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India extends 222 LoCs worth $14.07 bn in Africa, 37 LoCs to neighbours

The LoCs projects in African nations are spread across sectors roads, railways, power, ports and shipping, education, telecom, health, and aviation

India's non-oil exports to Nepal fell 13% to $943 mn in April-May

Himalayan neighbour bans imports of non-essentials amid depleting forex; dip could impact India's FY23 trade deficit which is already worsening on fears of recession in developed countries

Assam CM Himanta Sarma plans to visit Bangladesh to strengthen ties

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recalling the contribution of Assam to the 1971 war of liberation fought jointly by Bangladesh's Mukti Bahini and Indian forces, said he is likely to visit the neighbouring country soon to further strengthen the age-old relations between the two countries. He was interacting with a 25-member delegation of 'Muktijoddhas' is on a three-day visit to Guwahati and Shillong. The visit is part of #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav and Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations organised by High Commission of India in Bangladesh & Act East Policy Affairs, GoA," Sarma tweeted after meeting the delegation on Monday evening. India is celebrating its 75 years of Independence as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' while Swarnim Vijay Varsh' marks the 50th year of the victory of the allied forces against Pakistan in the 1971 war. "The Bangladesh Liberation War was a landmark event where 9 valiant soldiers from Assam made the supreme sacrifice. Some Assam Police officers trained and equipped ..

Bangladesh human rights commission condemns attack on Hindus, demands probe

Condemning the attack on the Hindu community in Bangladesh the country's NHRC has said that communal violence in a "secular country" is not acceptable under any circumstances

Army chief General Manoj Pande leaves for three-day visit to Bangladesh

Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande on Sunday proceeded on a three-day visit to Bangladesh to further strengthen defence and bilateral ties between the two nations, the Indian Army said.

Bangladesh clean sweeps West Indies again in ODIs, clinch series 3-0

Bangladesh was favored to win an 11th consecutive ODI against the West Indies, especially after bowling out the home side in the 49th over for 178, its best total of the series

India helping Sri Lanka in its time of crisis as much as possible: Rajnath

He said that during the COVID crisis India also helped countries like Nepal, Maldives and others by sending medicines and other essential items under various operations.

Mustafizur Rahman appointed as Bangladesh's next High Commissioner to India

Bangladesh Government has appointed Mustafizur Rahman as the next High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India

Nearly 7.2 mn people severely affected by floods in Bangladesh, says UN

An estimated 7.2 million people have been severely affected in Bangladesh following devastating flash floods which began in May with a second wave starting around June 15, the UN said

A story of the Bangladesh war

The book offers a vivid and highly entertaining account of the events leading up to the liberation of Bangladesh

Bangladesh's exports hit all-time high of over $52 bn in FY 2021-22

Bangladesh saw exports soar more than 34 per cent to $52.08 billion in the 2021-22 fiscal year (July 2021-June 2022), official data showed

Over 100 dead as flood continues to wreak havoc in Bangladesh: Report

The toll from Bangladesh's unprecedented floods has risen to more than 100, the authorities said

Bangladesh to start de-radicalising campaign for jailed Islamists

"The initiative is aimed to prevent the jailed militants' return to the path of militancy, said a spokesman of police's Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit

Bangladesh FM asks to seek apology for false allegations against govt

Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen asked apologise and compensation from those who made false corruption allegations against the Sheikh Hasina government over the Padma Bridge project

Bangladesh records surge in Covid-19 cases, issues six-point directive

Amid a fresh surge in Covid-19 cases in Bangladesh, the Cabinet Division issued a circular with six points directive

Bangladesh logs 1,680 new Covid cases, 2 deaths in biggest single day surge

Bangladesh reported 1,680 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day increase in more than four months, bringing the total tally to 1,965,173

Bangladesh PM Hasina inaugurates Padma bridge, says a dream come true

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the country's new landmark multipurpose 'Padma Bridge' on Saturday

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina expected to visit India in early September

Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Vikram K Doraiswami on Thursday handed over a letter from Prime Minister Modi to premier Hasina officially inviting her to visit New Delhi

Death toll in Bangladesh reaches 68 as nation faces worst flood in 122 yrs

A total of 68 people have been killed in floods caused by heavy seasonal rains and an onrush of water in parts of Bangladesh, said a report

Bangladesh tries to secure wheat from Russia as India stops exports-sources

The supply deal with Russia, the world's biggest wheat exporter, could help Dhaka in meeting its needs below the elevated global prices, industry officials said