Dhaka, March 26 (IANS) As Bangladesh marks Independence Day on Thursday, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleged that anti-independence forces — supported by “domestic and foreign conspiracies” — are attempting to erode the ideals of the country’s 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan. “Today, the country is passing through a difficult and challenging time. After overcoming many obstacles and moving the nation toward prosperity, certain anti-independence forces — backed by domestic and …
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Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the people of Sri Lanka on their National Day, highlighting what he described as a growing partnership rooted in shared interests in the Indo-Pacific.“It is a great honor to congratulate the people of Sri Lanka as they celebrate their National Day,” Rubio said in a press statement issued by the State Department.He said the United States and Sri Lanka have “built a relationship grounded in mutual respect and a commitme…