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

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, ensur...

Virat Kohli’s Masterclass Powers Delhi to Victory Over Andhra in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025 Opener

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The domestic cricket circuit witnessed a historic spectacle today as Virat Kohli marked his long-awaited return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a blistering century, leading Delhi to a convincing 4-wicket victory over Andhra at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. The Kohli Show: A Record-Breaking Return After nearly 12 years away from India's premier List-A tournament, Kohli proved why he remains the "Chase Master." Chasing a challenging target of 299, Kohli anchored the innings with a magnificent 131 runs off 101 balls, decorated with 14 boundaries and 3 towering sixes.   During this knock, Kohli also surpassed another milestone, becoming the fastest player to reach 16,000 List-A runs, breaking the previous record held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.   Andhra’s Fighting Total Earlier in the day, Andhra’s captain Nitish Kumar Reddy chose to bat first. The innings was defined by Ricky Bhui, who played a lone hand with a spectacular 122 off 105 deliveries. Despite losing...