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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Topic: Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s most hated love story is the hottest selling book—he is 60, she is 18

Hounded out of book fair, mocked on streets and social media, 60-yr-old man and 18-yr-old woman’s love story has divided Dhaka, become a best-selling book, and reopened debate on grooming and choice.

Odisha cops detain 9 Bangladeshis for ‘unauthorised’ entry to Puri’s Jagannath temple

Bangladeshi nationals were detained after complaint by VHP workers. Temple norms prohibit entry of non-Hindus to 12-century shrine.

Massive fire breaks out in 6-storey building in Bangladesh; 45 dead, dozens injured

Fire authorities said a gas leak or a stove could have caused the blaze. Hospitals are treating 22 people with burn wounds, Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen told reporters.

Boycott India campaign, exiled ‘activist’, anti-Hasina chorus & BNP’s bid to regain lost ground

In Bangladesh, there are calls of ban on Indian goods & to stop actors from working in India. Though BNP is quiet about campaign, political watchers say this may work in its favour.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud arrives at Delhi, set to meet EAM S Jaishankar

This is Mahmud's first visit to India after being sworn in as the foreign minister. During the visit, India and Bangladesh will review bilateral relations and discuss future strategies.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud to visit India this week

During his 7-9 day visit to India, Mahmud will also hold talks with Jaishankar and review the progress of bilateral relations in a wide range of areas.

Dear India, Bangladesh’s SRK is coming to you. With movies and skincare

Shakib Khan has spent more than two decades as the top star of Dhallywood. Now he is crossing the border with a still-in-production pan-Indian film Dard.

Bangladesh sees low voter turnout in early hours of polling, Hasina confident of Awami League win

Ruling Awami League faces no serious challenge from Opposition, which boycotted polls after Sheikh Hasina refused their demand to conduct elections under caretaker govt.

Sheikh Hasina set to retain power in upcoming Bangladesh election. What does it mean for India

Even as Modi govt steadfastly backs the ruling Awami League and Hasina, experts say New Delhi risks putting all its eggs in one basket in the long-run.

Dhaka-bound express train set on fire in Bangladesh two days before national polls, four killed

Incident involving Benapole Express took place near Gopibagh market of Sayedabad. Seven-member panel has been formed to probe incident and submit report within three working days.

On Camera

Oka to Nagarathna—Bombay High Court judges taking up the cudgel when faith in courts eroding

When lynching, hate speech and bulldozer politics do not speedily invite the wrath of courts, then something is wrong with the third pillar of governance.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.