June 09, 2026
The nation remembers the martyrs killed by the Pakistani forces in 1971 on the day nationally designated as “Genocide Day”
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
Two of them get 13 years in prison, while the third is jailed for 10 years
Mourners say the activist died for political and religious freedom while Democrats say Kirk was a divisive figure
He expresses "grief at having failed to save the precious lives" of the fallen men who sacrificed their lives to defend the country's honour
Mahfuz Alam Srabon died while trying to rescue students and members of the public who were shot by police in front of the Mirpur-2 Police Station
“We will not let the sacrifice of the July martyrs go in vain,” the chief advisor says
The Bangladesh flag flew at half-mast to commemorate those who died during the protests that ousted the Awami League government
