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Tributes paid to martyred intellectuals

  Dhaka, December 14 2013The nation observed the Martyred Intellectuals Day Saturday paying rich tributes to a galaxy of intellectuals who were systematically killed at the fag-end of the war of liberation in 1971 to cripple the Bengalis aspiring for nationhood.

PM pays tribute to martyred intellectuals

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to the martyred intellectuals by placing a wreath at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial at Mirpur in the city this morning on the occasion of the Martyred Intellectuals Day.

Qader Mollah executed for war crimes

  Dhaka, December 12, 2013 Notorious war criminal Abdul Quader Mollah, better known as 'Kasai Qader' for his crimes against humanity during the War of Liberation, was executed tonight fulfilling the aspiration of the countrymen.

Moon phones Hasina, hopes polls will be as per constitution

  Dhaka, December 11, 2013UN Secretary General Bank Ki-moon today talked to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over telephone and hoped that Bangladesh would hold its next election as per the constitution.

ICRC Bangladesh chief meets PM

  Dhaka, December 10, 2013The Head of Delegation Bangladesh, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Christine Cipolla, called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office here this morning. PM's Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad briefed reporters after the meeting.