‘Battlefield fighters to be recognised as FFs, others as associates’
‘Battlefield fighters to be recognised as FFs, others as associates’

Only those who fought directly on the battlefield against the Pakistani occupation forces in 1971 Liberation War will be recognised as freedom fighters, while those who played a role in mobilising public opinion, securing diplomatic support and assisting the war efforts from home and abroad will be...

Bangladesh to celebrate victory day with nationwide fairs instead of traditional parade
Bangladesh to celebrate victory day with nationwide fairs instead of traditional parade

For the first time in recent memory, Bangladeshs Victory Day celebrations will forego the traditional parade at the National Parade Square, opting instead for Victory Fairs across the country, according to Liberation War Affairs Adviser Farooq-e-Azam. In an interview with UNB, Farooq-e-Azam...