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Ziaur Rahman: The Architect of Modern Bangladesh and His Lasting Legacy

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Ziaur Rahman , often referred to as Shaheed Zia , remains one of the most influential figures in the history of Bangladesh. As the nation celebrates his 90th birth anniversary this January 2026, his contributions as a soldier, a statesman, and the founder of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) continue to spark discussion and admiration across the globe.  Who was Ziaur Rahman? Born on January 19, 1936, in Bogra, Ziaur Rahman rose from a brilliant military career to become the 6th President of Bangladesh. He is widely remembered as the "Announcer of Independence," whose voice on the radio in March 1971 galvanized a nation during the Liberation War.  Key Contributions to Bangladesh Ziaur Rahman’s presidency (1977–1981) was marked by a shift from a socialist economy to a free-market model, laying the groundwork for the country’s current economic pillars.   • Economic Reforms: He introduced the "19-point program" focusing on self-reliance, rural development, and agr...

Hitman Returns: Rohit Sharma’s 155 Decimates Sikkim; Bihar’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi Creates History

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It was a day of absolute carnage in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 as India’s captain Rohit Sharma made a sensational return to domestic cricket. At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Rohit’s masterclass led Mumbai to a dominant 8-wicket victory over Sikkim, while elsewhere, a 14-year-old from Bihar stole the national headlines.

The Rohit Sharma Storm in Jaipur
Opening for Mumbai, Rohit Sharma looked in ominous touch from the first delivery. Chasing a modest target of 237, the "Hitman" turned the match into a practice session, smashing 155 runs off just 94 balls.
The Milestone: During this knock, Rohit brought up his century in just 62 balls, the fastest of his illustrious List-A career.
The Fireworks: His innings was a spectacle for the 20,000-strong crowd, featuring 18 boundaries and 9 massive sixes.
Mumbai reached the target in just 30.3 overs, ensuring a massive boost to their Net Run Rate early in the tournament.
Mumbai reached the target in just 30.3 overs, ensuring a massive boost to their Net Run Rate early in the tournament

Earlier, Sikkim put up a brave fight to post 236/7, led by wicketkeeper-batter Ashish Thapa’s 79. Mumbai’s bowling spearhead Shardul Thakur was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/19.

Bihar Pride: 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Makes History
While the veterans dominated, the biggest story for our readers at PatnaEcho.in comes from Bihar's own Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Playing against Arunachal Pradesh, the 14-year-old sensation smashed an incredible 190 off 84 balls. With this knock, Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in the history of List-A cricket, breaking records and proving why he is considered the next big thing in Indian cricket. His explosive innings included a flurry of sixes that left the opposition shell-shoched.

What This Means for the Tournament
The 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy has started with an unprecedented 22 centuries on the opening day. With superstars like Rohit and Kohli back in the domestic grind alongside rising talents from Bihar, this edition is set to be the most-watched in history.

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