India-Bangladesh forging a model relationship
Nov 17, 2023, at 11:14 pm
On the evening of November 15, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hailed the India-Bangladesh relationship as a "model" in the Indian subcontinent.
India-Bangladesh Navies participate in CORPAT
Nov 10, 2023, at 11:10 pm
The 4th edition of Bilateral Exercise between Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy, BONGOSAGAR-23, and the 5th edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) by the two navies was conducted in the Northern Bay of Bengal from Nov 7-9.
Perils of radical Jamaat-e-Islami and its network in Bangladesh
Nov 09, 2023, at 05:19 pm
The recent violence instigated and orchestrated by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has brought back apprehensions of the role of radical Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its links with cross-border terror outfits in South Asia.
Tripura targets to scale up power generation for expansion of trade with Bangladesh
Nov 04, 2023, at 04:05 am
Agartala/IBNS/UNI: The Tripura government mulls a multipronged strategy to scale up power generation in the state, keeping an eye on the growing demand in Bangladesh, said Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday.
Time for India and Bangladesh to enter into a comprehensive partnership
Nov 02, 2023, at 04:22 pm
The 11th Bangladesh-India Friendship Dialogue at Sylhet (Bangladesh) concluded that the two countries should move towards a comprehensive partnership to consolidate gains from their half-a-century-old friendly relations.
Nov 02, 2023, at 02:08 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday jointly inaugurated three Indian-assisted development projects through video conferencing.
Climate change and environmental sustainability in Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina’s vision
Oct 28, 2023, at 11:05 pm
Bangladesh, a nation known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity, is facing the immense challenge of climate change.
Digital Bangladesh and technological advancements: A vision realized
Oct 28, 2023, at 08:33 pm
Bangladesh has embarked on an inspiring journey towards a ‘Digital Bangladesh,’ a vision nurtured and championed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Healthcare and social welfare reforms in Bangladesh: A beacon of hope and progress
Oct 18, 2023, at 09:49 pm
In recent years, Bangladesh has made significant strides in healthcare and social welfare reforms, thanks to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Her government’s commitment to improving healthcare access and services has brought about transformative changes, positively impacting the lives of millions of Bangladeshis.
Interference in Bangladesh Judicial Process: Outrage over suggestion to drop case against Dr. Yunus
Oct 05, 2023, at 08:59 pm
Dr. Mohammad Yunus, the founder of the Grameen Bank and a well-known Nobel laureate, is currently entangled in a convoluted web of legal claims, raising issues both locally and globally.
Implementing BBIN MVA requires a mixture of top-down and bottom-up approach
Sep 10, 2023, at 12:17 pm
Lack of trust and capacity are two major hurdles hindering implementation of the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA). To expedite its implementation, there is need to ensure losers emerge winners post-implementation of the BBIN MVA.
G20: Narendra Modi, Sheikh Hasina welcome commissioning of the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline
Sep 09, 2023, at 04:24 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met his visiting Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi when the two leaders welcomed the operationalization of the agreement on the use of the Chattogram and Mongla Ports and the commissioning of the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline.
G20 Summit: PM Modi-Sheikh Hasina meeting in New Delhi today
Sep 08, 2023, at 06:18 pm
Dhaka/UNI/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina at the G20 Summit in New Delhi on Friday.
PM Modi to hold meeting with Sheikh Hasina on Sept 8
Sep 05, 2023, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi/Dhaka/UNI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi on September 8.
Nagpur: ATS arrests Bangladeshi National for staying illegally
Sep 02, 2023, at 11:15 pm
Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a Bangladeshi National, residing illegally in Nagpur since over a decade.
Aug 30, 2023, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi/Dhaka: India and Bangladesh held the fifth Annual Defence Dialogue on August 28 in Dhaka when the officials expressed satisfaction over increasing defence cooperation engagements.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to attend G20 Summit in New Delhi
Aug 30, 2023, at 11:33 pm
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9 and 10, a top official has said.
Maitri Setu: India-Bangladesh friendship bridge gears up for grand inauguration
Aug 21, 2023, at 08:42 pm
Itanagar/IBNS: The highly anticipated India-Bangladesh Friendship Bridge, affectionately known as "Maitri Setu," is set to usher in new avenues for trade and communication, as it prepares for its grand inauguration on September 1.
USA's recent moves on Bangladesh will only strengthen Islamists & anti-liberation forces
Aug 20, 2023, at 08:33 pm
The USA had announced that it will deny visas to any Bangladeshi involved in electoral “malpractices”. The moves by the USA have irked PM Sheikh Hasina whose party Awami League shares a difficult relationship with America since the 1971 war.
Aug 20, 2023, at 03:17 am
Bangladesh’s next general election, which is widely perceived as being important due to the role it is expected to play in determining the country’s political future, is barely six months away. Incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ruling Awami League (AL) party have battled an aggressive campaign led by the primary opposition party the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as well as economic difficulties that the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brought upon the country.
Bangladesh announces four transit routes for Tripura, boosting trade prospects
Aug 12, 2023, at 10:29 am
Agartala/IBNS: The Bangladesh government has formally unveiled four transit and trans-shipment routes designated for the state of Tripura.
Tripura police bust fraud document makers: 4 Bangladeshis, 5 Indians arrested
Aug 11, 2023, at 02:36 pm
Agartala: Tripura Police on Thursday busted a big racket of illegal immigrants and fraud document makers and arrested four Bangladeshis and five Indians from Agartala.
Bangladesh govt approves four transit routes for India
Aug 07, 2023, at 08:44 pm
The Bangladesh government has approved four transport routes for goods transfer to traders in Tripura and other northeastern states of India.
America has to decide on Bangladesh: For or Against Terrorism
Aug 04, 2023, at 07:00 pm
Former U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Dan Mozena mentioned the role of Bangladesh in fighting terrorism and militancy as one of the key determinants of Bangladesh-US partnership in a private conversation with one of the authors (Dr. Arif) in 2012.
Jul 29, 2023, at 12:14 am
Kolkata: Bangladesh Minister of Information and Broadcasting Hasan Mahmud, who was in Kolkata on Thursday, said the economic, cultural and business ties between India and Bangladesh have strengthened under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina.
Jul 21, 2023, at 05:32 pm
Dhaka: The Bangladesh government is likely to launch three major infrastructure projects, including a power plant and Railway Links, under India’s financial assistance in September, media reports said.
Tripura's Unity Mall to showcase unique products of India and Bangladesh
Jul 21, 2023, at 05:17 am
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha announced plans for the construction of a pioneering Unity Mall in Agartala. The mall is envisioned to serve as a platform to exhibit distinctive products from various states across India, alongside offerings from neighboring Bangladesh.
Maitri Power Plant-II to be inaugurated during Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's visit to India in Sept
Jul 19, 2023, at 01:57 am
Dhaka/IBNS/UNI: Maitri Super Thermal Power Plant-II, 65-km Khulna-Mongla Bandar railway link, Akhaura (Bangladesh) and Agartala (India) railway links are expected to be inaugurated during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit to India to attend the 17th G-20 summit in September being done.
S Jaishankar meets FMs of Bangladesh, Nepal, and discusses issues related to 'cooperation'
Jul 17, 2023, at 11:46 pm
New Delhi: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met the Foreign Ministers of Bangladesh and Nepal when they discussed issues related to cooperation.
Jul 04, 2023, at 12:06 am
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