International

Spirit of Mujib comes alive in Hasina victory
When I was at Dhaka after the liberation, my first visit, I saw at the airport a frustratingly long queue inching past the immigration authorities and confusion at the luggage counter. Still I heard passengers shouting Joi Bangla (Long Live Bengal). They looked like people returning to the Promised Land. I found signs of strain on their faces but pride was writ large on every one of them. They seemed to say: "I have done it."
 
Israel warns of further escalation in third week of Gaza war
Israel vowed to escalate its war in Gaza today after carrying out more deadly air strikes, as troops battled Hamas fighters into a third week despite growing calls for a ceasefire. As the death rose to 825, Israeli planes sent a cloud of white leaflets fluttering across the Gaza City skyline warning residents it would soon step up its war on Hamas and other militant groups.
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