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Saturday, May 18, 2024
TopicIndia-Bangladesh

Topic: India-Bangladesh

President Kovind inaugurates Dhaka’s renovated Kali temple destroyed by Pakistan in 1971

The temple was set on fire by the Pakistani forces during the infamous 'Operation Searchlight' in 1971, targeting the resistance movement in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh to import defence items from India under $500-mn Line of Credit: Harsh Shringla

Foreign Secretary Shringla said defence issue was discussed during President Kovind's talks with top Bangladeshi leadership. The Line of Credit was provided by India in 2019.

President Kovind attends celebrations marking 50 yrs of Bangladesh’s liberation from Pakistan

Kovind was the guest of honour at the Victory Day Parade in Dhaka. India's contributions to Bangladesh's Liberation War of 1971 were also highlighted during the event.

How a Delhi-Dhaka economic partnership could flourish — improve connectivity, say analysts

In late November, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal had said India was looking to advance a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Bangladesh.

India shelves Bangladesh artist Rokeya Sultana’s exhibit, cites ‘anger’ over Durga Puja riots

The solo exhibition by Rokeya Sultana was to have been held in Delhi and Kolkata between 23 October and 11 December. It has been indefinitely postponed.

India-Bangladesh relations ‘role model’ for ties between neighbouring countries, Shringla says

Speaking at 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh Conclave' on the 1971 War, Foreign Secretary Shringla said India-Bangladesh relations today are 'deeper than any other strategic partnership'.

India’s integrated check posts are boosting regional connectivity but challenges remain

CSEP think tank researcher looked at India's icreasing trade and passenger movement with Nepal, Pakistan, and Bangladesh to find why Delhi is pushing for border infrastructure development.

Jaishanker meets his Bangladeshi counterpart, reaffirms commitment to strengthen cooperation

During his meeting with AK Abdul Momen, both sides also emphasised the need for resuming the activities of various joint mechanisms soon after the Covid scenario improves.

IAF chief RKS Bhadauria arrives in Dhaka for 3-day visit to expand military ties

Chief of Air Staff RKS Bhadauria's trip to Bangladesh comes two months after Army Chief Gen. MM Naravane visited to the country.

Covid aid to India, financial help to Sri Lanka — Bangladesh is showcasing its economic rise

Experts say main reason behind Bangladesh's economic growth is that it continues to reap benefits from EU's Generalised Scheme of Preferences programme & other trade preferences.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?