Dhaka, March 25 -- Bangladesh stands at a crossroads of memory and aspiration as it marks 55 years of independence. The nation hoists its red-and-green flag, honouring the martyrs of 1971 whose sacrifices forged a sovereign Bangladesh, even as it seeks a future of equality and justice under the newly elected BNP government.

Amid global economic shifts and domestic transitions, citizens reflect on the blood-soaked path to freedom while celebrating resilience, courage, and unity.

This year's celebrations come at a pivotal moment in the country's political landscape.

Following 15 and a half years of Awami League rule and an 18-month tenure under an interim government, the nation is now under a new BNP-led administration.

The government h...