In the second of this two part series, Sahar Zand learns of violent attacks against Hindu temples in Bangladesh and speaks an Imam who justifies violence against Hindus.
Bangladesh garment industry rebounds, but workers say little change
IN A vast Bangladeshi factory hall thrumming with sewing machines, garment workers churn out seemingly endless pairs of mountain hiking trousers for customers in Europe and North America. Read more at …
Bangladesh condemns India’s claims of mistreatment of fishermen
The Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday called India’s allegation of the “mistreatment of Indian fishermen” as “baseless and fabricated”. The Bangladeshi MOFA said that the …
Sheikh Hasina’s extradition ‘unrelated’ to reported extension of her Indian visa: Bangladesh
We have requested India to return Sheikh Hasina as a Bangladeshi citizen. Her status in India is irrelevant to this request and not a matter of our consideration,’ a foreign office spokesperson stated …
Days after Mamata Banerjee’s claims, Bangladesh denies mistreating Indian fishermen
Dhaka “firmly rejects such unfounded allegations, which undermine the spirit of trust, goodwill and mutual respect between Bangladesh and India,” Bangladesh’s Ministry said.
KOICA chief, RDCD secretary discuss new project for Bangladesh
Country Director, Mr Kim Taeyoung, held a pivotal meeting with the Secretary of the Rural Development and Cooperatives Division (RDCD), Mr Md Nazrul Islam, on Thursday to discuss the launch of a …
Bangladesh graft probe ensnares ex-PM Hasina’s niece, a U.K. minister
DHAKA — Bangladesh authorities have ordered the country’s banks to supply information about transactions linked to U.K. minister Tulip Siddiq, the niece of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina.
Uncertainty in Bangladesh can bring more business to jeans industry in Ballari: Industries Minister M.B. Patil
During the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi had interacted with workers and employers in Ballari’s jeans industry. He assured them of setting up a ‘Jeans Park’. Subsequently, on …
India Extends Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina’s Visa A Day After Bangladesh Govt Revokes Her Passport
The development came a day after Bangladesh’s interim government revoked the passport of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina alongside 96 others in the wake of the criminal proceedings against these …
“Business ties between two nations is remarkable”: Ex-Bangladesh envoy to India
Former Deputy High Commissioner for Bangladesh to India, Mashfee Binte Shams called the business ties between India and Bangladesh as “remarkable.” When asked how can closed neighbors like India and …