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Move towards Bangladesh recognizing Ted Kennedy (and a Beatle)

Masood Sobhan told the BBC the former Beatle and serving US senator played "key roles" during the country's 1971 war of independence from Pakistan.

Mr Sobhan said it was a "disgrace" that the pair had not been recognised.

His case for them to be honoured is expected to be heard by the Bangladeshi High Court at the end of December.

Read entire article at BBC