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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.

India-Bangladesh ties remain stable, strong despite Covid: PM Hasina

During the visit of PM Narendra Modi to Bangladesh in March 2021 to attend the national day of Bangladesh, it was decided to commemorate December 6 as Maitri Diwas (Friendship Day)

Look forward to continue working with Bangladesh PM: Modi on 'Maitri Diwas'

As India and Bangladesh commemorate the 'Maitri Diwas', PM Modi said he looks forward to continue working with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina

Durga Puja violence: Govt committed to saving citizens, says Bangladesh FM

While regretting the incidents of violence, the minister informed that the Sheikh Hasina government took immediate action against the perpetrators.

Bangladesh's dysfunctional secularism

The communal violence in Bangladesh has been reduced to a law and order problem, ignoring its political nature

Analysts see conspiracy against Hasina govt in violence during Durga Puja

Analysts in India are worried by the turn of events in Bangladesh where violence during Durga Puja celebrations has left four dead

Bangla PM Hasina gifts 2,600 kg mangoes to Modi as 'memento of friendship'

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has gifted 2,600 kg of the Haribhanga variety of mangoes to her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi as a "memento of friendship". A truck carrying 260 cartons of mangoes crossed the Bangladesh-India border through the Benapole port in Jessore on Sunday afternoon, the Daily Star newspaper reported. The mangoes are a "memento of friendship" between the two countries, Deputy Commissioner of Benapole Customs House Anupam Chakma was quoted as saying in the report. The mangoes are of the Haribhanga variety grown in Rangpur region, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported. Haribhanga mangoes are round in shape, highly fleshy, fibreless and typically weigh 200 to 400 grams. First secretary (political) of the Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh in Kolkata, Md Samiul Quader, received the mangoes, which are also for President Ram Nath Kovind and other political leaders, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, according to the United News of ...

A case for India, Bangladesh weaving new ties in textile and apparel

India could become a big market for Bangladeshi suppliers if the central government pursues this as a priority but India also has a robust apparel sector of its own, which it cannot neglect

Dhaka disconnect: Excellent relations marred by violent protests

The invitation to PM Modi to deliver the keynote speech at the nation's 50th anniversary celebrations was a recognition of the importance Dhaka accords to the bilateral relationship with New Delhi

Borderline issues

Indo-Bangla bonhomie masks critical gaps

PM Modi holds 'productive meeting' with Hasina; Delhi, Dhaka sign five MoUs

The two sides signed five MoUs covering areas such as connectivity, commerce, information technology and sports

Sonia congratulates Hasina on golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence

Congress president Friday congratulated Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on the birth centenary of 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rehman and said 1971 was a transformative year for both the countries

PM Narendra Modi assures of 'doing best' on Bangla water treaty

Says he went to jail while protesting for Bangladesh's liberation

PM Modi pays homage to martyrs of Bangladesh War of Independence

On reaching the memorial, Modi also planted a sapling of the Arjuna tree there

PM Modi visits Bangladesh's National Martyrs' Memorial, lays wreath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the National Martyrs' Memorial in Savar upazila, Dhaka and laid a wreath to commemorate the fallen soldiers of the 1971 Liberation War.

Special visit with special gesture: Sheikh Hasina welcomes PM Modi at Dhaka

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived at Dhaka Airport on Friday to take part in the Mujib Borsho and National Day celebrations

Vaccinating teachers against Covid-19 by March 30, says Bangladesh PM

She made the remarks when speaking at the inaugural ceremony via videoconference for distributing stipends, tuition fees, admission assistance and financial grants

Bangladesh PM Hasina thanks Modi for sending 200,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses

Hasina and Modi also discussed the ongoing bilateral collaboration between the private sectors

Bangladesh, India consolidate bilateral ties in 2020 amid coronavirus

A major diplomatic achievement of Bangladesh in 2020 was the further consolidation of bilateral ties with India, amidst the raging Covid-19 pandemic

We want you to always stand beside the people: Bangladesh PM to army

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the army personnel to stand by the people of the nation and improve their livelihoods