Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Fresh notes must be issued even if not for Eid
On March 10, 2025, Bangladesh Bank issued a circular instructing all its offices to refrain from distributing fresh notes to the public for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr and to conduct all transactions using recirculated notes. The same directive also applied to transactions among Bangladesh Bank officials and employees. This means that no fresh notes will be issued during the upcoming Eid. However, just a few days earlier, Bangladesh Bank had issued another circular stating that fresh notes would be issued from March 19. The contradiction between these two circulars suggests that Bangladesh Bank was forced to abandon its initial plan.
How 'Baksal' was approved in 1975
In a war-torn country facing famine and complex political conditions, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman moved forward with a new type of economic plan—what he referred to as the 'Second Revolution.' As part of this revolution, on January 25, 1975, the Fourth Amendment Bill to the Constitution was passed in Parliament. This amendment brought about the much-discussed (and controversial) establishment of a one-party system in the country.
Why political governments ignore past contributions
In July and August, the anti-discrimination students' victory is being claimed by both the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami. While the anti-discrimination students have recognized Jamaat, they are less inclined to give credit to the BNP. As a result, occasional verbal conflicts arise between the two factions. The BNP believes that their continuous struggle against the Awami League government for 15 years was crucial; without their efforts, the fall of the Awami League government in the July-August popular uprising would not have been possible. This statement is not entirely false. On December 6, 1971, India recognized Bangladesh as an independent nation, and the direct involvement of Indian forces led to the surrender of 93,000 Pakistani soldiers on December 16, marking Bangladesh’s victory.
'Six Kas' of reform and the looming economic crisis
What you understand by reform depends on who you are, what your profession is, what your political beliefs and views are, which party you support, and above all, how you think about the country.
Bangladesh is under authoritarian rule from the beginning
Bangladesh is under authoritarian rule from the beginning
November 75: Analyzing Khaled Mosharraf's political maneuvers
From 2009 to 2024, this day has been observed in a different context at the state and political levels. During this period, the narrative of the Awami League and the JASAD (National Socialist Party) was strongly established in the media and state apparatus. It is certain that in 2024, the day will be commemorated or observed in a new light. New discussions, new information, new equations, and new interpretations will emerge. Before diving into those discussions, let’s attempt to objectively understand what transpired during those few days.
BNP is main obstacle in implementation of democratic values: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said, "BNP is the main obstacle to implementing the democratic values in the country. BNP leaders should have sought an unconditional pardon from the nation for their undemocratic activities. Without doing so, they are making their traditional ill-motivated comments."
Bangabandhu's independence proclamation history was distorted after 1975: PM
"Bangabandhu's independence proclamation was spread through wireless and his party men reached it elsewhere of the country. But after his assassination, the history was distorted," she said.
Zia read out Declaration of Independence on behalf of Bangabandhu: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said General Zia read the Declaration of Independence on behalf of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Quader came up with the remarks while talking to the journalists after paying tribute to the martyrs of Savar National Memorial on Tuesday (March 26) morning.
Path shown by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is our only path: Quader
The path shown by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is our only path. He gave us freedom. He is not with us today, but he is always our source of inspiration. He will guide us in every crisis.
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