martyred intellectuals day bangladesh

Nation observes Martyred Intellectuals Day, honours victims of 1971 killings

President and chief adviser lead tributes at Mirpur memorial

What does it mean to honour the legacy of Bangladesh’s martyred intellectuals?

Occupying powers often follow the same old playbook. They fight not only armed opponents, but also the social conditions that make resistance possible—education, free speech, professional integrity, and the willingness to question authority.