The nation yesterday observed 55 years of independence and the National Day in a befitting manner, as people from all walks of life streamed to the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar and other war memorials across the country to honour those who laid down their lives for liberation.

Messages from top leaders and diplomats touch on friendship, history and cooperation with Dhaka

National Parade Ground hosts display of military strength marking 56th Independence Day

The emergence of a Muslim-majority Bangladesh grounded in ethno-linguistic Bangalee nationalism delivers a clear historical verdict: language, culture, and lived social realities matter more than theological or statist abstractions.

Pledges to work on advancing regional peace, stability and prosperity

Reaffirms commitment to Bangladesh’s democracy

After president Ayub Khan was forced to resign in the face of the 1969 mass uprising, General Yahya Khan assumed office on March 25. He immediately moved to consolidate his power by dissolving both national and provincial assemblies, effectively scrapping the constitution, and declaring martial law across Pakistan.

Our freedom struggle helped us identify both our allies and enemies

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the tremendous achievements scored by the Bangladesh government and people have been widely commended by the international community.

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has extended warmest greetings to his Bangladesh counterpart Dr AK Abdul Momen and the government and people of Bangladesh on Independence Day.

How should a nation memorialise its history?

We have overpaid the cost of our independence, but perhaps no cost can be very high for the most precious thing in a person’s, nay, a nation’s life—freedom.

Washington DC, the capital of United States, has declared Bangladesh’s 49th Independence Day as “Bangladesh Day”.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her government trying to build a future where the children will have a beautiful, secure and prosperous life.

“I grew up in Dhaka at the age of seventeen and lived in Paltan during the time of the Liberation War,” he says. “Film director Nasiruddin

The teaser for the upcoming 2D animated film, Surviving 71, released yesterday. The stunning visuals and marvelous soundtrack

Today marks 48 years of Bangladesh as an independent country. Today, we feel proud as a nation for how far we have come in only a little less than half a century since independence.

The title of this column is borrowed from a very popular song from many years ago which we used to hum all the time. It was a

The National Memorial at Savar will remain inaccessible to the public from March 23 to 25 over cleanliness purpose before observing the Independence Day on March 26.

Like many times in the past, Google joins Bangladesh's 48th Independence and National Day celebrations by posting a special Doodle.