Category: War

International Mother Language Day: Honoring Linguistic Diversity and Cultural Identity

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International Mother Language Day: Honoring Linguistic Diversity and Cultural Identity

International Mother Language Day is observed every year on February 21 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as multilingualism. The day holds deep historical significance, particularly for Bangladesh, where it originated. In 1952, the people of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) fought to have their language, Bengali, recognized as one of the state languages of Pakistan. The movement led to the tragic deaths of several students who were shot by police while protesting in Dhaka. Their sacrifice is remembered as a symbol of the right to speak one’s mother…

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The Liberation War of 1971: Bangladesh’s Fight for Independence

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The Liberation War of 1971: Bangladesh’s Fight for Independence

The Liberation War of 1971 stands as one of the most defining and heroic moments in the history of Bangladesh, marking the culmination of decades of struggle for self-determination and freedom. The war, which led to the creation of Bangladesh as an independent nation, was a result of years of political, economic, and cultural discrimination against the Bengali people in East Pakistan by the central government in West Pakistan. The conflict was a monumental moment for Bangladesh, leading to significant loss, sacrifice, and ultimate victory for the people of East…

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World War I: The Great War

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World War I: The Great War

Date: 28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918 (4 years, 3 months and 2 weeks) Location: EuropeMiddle EastAfricaPacificAtlanticMediterranean and Adriatic Result: Allied Powers victory Commanders and leaders Main Allied leaders Robert Nivelle H. H. Asquith David Lloyd George Nicholas II Luigi Cadorna Armando Diaz Woodrow Wilson Main Central leaders: Wilhelm II Franz Joseph I Enver Pasha Ferdinand I World War I, often referred to as “The Great War,” was one of the deadliest and most transformative conflicts in modern history. It raged from 1914 to 1918 and involved many of…

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World War I: The Great War and Its Lasting Impact

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World War I: The Great War and Its Lasting Impact

World War I, often referred to as the Great War, erupted in 1914 and lasted until 1918, reshaping the geopolitical landscape and leaving an indelible mark on the 20th century. Fueled by complex alliances, militarism, nationalism, and unresolved territorial disputes, the war became a crucible of unprecedented destruction, technological innovation, and social upheaval. Causes of World War I: The origins of World War I are multifaceted, rooted in a complex web of political, economic, and social factors. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo in 1914 served…

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Agence France-Presse – AFP

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Agence France-Presse – AFP

Agence France-Presse is an international news agency headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1835 as Havas, it is the world’s oldest news agency. AFP has regional headquarters in Nicosia, Cyprus, Montevideo, Uruguay, Hong Kong and Washington, D.C., and news bureaus in 151 countries in 201 locations. AFP transmits stories, videos, photos and graphics in French, English, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, and German. Agence France-Presse has its origins in the Agence Havas, founded in 1835 in Paris by Charles-Louis Havas, making it the world’s oldest news service. In 1983, the Albert Londres…

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