In March 1971, facing massive resistance from the people, the Pakistani army was forced to retreat from Pabna. Though that freedom lasted for a few days, the bravery of the people there gave the country the moral boost it needed in its struggle for independence

Rangpur played a crucial role in the Language Movement in the northern part of the country.

The Language Movement spread in Pabna at the end of February 1948, with the formation of the Rashtrabhasha Sangram Parishad. Today’s Star Special highlights the background and history of the movement in Pabna.

After the 1947 partition, the demand to make Bangla the state language was first raised in Sylhet. In the 71st year of the Language Movement, watch how Sylhet played its role in the movement in today's Star Special.

Mymensingh was at the forefront among the districts of the then East Bengal in terms of contribution in the Language Movement. In December 1947, the heat of the movement spread across Mymensingh through a student meeting held at Bipin Park area of the city.

Khulna has always been known as an industrial and commercial city. A massive wave of Language Movement spread in Khulna too. On February 27, 1948, the students of Daulatpur College in Khulna took to the streets for the first time, demanding that Bangla be made the national language.

Giant-sized white radishes, weighing up to 15 kgs each, are being grown in a Char area of Halda river in Fatikchhari, Chattogram

It's been a year since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out. The war has had a myriad of impacts on the global economy and has pushed many nations into an economic crisis. Miles away, Bangladesh too has been affected by the war

Watch today's Star Newsbytes to know more about Ranjit and his thoughts on the current state of traditional Kobi Gaan

In the evening of February 21, hundreds of people dishonoured language martyrs by walking on the altar of the Central Shaheed Minar wearing shoes.

Kishore Kumar Das, the founder of Bidyanando shared his take on life, death, and humanitarian works with The Daily Star

The torture on Phulpori, a first-year student at Islami University, Kushtia, by two university Chhatra League leaders has recently enraged the entire country.

The fight for Bangla as national language spread throughout the nation.

Kishore Kumar Das, the founder of Bidyanondo, spoke to The Daily Star about the idea behind the foundation.

The per capita foreign debt has increased from $257 to $558 within seven years

Watch to know in today's Star Explains.

People from all walks of life took part in the Language Movement of 1952 in Patuakhali, like other parts of the country, with the slogan "Rashtro Bhasha Bangla Chai".

Watch this entrancing process of making sugarcane molasses in today's Inside Bangladesh.

Bogura students erupted in protest. Linguist Dr Muhammad Shahidullah took part in the Language Movement there.

In February last year, a Biman Bangladesh Airlines plane's engine got severely damaged.