War of Independence
1971 war hero JFR Jacob no more
Former chief of the Indian army's eastern command Lt Gen (retd) JFR Jacob, who negotiated the surrender of Pakistani troops in Dhaka following the 1971 war, passed away at the age of 92 after prolonged illness.
Pakistan protests reports on diplomat’s terror link
Pakistan protests reports in Bangladeshi media on alleged involvement of one of its diplomats in financing terrorism here. A press release issued in the 45th Victory Day of Bangladesh, Pakistan High Commission says the reports are "utterly baseless and fabricated".
1971 war hero JFR Jacob no more
Former chief of the Indian army's eastern command Lt Gen (retd) JFR Jacob, who negotiated the surrender of Pakistani troops in Dhaka following the 1971 war, passed away at the age of 92 after prolonged illness.
Pakistan protests reports on diplomat’s terror link
Pakistan protests reports in Bangladeshi media on alleged involvement of one of its diplomats in financing terrorism here. A press release issued in the 45th Victory Day of Bangladesh, Pakistan High Commission says the reports are "utterly baseless and fabricated".
