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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicSheikh Hasina

Topic: Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh asks India to resume onion exports, upset over breach of ‘unwritten understanding’

In January this year, India and Bangladesh had reached an agreement that New Delhi will keep Dhaka informed of any such move on onion export in future.

Bangladesh observes one-day mourning for Pranab Mukherjee, recalls his efforts in 1971 war

Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina called Mukherjee a true friend of Bangladesh and urged places of worship of different faiths to arrange special prayers in his honour.

Modi govt rushes FS Shringla to Dhaka today as China backs Bangladesh more aggressively

This will be Harsh V. Shringla's first visit out of India since Covid lockdown began. He is also scheduled to meet Bangladesh Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen. 

India looking at air bubble deal with Bangladesh to get around land travel restrictions

Air bubbles are temporary travel arrangements between countries aimed at restarting commercial passenger services when regular international flights are suspended.

10 locos that India gifted to Bangladesh were all second-hand but that’s what ‘Dhaka sought’

After Indian Railways gifted the 10 locomotives to Bangladesh on 27 July, Modi govt has come under scathing criticism in Dhaka for not handing over brand new ones.

Modi’s Hindutva agenda is unsettling Bangladesh, time Delhi reaches out to reassure Hasina

The docking of an Indian ship from Haldia at Chittagong port is an amazing breakthrough in the on-off bilateral relationship. So why are Modi and Hasina silent about it?

Bangladesh executes Mujib’s killer Abdul Majed and what it says about the region’s history

On episode 442 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses who was Capt Abdul Majed and political turmoil that began in August 1975.

How Mujib killer’s hanging secures Hasina’s position in Bangladesh, ending 45-yr-old saga

Bangladesh Saturday executed former army officer Abdul Majed, one of the killers of its founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, assassinated in 1975 in a military coup.

PM Modi thanks Bangladesh, Afghanistan for contributing to coronavirus emergency fund

Addressing SAARC leaders and representatives on 15 March, PM Modi proposed an emergency fund with an initial offer of USD 10 million from India.

‘Ekushe’ February: When East Pakistan fought & died for victory of mother language Bangla

The Language Movement of then East Pakistan sowed seeds of a long-drawn struggle that culminated in Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.