Birth of a Nation

Mine blast that ripped through victory celebrations
Bangladesh

Mine blast that ripped through victory celebrations

The Pakistani military had planted mines and other explosives in Dinajpur and adjacent areas before leaving Bangladesh. Many people died even after the war because of these mines

Victory Day celebrations in districts
Bangladesh

Victory Day celebrations in districts

The walls of Narayanpur Government Primary School in Pabna are decorated with pictures of historical figures, natural scenes and educational cartoons, creating a vibrant environment for education. Photo: TBS
Education

A new initiative to teach history

Freedom fighters in training. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

When the guns fell silent

Gen Niazi, Gen Aurora and Group Captain A K Khandaker on their way to the surrender ceremony. Photo: Collected
Features

The longest 30 minutes

Photo: Courtesy
Thoughts

DECEMBER 1971: It was thrilling to be alive

File photo: Freedom fighters are seen cheering on the victory of Bangladesh in 1971/Courtesy
Analysis

From zero to a long way, yet miles to go

Freedom fighter Bimal Pal sharing his Liberation War memories with a group of young students. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

The journey of a storyteller

The bloody battle to free Khulna
Bangladesh

The bloody battle to free Khulna

‘We were teenagers, but fearless’
Bangladesh

‘We were teenagers, but fearless’

‘I could have been killed for hoisting the National Flag’
Bangladesh

‘I could have been killed for hoisting the National Flag’

Freedom fighter Harun-or-Rashid
Bangladesh

Tale of a teenage freedom fighter