In his first interview since Hasina's ouster, General Waker Uz Zaman made it clear Dhaka would not support northeast rebel groups nor hurt New Delhi’s strategic interests.
Global Bengali Hindu Coalition calls for steps to protect ‘endangered Hindus, other religious minorities under hostile & pro-jihadist illegal government in Bangladesh’.
Global media reports on Bangladeshi Hindus' fear, with Dhaka alleging India exaggerates this to score political points, aid Hasina's return. It also notes problems with concerts in India.
Bangladesh-based ICT has issued arrest warrants against the 77-year-old. There is an existing extradition treaty with India under which Hasina can be deported, Dhaka said.
Chief Advisor’s Office says there were only 138 incidents of violence against minorities and Hindus in country this year, mostly between 5 and 8 Aug, and were ‘political in nature’.
For India, it is important that Bangladesh maintains strategic autonomy and upholds its secular-democratic credentials. The best way to achieve this is by ensuring a democratically elected government in Dhaka.
In first structured engagement between the two foreign offices, India’s Vikram Misri highlighted New Delhi’s interest for a positive relationship with Bangladesh’s interim govt.
Misri pointed out attacks on cultural and religious properties while also emphasising India's intention to work closely with the interim government of Bangladesh.
The proposal involved using the India-Bangladesh Akhaura border in Tripura as a transit route from Singapore to connect the region with Southeast Asia via Bharti Airtel’s network.
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.
Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.
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.
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