Bangladesh marks 50 years of its independence. The independence was earned through a hard-fought bloody war against Pakistan in 1971. The golden jubilee of independence is the biggest milestone for…
Many students of political history who focus on South Asia may rightly wonder why a speech of a political leader in erstwhile East Pakistan gained documentary heritage recognition from UNESCO, a United Nations agency. Only after listening to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s invigorating speech of 7th March, 1971, the South Asian political history enthusiasts would realize the significance and archival value of the historic speech. (more…)
According to United Nations, the least developed countries (LDCs) are low-income countries confronting severe structural impediments to sustainable development. They are highly vulnerable to economic and environmental shocks and have…
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, fondly known as Mujib, was the founding father of Bangladesh. He began to distinguish himself as a politician from the early 1950s. He was an ardent proponent of the culture and identity of the Bengalis of erstwhile Pakistan. Through his active involvement in the Bengali Language Movement, Mujib provided leadership in bringing the Bengali identity into prominence. (more…)
Bangladesh has set a phenomenal example of upholding peace and cooperation with the international community. Bangladesh has rigorously promoted multilateralism, regional cooperation and economic relations in the international stage. It…
CRI unveiled the 8th episode of graphic novel series ‘Mujib’ on February 7, 2021. Popular fiction writer and educationist Professor Muhammed Zafar Iqbal; artist and director Wahid Ibn Reza; cartoonist Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy and singer Karishma Sanu Sovvota joined the virtual unveiling ceremony. Shibu Kumer Shill, creative editor of the graphic novel, moderated the event. (more…)
On the back of successive years of high growth turnout, Bangladesh started the year 2020 on a high note. The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic struck Bangladesh and the rest of the…
On January 10, 1972, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman returned to an independent and sovereign Bangladesh after over nine and a half months of captivity in a jail near Pakistani city of Rawalpindi. (more…)
Today Bangladesh is celebrating its 50th Victory Day with special caution due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The country is at the doorstep of its golden jubilee year of independence. In fifty years, Bangladesh has stacked up many success stories for the developing world to note. Today’s Bangladesh is not a fragile economy; it’s self-dependent. The journey was not smooth. (more…)
