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TopicLiberation War 1971

Topic: Liberation War 1971

For Bangladeshis, observing Mujibnagar Day is a moral responsibility. It’s more important now

Today, as we stand amid new trials and shifting political landscapes, the spirit of Mujibnagar demands renewed vigilance.

I fought alongside Bangladeshi Hindus in 1971 War. Their suffering is a national emergency

Friends depart their homeland quietly, bearing broken hopes, writes a Bangladeshi freedom fighter.

India has not ‘lost’ Bangladesh, New Delhi ‘invested blood & treasure’ in its creation: Manish Tewari

At launch of his latest book, Congress MP asserts that weaponisation of social media led to regime change in neighbouring countries but nobody has gone into the grievances.

MEA summons Bangladesh envoy over threat to Dhaka mission, calls on Yunus to probe ‘false narrative’

The move comes after attempted killing of independent parliamentary candidate Sharif Osman Hadi and escalating anti-India rhetoric linked to 16 December rally.

Bangladesh envoy hails India’s ‘sacrifice’ in Liberation War, says ties ‘based on trust, shared values’

Amid surge of anti-India rhetoric in Bangladesh, High Commissioner Hamidullah reaffirms ties with nation ‘premised on our treasured past’ in Victory Day speech in Delhi.

New Delhi-Dhaka must reimagine ties as ‘strategic necessity for collective growth’—Bangladesh envoy

In speech at Bangladesh’s belated national day event in Delhi, high commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah said Bangladesh is open & engaged with India to address issues of present & future.

Mujib’s house demolished. Not Yunus, Bangladesh’s shaky secular foundations are at fault

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s flirtations with religiosity continued to afflict Bangladesh’s body politic much after his death.

Full text of ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s 1st speech since ouster. ‘Yunus a selfish, greedy man’

In her virtual address, the ex-PM reflected on her family's role in 1971 Liberation War, spoke of 'assassination attempts' on her & accused Yunus-led govt of failing to protect minorities.

50 yrs of 1971 war: How forces, intel, politicians jointly made it India’s finest military hour

On 16 December 1971, 93,000 Pakistani military and govt officials surrendered before Indian Army, ending the Bangladesh Liberation War that began on 3 December.

Pakistan lost the 1971 war, but its project of Islamist violence won the larger conflict

What did India gain from 1971 victory? It now faces a country with an uncertain future in the East and a Pakistan that is ever more committed to using violence.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.