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Bangladesh Students' League chief slams Yunus government over Pakistan til
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Bangladesh Students' League President Saddam Hussain accused the interim government of supporting extremists, erasing Liberation War history, and targeting minorities, warning that these actions threaten democracy and stability. He called for international support to restore inclusive govern
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Sheikh Mujib's freedom fighter status has not been revoked, says Yunus's d
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Bangladesh's government clarified that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's freedom fighter status has not been revoked despite changes to the Jamuka Act. The amendment defines four categories of freedom fighters, including Mujibnagar leaders, diplomats, artists, and the Swadhin Bangla Football Team.
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Bangladesh interim government revokes Sheikh Mujib's recognition of freedo
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Freedom Fighters Council (JAMUKA) ordinance has defined the identity of these leaders as "associates of the liberation war".
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Bangladesh interim government revokes Sheikh Mujib's recognition of freedo
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Bangladesh has redefined over 400 1970-elected politicians, including Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, as "associates of the liberation war" under a new ordinance. This also includes members of the Mujibnagar government, professionals, artists, journalists, and the Swadhin Bangla Football Team linked
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Indira Gandhi yielded to US pressure during 1971 war, claims BJP MP Nishik
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday shared a purported declassified 1971 US intelligence cable about former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's decision to accept a UN ceasefire proposal during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War in a reply to opposition's pressure on the Union Government for clari
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"India's political leadership failed to secure lasting strategic gains": A
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday expressed concerns about India's handling of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, questioning whether the country's political leadership fully capitalised on the strategic opportunities presented by the military victory. While the war resu
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Bangladesh asks Pakistan to apologise for atrocities during 1971 Liberatio
Updated : 11 months ago IST
During Operation Searchlight, Pakistani army killed an estimated three million Bengalis as well as raped over a million women.
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26,250 tonnes of rice from Pakistan arrives at Bangladesh port
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The MV Mariam ship carrying 26,250 tons of Atap rice from Pakistan has arrived at Chittagong port, Bangladesh Food Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
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Jamaat-e-Islami has taken over Bangladesh: Taslima Nasreen
Updated : 1 year ago IST
"I think that the country is now occupied by the Jamaat-e-Islami jihadi and militant groups and they have been destroying the history of Bangladesh. They destroyed the sculptures of all freedom fighters, and they destroyed the museums of the liberation war in 1971," Nasreen said.
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'Bangabandhu, Bangladesh and Britain': Book launch at New Delhi World Book
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Co-authored by Abu Syed and Priyajit Debsarkar, the book covers key events like the language movement, Great Famine, economic exploitation, financial apartheid, and post-1971 diplomatic tensions. 'Bangabandhu, Bangladesh and Britain' serves as a significant reminder of the historical struggl
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"It has boosted my patriotism": Libia Lobo Sardesai after being selected f
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Libia Lobo Sardesai, a participant in Goa's Liberation War, has expressed her gratitude to the Central and Goa governments after her name was announced for this year's Padma Shri award."
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CM Sawant congratulates Goa's War of Liberation icon Libia Lobo Sardesai f
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant extended heartfelt congratulations to 101-year-old Libia Lobo Sardesai, a participant in Goa's Liberation War, on being announced to receive the prestigious Padma Shri award on Sunday.
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