21 killed in Bangladesh violence after Jamaat leader`s hanging

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 03:56

The death toll in violence across Bangladesh triggered by the execution of a top Jamaat-e-Islami leader on Sunday rose to 21, prompting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to issue a stern warning saying, "We know how to control you."

Bangladesh observes Martyred Intellectuals Day

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 15:48

Bangladesh on Saturday paid rich tribute to intellectuals who were abducted and murdered during the 1971 liberation struggle against Pakistan, two days after the execution of a war criminal dubbed the "Butcher of Mirpur".

Bangladesh executes Islamist leader Abdul Quader Molla, violence erupts on streets

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 03:33

Violence broke out in Bangladesh after Jamaat-e-Islami leader Abdul Quader Molla was executed on Thursday night for genocide during the country`s 1971 liberation war.

`Butcher of Mirpur`: Who was Abdul Quader Molla?

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 23:32

Abdul Quader Molla, leader of Bangladesh`s Jamaat-e-Islami party who was infamously known as `Butcher of Mirpur` and a former executive editor of The Daily Sangram, was born in 1948 in Faridpur.

Bangladesh hangs Islamist hardliner Abdul Quader Molla for war crimes

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 22:19

Butcher of Mirpur — Bangladesh on Thursday executed Jamaat-e-Islami leader Abdul Quader Molla, convicted of atrocities in 1971 war of independence.

Bangladesh court issues death warrant for `Butcher of Mirpur`

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 22:14

Bangladesh ordered execution of senior leader of fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami, who was sentenced to death 3 months ago for genocide during the 1971 liberation war, raising fears of fresh violence.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Mirpur Test, Day 3 - As it happened...

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 17:54

Live updates from the third day of the second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand: Mirpur Test, Day 2 - As it happened...

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 15:47

Live updates from the second day of the second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand: Mirpur Test, Day 1 - As it happened...

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 09:47

Live updates from the opening day of the second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand.

Bangladesh on the verge of creating history

Last Updated: Thursday, March 22, 2012, 09:45

History beckons Bangladesh as they aim to rise above the minnows tag and notch up their biggest title since arriving on the international scene.

Dhoni gifts a ‘win souvenir’ to Akshay

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 13:07

Joy knew no bound when Akshay Kumar got a rare gift from Mahendra Singh Dhoni recently after India won a thrilling match against Pakistan at Mirpur, Bangladesh.