The interim government of Bangladesh refutes claims of revoking the Father of the Nation title and altering the freedom fighter status of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, calling media reports false and misleading.

Bangladesh govt denies dropping 'Father of the Nation' title for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, calls reports 'baseless and misleading'

A pro-Pakistan movement has consolidated its place in power and can indulge in violence without fear of intervention by vengeful authorities. On Thursday, protesters in Bangladesh bulldozed the family home of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's founding father, a symbol of the country's independence from Pakistan in 1971. A night before, they had torched the house. The deposed PM, Sheikh Hasina, on Thursday condemned the attack on her family house, asking "Have I not done enough for the country?'

Pro-Pak hooligans wreak havoc in Dhaka, torch & bulldoze Mujib's home

Bangladesh appears to be eroding the memory of its independence hero, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, regarded as the Father of the Nation. The interim government has cancelled eight national observances, which include Mujibur Rahman's birth and death anniversaries as well as the day he gave his iconic speech.

B'desh eroding memory of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman? His birth, death anniversaries removed as national observances

Security will be beefed up in violence-hit Bangladesh on the occasion of National Mourning Day on Thursday (Aug 15), local media reported on Tuesday (Aug 13). The Awami League is preparing to pay tributes to the father of the nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in Dhaka on Thursday, commemorating the 49th anniversary of his assassination.

Security beefed up in Bangladesh ahead of National Mourning Day on Aug 15: Reports

There is a lot of content available on the premiers of India and Pakistan- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Mohammad Ali Jinnah. In history books, in cinema- the incidents that led to the partition, the inception of Pakistan and the Hindu-Muslim riots that took place during the partition have been well documented in cinema over the years.

Mujib: The Making of A Nation review: Shyam Benegal's film is well-intended but falters too much

The heightened tensions between India and Canada, stemming from the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, have now prompted Bangladesh to point its fingers at Canada's extradition policies.

Not just Khalistani terrorists, Canada is sheltering Bangladesh's founding father's alleged killer too

In a first, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) will establish a ‘Bangabandhu Chair’ at the Delhi University to further ties between India and Bangladesh.

Homage to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: ICCR to set up ‘Bangabandhu Chair’ at Delhi University

What happened on Day 1 of PM Modi's historic visit to Bangladesh

The key role played by India in the birth of Bangladesh cannot be overlooked and since then, despite roadblocks, the two countries have maintained close relations.

India-Bangladesh relations: A robust history and optimistic future

The streets of Dhaka are lined up with pictures of its father of the nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, even as the mood in Dhaka is celebratory as the country marks its 50th Independence anniversary.

Dhaka abuzz with activity ahead of PM Modi's visit; focus on Matua community,  Shakti Peeth

A range of pacts will be signed and new announcements for bolstering cooperation in several areas will be made during the two-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bangladesh from Friday, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said.

Range of pacts to be inked during PM Modi's Bangladesh visit: Foreign Secretary Shringla

Ahead of his Dhaka visit later this week, the Indian Prime Minister has called Bangladesh's father of nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as "one of the greatest leaders of our subcontinent".

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, one of the greatest leaders of subcontinent says PM Modi

India on Monday conferred the prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 on Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The award, instituted in 1995, has been awarded posthumously for the first time accordingly to the ministry of culture.

Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman conferred Gandhi Peace Prize

A giant portrait of Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman made from rice paddies is drawing hundreds of visitors as the country gears up to celebrate its 50th anniversary of independence.

In life and death, Mujibur Rahman continues to be a towering figure in Bangladesh

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Wednesday celebrated the 101st birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, also known as Bangladesh's 'Father of the Nation'.

Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi celebrates birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh, on his birth anniversary. "My heartfelt homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a champion of human rights and freedom, on his birth anniversary.

PM Modi pays homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his birth anniversary

Bangladesh kickstarts golden jubilee celebrations of country's independence

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's PM Sheikh Hasina held a virtual meet today. In the meet PM Modi said, India will play a bigger role in the global economy.

PM Modi: India will play a bigger role in the global economy

Connectivity and paying tributes to Bangladesh's father of the nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the centenary birth anniversary celebration will be the top focus areas of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina's virtual summit on Thursday.

India-Bangladesh virtual meet, focus on Haldibari-Chilahati rail links

Prime Ministers To Focus On Connectivity Haldibari - Chilahati Rail Link

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his birth anniversary and hailed his contributions towards Bangladesh's progress.

PM Modi pays tributes to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his birth anniversary

The country observes August 15 as National Mourning Day to mark the assassination of founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Bangladesh: Arrest warrant against former PM Khaleda Zia for celebrating birthday on August 15

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