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In Bangladesh, India must reach out to those it long ignored

June 10, 2025 5:48 pm

It is time for India to look beyond the Awami League. It is time to project a fresh, positive image to Bangladeshi voters and work on the best option

Bangladesh introduces new banknotes, drops Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's portrait

June 02, 2025 2:10 pm

The new designs on the banknotes will include artwork of the late painter Zainul Abedin, depicting the Bengal famine during British colonial rule, along with the images of Hindu and Buddhist temples, and historical places.

Why Sheikh Hasina's opponents in Bangladesh are targeting the legacy of Mujibur Rahman

February 13, 2025 7:17 am

Anti-Hasina protesters have routinely attacked the legacy of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh and father of the former PM. Why? What role has Bangabandhu played in Hasina’s politics?

India's remarks on Mujibur Rahman's residence demolition 'unwarranted', says Bangladesh

February 10, 2025 10:00 am

Thousands of protesters on Wednesday last set fire to the 32 Dhanmondi residence of Rahman in Dhaka.

Should be strongly condemned: India on destruction of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence

February 07, 2025 12:39 am

"All those who value the freedom struggle that nurtured Bangla identity and pride are aware of the importance of this residence for the national consciousness of Bangladesh," he said.

The story of Dhanmondi 32, Mujibur Rahman’s home now reduced to ruins in Dhaka

February 06, 2025 1:24 pm

Mujibur Rahman’s Home Demolition: Attack on Bangladesh’s iconic national monument reflects anger at Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, a different vision of the country’s struggle for liberation. Here’s how Bangabandhu built his home into the heart of the nationalist struggle against the brutal Pakistani regime

'Building can be demolished not history,' says Sheikh Hasina after mob sets father's house on fire in Bangladesh

February 06, 2025 10:21 am

The rally in Dhaka was organised against Sheikh Hasina’s scheduled live speech at 9 pm on Wednesday, alongside a broader call dubbed "Bulldozer Procession”.

Explained: Why Bangladesh is rewriting textbooks on 1971 Liberation War

January 03, 2025 12:02 pm

New textbooks will say that Ziaur Rahman, not Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman, proclaimed Bangladesh independence on March 26

‘Bangabandhu’, ‘Muktijuddho’ and the Agartala connect: This Tripura club is making heads turn with a unique Durga Puja theme

October 10, 2024 7:39 pm

This year’s Durga Puja theme is heavily focused on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, his connection with Tripura, the 1971 Liberation War, and the contribution of Indian soldiers at this Tripura club.

Why Bangladesh’s Mujib-focused history came under attack

August 18, 2024 4:11 pm

As the popular narrative on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Bangladesh Liberation War comes under a cloud, a look at the people and movements overlooked in the writing of the country’s history.

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Baker Hostel, Room No 24: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s days in Calcutta

March 26, 2021 7:25 am

The first prime minister of Bangladesh and the architect of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman spent the prime of his youth in room 24 of Baker hostel, while he was a student of Islamia College which is today known as Maulana Azad College in Calcutta. (Express photo: Shashi Ghosh)

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