The 1981 inquiry says a “Major Muzaffar” was asked to bring bedsheets to wrap the slain president’s body before it was taken away

The Daily Star came into possession of a copy of the inquiry report on President Ziaur Rahman's assassination and is reproducing the Inquiry Commission’s findings 45 years after its submission.

The Daily Star is reproducing the findings of the Inquiry Commission on Zia's assassination, 45 years after the report was submitted

Read the Inquiry Commission’s findings tomorrow on The Daily Star

Home minister says retired army major has been handed over to army for trial under military law

The Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police yesterday detained Major (retd) Md Muzaffar Hossain in connection with the assassination of Ziaur Rahman in 1981.

He was involved in Ziaur Rahman's assassination

All government primary schools have been asked to keep three books -- two on late president Ziaur Rahman, former prime minister Khaleda Zia, and one written by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Contemporary newspaper reports offer vital historical insights into the turbulent 1981 assassination of President Ziaur Rahman.

Ziaur Rahman’s transformative governance offers a vital blueprint for economic recovery and national unity in modern Bangladesh.

Visits father's grave as party marks anniversary with nationwide programmes

BNP marks the day with an eight-day programme featuring prayers, discussions, charitable activities and commemorative events nationwide

The three-month online diploma will provide training in playwriting, script reading, directing, acting, stage design, and lighting. After completing the course, participants will take part in three theatre productions in Bangladesh.

Good ideas can emerge from anywhere and anyone. Confident political leaders search for the best ideas and embrace those. Politics should not get in the way.

Countries that have their own role models are considered blessed.

Time and again, Bangladeshi pioneering folk fusion band Shironamhin has established itself at the forefront of Bangladeshi musical leaders. Armed with a melodic identity that celebrates tradition whilst adapting modernity, Shironamhin has journeyed to maintain our cultural devoutness. Founded in the late 1990s, they utilise their culturally unique identity as musical storytellers to travel across the world for the sake of their fans and leadership.

In May 2019, the band Shironamhin made a comeback with the song “Ei Obelay”. At a time when the band was struggling to meet fan expectations with a new vocalist, this song served as a lifeline for Shironamhin. Now, almost five years later, the band is releasing a sequel, “Ei Obelay 2”. 

Shironamhin has been actively performing stage shows to aid flood victims with continuous concerts since last month.

Following violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at different public universities around the country, celebrities have voiced their support for the quota reform movement. The July 15 incident left approximately 300 people injured, including female students and BCL members. As of July 17 (3:00pm), six fatalities have been reported due to the ongoing unrest.

Slamming BNP for obstructing the trial in the August 15 massacre, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 18, 2022) said it is an irony for the nation that the patrons of the killers are now lecturing on democracy and human rights.