1971

1971

Photo: Collected

Indo-Bangla ties prompt both nations to sacrifice in 1971: Indian high-commissioner

If BNP comes to power, 1971 spirit will vanish: Quader

If BNP comes to power, 1971 spirit will vanish: Quader

Photo: HT

How a coverage error of BBC helped to defeat Pakistani military in 1971 war

Sketch: TBS

The Cappuccino couple's contribution to 1971's war babies' odyssey

Death row convict war criminal Khalilur Rahman arrested from Savar 

Death row convict war criminal Khalilur Rahman arrested from Savar 

Memorandum for the record: 1971, the White House, and persuading Yahya ‘not to shoot Mujib’

Memorandum for the record: 1971, the White House, and persuading Yahya ‘not to shoot Mujib’

MP surprised as new generation unaware of 1971

MP surprised as new generation unaware of 1971

Photo: Collected

The green land of Bangladesh painted red with blood

Family memento: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

Family memento: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

Ahmed Kamal. Illustration: TBS

‘We did not launch the war. We resisted. As a result, global opinion quickly turned in Bangladesh’s favour’

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivering his historic 7th March Speech at a huge public rally at Racecourse Maidan (Suhrawardy Udyan, 7 March 1971). Photo: Collected

The phenomenal story of how Bangabandhu’s 7 March speech was recorded  

Art by Ranjit and Jamal. Photo: Courtesy

The many shades of Bangladesh’s struggle for freedom

Nandan Unnikrishnan. Illustration: TBS

1971: When Delhi and Moscow came together