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Bangladesh @ 50: My Teacher, Marina Ahmad
December 13, 2021 3:33 pm
Born before Bangladesh, she grew up with the idea of the world as a global village, where religion and nationality only play supporting roles
Delhi's Bengali enclave naming was toss-up between 'Purbanchal', 'C R Park', says new book
November 29, 2021 5:21 pm
Indian Express journalist Adrija Roychowdhury in her book Delhi, in Thy Name, explores the stories behind the naming of this 'Bangali colony' as it is informally also referred to by many, and of several other post-Independence conurbations which bear the names of prominent nationalist leaders, freedom fighters, such as Lajpat Nagar, Malviya Nagar and Netaji Nagar.
India hands over helicopter, tanks to Bangladesh as 1971 memorabilia
April 27, 2018 5:36 pm
Indian air force earlier gifted Bangladesh one Hunter jet fighter, one Dakota transport air craft ahead of this helicopter while India's navy previously gifted memorabilia of its INS Vikrant, models of ships that took part in the war and archival photographs and its army gifts included six 3.7 Howitzer Guns.
Bangabandhu, the liberator
August 15, 2014 5:09 am
On his 39th death anniversary, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman still embodies the spirit of collective freedom
'Nixon turned a blind eye to Hindu genocide by Pak Army'
October 17, 2013 1:35 am
Book Reveals: While the Indian government was aware of the situation,it tried to play it down,says Gary J Bass in his new book
Not Bengalis,Hindus were Pakistani targets in 1971 Bangladesh War,claims new book
October 16, 2013 2:53 pm
Gary J Bass's 'The Blood Telegram' details the genocide carried out ahead of the war.
Talks best of difficult options to deal with Taliban: Imran Khan
October 02, 2013 1:53 pm
Khan said former military ruler Musharraf had misled the nation about his commitments to the US.
Bangladesh: Those convicted of 'Crimes against Humanity' will not have voting rights
September 02, 2013 7:01 pm
Their names will be permanently struck off from electoral roles.
Border Tales
March 03, 2013 8:03 am
The 1971 War brought millions from Bangladesh to Kolkata,Premankur Biswas catches up with a few who stayed on and a few who chose to leave.
Indira wanted a Summer campaign for Bangladesh
December 17, 2011 1:07 am
"Central government had planned to push its army into then East Pakistan in April-May period of 1971 instead of December",said J F R Jacob.
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