Lablu Mia, a 50-year-old local leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was known as a devoted activist in Badarganj upazila of Rangpur district. But on April 5, his loyalty to the party meant nothing when rival BNP factions turned on each other in a vicious clash over control of a business near the upazila … Read more
Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh stormed Sheikh Hasina’s official residence in Dhaka on Monday, shortly after she tendered her resignation as the Prime Minister and fled the country. They looted, vandalised, and raided rooms throughout the residence. The agitators were also seen feasting on fish and biryani, with some even spotted on Hasina’s bed. Visuals … Read more
Dhaka: Severe cyclonic storm ‘Remal’ made landfall in Bangladesh on Sunday night as authorities evacuated over 800,000 people from vulnerable areas of the country’s low-lying southwestern coastlines to shelters. “The cyclone has made landfall and started crossing the West Bengal coast in India through the south-west side of Mongla and Khepupara coast of Bangladesh around … Read more
A massive fire that ripped through a seven-storey commercial building in Bangladesh‘s capital Dhaka overnight has killed at least 44 people and injured 22 others, the health minister said on Friday. The fire on Thursday night that engulfed the Green Cozy Cottage building in the capital’s Baily Road area housed several restaurants and shops. The … Read more
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar | Photo Credit: ANI The vision of the Indo Pacific Is reality in the 21st century External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said on Friday in Dhaka. Addressing the 6th Indian Ocean Conference-2023 in the Bangladeshi capital Mr. Jaishankar noted the “Indo Pacific Outlook” of Bangladesh that was announced recently and … Read more
Pakistan cricket team’s decision to hoist its national flag in the Mirpur ground in Dhaka during a practice session on Tuesday has created a huge controversy ahead of the three-match T20 series. Many Bangladeshi fans took the move as a political message during the year of golden jubilee celebrations of the nation’s independence. Bangladesh State … Read more
Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka has allegedly launched a disinformation campaign based on religion using social media platforms through a section of the civil society, political parties, academia and media, claimed a sensational report in Bangladesh’s leading daily Prothom Alo. The Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka has allegedly launched a WhatsApp group with representatives of … Read more
Bangladesh on Monday extended the closure of borders with India for 14 more days amidst a surge in the COVID-19 cases in the country. On April 26, Bangladesh first shut down its border with India for two weeks to stem COVID-19 transmission. The government subsequently extended the closure several times. The closure of the border … Read more
From a public address at Dhaka‘s parade ground as the Chief guest on the occasion of Bangladesh‘s 50 years of independence and diplomatic ties with India, new announcements bolstering trade, railway connectivity, border development and start-ups to a visit to Mujibur Rahman’s native village, PM Narendra Modi has a packed schedule on Friday-Saturday on his … Read more
India is known globally to produce over 60% of the world’s vaccine. (Representational Image; Courtesy: Reuters)Bangladesh Company Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited has tied up with Serum Institute of India to produce Covid-19 vaccine; this follows the recent visit of the Indian Foreign Secretary to Dhaka. While welcoming the tie-up between two enterprises, responding to a question … Read more