Bangladesh observes Martyred Intellectuals Day, today (December 14) marking the killing of the countrys leading intellectuals by the then Pakistani military and its local collaboratorsRazakar, Al-Badr and Al-Shamsin 1971, an episode widely remembered as one of the darkest chapters in the nations history. At the Mirpur Martyred Intellectuals Graveyard in Dhaka, the site drew comparatively fewer visitors early in the morning, but the crowds grew steadily as the day progressed. People from all walks of lifeincluding political, social and professional groupsarrived in processions, carrying...

Raphinha struck twice after the break as Barcelona beat Osasuna 2-0 to move seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. It had looked set to be a frustrating night for the defending champions, who dominated possession and chances, registering 21 shots to Osasunas three before the Brazilian winger broke the deadlock in the 70th minute. Raphinha opened the scoring with a low finish into the bottom corner from the edge of the area, before sealing the win in the 86th minute, turning in at the back post after a cross deflected into his path. Ferran Torres thought he had put...

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A mild cold wave has been sweeping Bangladeshs northern district of Panchagarh for the past four days, with temperatures in the 89C range under cold winds blowing in from the northwest, local weather officials said. Under Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) classifications, minimum temperatures of 8.110C qualify as a mild cold wave. At 9:00 am on Sunday (December 14), the temperature in Tetulia was recorded at 9C, with air humidity at 77%, according to the districts weather office. After sunrise, the temperature rises during the day to 2527C, bringing a slight warmth around...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today paid rich tributes to the martyred intellectuals on the occasion of Martyred Intellectuals Day. He placed a wreath at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur at around 7:22 am and stood in solemn silence for a while to show deep respect for the illustrious sons of the soil. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Bangladesh Armed Forces accorded a state salute as the bugle played the last post. After paying homage, the Chief Adviser exchanged greetings with the Chief Justice, advisers of the interim government, senior civil and...