Dhaka, April 13 (IANS) Bangladesh’s February elections demonstrated how engagement with historical memory by political actors can shape public perception and influence voting behaviour. Voters with strong ties to the Bangladesh 1971 Liberation War favoured parties perceived as upholding its legacy, while rejecting those linked to anti-liberation forces, a report said on Monday.According to an editorial in leading Bangladeshi daily Prothom Alo, in the lead-up to the 2026 parliamentary elections, …
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Guwahati/Agartala, March 26 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Independence Day and National Day were celebrated with enthusiasm and cultural vibrancy across Assam and Tripura on Thursday, marking the 55th anniversary of the historic occasion. The Assistant High Commissions (AHCs) of Bangladesh in Guwahati and Agartala organised a series of programmes to commemorate the day. The events featured cultural performances by renowned artists and singers, along with discussions highlighting the historical and contemp…
Dhaka, March 26 (IANS) Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday paid homage to the 1971 Liberation War martyrs by laying wreaths at the National Memorial, marking the country’s 56th Independence and National Day. Following the wreath-laying, the President and PM observed a moment of silence as a mark of respect to the memories of the Liberation War martyrs. Both leaders also signed the visitors’ book at the memorial premises, local media reported.Th…
Dhaka, March 26 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League on Thursday reiterated its commitment to uphold the principles of the 1971 Liberation War, defend democratic values, and pursue economic emancipation on the occasion of the country’s 56th Independence Day.The nation observes Independence Day and National Day on March 26 in honour of the freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the country’s independence, local media reported.The armed struggle for independence commenced in the early hour…
Dhaka, March 25 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday described the events of March 25, 1971, as a “pre-planned massacre” and one of the most brutal chapters in the nation’s history, as the country observed Genocide Day in remembrance of those killed during the crackdown by Pakistani forces.“March 25, 1971, is observed as Genocide Day. On the occasion of Genocide Day, I pay my deepest respect to all the martyrs. In the history of freedom-loving Bangladesh, March 25…
Dhaka, Feb 26 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Thursday acquitted Khan Akram Hossain, a war crime convict from Bagerhat district, overturning his life sentence in a crimes against humanity case linked to the country’s 1971 Liberation War, local media reported. A bench led by Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury passed the verdict after hearing Akram’s appeal challenging the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) judgment delivered on August 11, 2015.Akram was one of the three alleged memb…
Dhaka, Feb 21 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday unveiled commemorative postage stamps to mark Language Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day, local media reported.The stamps were released in the morning at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in Tejgaon in the presence of several ministers and senior officials.Prime Minister Rahman also paid tribute to the language martyrs, laying a wreath at the altar of the Shaheed Minar in Dhaka in memory of the mar…
Dhaka, Feb 16 (IANS) The massive win by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the recently-concluded Bangladesh elections has come as a relief for many in the country.In Tarique Rahman as the Prime Minister of the country, the people see hope.While there is jubilation across the country, there is also a great deal of scepticism due to the rise of the Jamaat-e-Islami. The Jamaat ended up with 77 seats, which is its best performance ever.Rahman has his plate full owing to the mess that Muhamma…
Dhaka, Feb 1 (IANS) A Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) election campaign office was vandalised in Nawabganj upazila of Dinajpur in Bangladesh amid heightened political tensions ahead of the upcoming national elections, local media reported on Sunday.According to Dhaka Tribune, the incident occurred at the BNP campaign office located in the Dolardarga area of Putimari Union under the Dinajpur-6 constituency, which comprises Birampur, Nawabganj, Ghoraghat and Hakimpur. Witnesses alleged that act…
Dhaka, Jan 27 (IANS) As campaigning for Bangladesh’s February 12 elections got underway, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) issued an indirect warning against Jamaat-e-Islami, urging voters not to “destroy the country” by casting their ballots for those it accused of collaborating with Pakistani occupation forces during the 1971 Liberation War, local media reported.BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir made the remarks while addressing an election rally at the BD High Schoo…