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Fanciful statements by celebrities can mislead people: EC

Shahjahan Omar is not an intruder: Obaidul Quader

Chittagong Hill Tract Peace Treaty is a rare event in world history: Prime Minister

Earthquake strikes several districts including Dhaka

India has taken a stand against people in parliamentary elections: BNP

Bangladesh wants to complete Teesta agreement quickly

New Delhi, Nov 25: The Foreign Secretaries of Bangladesh and India in a meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Friday afternoon emphasized the need for early completion of the Teesta Treaty and the Common River Water Sharing Agreement.

Bangladesh-India relations should be maintained for mutual benefit: Shringla

New Delhi: Appreciating Bangladesh's significant growth in the last one and a half decades, former Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that the existing Bangladesh-India relationship should be continued in the mutual interest of the people of the two countries.

India, Bangladesh forging a model relationship, says Indian EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, November 17: On the evening of November 15, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hailed the India-Bangladesh relationship as a "model" in the Indian subcontinent.

India's position on Bangladesh issue remains same as before: Indian MEA

New Delhi, Nov 17: India has said that even after the announcement of the election schedule, its position on the Bangladesh issue remains the same as it was during the recently held India-US Two Plus Two Ministerial Dialogue.

India terms Bangladesh election as an 'internal matter'

New Delhi, Nov 11: India's Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said that while Bangladesh is concerned, India has made its position very clear at the India-US 2 Plus 2 Ministerial Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday.

India is working to increase the use of solar energy in Bangladesh

Own correspondent, Dhaka, 19 October 2023: Director General of International Solar Alliance (ISA) said that India is working together to increase the use of solar energy in Bangladesh. Ajay Mathur. Emphasizing on accelerating investment in the field of solar energy production, he said, in this regard, we hope to build institutional capacity together, organize investment and increase the use of solar energy.

India does not support any particular party, it has ties with countries: Arindam Bagchi

New Delhi, Oct 17: India does not support any particular party. One country has relationship with another country. When there is a government, government to government relationship for the development of both countries. We respect the democracy of Bangladesh.

Indo Bangla Conference on countering radicalism and extremism to be held in New Delhi

New Delhi, October 17: Indo-Islamic Heritage Centre (IIHC) is going to organise an International Conference on “Countering the Religious Extremism” in New Delhi on 20 & 21 Oct 2023.

JS Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury holds courtesy meeting with Indian Lok Sabha Speaker

New Delhi, Oct 13: Bangladesh Parliament Speaker Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury MP paid a courtesy call on Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in the Indian capital of Delhi on Thursday.

Bangladeshi hilsa being sold at Rs. 1,600-1,800 per kg in Kolkata

Dhaka, Sept 23: Every year during Durga Puja, Padma's hilsa goes from Bangladesh to all over India including West Bengal. This time there is no exception. This time Bangladesh government has allowed the export of 3,950 metric tonnes of hilsa. In the first phase, 70 tonnes of hilsa have reached the market in Kolkata.

Sheikh Hasina seeks Modi's help in speedy repatriation of Rohingyas

New Delhi, Sept 9: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cooperation in speedy repatriation of the Rohingya people who have taken refuge in Bangladesh.

Saima Wazed gifts souvenir to Narendra Modi

New Delhi, Sept 9: Saima Wazed, granddaughter of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and only daughter of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, presented a souvenir to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday.

PM Hasina holds bilateral meeting with Indian counterpart Modi ahead of G-20 Summit

New Delhi, Sept 8: Ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held a bilateral meeting with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at his official residence in New Delhi.

G-20: PM Hasina arrives in New Delhi, to hold bilateral meeting with Modi shortly

New Delhi, Sept 8: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has arrived in India's capital New Delhi to attend the G-20 Leaders' Summit.

Teesta water is flowing into Bangladesh from the upstream when Ghazaldoba gate is opened

Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 26 August 2023: Due to the opening of the Ghazaldobar gate in India, Teesta water is rushing towards Bangladesh from upstream. The rivers and streams of the northern part of the Toitambur country are now flooded with water coming down like incessant rains and mountain torrents. In particular, water has increased in various rivers including Teesta, Ghaghat, Dharla, Brahmaputra and Karatoa.