June 05, 2026
Its President Sarwar Ali says the martyrs of 1952 authored the birth story of Bangladesh
He breaks with tradition to remain at the memorial after laying wreaths
Julian Francis recalls how, on the 20th anniversary of Ekushey, hundreds of refugees gathered to begin their journey home, saying the spirit of the Language Movement had sustained them through exile and loss
The Islamist party leader becomes visibly annoyed when a journalist asks if the party still considers placing flowers at the monument forbidden
The BNP leader hopes the “new Ekushey” will inspire the government to ensure public welfare and cultural enrichment
Despite some publishers’ requests, issues such as heat and rain make it difficult to reschedule the fair to after Eid
