Seven MoUs were signed during the Bangladeshi prime minister’s visit but no progress was made on clinching a deal on the Teesta.
For lightning-prone communities in Bangladesh, new warning system may not be enough
Farmers and fishers like Moza and Jain and Tera account for most of the victims, and as is often the case around the world, it’s members of poorer communities who are most at risk as a changing …
Bangladesh declares three days of mourning for Queen Elizabeth
The Bangladesh government has announced three days of state mourning in honour of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II after her death on Thursday. The period of mourning will start on Friday, according to …
Bangladesh asks India for passage to buy Nepal’s energy
Bangladesh has requested India for a power transmission corridor to import electricity generated in Nepal. Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who wrapped up her four-day official visit to India …
Elderly artist Malcolm does not want to return to Australia without his wife despite hardship in Bangladesh
Elderly Australian artist Malcolm Arnold has been living in a remote village of Bangladesh since 2008. He first visited Bangladesh in 2001 to author a book about Bangladesh cricket. After marrying a …
Engaging with Bangladesh
India and Bangladesh ink seven agreements, leaders agree for deeper co-operation in key sectors Despite these, Sheikh Hasina might be disappointed on river water sharing. There are 54 rivers that are …
Pakistan’s Flood Crisis Could Become a Food Crisis
Pakistan’s ongoing flood crisis could intensify food insecurity, Bangladesh’s prime minister meets her Indian counterpart in New Delhi, and some girls’ schools reopen in Afghanistan. If you would like …
Businesses build hopes on India’s ‘free transit’ offer
India has been providing free transit to Bangladesh for exporting its products to Nepal and Bhutan, according to the joint statement released on Wednesday, a day after official talks between Prime …
Businesses build hopes on India’s ‘free transit’ offer
India has been providing free transit to Bangladesh for exporting its products to Nepal and Bhutan, according to the joint statement released on Wednesday, a day after official talks between Prime …
Are Indian Businesses Ready To Invest In 2 Dedicated Sezs In Bangladesh?
Will Indian businesses now look at expanding their investments in neighbouring Bangladesh? ‘Healthy’ foreign direct investment (FDI) from the Indian business community into Bangladesh will be crucial …