- Elizabeth Strout, Miranda July shortlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction
- Mymensingh youth who participated in Ukraine war for Russia dies
- CA to hold bilateral talks with Modi, other BIMSTEC leaders tomorrow
- Rescue team led by Bangladesh Army continues its operation in Myanmar
- Thai ministers meet CA on BIMSTEC sidelines
- ‘Evidence of conspiracy to thwart July-August trial found’
- Kagiso Rabada leaves Gujarat Titans squad for personal reasons
- Gold price declines after hitting all-time high on Trump tariffs
- India says 'examining the implications' of US tariffs
- Russia, Cuba, North Korea escape Trump's tariff
- Over 100,000 child deaths, 63,000 stillbirths annually in Bangladesh
- Trump's tariffs dull the dollar's safe-haven sheen
- BIMSTEC Secretary General calls on Touhid
- CA joins official dinner of BIMSTEC
- Real Madrid got $154M from UEFA to top prize money table last season
- Rejuvenated IPL match-winner Siraj praised for 'fire in his belly'
- Top Russian official in Washington for talks on improving ties
- Strict action to be taken to stop extortion in hills: Home Advisor
- China arrests 3 Filipinos on charge of spying
- Strong earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia
Farooki explains ‘independence 2.0’
Since fascist Sheikh fled to India facing mass uprising in last years July-August, the term independence 2.0 or second independence has become quite popular in Bangladesh. Awami League (AL) oppositions are explaining the end to AL regime in the student-led upsurge as a renewal of our great...
India extends felicitation on Bangladesh Independence Day
Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended felicitation to Bangladesh on occasion of National and Independence Day. On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, I extend warm greetings and felicitations to Your Excellency and to the...
‘No way but to reach consensus to gain public trust’
Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said if the people have to be brought into confidence, then there is no way but to reach a consensus on people-centered reforms. The environment, forest and climate change, and water resources adviser Rizwana spoke to the media around 6:15 am on...
Jahangir pays tribute to martyred policemen at Police Memorial
Home adviser Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (retd.) paid glowing tributes to the martyred police personnel during the Great War of Liberation marking the Independence and National Day, reports BSS. He paid the rich tribute to the martyrs after placing a floral wreath at the Police Memorial,...
New Bangladesh will be more prosperous: Finance advisor
Finance advisor Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has voiced hope for a more prosperous future for Bangladesh, emphasizing the importance of unity and national progress. Speaking to reporters at the National Memorial in Savar on Wednesday, he paid tribute to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War. March 26...
US Secretary of State greets Bangladesh Independence Day
Congratulating the people of Bangladesh Independence Day, the United States has reaffirmed its commitment to working together to make both the nations safer, stronger, and more prosperous. The United States supports Bangladesh in its journey toward a bright and democratic future. We look forward...
Google celebrates Bangladesh's Independence Day
Google celebrates Bangladeshs Independence Day with a special doodle on its homepage on March 26. Since Wednesday midnight, visitors to Googles homepage have been greeted by a doodle featuring the Bangladeshi flag waving against a blue sky backdrop. Clicking on the doodle directs users to a...
Independence Day being observed in country
The Great Independence and National Day is being observed today amid huge enthusiasm. Various programmes have been taken at the national level to observe the day with due respect and solemnity. The day commenced with a 31-gun salute at dawn across the country, including the capital. On the...
Independence Day to be observed amidst enthusiasm
The country is set to observe the Independence and National Day on Wednesday amid huge enthusiasm, reports BSS. Various programs have been taken at the national level to observe the day with due respect and solemnity. According to the media report, The day will commence with a 31-gun salute...
CA releases commemorative postage stamp on Independence Day
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday released a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of the Great Independence and National Day-2025, reports BSS. The postage stamp was unveiled at the State Guest House Jamuna. Chief Advisers Special Assistant Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb, Posts and...
Traffic on Gabtoli-Nabinagar road to be halted for 5hrs on March 26
General traffic will be halted on the Gabtoli-Aminbazar-Savar-Nabinagar road from 3 am to 8 am on March 26 to ensure thesafety of VVIPs during their movement on the occasion of the GreatIndependence and National Day. Vehicles departing Dhaka from Gabtoli will take the Dheur-Ashulia-Bypailroute...
Seven eminent individuals receive Independence Award 2025 from Prof Yunus
The Chief Adviser, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, awarded the Independence Award-2025 to seven distinguished individuals, recognising their glorious and outstanding contributions to the nation. The Chief Adviser handed over the award at Osmani Memorial Auditorium, reports UNB. Sven...
Above All, Seventy-One Is Our Independence
Sometimes, a small decision by a political party elevates it to an exceptional height. A single stance can grant a political party immortality. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), one of the countrys major political parties, made such a decision last Sunday. This one decision has taken BNP to...
BNP announces two day Independence Day program
The BNP on Monday chalked out a two-day day programme to celebrate the Independence Day on March 26. BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the programmes at a press conference at the partys Nayapaltan central office, reports UNB. As part of the programmes, BNP senior...
Osmani’s Independence Award proposal dropped over precedence issue
The interim government initially considered posthumously awarding General MAG Osmani, the commander-in-chief of the Bangladesh Mukti Bahini during the Liberation War, with the Independence Award on 2025 but later dropped the idea due to a precedence issue, reports UNB. According to a statement...
Abrar Fahad to receive posthumous Independence Award for sacrifice
Abrar Fahad, a student at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, or BUET, who was beaten to death by a group of Chhatra League leaders and activists in 2019, will be posthumously awarded the Independence Award, Bangladeshs highest civilian honour. The announcement was made on...
Independence Award to be given based on merit: Adviser
Law adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said that the Independence Award will be conferred this year based on merit, rising above partisan and group considerations, reports UNB. The awards are being given to deserving people who have made significant contributions in their respective fields, Asif Nazrul, a...
CJ highlights efforts to enhance judicial independence, accountability, efficiency
Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed on Saturday emphasized the judiciarys ongoing efforts to improve judicial independence, accountability, and efficiency. Speaking at a seminar on Judicial Independence and Efficiency in Mymensingh, he reiterated the commitment to implementing a comprehensive...
Zia fought for independence when another group sided with Pakistan
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu said a group of masked people who never supported the war for independence are trying to mislead country people with false information. While Ziaur Rahman fought for freedom, another group sided with Pakistan in the war in the...
Myanmar to release prisoners to mark Independence Day
Myanmars military government will release more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates sentences as part of a mass amnesty on Saturday marking the 77th anniversary of independence from Britain. It wasnt immediately clear if those released would include any of the thousands of...