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Bangladesh MP thanks PM Modi for bringing back 9 nationals from Ukraine

Bangladesh's Member of Parliament Aroma Dutta thanked the government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing back nine Bangladeshi students stranded in Ukraine

Two railway links to connect India and Nepal soon: Foreign Secretary

Shringla extensively delved into the importance of connectivity for the expansion of India's overall engagement with the countries in the region

India looks to advance trade deal with Bangladesh: Piyush Goyal

Bangladesh is India's fifth largest export destination.

TVS Motor launches 125cc bike Raider in Bangladesh for young customers

TVS Motor Company on Monday said it has launched its 125-cc bike Raider in Bangladesh. The bike comes with various features such as an LCD digital speedometer, 3V i-Touch Start, animalistic LED headlamp and under-seat storage. "There is a growing demand for aspirational personal mobility options in the country. For our millennial and digitally native Gen Z customers, we have consistently introduced products with best-in-class features and superior technology. "I am certain that the young customers in Bangladesh would admire the distinctive ride character of the TVS Raider," TVS Motor Company Vice President (International Business) H G Rahul Nayak said in a statement. TVS Raider comes with a 124.8 cc engine which churns a maximum power of 12.9 PS. The motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 km/h in 5.7 secs.

M&M Finance's looks to double AUM of Lankan venture

Company exploring entry into Bangladesh

Bangladesh releases draft rules to regulate OTT, based on India's IT norms

Earlier this month, a more elaborate draft containing the rules was published, which has sought opinions from the public and stakeholders.

Larsen & Toubro's construction arm bags 'significant' order in Bangladesh

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday said that its construction arm has bagged a 'significant' order to construct hi-tech IT parks at eight locations across Bangladesh. This project is being funded by the Indian EXIM Bank and is the first IT and office space order that L&T has secured in Bangladesh. "The construction arm of Larsen & Toubro has secured an order from the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority to construct Hi-Tech IT Parks at 8 locations (2 packages at 4 locations each) across Bangladesh," the company said in a statement. The company did not provide the value of the contract, but said the order falls under the significant category, which ranges between Rs 1,000 crore and Rs 2,500 crore, according to the classification of contracts. The major scope of work for the project comprises procurement and construction of seven-storied structural steel buildings at all eight locations. The scope also includes lift, electrical, fire fighting system and public health ...

Bangladesh sees 6.94% economic growth in 2020-21 fiscal year

The gross national income per capita rose to $2,591 last fiscal year from $2,326 the previous 2019-20 fiscal year.

Ashok Leyland to supply 200 trucks to Bangladesh government

The company said it had won the tender floated by the Bangladesh government for 135 fully-built trucks, comprising 3T truck, hydraulic beam lifter and Sewerage sucker.

Genocide Watch recognises Pak Army's 1971 genocide in Bangladesh

Genocide Watch has recognised the crimes committed by the Pakistani forces during Bangladeshs Liberation War in 1971 as genocide, bdnews24 reported.

Tamim Iqbal to stay away from T20 cricket for next six months

Tamim took the decision after discussions with top BCB officials

K'taka set to crack down on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants: Home Minister

The Minister said a survey is underway by police to track down such illegal immigrants

B'desh hospital, a cyclone-hit area's lifeline, rated world's best building

The building uses water as its central point and provides sustainable, low-cost essential healthcare to the local communities

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina urges unvaccinated people to get inoculated

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged unvaccinated people to get inoculated soon in order to protect themselves against the ongoing Covid-19 resurgence.

Bullets, bombs waiting for me, won't give up working for people: Hasina

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her commitment to work for the people, despite the threat of "bullets and grenades".

Bangladesh's coronavirus positivity rate highest in 3 months

Bangladesh's Covid-19 positivity rate, or the percentage of people who test positive for the virus, has increased to 2.91 per cent, the highest in nearly three months, govt said

Bangladesh may become India's fourth largest export destination in FY22

Bangladesh's growth stems largely from its success as an exporter of garments, which account for around 80 per cent of its total exports

41 people dead after fire breaks out aboard packed ferry in Bangladesh

A crowded three-storey ferry carrying around 800 passengers caught fire on the Sugandha River in southern Bangladesh early Friday, killed at least 41 people

36 people dead after fire breaks out aboard a packed ferry in Bangladesh

At least 36 people died and nearly 200 others were injured on Friday after a massive fire ripped through a packed passenger ferry in southern Bangladesh, officials said.

US announces $5 mn reward for information on 2015 terror attack in Dhaka

The US Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service is offering a reward for information on the terrorist attack in Dhaka, Bangladesh