Emphasizing the need to increase connectivity between the two countries during her interaction with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said that India’s North-Eastern states can access the Chittagong port for the purpose. “If the connectivity is increased, the Indian North-Eastern states like Assam […]
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UP govt allots agricultural, residential land papers to 63 Hindu Bengali refugee families from Bangladesh
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday allotted agricultural and residential land papers to 63 Hindu Bengali refugee families that migrated from East Pakistan in the 1970s. Along with this, they will also be provided with a residential lease and approval letter from Mukhya Mantri Awas Yojna. “I welcome all […]
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Women’s CWC: Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana praises bowlers for giving Australia ‘tough time’
Despite losing to Australia by five wickets in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana was pleased with her side’s bowling effort to give Australians a tough time. Beth Mooney starred for Australia in their five-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 here at Basin Reserve […]
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Bangladesh authorities unearth tax evasion by Chinese firms
Chinese companies are reportedly violating local laws in Bangladesh which is leading to loss to the exchequer, a media report said on Tuesday. This report adds to the already poor image of corporate ethics practised by Chinese firms who are found breaching laws in several countries. In December 2021, Bangladesh […]
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Women’s CWC: Yastika Bhatia pleased with performance against Bangladesh
Batter Yastika Bhatia whose knock helped Team India defeat Bangladesh in Match 22 of the ongoing ICC Women’s ODI World Cup on Tuesday said she was delighted with the result. India women’s team beat Bangladesh by 110 runs in a must-win game to secure their third victory in six matches here at […]
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Women’s CWC: Captain Nigar Sultana feels Bangladesh bowlers did ‘wonderfully’ against India
Despite letting India get away from 176 for six with 6.5 overs remaining, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana was pleased with her side’s effort after having been put in to bowl. A half-century from Yastika Bhatia led a recovery for Women in Blue as they posted a score of 229 for seven in […]
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Women’s CWC: India triumph in must-win game against Bangladesh to stay alive for spot in SF
India women’s team beat Bangladesh by 110 runs in a must-win game to secure their third victory in six matches here at Seddon Park to stay alive for a place in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup’s semi-final. Defending 230-run target Indian bowlers Jhulan Goswami and Rajeshwari Gayakwad bowled a […]
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Women’s CWC: Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana wants team to focus on upcoming clash with WI
Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana feels that her team should forget about their first ICC Women’s ODI World Cup victory and focus on their upcoming clash against West Indies. A nine-run win over Pakistan handed the Tigresses a first victory on their tournament debut, but all their attention is now on defeating one of […]
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‘Can’t describe the feeling’: Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana after win over Pakistan
Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana expressed happiness after her side thrashed Pakistan in the 12th match of the ongoing ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, here at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Monday. Pakistan batter Sidra Ameen’s knock of 104 runs went in vain as Fahima Khatun scalped three wickets and provided her side a victory […]
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India, Bangladesh hold Commerce Secretary-level talks in Delhi
India and Bangladesh on Friday held Commerce Secretary-level talks in New Delhi on a variety of issues of mutual interest, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry informed in a press release. The Indian delegation was led by Commerce Secretary Shri BVR Subrahmanyam, while the visiting Bangladeshi delegation was led by […]
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China exporting corruption driven investment in Bangladesh, says expert
China is not only exporting steel and concrete but also corruption, opacity, and waste in Bangladesh. Pia Sherman, writing in Global Strat View, an independent media group based in Washington said that China’s approach to economic recovery comes with waste, fraud, and political manipulation. Chinese-driven corruption now permeates into several layers of […]
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Bangladesh, Maldives exchange key agreements after talks
Four important agreements were exchanged on Thursday between Maldives and Bangladesh during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ongoing state visit to the island nation. Apart from the agreement exchange, a symbolic handover of keys to military vehicles donated by Bangladesh to Maldives took place between Maldives’ Chief of Defence Force, Major General […]
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UN expert commends Bangladesh for providing safe haven to Rohingyas
A UN independent expert has commended Bangladesh for providing a safe haven to Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar. “Bangladesh saved untold numbers of lives when it opened its arms and hearts to Rohingya people who survived these most unspeakable of horrors inflicted on them by the Myanmar military”, said Tom Andrews, Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar at […]
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Bangladesh enters 5G technology era in telecommunication
Bangladesh has entered the fifth-generation (5G) era in telecommunication as Prime Minister’s adviser for Information and Communication Technology Affairs Sajeeb Wazed Joy virtually inaugurated the service at a function here on Sunday, reported local media. Teletalk, the state-owned telecom operator, launched the service at the country’s six sites on a trial basis. The sites […]
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Rajnath Singh : India has contributed in establishment of democracy in Bangladesh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that India has contributed to the establishment of democracy in Bangladesh and in the last 50 years, Bangladesh has progressed rapidly on the path of development, which is an inspiration for the rest of the world. Addressing the Swarnim Vijay Parv celebrations today at India Gate to commemorate 50 years of […]