Independence

A globe is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
World+Biz

What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

Most major Western countries and U.S. allies maintain close unofficial ties with Taiwan by recognising the Republic of China passport and having de facto embassies in each other's capitals

Around two hundred students participated in the protest at Depara Belayet Hossain Degree College today (12 February). Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Exam question attributing independence proclamation to Mujib sparks protests in Bagerhat

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman speaks at a party event marking Victory Day at Paltan in Dhaka on 16 December 2024. Photo: Courtesy
Politics

No one knows when, where Mujib made independence declaration, claims Jamaat chief

A file photo of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaking at a programme organised on the occasion of Independence Day. Photo: PID
Bangladesh

Won’t allow anyone to undermine independence, sovereignty: PM Hasina

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivering his historic 7th March Speech at a huge public rally at Race Course Maidan (Suhrawardy Udyan, March 7, 1971). Photo: 100 years of Mujib
Bangladesh

On 7 March, Bangabandhu showed us the Promised Land

Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Month of independence begins

Countdown to Bangladesh 1971
Supplement

Countdown to Bangladesh 1971

Are we asking the wrong questions about inequality?
Panorama

Are we asking the wrong questions about inequality?

Dhaka university premises. Photo: Noor A Alam/TBS
Bangladesh

Dhaka University's centenary celebration begins

170 army personnel have lost their lives since independence, trying to keep the peace in CHT
Bangladesh

170 army personnel have lost their lives since independence, trying to keep the peace in CHT

Taiwan flags can be seen at a square ahead of the national day celebration in Taoyuan, Taiwan, October 8, 2021. Photo :Reuters
China

China spurs Taiwan anger with criminal liability threat for independence supporters

A Scottish flag flies next to British Union Jack flag outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, April 24, 2019. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne
Global Economy

UK government to target money in Scotland to counter independence drive

SNP candidate for Edinburgh Central Angus Robertson stands in his campaign headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, March 30, 2021. Picture taken March 30, 2021. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne
World+Biz

Scotland's feuding nationalists seek election majority to keep independence dream alive