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Bangladesh Covid-19 cases rise to 355,384, death toll reaches 5,072

Bangladesh reported 1,540 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths, making the tally at 355,384 and death toll at 5,072, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said

Bangladesh issues over 200 import permits for 88,000 tonnes of onions

Bangladesh importers have been eagerly waiting for onion consignments to get cleared from Chittagong port, a day after the Indian government allowed pre-contracted onions to enter the markets

Will reduce killings at B'desh border; fire only in self-defence: BSF DG

The incidents of killing criminals along the India-Bangladesh international front will be "made to reduce significantly", BSF chief Rakesh Asthana said on Saturday

Onions lying on ports to be exported to countries including Bangladesh

India has allowed the export of onions lying on ports in transit to all countries including Bangladesh, government sources said on Friday

India, Japan looking at working in Bangladesh, Myanmar: Jaishankar

S Jaishankar on Friday said both India and Japan have actually started to look at working practically in third countries, adding "we have done a little bit of that in Sri Lanka

Export ban: Bangladesh-bound onion trucks stranded at many land borders in

The number of stranded Bangaldesh-bound trucks loaded with onions continued to rise at various land borders in West Bengal in the wake of the Centre's export ban of the commodity

Bangladesh expresses concern over India banning export of onions

Bangladesh has officially conveyed its deep concern over India's banning the export of onions without due notice

Govt extends facilities to minorities from Pak, B'desh living in India: MHA

Centre has extended various facilities to many people belonging to religious minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh, who have come to India and are staying on long-term Visas, Nityananda Rai said

From Asia to Africa, China promoting Covid-19 vaccine to rebuild vital ties

The ability to develop and deliver vaccines to poorer countries would also be a powerful signal of China's rise as a scientific leader in a new post-pandemic global order

EAM S Jaishankar holds telephonic talks with Bangladesh counterpart

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held a telephonic conversation with his Bangladeshi counterpart A K Abdul Momen, covering various facets of ties between the two countries.

LIVE news: Nirav Modi's extradition trial to resume in UK court on Monday

Nirav Modi fighting extradition charges related to the estimated $2-billion PNB fraud and money laundering case. Stay tuned for all LIVE updates on latest news

11 killed, 40 injured after 6 air conditioners explode in Bangladesh mosque

Sources said that sparking led to one of the A/Cs exploding which then triggered blasts in the other air conditioners of the mosque

Tripura receives first ever inland shipping cargo from Bangladesh

The Daukandi (Bangladesh) - Sonamura (Tripura) Inland Waterway Protocol route was operationalised today marking a milestone in India-Bangladesh relations."Bangladeshi vessel, MB Premier carrying cement started from Daukandi on September 3, 2020, and will reach Sonamura on September 5, 2020, traversing 93 km along the river Gumti. This would be the first-ever export consignment from Bangladesh to Tripura through the inland waterways," the government said in a release.The Protocol for Inland Water Trade & Transit (PIWTT) was signed between India and Bangladesh in 1972 to provide inland waterways connectivity between the two countries, particularly with the North Eastern Region of India and also to enhance bilateral trade.In the last year, approx. 3.5 MMT of cargo was transported between India and Bangladesh on the protocol routes. The scope of PIWTT has been further expanded by the signing of the second addendum to PIWTT on May 20, 2020, with the inclusion of additional routes and

Indian envoy in Bangladesh meets BAF chief, discusses defence cooperation

Indian High Commissioner in Bangladesh, Riva Ganguly Das on Tuesday met with Bangladesh Air Force chief Masihuzzaman Serniabat and discussed defence cooperation between the two countries

To me, power is a responsibility towards people: PM Sheikh Hasina

The Prime Minister said this while delivering a speech at a programme of the student wing of the ruling party - BCL, held at Awami League central office at 23 Bangabandhu Avenue

Tripura-Bangladesh inland waterways route to be operational on September 5

Mansukh Mandaviya will welcome the barge carrying 50 tonne of cement from Daundkandi in Bangladesh to Sonamura in Tripura's Sepahijala district on September 5 through video conferencing from Delhi

Bangladesh extends shutdown of schools till October 3 due to Covid-19

The government had previously announced that the shutdown would be extended to September 30 but later issued a revised statement on the matter, bdnews24 reported on Friday

Bangladesh reports over 2,400 new Covid-19 cases, 45 additional deaths

Bangladesh on Thursday reported over 2,400 new Covid-19 cases and 45 more deaths, taking the tally of confirmed cases to over 304,000, and death toll to 4,127

Covid-hit Alang ship-recycling hub eyes old vehicle scrappage opportunity

The Indian ship recycling industry is also facing competition from Bangladesh and Pakistan which are offering more competitive prices for vessels as well as enjoying better domestic steel prices

7 Bangladeshis apprehended by BSF troops in West Bengal's Nadia district

Seven Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended by troops of Border Out Post- Mahendra, 08 Battalion of BSF, in Nadia district of West Bengal, according to BSF