Bangladesh 1971 war crimes trial begins

Last Updated: Sunday, November 20, 2011, 22:47

Sayeedi, a Jamaat-e-Islami leader is the first suspect to be charged with atrocities including genocide, rape, etc.

1971 war: Hasina expresses gratitude to India

Last Updated: Monday, June 20, 2011, 21:17

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed deep gratitude to India for its key role in the country`s 1971 `Liberation War`.

`Bangladeshi Islamist leader admits role in 1971 war genocide`

Last Updated: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 23:04

Motiur Rahman Nizami, the detained chief of Bangladesh`s largest Islamist party, on Thursday admitted his role in forming the "Razakar" and other forces accused of "genocide" during the country`s 1971 `Liberation War`.

B`desh to include independence proclamation in constitution

Last Updated: Monday, February 14, 2011, 13:34

BNP has said constitution amendment would not yield any good result.

Pak textbooks focus on conspiracy theories on 1971 war

Last Updated: Thursday, December 16, 2010, 15:45

Pak school textbooks continue to focus on conspiracy theories involving India, Russia and the US regarding the creation of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh arrests leading 1971 war crime suspect

Last Updated: Thursday, December 16, 2010, 15:43

An opposition politician was arrested by Bangladesh police on charges of "crime against humanity" during the 1971 Liberation War.

Navy Day celebrated to mark 1971 victory

Last Updated: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 15:03

The Indian Navy commemorated its action on this day in 1971 at the Karachi Harbour during the Indo-Pakistan war by celebrating Navy Day on Saturday.

Indira Gandhi wanted to liberate Pakistani Kashmir: Advani

Last Updated: Sunday, November 21, 2010, 18:50

LK Advani said the US tried hard to make China threaten India against invading East Pakistan.

Bangladesh changes rules to detain 1971 war criminals

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 2, 2010, 15:04

A tribunal in Bangladesh preparing to try former Islamist militants on the charge of killing unarmed civilians during the 1971 freedom movement has amended rules to facilitate their detention.

Bangladesh expects Pakistan apology on 1971 war

Last Updated: Sunday, October 31, 2010, 15:49

B`sh expects an apology from Pak for the atrocities of the 1971 Liberation War.

Dhaka court reopens trial, hanging of 1971 war hero

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 19:06

The high court in Bangladesh has reopened the case of a 1971 war hero who was tried and hanged after he fell out with the then military strongman Ziaur Rahman, husband of opposition leader Khaleda Zia.