.
2 September 2015, 15:28 PM

Root out ‘weeds’ from AL, BCL: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for uprooting all “weeds” from Awami League and Bangladesh Chhatra League to build the organisations with Bangabandhu’s ideals.
31 August 2015, 16:09 PM

STORY INSIDE THE STORY

Sometimes, a most obvious question of history remains unasked and unanswered through a lack of pursuit of or targeted research into an overwhelming event.
21 August 2015, 18:00 PM

The unseen Bangabandhu

Thirty five year ago, even longer perhaps, just a camera in hand, they had gone out to bring back a fragment of living history.
20 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangabandhu beaming into arts

Marking National Mourning Day 2015, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) has chalked out month-long elaborate programmes to observe the occasion.
16 August 2015, 18:00 PM