June 08, 2026
“We feel it is time to begin working towards recognising Bengali as an official UN language,” says Tarique
While the “Gen-Z” may take pride in it, Iqbal laments that the slogan evokes internalised struggle rather than true Bengali spirit
He is accompanied by judges from both the Appellate Division and High Court Division
Actress Mishti denounces Jamaat’s homage at Central Shaheed Minar
Feb 21 is a day of both pride and sorrow in Bengali history — a reminder of the sacrifices made to defend the mother tongue. In the early hours of the day, people from across the country gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar to honour the language martyrs with floral tributes.
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
A child places the first wreath at a temporary Shaheed Minar in Dag Hammarskjöld Park
