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Bangladesh's top official proposes to remove 'secularism' from constitution

Dhaka/IBNS: The Attorney General of Bangladesh, Md Asaduzzaman, has proposed to remove the word 'secularism' from the country's constitution citing 90 percent Muslim population, media reports said.

'I want justice from my country': Sheikh Hasina in her first remarks after ouster from Bangladesh

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought justice and punishment for rioters in the country in her first remarks after fleeing Dhaka following days of massive protest over job quotas.

Bangladesh Violence: President Mohammed Shahabuddin declares dissolution of Parliament, interim government to formed soon

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has declared the dissolution of the Parliament and the formation of an interim government to facilitate prompt elections in the country which is witnessing severe anti-government protests that triggered former PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman killing: Bangladesh to make fresh appeal to Canada for deportation of Noor Chaudhury

A top Bangladeshi official has said his nation will make a fresh appeal to Canada for the deportation of the convicted killer of 'Father of the Nation' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman-Noor Chaudhury.

Bangabandhu would’ve wanted formal apology for 1971 atrocities: Ex-Pakistani diplomat

Dhaka: Former Pakistani diplomat Husain Haqqani has said if Bangladesh's founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman lived today then he would have supported the idea of formal apology from Pakistan for the tragedy inflicted upon the people of Bangladesh in 1971.

Press Club of India to establish media centre named after Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh

New Delhi: The Press Club of India is all set to establish a  media centre after the name of Bangladesh's Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking the Birth Centenary of the great leader, media reports said.

Bangladesh’s PM Hasina recalls six-point charter released by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Bangladesh Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina, recalling the six-point charter released by the country’s founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in 1966, said that the charter was meant for independence. In 1966, the charter sought greater autonomy for erstwhile East Pakistan.

Pope Francis hails Bangabandhu’s vision of ‘pluralistic’ Bangladesh

In a video message on the occasion of the golden jubilee of Bangladesh, Pope Francis hailed the “pluralistic” and  “inclusive” vision of the country’s founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who is popularly known as Bangabandhu.

Bangladesh: Bangabandhu’s birth anniversary, golden jubilee of independence celebrations start

Dhaka: Bangladesh on Wednesday started 10-day celebration of 50 years of its independence and birth anniversary of founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Bangladesh observes historic 7th March Speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Rahman today

Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh is observing the historic March 7 on Sunday commemorating the landmark speech of 'Father of the Nation' Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman which was touted as the indirect declaration of the country’s independence in 1971.

Bangabandhu not only gave clarion call for liberation but also developed the spirit of 'muktijuddho': Former Indian official

Dhaka/Kolkata: Former Indian civil servant Gautam Bhattacharya feels that the most important contribution of Bangladesh's 'Founding Father'  Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was just not to give the clarion call for liberation but to develop the “spirit of muktijuddho” (liberation war), to make all his people dream of establishing a society based on liberal values.

Bangabandhu statue: Joy feels Hifazat-e Islam is playing the role of 1971's Jamaat-e-Islami

Dhaka: Sajeeb Ahmed Wazed Joy , ICT Advisor to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has said that by opposing Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statue, hardline group Hifazat-e Islam is playing the role the Jamaat-e-Islami did during the 1971 Liberation War.

New White Board magazine issue highlights the relevance of Bangabandhu’s policies to today’s development

Dhaka: White Board, a newly launched policy magazine, has highlighted the policies of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman which has helped in shaping up Bangladesh in its first issue published recently.

Mujib killer Abdul Majed, who was hiding in Kolkata for 23 yrs, hanged, buried in Dhaka

Dhaka/IBNS: Abdul Majed, the convicted killer of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members, who was hiding in Kolkata in West Bengal for nearly 23 years, was hanged in Dhaka on Sunday. He was later buried at the family graveyard of his in-laws in Hosenpur under Sonargaon area in Narayanganj on the same day.

Bangladsh: Sheikh Mujib convicted killer Abdul Majed arrested

Dhaka/UNI:  Bangabandhu’s killer Abdul Majed, a sacked army captain and one of the convicted killers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was sent to the jail hours after he was arrested in Dhaka on Tuesday.