Thousands gathered at Dhaka’s Central Shaheed Minar on February 21 to pay tribute to the language martyrs, marking International Mother Language Day with wreaths, processions, and remembrance.
Iran’s unrest intensified as the U.S. confirmed contacts with Tehran while warning of possible action, as rights groups report hundreds killed and thousands detained.
Bangladesh’s interim government says Awami League will remain barred from February elections, even as US lawmakers warn that excluding a major party risks democratic credibility.