Dhaka, Delhi likely to sign 7 deals, MoUs during PM's visit to India: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today (September 4, 2022) said Bangladesh and India are likely to sign seven agreements and MoUs on water management, railway, science and technology; and information and broadcasting during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's India visit.
4 September 2022, 11:24 AM

Lived in India under a different name for security: Hasina recounts post-1975 horror

In an exclusive interview with ANI that was aired today, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she survived several attempts on her life because god is looking out for her.
4 September 2022, 07:10 AM

Economy still very strong; we won’t face situation like Sri Lanka: PM in ANI interview

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is in conversation with ANI ahead of her visit to India where she is sharing her views and priorities about the trip.
4 September 2022, 04:49 AM

Bangladesh-India CEPA: Something to look forward to

If implemented properly, Bangladesh stands to gain more from the proposed trade pact with India by way of higher exports and investment despite the loss in tariff revenue, found a Dhaka-Delhi joint feasibility study.
4 September 2022, 02:30 AM

Water sharing mainly depends on India: PM

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has put on India the onus of resolving the issue of water-sharing of common trans-border rivers, including the Teesta deal.
3 September 2022, 18:00 PM

“Water sharing of common rivers, including Teesta, mainly depends on India”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has put on India the onus of resolving the issue of water-sharing of common trans-border rivers, including the Teesta.
3 September 2022, 16:37 PM

Hasina-Modi talks: Setting up Integrated Check Post along Tripura border likely to be discussed

Bangladesh’s objections to setting up an Integrated Check Post and other Tripura-related issues are likely to figure in talks between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Delhi on September 6, 2022, according to a Tripura state official said.
3 September 2022, 11:47 AM

PM’s India visit: Focus on energy cooperation

Enhancing energy cooperation to address the challenges posed by high commodity prices in the wake of the Ukraine war will top the agenda when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visits India on September 5-8.
3 September 2022, 02:00 AM

Hasina's India visit to open new avenues of cooperation: MoFA

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's India visit will open new windows of cooperation between the countries, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Thursday.
2 September 2022, 05:40 AM

Sept 5-8 India tour: Delhi to give Hasina warm welcome

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally receive his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina at the airport in New Delhi on September 5. She will be accorded a ceremonial guard of honour.
2 September 2022, 05:00 AM

BGB ordered to prevent possible influx of Myanmar citizens amid fierce fighting

The government has ordered the Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) to remain alert at the highest level in the Bangladesh-Myanmar border to prevent any possible influx of the Myanmar citizens as fierce fighting is going on in the bordering areas of Rakhine State.
1 September 2022, 16:47 PM

Will Mamata be invited to join Hasina-Modi summit?

Although Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s state visit to India next week was officially announced today by the Indian External Affairs Ministry, there is no confirmation to speculations if West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee will be invited to join the delegation-level talks between India and Bangladesh.
1 September 2022, 14:05 PM

India announces PM Hasina's 4-day visit from Sept 5

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will pay a four-day state visit to India from September 5 to 8, the Indian External Affairs Ministry announced today.
1 September 2022, 12:23 PM

Soft loan to Bangladesh: S Korea raises it to $3 billion

South Korea will increase the amount of its soft loan to Bangladesh up to $3 billion under a five-year agreement to help the country smoothly graduate from the LDC status in 2026.
31 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Improving connectivity, trade can be a game-changer

Improving trade and transport connectivity, alongside regulations and logistics, between India and Bangladesh, as well as other neighbouring countries can be a game-changer not only for the two countries but also for the entire region, said Indian High Commissioner Vikram Kumar Doraiswami yesterday. 
29 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Dhaka wants long-term fuel supply deal with Delhi

Dhaka is considering a long-term agreement with Delhi to buy fuel amid a global supply shortage of energy.
29 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Firing of shells: Govt lodges protest

The foreign ministry yesterday summoned Myanmar Ambassador Aung Kyaw Moe to its office and lodged a strong protest over firing of mortar shells into Bangladesh territory from Myanmar a day earlier.
29 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Next polls will be a better one

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki yesterday said they expect the next general election in Bangladesh would be a better one.
29 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Improving trade, transport connectivity with India can be game-changer

Improving trade and transport connectivity between India and Bangladesh, as well as other neighbouring countries can be a game-changer not only for the two countries but for the entire region, said Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami.
29 August 2022, 16:01 PM

Bangladesh to file protest against Myanmar for shelling mortars

Bangladesh will lodge its strong protest with Myanmar so that nothing such happens inside Bangladesh as the country witnessed two mortar shells from Myanmar inside Bangladesh territory this afternoon (August 28, 2022).
28 August 2022, 14:33 PM