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United States wants to uphold democracy in Bangladesh

PM directs to be proactive in dealing with LDC challenges

India stops onion exports to Bangladesh indefinitely

Own correspondent, Dhaka, 24 March 2024: India has imposed an indefinite ban on onion exports. This information was given in a statement issued by the central government on Saturday. The central government of India imposed a temporary ban on onion exports in December last year to stabilize the country's domestic market. The ban was valid till March 31. Exports will remain suspended until further orders, the statement said on Saturday.

Indian PM Narendra Modi condoles Bailey Road fire mishap, writes to Sheikh Hasina

Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 3 March 2024: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of life in the Green Cozy Cottage building on Bailey Road in the capital. The High Commission of India in Dhaka gave this information on Saturday. The Prime Minister of India sent a condolence letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday.

Medical tourism bolstering Bangladesh-India bilateral ties

Dhaka, February 24: India, one of the global leaders in the medical tourism industry, has emerged as one of the most cost-efficient and fastest-growing medical tourism destinations today for patients worldwide. India plays a leadership role in cross-border bilateral cooperation through healthcare service provision to South Asian countries especially Bangladesh.

Indian PM Narendra Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina over the phone after election win

Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 9 January 2024: The ruling party Awami League has won by a huge victory in the 12th National Parliament elections of Bangladesh. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to form the government for the fourth consecutive time. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her, calling the victory historic.

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 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.

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.

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.

Indian Finance Minister praises Sheikh Hasina for development of Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 18: India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's leadership in improving relations between Bangladesh and India and the overall socio-economic development of Bangladesh. At the same time, she expressed the hope of working together by identifying the areas of mutual cooperation in the economy of the two countries.

Finance Minister-led Bangladesh delegation joins G-20 Summit in India

Gandhinagar, July 18: The two-day meeting of G-20 finance ministers and central bank governors began on Monday in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Bangladesh delegation led by Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal participated in the conference. Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rauf Talukder is in the delegation.

Bangladesh signing 25-year electricity contract with Nepal

Dhaka, July 10: Bangladesh has agreed to a long-term agreement to import 40 MW of electricity from Himalayan country Nepal. An official of the Nepal Electricity Department said that the duration of this agreement will be 25 years.

Mamata Banerjee sends mangoes for Sheikh Hasina, Narendra Modi

Dhaka, June 8: Chief Minister of the Indian state of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, has sent mangoes for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Banerjee also sent mangoes for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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.