Topic: Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh major engine of growth, India will continue to learn from it, says FS Shringla
At the MoU ceremony on setting up the Bangabandhu Chair at the Delhi University, Shringla also said bonds between the two nations are marked by closeness, substance & understanding.
Sheikh Hasina gifts 2,600 kgs of mangoes to PM Modi & Bengal CM, among other Indian leaders
The Bangladesh PM is also believed to be gifting mangoes to India's northeastern states. The gesture comes at a time when Dhaka is upset with Delhi for stopping Covid vaccine delivery.
How this Indian Army officer rescued Sheikh Hasina & family from Pakistan Army captors in 1971
Colonel Ashok Tara (Retd), then a 29-year-old Major, was tasked with rescuing Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s family from Pakistan Army at the end of 1971 war.
How Hefazat-e-Islami has become Sheikh Hasina govt’s Frankenstein in Bangladesh
In episode 713 of 'Cut the Clutter', Shekhar Gupta explains the history of religious conservatism in Bangladesh in the wake of the recent protest during Prime Minister Modi’s visit.
Modi visit brings Dhaka closer with promise of more connectivity, but Teesta sees no solution
Modi’s meeting with Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina had some key strategic outcomes, including enhancement of two-way trade, but Teesta & Feni water sharing issues remain.
‘True colours’ to be revealed this election season, and Modi’s investment in ‘Matua’l funds
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PM Modi reiterates India’s ‘sincere and continued efforts’ to conclude Teesta deal
The flow of the Teesta river, which originates in Sikkim, is crucial for Bangladesh from December to March when the country requires 50% of the river's water supply.
PM Modi holds talks with Sheikh Hasina, India and Bangladesh sign 5 MoUs
Modi's visit is taking place at a time Bangladesh is commemorating Mujib Borsho, the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 50 years of its liberation war.
India, Bangladesh want to see stability, love, and peace in the world — PM Modi in Dhaka
Prime Minister Modi was speaking to the Matua community members after offering prayers at a temple in Gopalganj's Orakandi - the birthplace of Hindu mystic figure Harichand Thakur.
4 killed in Bangladesh as Islamic fundamentalist group, students protest against Modi’s visit
Protests intensified after PM Narendra Modi landed in Dhaka to participate in Bangladesh’s National Day celebrations.
Support for Taliban in Pakistan goes beyond military and maulvis now
In Pakistan, it's now ‘proper’ to glorify extremism in government circles, and not just the prerogative extremist groups.
Advent to buy Eureka Forbes from Shapoorji Pallonji Group for Rs 4,400 cr
The sale provides an opportunity for the Shapoorji Pallonji Group to reduce debt and focus on core real estate operations after its businesses were hammered by the pandemic.
Defence
Defence ministry plans uniform retirement age for army, navy & air force, more years of service
The move is expected to help cut salary, pension bills & address issues of re-employment & staff shortage. India is the world's third-largest defence spender, but much of it is on wages.
Modi at 71 has zero challenge. But one CM is emulating him, a divisive, rising BJP star
Yogi has put high command in a tough situation. If he doesn’t win UP next year, it will set back BJP’s prospects in 2024. If he wins, it will be seen as his win as much as theirs.
