Thanking Bangladesh
The demarcation of the India-Pakistan border by the British was a slapdash affair, concocted by a collapsing empire in headlong retreat from its responsibilities. The border itself was hastily drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe, a lawyer who had never visited India before receiving the assignment, and caused numerous practical problems.
Pakistan school attack: PM Sharif vows to end 'terrorism'
Pakistani leader Nawaz Sharif has vowed to rid his country of terrorism after a Taliban attack at a school in Peshawar killed 141 people, mostly children.
Vijay, Rahane guide India to 311-4 on day 1
Murali Vijay scored 144 and shared a century stand with Ajinkya Rahane as India’s batsmen dictated terms to an Australian attack that fell short of expectations Wednesday on the opening day of the second test.
Ask Tarique to hold tongue, Hasina advises Khaleda
Issuing a strong warning to Tarique Rahman for his derogatory remarks about the country’s founding president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Wednesday advised Bangladesh Nationalist Party chief Khaleda Zia to ask her spoiled son to hold his tongue.
Police charge baton, use water cannon on dental students
Police on Wednesday dispersed a demonstration of students of Dhaka Dental College charging baton and using water cannon.
OC dies during a Sylhet clash
The Osmani Nagar police officer-in-charge, Mostafizur Rahman, died from cardiac arrest during a clash between two groups of CNG-run auto-rickshaw workers’ union at Goala Bazar of Osmani Nagar in Sylhet on Wednesday afternoon.
Rubel gets four-week bail
The High Court on Monday granted four weeks pre-arrest bail to national cricket team pacer Rubel Hossain in a case filed by film actress Naznin Akhter Happy.
Victory Day today
Bangladesh celebrates today the 44th Victory Day recalling the heroic freedom fighters who laid down their lives during the War of Independence to free the nation from Pakistani occupation forces.
Victory Day being celebrated
The nation is celebrating the 44th Victory Day on Tuesday with elaborate programmes to pay deep homage to the 30 lakh martyrs who laid down their lives for the country.
Sramik League leader, wife, 2 daughters killed in Mymensingh
Miscreants killed a local Sramik League leader, his wife and two daughters in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh, the United News of Bangladesh reports.
