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Topic: Bangladesh

‘Jail Killing Day’ — when Bangladesh’s four founding leaders were assassinated in jail

Four senior Awami League leaders, who played a crucial role in the 1971 war for Bangladesh's liberation, were assassinated in Dhaka Central Jail on 3 November 1975.

Comparison between India and Bangladesh GDP misleading — former chief economic advisor

In a Twitter thread, Arvind Subramanian said that GDP per capita is only an estimate for one indicator of the average standard of living or welfare in a country.

Don’t go by IMF prediction, Bangladesh hasn’t beaten India as South Asia’s economic champion

India’s economy and trade mix are more diversified. So unless you believe India will continue to under-perform, don’t bet on Bangladesh just yet.

Maharashtra Governor’s joke book, and finance ministry’s ‘piggybank’ incentives

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

IMF report on Bangladesh surpassing India’s per capita GDP reveals economy’s ‘Achilles’ heel’

In episode 592 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains how India lost a 40% per capita income lead to Bangladesh in the past 5 years.

New Indian envoy goes by road to ‘Shonar Bangla’ — tweets every step of diplomatic drive

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun to visit India and Bangladesh next week

Biegun will arrive on 12 October and meet with senior government officials. He will also deliver the keynote address at the India-US Forum.

India discusses Rohingya refugees issue with Myanmar as Bangladesh’s ‘close neighbour’

India has informed Myanmar that it has committed to humanitarian efforts in both Myanmar & Bangladesh to facilitate early return of displaced Rohingyas.

Xi hails ‘steady’ China-Bangladesh friendship, seeks joint promotion of Belt & Road Initiative

Chinese President Xi Jinping shared the message on the 45th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relationship between Beijing & Dhaka.

Few onion trucks enter Bangladesh after partial clearance, over 200 still stranded

A Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs communique stated that only those trucks which received the 'Let Export Order' till 14 September can be allowed to cross the border.

On Camera

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.