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Topic: Bangladesh

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.

Molotov cocktails hurled at polling booths, BNP workers clash with cops as Bangladesh heads to polls

Bangladesh's top cop says 'saboteurs had planned to create panic among public on election day by causing loud explosions or attacking polling booths using Molotov cocktails'.

‘Let the dead not vote’ — Opposition BNP says Bangladesh polls ‘rigged in favour of ruling Awami League’

BNP has said ‘false votes should not be cast in the name of the dead like in previous polls’. Party is also distributing pamphlets asking citizens not to vote in Sunday’s national elections.

Bangladesh elections have pitted the West against Sheikh Hasina. But she has Modi’s support

The UK’s BBC has described the Bangladesh elections as a ‘one-woman show’, while the US’ Associated Press says Sheikh Hasina ‘threatens democracy’.

Days before Bangladesh polls, Nobel laureate Yunus gets 6-month jail term for ‘labour law violations’

Labour court gives Yunus, three others one month to file an appeal in high court to challenge judgement. They will also not need to go to prison immediately.

Bangladesh has discarded secular 1971, gone back to Islamic 1947. Polls won’t end this fight

The idea of an Islamic East Bengal was preached only by orthodox groups. Now, intellectuals, activists and even some Leftist politicians hark back to 1947.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.