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New Delhi, March 19 – India stated on Thursday that it continues to assist Bangladesh and other neighboring countries in meeting their energy supply needs, while also balancing domestic requirements, refining capacity, and diesel availability.Speaking at the weekly media briefing, MEA...

New Delhi, March 19 Seasoned diplomat Vikram Doraiswami was appointed as India's new ambassador to China on Thursday, a move that comes amid efforts by the two sides to rebuild ties that came under severe strain following the over four-year military standoff in eastern Ladakh.Doraiswami, a...

Dhaka, March 19 – Several rights groups have written to Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, urging him to take concrete steps to protect human rights and uphold press freedom in the country.In a joint letter, the Committee to Protect Journalists and eight other human rights...

Dhaka, March 18 – Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tariq Rahman faces a daunting task in guiding the nation towards stability and ushering in a new golden era, while also keeping extremist elements in check and preserving the party's hard-earned credibility.The BNP pledged in its election manifesto...

New Delhi, March 18 – The recent arrest of an alleged military warfare trainer in India, and the death linked to espionage in Bangladesh last year, point to a larger vulnerability and competing intelligence agendas in the region, despite being separate incidents, coincidentally linked only by...

New Delhi, March 18 India will prioritize meeting domestic fuel demand before considering supply requests from countries such as Bangladesh and other regional buyers, as energy market disruptions tighten availability."Nation First," said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of...

New Delhi, March 18 Two Bangladeshi nationals, including one who had been deported from India earlier, have been apprehended in Delhi for alleged involvement in human trafficking and illegal stay, a police officer said on Wednesday.The accused were caught on March 16 near the GTB Nagar Metro...

Dhaka, March 18 – Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed cabinet ministers and senior government officials to launch a nationwide campaign to address rape and violence against women across the country, warning that swift and concrete action is needed to curb the rising...

New Delhi, March 18 – Bangladesh's Sports Minister Aminul Haque has confirmed that he will consult with the International Cricket Council (ICC) before making any final decisions regarding the future of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Additionally, he plans to establish a second committee to...

Freedom of religion and belief is a fundamental human right. It protects human dignity, allowing individuals to practice their faith without fear and enabling diverse communities to coexist peacefully. This principle is particularly significant, and often contested, in South Asia, a region with...

Agartala, March 17 The State Election Commission (SEC) announced on Tuesday that the elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) will be held on April 13.State Election Commissioner Manoj Kumar said at a press conference here that voting for the 28 seats of the...

New Delhi, March 17 – The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has clarified that the controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha during the second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Dhaka was correctly adjudged under the Laws of Cricket, while also noting that the fielding side could have chosen to...

Washington, March 17, Extremist networks linked to ISIS have called for attacks against Hindus in India and across South and Southeast Asia, even as they praised recent violence in the United States and expanded online recruitment, according to a new report by the Counter Extremism Project...

Kolkata, March 16 A thunderstorm, reaching a maximum speed of 72 km per hour, passed over Kolkata on Monday evening, accompanied by moderate rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.A thunderstorm typically involves a sudden and sharp increase in wind speed.The IMD said that...

March 16, Dhaka — The ongoing conflict in West Asia has significantly disrupted air travel between Bangladesh and the Gulf region, leaving thousands of migrant workers stranded and raising concerns about preparedness to handle the crisis.Officials at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport said...

Guwahati, March 15 With the schedule for the Assam assembly elections now out, a host of issues are likely to dominate the campaign rhetoric of political parties in the run-up to the polls.Infiltration: This has been a key issue in the state for decades, which led to the Assam agitation and...

Kolkata, March 15 The West Bengal Police's STF has arrested a Bangladeshi national, allegedly for helping the suspected killers of Sharif Osman Hadi, a youth leader from the neighboring country, to flee to India after committing the crime, an officer said on Sunday.The arrest comes a week...

Dhaka, March 15 – As the number of deaths of Awami League members in custody continues to rise in Bangladesh, another party leader died in custody at Keraniganj Central Jail in Dhaka, local media reported on Sunday.The 55-year-old Shahnur Alam Shanto died on the night of March 13 while...

Dhaka, March 15. India has repeatedly raised concerns with Bangladeshi authorities regarding the safety of minority communities, and expects thorough investigations and accountability. However, the responsibility for ensuring the protection of all citizens lies with the government of Bangladesh...

Lahore, March 14: Pakistan selector and former fast bowler Aaqib Javed has praised star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, saying he is someone who prevents batsmen from finding their rhythm or flow in a match. Bumrah recently took 14 wickets and became one of the leading wicket-takers in India's successful...