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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicBangladesh Liberation War

Topic: Bangladesh Liberation War

Sheikh Mujib failed miserably despite succeeding as people’s leader, says author Manash Ghosh

The epilogue of Manash Ghosh’s 'Mujib’s Blunders' draws stark parallels between the conspiracy behind Sheikh Mujib’s assassination and the ouster of Sheikh Hasina.

1971 or 2024? A political battle in Bangladesh over when the nation found true liberation

Jamaat & BNP are trading barbs over 1971 Liberation War, with Jamaat leader Mia Golam Parwar calling 1971 independence an agreement that compromised Bangladesh’s sovereignty.

‘Tangail drop’ & Meghna heli-lift: IAF ops that gave India edge over Pakistan in 1971 Bangladesh War

‘Tangail drop’ was among largest paradrops witnessed since World War II, while heli-lift across Meghna river cleared Indian Army’s path to Dhaka, resulting in Pakistan’s surrender.

Pakistanis no longer need security clearance for Bangladesh visa as bilateral thaw progresses

Clearance requirement was introduced in 2019 amid broader security measures introduced amid tensions. Shift in policy came a day before Pakistani envoy's meeting with Khaleda Zia.

I told General Yahya Khan that this time the fight is for freedom—Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

On 7 March 1971, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman addressed a gathering of about 10 lakh people in Dhaka declaring Bangladesh's independence 18 days before the Bangladesh Liberation War.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami can’t go far with anti-India rhetoric. It must address its 1971 role

Jamaat-e-Islami should change its name and form a new political party that includes its younger leaders from the recent revolution that ousted Sheikh Hasina from power.

Sheikh Hasina made us a very proud generation. We thought Bangladesh would be next Malaysia

Sheikh Hasina saw the signs of her fall but did nothing. Now Bangladesh will carry intergenerational trauma.

Jahanara Imam didn’t need a gun to fight for Bangladesh’s freedom. She had her diary

Imam documented the events of the Bangladesh Liberation War in her diary, which was later published as Ekattorer Dinguli. It's one of the most crucial historico-literary documents of the war.

Indians, Bangladeshis know the same 1971 events differently. We need a common official history

During the Bangladesh Liberation War, the two countries’ soldiers jointly shed blood. Now, the two governments are poised to fulfil the dreams of war veterans like us.

New book reveals how history’s deadliest cyclone sparked Bangladesh Liberation War

Published by HarperCollins India, ‘The Vortex’ by Scott Carney and Jason Miklian will be released on 21 June on ThePrint’s SoftCover.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.