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Topic: Bangladesh

Why Modi’s first foreign trip after Covid year is to Bangladesh

Bangladesh is India’s gateway into its eastern neighbourhood. It’s also China’s gateway to the Indian Ocean region.

Jaishankar to visit Bangladesh tomorrow ahead of PM Modi’s expected trip

According to External Affairs Ministry, Jaishankar will meet his counterpart A.K. Abdul Momen and call on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during the visit.

What is the 1971 war legacy behind Alouette-Sabre exchange between IAF, Bangladesh air force

The IAF gifted a legacy Alouette III helicopter to Bangladesh and received a restored F-86 Sabre. Both aircraft were used during the 1971 war with Pakistan.

India emphasises early return of displaced Rohingyas from Bangladesh to Myanmar at UNGA

India said it has the highest stake in resolving the issue of repatriation of Rohingyas since it is the only country that shares a long border with both Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Bangladeshi writer Mushtaq Ahmed, arrested 9 months ago for ‘anti-govt content’, dies in jail

In May 2020, 53-year-old Mushtaq Ahmed was jailed, along with 3 others, for allegedly spreading conspiracy theories and rumours against Bangladesh govt and its Covid response.

Bangladesh gets an investment boost as Japanese firms quit China

The island nation’s nudge to relocate companies comes at a time when a Special Economic Zone is in the making in Bangladesh to lure Japanese firms’ production facilities.

Indian response in Ladakh quite substantial compared to Doklam, Shyam Saran says

In an interview, former foreign secretary Shyam Saran says re-engaging with Pakistan without giving up India’s interests may help in avoiding a 'two-front war-like' situation.

Bangladesh healthcare workers get first Covid vaccine shots as nationwide drive begins

On 21 January, Bangladesh received 2 million doses of AstraZeneca-Oxford University vaccine manufactured by Pune-based Serum Institute as a gift from India.

No immediate reason for Dhaka to be concerned on CAA-NRC, says Bangladesh foreign secretary

In an interview to ThePrint, Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen also says Dhaka views Indo-Pacific region more as an economic opportunity than security grouping.

Bangladesh receives first Covid vaccine consignment of 5 million doses from India

Bangladesh has so far purchased 30 million doses of Covishield vaccine from the Serum Institute of India through private Beximco pharmaceuticals under a tripartite agreement.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.