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Bangladesh bows in reverence to language martyrs who secured right to speak mother tongue

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- As midnight strikes on Feb 21, all roads in Bangladesh once again lead to the Shaheed Minar, where grief and pride converge in remembrance of a language won at the cost of blood. It... Read More


Chhayanaut enlivens Ekushey with music, poetry, and patriotic tribute

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Chhayanaut has observed International Mother Language Day with an ornate morning of song, verse and reflection in Dhaka, blending remembrance with a quiet assertion of cultural pride... Read More


No need for separate oath over 'Yes' vote: Water Minister Anee

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee has said there is no need for a separate oath regarding the "Yes" vote in the recent referendum. Speaking after paying tribute t... Read More


Thousands pay tribute to Language Movement heroes in Chattogram

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Chattogram has honoured the language martyrs during the first watch of Immortal Ekushey, with politicians, government officials and people from all walks of life paying tribute at th... Read More


ATM Azharul named first Nayeb-e-Ameer in Jamaat's new central committee

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Jamaat-e-Islami has announced its new central leadership for the 2026-2028 term, reappointing Mia Golam Parwar as secretary general and naming newly elected lawmaker ATM Azharul Isla... Read More


Tarique Rahman attends Prime Minister's Office for first time

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Tarique Rahman has attended office at the Prime Minister's Office in Dhaka's Tejgaon for the first time since being sworn in as the head of government. He arrived at the PMO at 10:1... Read More


Mirza Fakhrul says 21st February 'finally free' from political suppression

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Local Government, Rural Development and Co‑operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has remarked that the spirit of the 21st February has been "liberated" this year afte... Read More


PM Tarique offers prayers for Language Movement martyrs at Shaheed Minar

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has paid tribute to the Language Movement martyrs at the Central Shaheed Minar, taking part in prayers for their souls. On Saturday, at the first watch... Read More


President Shahabuddin, Prime Minister Tarique pay tribute at Central Shaheed Minar

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The president and the prime minister have led the nation in paying tributes to the 1952 Language Movement martyrs at the Central Shaheed Minar during the first watch of the Immortal ... Read More


Shaheed Minar set for midnight tributes on Language Martyrs' Day

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The Central Shaheed Minar at Dhaka University has been fully prepared to pay tribute to the language martyrs in the early hours of Ekushey. A dense security blanket has been thrown ... Read More