Bdnews24.com, Dhaka
Thousands of young couples celebrate Valentine’s Day yesterday with hearts, flowers and messages to their loved ones.
The history of Valentine’s Day is unclear but the most common tale is that the name Valentine originated from the 3rd century Catholic priest Valentine.
During the period, Valentine defied the Roman emperor Claudius II, who had imposed a ban on marriage, and arranged nuptials for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered the emperor ordered that Valentine be put to death. [Read more]