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Trying to take country forward despite limitations: PM Sheikh Hasina
The 6-point outline of independence was drawn up with public support: Prime Minister
PM Sheikh Hasina pays tribute to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Bangladesh: 13 die as truck hits pickup van in Sylhet
Bangladesh to observe historic Six-point day tomorrow
Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner narrowly escapes with his family
Dhaka, May 26: A car carrying Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Qamar Abbas Khokhar and his family members collided head-on with a bus in Brahmanbaria. Although the private car was damaged, he and his family members were unharmed. The accident took place in Rampur area of Vijaynagar upazila on Dhaka-Sylhet highway on Friday, May 26 at around 11:30 am.
Rohingya delegation visit Myanmar to observe the repatriation environment
Dhaka, May 5: A delegation of 27 members has left Bangladesh to prepare for repatriation to Myanmar and monitor the environment there. It is said that there are 20 Rohingyas including 3 women, a translator and 6 Bangladeshi officials from different departments in this group.
Bangladesh-India relations are historic, says Indian High Commissioner
Dhaka, April 17: Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma said that the relationship between Bangladesh and India is historic. This relationship has been ongoing since the Great War of Independence. The relationship between these two countries is a relationship of self-sacrifice. Both countries will progress further in various sectors if such unbroken relations are maintained as at present. He said these things at an exchange meeting after visiting the Sonamsjid land port in Shibganj, Chapainawabganj on Monday (April 17) afternoon.
BSF no more in charge of Maitree Express security
Dhaka, March 4: The border guarding force of India, BSF, took over the responsibility of security when the Maitree Express started plying between Bangladesh and India. The Border Security Force was in charge of the Indian side, but according to reports, they will longer provide service.
Bangladesh seeks help of international community in Rohingya repatriation
New Delhi, March 4: Bangladesh has called on the international community, including the G20 leaders, to help the Rohingyas, who were forcibly displaced in the face of military persecution, to return to their home country Myanmar.
Bhutan to increase trade with Bangladesh using India's transit
Dhaka, February 14: Bhutan wants to increase the ongoing import-export activities through three land ports including Nakugaon in Sherpur. Bhutanese ambassador Rinchen Kuentsyl said that the work will start after receiving permission to use transit from India.
Delhi is considering Nepal's proposal to supply electricity to Bangladesh
Dhaka, January 23: New Delhi is considering proposals from Nepal and Bangladesh to sell power to Dhaka using Indian territory and infrastructure. If India agrees to the proposal, it is expected to further enhance sub-regional cooperation. This information was reported in the country's media on Saturday, citing sources from the Electricity Department of India.
China prioritises friendship with Bangladesh in South Asia
Dhaka, January 20: The small but significant non-aligned South Asian nation of Bangladesh is caught between China and the United States both of whom want a strategic alliance with the country as they spar over superpower status in the region.
India wants to trade in Rupee with Bangladesh
Dhaka, December 28: India has proposed to use Indian rupee instead of dollar as medium of exchange in trade with Bangladesh. But Bangladesh wants to look into the matter further without taking any decision now. Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi gave this information at a press conference held in the Secretariat of the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday (December 27).
Jatiya Party leaders Roshan Ershad, GM Quader meet Prime Minister Hasina
Dhaka, December 14: Jatiya Party leaders paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The meeting was held at Ganabhaban on Tuesday (December 13) at noon. On behalf of Jatiya Party, Jatiya Sangsad opposition leader Begum Rowshan Ershad, opposition deputy leader and Jatiya Party chairman GM Quader and former President Hussain Muhammad Ershad's son Rahgir Almahi Saad Ershad were present.
Swedish judge of Pakistani origin wants to be buried in Bangladesh
Dhaka, December 14: Syed Asif Shahkar, a Swedish national of Pakistani origin, who retired as a judge from the Swedish High Court Division in 2017, has written to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeking Bangladesh citizenship and expressing his desire to be buried in Bangladesh soil.
India gives top priority to alliance with Bangladesh: Pranay Verma
Dhaka, December 7: Pranay Verma, the Indian High Commissioner appointed in Dhaka, said that India gives the highest priority in terms of friendship with Bangladesh. Mentioning the important achievements of both the countries in the past 50 years, he stressed on the future generations of both countries to understand the history of 1971 and keep the tradition intact.
Sustainable repatriation of Rohingyas is possible only if democracy is restored in Myanmar: Japan
Dhaka, November 25: Japan's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Takei Shunsuke said that sustainable repatriation of the forcibly displaced Rohingya will be possible after the restoration of democracy in Myanmar. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Japan said this during a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Ganabhaban on Wednesday evening.
Bangladesh-India friendship bound by cultural harmony: Dr. Rajeev Ranjan
Dhaka, November 18: India's Assistant High Commissioner in Dhaka, Dr. Rajeev Ranjan, mentioned that friendly relations between Bangladesh and India are bound by civilization, history and culture. He said that India-Bangladesh relations are passing a golden chapter. Both countries feel the need to increase economic expansion and trade participation between them.
Indian cruise ship to go to Assam from Uttar Pradesh through Bangladesh
Dhaka, November 12: The Indian government is going to start running luxury cruises on the river from Uttar Pradesh to Assam. And a part of this cruise's journey will be over Bangladesh. The service may start as early as next year. The Government of India has already proposed to run this parade. In a report on Friday (November 11), Indian media Times Now, Business Standard and The Sentinel reported this information.