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Independence Day today
The nation will observe the 55th Independence and National Day today, paying tribute to the victims of the genocide unleashed by the Pakistan Army and the valiant freedom fighters who fought in the 1971 War, which led to the liberation of Bangladesh from the grip of occupying forces.
Bangladesh eyes diplomatic, economic breakthrough as CA heads to China
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to embark on a high-stakes visit to China today, aiming to break a two-year financial deadlock and reinvigorate economic and diplomatic ties.
Specialised unis diverge from core mission as non-STEM courses flourish
Science and technology universities were established in the country with the idea of producing specialised graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), but, moving away from that goal, subjects like humanities, sociology and business education are being taught in these universities.
New Political Settlement: Reform in Political Parties Is a Must
To overcome Bangladesh’s ongoing post-uprising crisis, a new political settlement among the political parties is urgently required. And some positive reforms must start from within the parties.
When We Said ‘We Revolt’ Again
Today, on 26 March 2025, we do not just commemorate the birth of a nation—we celebrate its rebirth.
What Happened in Chattogram on 25 March 1971
March 25, 1971 -- that dreadful night. The night when a brutal massacre was carried out with an ill intent to annihilate innocent, unarmed, and sleeping people. The night when the Pakistani occupation forces’ guns, mortars, and tanks became the instruments of mass killings.
National polls between December and June
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday reaffirmed that the 13th parliamentary election will take place between December this year and June next year.
Dominant Bangladesh share points with India after goalless stalemate
The AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers match between India and Bangladesh at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong ended in a goalless draw on Tuesday, but Bangladesh will feel they deserved more.
High prices, discounts shape this year’s Eid shopping
With Eid-ul-Fitr just a few days away, shopping malls across Dhaka are bustling with customers seeking clothes, shoes and gifts. However, shoppers—especially those from low-income backgrounds—are struggling with rising prices while businesses attempt to attract customers through discounts.
No digital archive for Liberation War yet
A standardised digital archive dedicated to the history of the country’s glorious Liberation War is yet to be developed, even after 54 years of remarkable transformation since its independence.
In 1971, Moving towards 26 March
nIn 1971, 25 March dawned in unease, both among the Bengali political leadership and the population as a whole. From the early part of the day, rumours began to make the rounds of an imminent army crackdown on the Bengali nationalist movement, with citizens now vociferously demanding that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declare the independence of Bangladesh.