Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

India Condemns Attack on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Residence

07 Feb 2025

India has strongly condemned the vandalism of Bangladesh’s founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence in Dhaka. The attack, carried out by a mob on Wednesday, resulted in severe damage to the historic site, with reports of fire and destruction of portraits. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called...

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: Bangladesh Founder’s Historic Home Demolished Amid Political Unrest

06 Feb 2025

Among rising political chaos in Bangladesh, protesters burned down and partly tore down the historical home of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of Bangladesh. After a passionate online speech by Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of Rahman and the deposed former Prime Minister, demanding her followers rise against the interim administration,...

Mob Sets Fire To Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Residence, Father Of Sheikh Hasina, In Dhaka

06 Feb 2025

A violent mob vandalized and set fire to the residence of Bangladesh's founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka's Dhanmondi 32 area on Wednesday. According to The Dhaka Tribune, the attack occurred just one day after Hasina gave an online speech appealing to...

Bangladesh Redesigns Currency, Shifting Focus From ‘Bangabandhu’ To National Culture

06 Dec 2024

It's a major decision that will likely please Bangladesh's opposition parties because the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has chosen to withdraw the image of Bangladesh's nation-founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, from its currency notes. As of this writing, central Bank officials have confirmed that Bangladesh will withdraw the...

Bangladesh Rules Out New Order Cancels Liberation War, Mujibur Rahman Holiday

17 Oct 2024

Yunus’s Regime Attempts to Rewrite Historical Legacy In a controversial move, Bangladesh's interim ruler Mohammed Yunus has canceled eight national holidays linked to the War of Liberation and the country's founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. This decision is part of a broader campaign to reshape the nation’s historical narrative following...

Meaning Of August 15 In Bangladesh, Why It Is Observed As National Mourning Day? Why Did Interim Government Cancelled It?

14 Aug 2024

In a recent announcement, Bangladesh's interim government has cancelled the public holiday on August 15, which traditionally commemorates the death of the country's founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. This decision was revealed by the advisory council of the interim government and followed a broad consensus reached during political dialogues, according...

US Denies Role in Sheikh Hasina’s Resignation: ‘Laughable’ Claims

14 Aug 2024

The United States has firmly denied any involvement in the resignation of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. On August 5, Sheikh Hasina stepped down and fled to India following massive protests in Dhaka demanding her removal. The unrest, which resulted in over 450 deaths, led to the formation of...

Looking Back At Birth Of Bangladesh, India’s Role

07 Aug 2024

The dramatic events in Dhaka have shown the fragility of democracy in south Asia. Except for India, democracy has been facing constant threats in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, Afghanistan and the rest of south Asia. In 1970, the Awami League under Sheikh Mujibur Rahman won 169 out of...

US Revokes Visa As UK Hesitates On Sheikh Hasina’s Asylum Request

07 Aug 2024

Recent reports indicate that while the United Kingdom hesitates on granting asylum to Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, the United States has "revoked" her visa. The 76-year-old leader resigned and fled Bangladesh on Monday (August 5), seeking refuge in India temporarily while awaiting asylum approval from the UK....

Remembering Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: Bangladesh’s Founding Father Assassinated In 1975

05 Aug 2024

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, revered as ‘Bangabandhu’ (Friend of Bengal), was the founder of Bangladesh and its first president. He played a crucial role in the country's journey to independence and served as either president or prime minister from April 1971 until his assassination. Key Events in His Life 1970 Election...

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