Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina writes to Assam CM Himanta Biswa, says 'focus on shared economic development'
The prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has written to the Chief Minister of the Indian state of Assam, with a focus on shared economic development and connectivity. Assam is one of the 5 Indian states, along with West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya that share an international border with Bangladesh.
May 15, 2021, 00:17 AM IST
China defends warning to Bangladesh against joining Quad, says the group is 'exclusive clique' against Beijing
China's Ambassador in Dhaka Li Jiming China on Monday warned Bangladesh against joining the four-nation group comprising the US, Australia, Japan and India, saying that Dhaka's participation in the anti-Beijing "club" would result in "substantial damage" to bilateral relations.
May 13, 2021, 08:36 AM IST
Relations with Bangladesh will damage if it joins Quad, warns China
Reacting to the Chinese envoy's controversial remarks, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said Dhaka maintains a non-aligned and balanced foreign policy and it will decide what to do according to those principles.
May 11, 2021, 17:12 PM IST
Bangladesh detects six cases of Indian variant of COVID-19
Amid the increasing global concern about the Indian variant of coronavirus which is said to be highly infectious, it has now been detected in Bangladesh with two confirmed cases.
May 09, 2021, 09:33 AM IST
ODI Super League: Bangladesh to lock horns with Sri Lanka in three-match ODI series in Dhaka
Sri Lanka will arrive in Dhaka on May 16, and then the side will complete a three-day quarantine. The visitors will then be playing a practice match on May 21.
May 05, 2021, 21:14 PM IST
Bangladesh gives nod to emergency use of Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine
The Bangladeshi government has approved the emergency use of Russia`s Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19. The decision came days after Dhaka suspended the first dosing of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on a supply crunch.
Apr 28, 2021, 11:16 AM IST
Bangladesh extends lockdown to contain COVID-19 spread
Bangladesh on Monday decided to extend the ongoing lockdown in the wake of increasing COVID-19 cases.
Apr 27, 2021, 10:41 AM IST
COVID-19: Jharkhand seeks Centre's permission to import Remdesivir from Bangladesh
The Jharkhand government sought permission from the Centre to import 50,000 vials of the COVID-19 drug from a Bangladeshi pharmaceuticals company.
Apr 19, 2021, 06:52 AM IST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia tests positive for COVID-19
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday (April 12), a year after she was released from jail temporarily amid the pandemic, according to media reports.
Apr 12, 2021, 11:40 AM IST
COVID-19 scare: Bangladesh suspends all international passenger flights till April 20
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh also suspended all sorts of domestic, local and training flights.
Apr 12, 2021, 06:15 AM IST
Bangladesh announces 7-day countrywide lockdown from Monday as COVID-19 spreads
The Bangladesh government on Saturday announced a seven-day countrywide lockdown from Monday to curb the spread of Coronavirus.
Apr 03, 2021, 13:02 PM IST
Bangladesh envoy highlights his country’s economic progress, pays tribute to Indian soldiers for liberation war
Bangladeshi's high commissioner to India, Muhammad Imran has highlighted his country's economic progress and how the country is developing fast. Speaking at the Independence Day celebration of his country at the high commission, he said, "Bangladesh has become a role model for fighting poverty, empowering women, disaster management. We have made commendable progress in achieving food security despite frequent natural disasters. The economy of Bangladesh is developing rapidly."
Apr 01, 2021, 13:35 PM IST
BIZARRE! Bangladesh's DLS target changed 3 times during 2nd T20I chase against New Zealand
Bangladesh eventually fell 28 runs short of the DLS target as New Zealand won the 2nd T20I to take unassailable 2-0 lead in three-match series.
Mar 30, 2021, 19:51 PM IST
NZ vs BAN 2nd T20: Phillips, bowlers help hosts clinch T20 series against Bangladesh
New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 28 runs (DLS Method) to take unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
Mar 30, 2021, 16:59 PM IST
NZ vs Ban, 1st T20I: Conway, Sodhi shine as New Zealand outplay Bangladesh by 66 runs
Conway's knock and Will Young's (53) fifty powered New Zealand to a total of 210 before bowlers restricted Bangladesh to 144 runs.
Mar 28, 2021, 12:09 PM IST
Facebook services down in Bangladesh amid protests against PM Modi visit
The government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina did not comment if it had blocked Facebook and its messenger app, but it has previously used internet shutdowns as a tool to curb the spread of protests. Four supporters of the Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam were killed on Friday after police opened fire when protesters allegedly attacked a police station in the southeastern town of Chittagong.
Mar 28, 2021, 09:25 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi wraps up two-day visit to Bangladesh, see pics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit took place at a time Bangladesh is commemorating Mujib Borsho, the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 50 years of the country's War of Liberation. He attended multiple events and addresses several meetings during his two-day visit to the nation. Take a look at what the Prime Minister did on the second day of his visit:
Mar 27, 2021, 23:48 PM IST
India, Bangladesh sign 5 key pacts; PM Modi hails 'productive' meeting with Sheikh Hasina
India and Bangladesh signed five MoUs to further enhance bilateral ties between the two nations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi delegation-level meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Saturday (March 27, 2021).
Mar 27, 2021, 22:37 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Orakandi Temple
PM Narendra Modi prayed at the Orakandi temple in Bangladesh. The Orakandi temple is sacred to the Matua community, whose large number resides in West Bengal, India.
Mar 27, 2021, 14:54 PM IST
Both India and Bangladesh want stability, love and peace in place of instability, terror and unrest, says PM Narendra Modi
PM Modi also said that during the COVID-19 pandemic, India and Bangladesh proved their capabilities.
Mar 27, 2021, 14:22 PM IST
