Rajshahi, March 26 – The 48th Independence and National Day was celebrated in a befitting manner by paying tributes to the freedom fighters at the Rajshahi University (RU), Rajshahi University Engineering and Technology (RUET).
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BNP pays homage to Liberation War martyrs
BNP on Monday paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing a wreath at the National Mausoleum, marking the 48th Independence Day.
Nation celebrates 48th Independence Day
The nation today celebrated the 48th Independence and National Day paying glowing tributes to the 1971 Liberation War martyrs and architect of Bangladesh independence Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Patrons of war criminals should also be tried: PM
Dhaka, Mar 25– Mentioning that the patrons of war criminals who had been involved in genocide during the 1971 Liberation War are equally guilty, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said they should also be tried for their crimes.
Bangladesh celebrates 48th Independence Day Monday
The nation has taken all out preparations to celebrate the 48th Independence and National Day tomorrow, refreshing the resolution to uphold the spirit of the War of Liberation and build a “Sonar Bangla” as dreamt by Father of the Nation…
BNP accuses govt of failure to get int’l recognition for Genocide Day
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday alleged that Awami League has failed to have the international recognition for March 25 as Genocide Day.
Take country forward with Liberation War spirit: PM
Dhaka, Mar 25 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged all to work together in a planned way so that the country’s march forward based on the Liberation War spirit never stops.
PM hands over Independence Award-2018
Dhaka, Mar 25 – Eighteen distinguished personalities have been given the ‘Swadhinata Padak-2018’ (Independence Award), the highest civilian honour of the country, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
Nation observes Genocide Day Sunday
Dhaka, Mar 24 -The nation is set to observe the ‘Genocide Day’ in a somber mood on Sunday, commemorating the brutalities and cowardly attacks carried out by the Pakistani occupation forces on the unarmed Bangalees on the black night of…
One-minute blackout in BD late Sunday evening marking ‘black night’
The country is set to stage a one-minute blackout from 9:00 to 9:01 pm tomorrow recalling the horror of the March 25, 1971 black night when the Pakistanis launched genocide on Bangladesh soil.
Bir Pratik Kakon Bibi no more
DHAKA – Bir Protik Nurjahan Kakon Bibi, a valiant freedom fighter, died at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College last night at the age of 103 due to old age complications.
Zia’s name to go from ‘Shaheed Zia Shishu Park’
Dhaka– The government has decided to remove the name of former president Ziaur Rahman from the name plaque of ‘Shaheed Zia Shishu Park’ situated at Shahbagh here. Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque came up with the announcement on…
Francophonie Festival begins in Dhaka Tuesday
Dhaka, March 19 – Every year, the Francophone community celebrates and promotes worldwide the use of the French language as well as cultural and linguistic diversity.
99th birthday of Bangabandhu celebrated
DHAKA – The nation today celebrated the 99th birthday of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman through extensive programmes, fanfare and gaiety.
Zafrullah Chy for implementing March 7 speech spirit
Dhaka, Mar 9 – Accusing the government of running the country in a wrong way, Gonoshasthya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury on Friday urged it to implement the spirit of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s March 7 historic speech.
March 7 speech on of the best in world: Hasina
Dhaka, Mar 9 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said the historic 7th March Speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is quite different from those of other great leaders of the world.
8000 flats planned for insolvent BD freedom fighters
Dhaka, March 8 – The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a total of six projects involving an overall estimated cost of Taka 7,466.73 crore including one to construct some 8,000 flats for the insolvent freedom…
47 artists mark the anniversary of 7th March speech
An 11-day long ‘Bangabandhu Cultural Festival’ began with the inauguration of an art camp at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Wednesday.BSA organized the festival on the occasion of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s historic speech of 7th March.
Historic March 7 Wednesday
Dhaka, Mar 6 – The Historic 7 March, a memorable day in the history of Bangalees’ long arduous freedom struggle, will be observed on Wednesday with elaborate programmes.
DU observes Nat’l Flag Hoisting Day
Dhaka, March 2 – Dhaka University is observing the National Flag Hoisting Day on Friday with due respect. On this day in 1971, the national flag of a yet-to-be independent Bangladesh was raised at a massive students gathering at Dhaka…
3-day Lalan Festival kicks off in Kushtia
Kushtia, Mar 1 – In memory of legendary mystic bard Baul king Lalon Shah, a three-day Lalon festival kicked off at Lalon Akhra of Cheuria village of the district from Thursday. The festival will feature Lalon Mela, discussion and musical soiree…
BNP pays tributes to Language martyrs in the morning
Dhaka, Feb 21 – The BNP has paid tributes to the Language Movement heroes on International Mother Language Day by placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar.
PM Hasina for greater practice of Bangla
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday put utmost importance to greater practice and use of mother tongue Bangla as it is one of the world’s richest languages earned through the sacrifice of blood.
President, PM pay tributes to language martyrs
Dhaka, Feb 21 – The nation is paying rich tributes to the martyrs of the 1952 historic Language Movement with the clock striking 00.01am on Wednesday marking ‘Amar Ekushey’, the Language Martyrs Day and International Mother Language Day. President Abdul…
16 named for Independence Award
The government has selected 16 distinguished personalities to honour them with highest state award ‘Swadhinata Padak- 2018’ (Independence Award) in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
Nation pays homage to language martyrs
The nation is set to pay rich tributes to the martyrs of the 1952 historic Language Movement with the clock striking 00.01am on Wednesday marking ‘Amar Ekushey’, the Language Martyrs Day and International Mother Language Day.
21 eminent citizens receive Ekushey Padak
Dhaka, Feb 20 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday distributed coveted Ekushey Padak-2018 among 21 eminent citizens for contributions to their respective fields.
Pahela Falgun celebrated across Bangladesh
Dhaka, Feb 13 – The Jatiya Basanta Utsab Udjapan Parishad organised a cultural programme in Dhaka early Tuesday morning marking the srart of Pahela Falgun celebration. It was foillowed by a colourful procession, programmes of dance and songs which ended…
Commonwealth in secret succession plans
By James Landale The Commonwealth has secretly begun considering who might succeed the Queen as its head, the BBC has learned. The issue is hugely sensitive because the role is not hereditary and will not pass automatically to the Prince…
21 Ekushey Padak recipients named
The government announced names of 21 eminent citizens for awarding prestigious Ekushey Padak for 2018 for their contribution in respective fields.The official release from the cultural ministry disclosed the names of the recipients on Thursday.