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New Delhi, April 5. Nepal's first billionaire, Binod K Chaudhary, has said that Bangladesh and Nepal could strengthen economic ties in energy and cross-border trade, with closer regional cooperation involving India."We would like to enter into a much bigger economic engagement with Bangladesh...

New Delhi, April 5 State-owned Coal India Ltd plans to offer 25.62 million tonnes of coal through online auction this month, a move expected to mitigate the impact of energy supply shocks on industries amid the West Asia crisis.Disruptions in the supply of LNG, LPG, and crude oil from the...

Colombo, April 4 – India views the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) not merely as a regional platform, but as a key pillar of its broader geopolitical and economic strategy.Guided by its twin pillars of the 'Act East' policy and the...

New Delhi, April 4 – India and Bangladesh are set to establish a new framework for cooperation in areas such as security, counter-terrorism, and connectivity.Relations between India and Bangladesh were fully reset following the elections, in which the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP)...

Male (Maldives), April 3 The Indian football team suffered a heartbreaking 3-4 defeat to Bangladesh in the penalty shootout at the final of the SAFF Men's U20 Championship at the National Stadium here on Friday.This was Bangladesh's second SAFF Under-20 Championship title.The final match...

London/Dhaka, April 3 – As conditions worsen in Bangladesh's overcrowded refugee camps, thousands of Rohingya refugees are struggling to survive due to cuts in food aid, raising concerns about a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation, a report highlighted.According to a report in...

Agartala, April 3 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday criticised Tipra Motha Party chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma for his promise of ‘Greater Tipraland’ by incorporating parts of Bangladesh, claiming that such a demand will mislead people.Addressing a tribal council election...

April 03, New Delhi: Bangladesh has introduced new measures to reduce energy consumption in the face of rising power supply challenges, triggered by the conflict in West Asia that is disrupting global fuel markets.Under the new rules, government offices will operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m...

Islamabad, April 2 – As many as 109 Pakistani nationals were among at least 2,722 people from the Asia-Pacific region who died or went missing around the world in 2025 while attempting to enter other countries illegally, according to Pakistani media, citing the latest statistics released by the...

Mumbai, April 2 INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, set sail from Mumbai on Thursday as part of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, aimed at reinforcing the country's commitment to regional maritime security and international cooperation.The ship, carrying...

New Delhi, April 2 LG Electronics India announced on Thursday that it had sold over a million air conditioners in the first quarter of 2026 and claimed to be a "leading player" in the category.However, Tata Group firm Voltas disputed this claim, stating that it still leads the residential air...

High Commissioner of Bangladesh, M. Hamidullah, met with Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi. The Indian Army, in a social media post, stated that they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, including joint training programs. They also explored opportunities for...

Aizawl, April 2 Mizoram's sole Rajya Sabha member, K. Vanlalvena, urged the Centre on Thursday to expedite the construction of a bridge connecting Kawpuichhuah in the Lunglei district with Bangladesh to strengthen trade and connectivity between the two nations, according to an official...

India today called for ensuring the safety and security of UN peacekeepers. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India condemns the recent attacks on UN peacekeepers in UNIFIL and has sought accountability for crimes against...

New Delhi, April 2 – Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, M Riaz Hamidullah, met with the Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ways to enhance defence cooperation, including joint training initiatives.The two officials discussed opportunities...

Kolkata, April 2 – As many as 14 Bangladeshi infiltrators were arrested by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal on the North-East Express train bound for New Delhi.The arrests were made late Wednesday night at the Jalpaiguri Road Station. Of the 14...

Agartala, April 1 Tipra Motha Party (TMP) supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma said on Wednesday that he aimed to create a 'Greater Tipraland' by incorporating parts of Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar, Chittagong, and Khagrachhari, if the Tiprasa community remained united.Addressing a tribal...

Dhaka, April 1 On Wednesday, Iran said that its Security Council has approved safe passage for six Bangladeshi fuel-carrying ships waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz amid continued war in West Asia.As Bangladesh continues to rely heavily on imported fuel due to dwindling petroleum reserves...

Dhaka, April 1 – As the measles outbreak raises public health concerns across Bangladesh, at least four children have died from suspected cases and related complications in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 44 this year, local media reported on Wednesday.According to Shankar...

Dhaka: Bangladesh's return to electoral politics has done little to resolve the underlying issues surrounding its democratic future. The February 12 victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) may have resulted in a government, but it has not addressed the growing crisis of political...