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Bangladesh starts administering Covid vaccine booster shots on trial basis

The Bangladesh government has started administering Covid-19 booster shots on a trial basis.

Bangladesh: Model or miracle?

Fifty years after the Liberation War left it devastated, why is Bangladesh South Asia's standout growth and development story?

Chinese firms linked to CPEC projects evade tax commitments in Bangladesh

China which is already suffering from a poor image in corporate ethics, has hit another blow as Chinese companies have violated the laws of the land in Bangladesh causing loss to the exchequer.Bangladesh authorities have found that a Chinese company China Road & Bridge Corporation (CRBC), a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) engaged in the construction of road and bridges in Bangladesh is involved in tax evasion while importing construction material for government projects, according to Bangladesh Live News.Further, though China is a major fund provider to the South Asian countries such as Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka for infrastructure development, the business practices of its companies involved in implementing these projects have been put to scrutiny of late.Meanwhile, It is not the first time that Chinese companies have violated the laws of the land in Bangladesh causing loss to the exchequer.Earlier in December 2020, the National ...

Prez Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's Kali Mandir destroyed by Pak Army in 1971

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday inaugurated the historic Sri Ramna Kali Mandir here, 50 years after it was destroyed by the Pakistani forces in 1971. President Kovind is in Bangladesh on his maiden state visit at the invitation of his counterpart M Abdul Hamid to attend the golden jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in the 1971 Liberation War. The President and First Lady Savita Kovind offered prayers at the renovated temple. The temple was totally destroyed by the Pakistani Army's operation codenamed 'Operation Searchlight' in 1971, targeting the resistance movement in the country. The temple was set on fire by the Pakistani forces, killing many people, including devotees and those residing in it. India supported the renovation of the temple. Hindus make up some 10 per cent of the Muslim-majority Bangladesh's 169 million population.

Bangladesh to import defence items from India under $500-mn LoC

Under this line of credit, several items have been identified and being fast tracked, says Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

President Kovind presents replica of 1971-era MIG 21 aircraft to Bangladesh

President Ram Nath Kovind has presented a replica of the 1971-era MIG 21 aircraft to his counterpart Abdul Hamid

PM Modi recalls valour, sacrifice of freedom fighters on Vijay Diwas

PM Modi paid tributes to the valour and sacrifices of Bangladeshi freedom fighters and Indian armed forces on the 50th anniversary of Vijay Diwas

President Kovind to witness Victory Day celebrations in Bangladesh today

President Ram Nath Kovind will witness Bangladesh's 50th Victory Day celebrations in Dhaka on Thursday as a guest of honour

Rohingya issue can impact all of us in region and beyond: Shringla in Dhaka

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said New Delhi has always called for a sustainable and speedy return of displaced persons to Myanmar's Rakhine State

President Kovind holds talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart

In a reflection of close ties, India is also hosting a number of events to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1971 India-Pakistan war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh

Bangladesh foreign minister calls on President Kovind, discusses ties

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh said that the two dignitaries reiterated their wish to further consolidate the existing friendly ties between the countries

President Kovind arrives in Bangladesh for 50th Victory Day celebrations

President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday arrived here on a maiden three-day State Visit during which he will also hold talks with his counterpart.

President Ram Nath Kovind embarks on three-day visit to Bangladesh

President Ram Nath Kovind will participate in the 50th Victory Day celebrations in Dhaka.

Futuristic Chinese give short shrift to Bangladesh's tumultuous birth

The Chinese, though heavily invested in Bangladesh, seem largely oblivious of what's going on in the country.

Bangladesh India's largest trade partner in S Asia: Foreign secy Shringla

With Bangladesh being the central pillar of India's Neighbourhood First policy, Dhaka is New Delhi's largest trade partner in South Asia, said Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Bangladesh mulls stepping up Covid booster shot campaign amid Omicron fears

Bangladesh is planning to step up its campaign to administer booster shots against Covid-19 following the discovery of confirmed cases of the Omicron variant.

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

1971: Beyond the shibboleths

The author has pulled off a notable feat by presenting new perspectives on a well-worn subject

Saved millions of refugees during 1971 Bangladesh genocide: India at UN

TS Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, said when West Pakistan unleashed genocide on East Pakistan, India hosted millions of refugees and saved them from the massacre.

Cyclone Jawad weakens into low-pressure area, move towards Bangladesh

The well-marked low-pressure area, remnant of cyclonic storm 'Jawad', has weakened into a low-pressure system over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts