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In a solemn observance of Genocide Day, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed his profound condemnation of the atrocious acts committed by the Pakistani military during Operation Searchlight on March 25, 1971. He referred to this tragic event, where countless unarmed civilians were mercilessly targeted, as an indelible stain on history

US Congressman Greg Landsman has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives seeking to recognise the atrocities committed by the Pakistani army and its allies against Bengali Hindus in 1971 as war crimes and genocide. The resolution cites the 'Blood Telegram' and details the systematic targeting of Hindus for extermination, urging condemnation of these actions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid homage to 'Bangabandhu', sheikh mujibur rahman, on his birth anniversary and said that the founding father of Bangladesh is a hero for all Indians as well. "My heartfelt homage to Bangabandhu sheikh mujibur rahman, a champion of human rights and freedom, on his birth anniversary," Modi said in a tweet.

Bangladesh on Sunday executed a former military captain for his involvement in the 1975 coup in which the country's founder Bangabandhu sheikh mujibur rahman was assassinated, nearly four-and-a-half decades after the high profile massacre. Abdul Majed was arrested in Dhaka on Tuesday after hiding in India for nearly two-and-a-half decades.

Amid political unrest in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and sought refuge in India. This situation mirrors her earlier exile nearly 48 years ago, following the assassination of her father, sheikh mujibur rahman, along with his family. Rahman was Bangladesh's first president, whose death in a military coup led to successive coups and power struggles.

Bangladesh's interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has ordered the central bank to redesign banknotes, removing the image of sheikh mujibur rahman. The new currency, featuring religious imagery and symbols of the July uprising, is expected within six months.

India condemned the vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman's residence in Dhaka, regrettable as it symbolizes Bangladesh's resistance against oppression. Demonstrators damaged the residence and nearby Awami League offices, set ablaze Wajed Mian's house, and destroyed properties of Sheikh Hasina’s relatives. Hasina urged for justice, emphasizing history's resilience despite the vandalism.

Dhaka University's sheikh mujibur rahman Hall has been renamed Shaheed Osman Hadi Hall following student demands, marking a significant shift since the July Uprising. The nameplate was removed and replaced with that of Sharif Osman Hadi, a leader of the 'July Uprising' who recently passed away.

Jaishankar arrived in Bangladesh on Monday on a two-day visit. This is his first visit to Bangladesh after taking over the charge of External Affairs Minister.

India and Bangladesh are planning to jointly produce a feature film on Bangabandhu sheikh mujibur rahman.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the mausoleum of 'Bangabandhu' sheikh mujibur rahman at Tungipara in Bangladesh's southwestern Gopalganj district and paid floral tributes to him.

"Incidents of 1971 cannot be forgotten. The pain will remain forever," Hasina said while speaking with Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, the Pakistani High Commissioner in Dhaka, at the Ganabhaban. Referring to the volumes of the book titled "Secret Documents of Intelligence Branch on Father of the Nation Bangabandhu sheikh mujibur rahman", she said that all can learn many historical facts between the years 1948 and 1971 from the books, BDNews24 said.

Bangladesh has condemned deposed PM Sheikh Hasina's statements about vandalism at her father's house, calling them false and hurtful to the nation's sentiments. The foreign ministry summoned India's acting envoy, demanding measures to prevent such remarks from Hasina while she is in India, considering them hostile acts.

The interim government plans to revoke the special security arrangements for the family members of sheikh mujibur rahman. The advisory council approved the 'Security of Family Members of the Father of the Nation (Repeal) Ordinance, 2024.' The decision also includes provisions for enhancing the security of chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, addressing new security needs.

Bangladesh President Mohammad Zillur Rahman, a close aide of the country's founder sheikh mujibur rahman, died on Wednesday at a Singapore hospital where he was being treated for kidney and respiratory problems, officials said.

Bangladesh's interim government has clarified that sheikh mujibur rahman's freedom fighter status remains unchanged despite amendments to the Jatiya Muktijoddha Council Act. The amendments redefine participants in the independence struggle, recognizing members of the Mujibnagar government as "associates of the Liberation War." This clarification follows recent controversies, including the removal of Rahman's photos from banknotes.

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal expressed his honor in narrating the story of sheikh mujibur rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, through his film 'Mujib - The Making of a Nation.' The biographical drama, a collaboration between India's NFDC and Bangladesh's BFDC, was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. Benegal, unable to attend the screening, stated that it was a privilege to tell the inspiring story of the making of a nation. The film stars Bangladeshi actor Arifin Shuvoo in the title role, alongside Nusrat Imrose and Nusrat Faria.

Bangladesh was born 40 years ago, but there's a lingering debate that continues to this day with no convincing answer.

Sheikh Rehana, the devoted sister of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been a pillar of support during pivotal times in the nation's history. In 1975, when the sisters were forced to flee the country, and again 49 years later, as widespread protests engulfed Bangladesh, she remained steadfast by her sister's side. As Sheikh Hasina stepped down from her position and departed for India, Sheikh Rehana accompanied her on the military aircraft.

Following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh is redesigning its currency. The image of sheikh mujibur rahman, Hasina's father and the nation's founding leader, will be replaced with symbols of the July uprising that led to Hasina's removal. This move is part of a broader reshaping of national identity under the interim government.

The film is a Bangladesh-India co-production between the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation and India’s National Film Development Corporation.

The ongoing pandemic and cyclones have delayed the film that was planned to celebrate the centenary celebrations of Bangladesh’s first President sheikh mujibur rahman.

"He breathed his last at the Mount Elisabeth Hospital," a Presidential spokesman said.Rahman was installed as the ceremonial head of the state in 2009.

A mob attacked visitors heading towards the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, where Bangladesh's first president sheikh mujibur rahman was murdered in 1975. Armed assailants blocked roads, preventing people, including media and Liberation War heroes, from paying respects. Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, condemned the violence, while former PM Khaleda Zia's BNP party held protests demanding Hasina's arrest.

It took five years for the project to complete

Bangladesh on Monday sacked its top information official for penning a poem comparing the country's founder sheikh mujibur rahman to a "dried plum".