Bangladesh envoy highlights his country’s economic progress, pays tribute to Indian soldiers for liberation war
Bangladeshi's high commissioner to India, Muhammad Imran has highlighted his country's economic progress and how the country is developing fast. Speaking at the Independence Day celebration of his country at the high commission, he said, "Bangladesh has become a role model for fighting poverty, empowering women, disaster management. We have made commendable progress in achieving food security despite frequent natural disasters. The economy of Bangladesh is developing rapidly."
Apr 01, 2021, 13:35 PM IST
Bangla top court upholds life term for cleric over war crimes
A five-member bench led by Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha delivered the verdict after a two-day hearing.
May 15, 2017, 19:00 PM IST
B'desh hangs Jamaat-e-Islami chief for 1971 war crime
Dhaka's district magistrate, the inspector general of prisons and senior police officials witnessed the hanging inside the high security prison compound.
May 11, 2016, 01:02 AM IST
Jamaat-e-Islami chief to be executed tonight: Bangladesh minister
Fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami chief Motiur Rahman Nizami will be executed on Tuesday night after he refused to seek presidential clemency for war crimes committed during Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said.
May 10, 2016, 22:06 PM IST
Bangladesh marks 45 years of freedom
Bangladesh on Saturday celebrated its 46th Independence Day as the nation paid tributes to the millions killed during its 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan with the Dhaka skyline lit up overnight.
Mar 26, 2016, 14:22 PM IST
Former Bangladeshi PM Khaleda Zia booked under sedition charges
Former Bangladeshi prime minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia was on Monday booked for sedition over her alleged "slanderous comments" concerning martyrs of the 1971 liberation war against Pakistan.
Jan 25, 2016, 12:58 PM IST
`Indian Army saved Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and family from massacre in 1971 war`
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members faced the risk of being massacred but were saved by a group of Indian soldiers during the 1971 liberation war, her father's close aide said on Wednesday, as Bangladesh marked the 44th anniversary of its triumph over Pakistan.
Dec 16, 2015, 18:16 PM IST
Bangladesh war crimes convicts could be executed 'anytime'
Home Minister Asaduzzman Khan Kamal said the execution of the fundamentalists were now only a "matter of time".
Nov 20, 2015, 23:19 PM IST
