A High Court bench observes that “Joy Bangla” was the only slogan at home and abroad during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.

The Supreme Court fixes July 25 for hearing the petition filed by war criminal Mir Quasem Ali seeking review of his judgement that had upheld his death penalty.

Twenty-three more Biranganas (war heroines) are recognised as freedom fighters for their contribution in the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.