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    India-Bangladesh Ties Strengthened Through Diplomatic Meetings

    Dhaka, March 22: India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman here and extended his Eid greetings."High Commissioner Pranay Verma exchanged warm Eid greetings with Prime Minister His Excellency Tarique Rahman in Dhaka," the Indian High...
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    West Bengal Hotels Reopen to Bangladeshi Tourists After 13 Months

    Kolkata, February 23 – The Greater Siliguri Hoteliers’ Association (GSHA), a leading hotel association based in Siliguri in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district, lifted its ban on renting hotel rooms to citizens of neighboring Bangladesh on Monday, nearly 13 months after the restriction was...
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    Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy: Balancing Partners Amidst Regional Shifts

    Colombo, February 22 – Zillur Rahman, a leading Bangladeshi journalist and President of the Centre for Governance Studies in Dhaka, stated in an exclusive interview with a leading think-tank that India and Bangladesh share long-standing historical, economic, and strategic connections.He...
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    India's Birla Attends Bangladesh PM Swearing-In, Offers Support

    New Delhi, February 17 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the swearing-in ceremony of the new Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, in Dhaka on Tuesday, and stated that India stands ready to support Bangladesh's efforts to build a democratic, progressive, and inclusive nation...
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    Bangladesh Parliament Inauguration Delayed Amidst Political Dispute

    Dhaka, February 17 Members of Parliament from Jamaat-e-Islami, a right-wing party in Bangladesh, who were newly elected, refused to take the oath of office on Tuesday after the BNP, the victorious party, declined to take the pledge as members of the "Constitution Reform Council."Chief Election...
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    Bangladesh Opposition Party Retreats Recognition of BNP Victory

    Dhaka, February 15 The right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami, which emerged as the main opposition party in the recently concluded Bangladesh elections, challenged the results on Sunday, demanding that the Election Commission recount votes in 32 constituencies where its candidates were "unfairly defeated."...
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    New Political Landscape in Bangladesh: Challenges and Priorities

    The 13th parliamentary elections in Bangladesh mark a return to "genuine multiparty politics" after years of contested or largely one-sided elections, accompanied by a referendum that endorsed sweeping constitutional reforms. However, the victorious Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) now faces...
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    Modi Extends Congratulatory Wishes to Rahman Amidst Bangladesh Invitation

    New Delhi, February 14 Bangladesh is reportedly in the process of inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other regional leaders to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the country's next prime minister, Tarique Rahman, on February 17, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday...
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    Election Results and Referendum: Commonwealth Report Offers Recommendations for Bangladesh

    London, February 14 The Commonwealth Observer Group on Saturday commended the peaceful conduct of Bangladesh's parliamentary elections and the July charter referendum, while highlighting areas where further progress on inclusion and accessibility could strengthen the democratic process.The...
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    Chapainawabganj Bombing, Post-Election Clashes Claim Lives in Bangladesh

    Dhaka, February 14 – A bomb explosion and a clash claimed three lives in Bangladesh on Friday and Saturday, following the country's national parliament elections on Thursday, according to police.At least two people were killed and three others were injured in an explosion that occurred early...
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    Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh: Balancing Relations with Pakistan and India

    New Delhi, February 14 – With Tarique Rahman set to take over as the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh, all eyes will be on how he deals with Pakistan.Since Muhammad Yunus took over as the caretaker of the interim government in Bangladesh, ties between Dhaka and Islamabad have seen a marked...
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    From London Exile to Prime Minister: The Rise of Tarique Rahman

    Dhaka, February 13 Tarique Rahman, who lived in London in self-exile for 17 years, has emerged as the new face of Bangladesh, with the party founded by his father set to return to power after a 20-year gap.The 60-year-old leader's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has won 209 out of 297...
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    Bangladesh Elections Conclude Amidst Allegations and Counting

    Dhaka, February 12 – Voting concluded across Bangladesh on Thursday in the country’s crucial general elections, marking a pivotal moment in its political landscape. The elections aimed to elect a new government, replacing the interim administration that took office after the Awami League’s rule...
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    New Government Set to Take Shape Following Bangladesh Vote

    Dhaka, February 12 – Voting concluded on Thursday in Bangladesh's crucial general elections, with citizens casting their ballots to elect a new government. This election replaces the interim administration that took power after the Awami League's rule ended in August 2024.The 13th...
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    Bangladesh Elections Begin Amidst Security Concerns and Voting Challenges

    On February 12, the people of Bangladesh voted in the crucial general elections, which were marred by sporadic incidents of violence, to elect a new government to replace the interim administration that took office after the Awami League regime fell in August 2024.The voting for the 13th...
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