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US buyers turn to India for apparel as Bangladesh faces growing concerns

With one-third of India's apparel exports heading to the US, the country has solidified its position as the fourth-largest supplier to the American market

BNP criticises Bangladesh interim govt for not announcing elections date

Rizvi criticised the interim government for talking about reforms without a definite date for their completion

BSF arrests 3 Bangladeshis attempting to enter Indian territory in Tripura

Giving the details, the BSF said two Bangladeshi nationals from Dhaka were nabbed near the Rahimpur border outpost (BOP) in Kalamchaura police station area of the Sipahijala district

Hasina should be deported if India obeys extradition treaty: B'desh adviser

A top adviser in Bangladesh's interim government has said that his country would strongly protest if India tried to refuse extradition of ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina by citing any provision in the treaty, media reports said on Friday. Law Adviser Asif Nazrul's comment came hours after Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal on Thursday issued arrest warrants against Hasina, who fled to India after being ousted following massive anti-government protests. The tribunal directed the authorities to produce Hasina and 45 others charged along with her before it by November 18. Asif, while speaking to a news channel late on Thursday, said they will have many legal arrangements but "India is certainly bound to return Hasina (to Bangladesh) if India honestly interprets this." Bangladesh and India already have an extradition treaty. Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi on Thursday said: "As we said earlier, she had come here at a short notice for safety reasons, and sh

House of Mirrors: The chilling truth behind Bangladesh's vanished prisoners

Sheikh Hasina's 15-year grip on power has ended, exposing of one of Bangladesh's most notorious secret prisons

Three injured in rift between police, Hindu clan going to dip idol in Dhaka

At least three people were injured in a clash that broke out between police and Hindu community going to immerse idols following the conclusion of Durga Puja in an Old Dhaka locality, a media report said on Monday. The three people, including a police officer, were injured when miscreants threw bricks from the rooftop of Nur Super Market in Patuatuli area of Old Dhaka on the procession heading to immerse idols in the Buriganga river late Sunday night, The Daily Star newspaper said quoting an eyewitness. Following the attack, members of the Hindu community tried to enter the market but faced resistance from the police. Kotwali police station Officer-in-Charge Md Enamul Hasan told the newspaper, The locals attempted to enter the market. For the sake of the market's security, we resisted them from entering, which eventually led to the clash." The officer further said that unable to control the situation, he informed the army and they arrived and dispersed the crowd. The situation is n

35 incidents related to Durga Puja in Bangladesh since Oct 1, 17 arrested

Seventeen persons have been arrested and about a dozen cases registered after Bangladesh witnessed about 35 untoward incidents related to the ongoing Durga Puja celebrations across the country this month, police said here. The development comes a day after it was discovered that a hand-crafted golden mukut (crown) gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was stolen from a Hindu temple in Bangladesh's southwestern Satkhira district amid Durga Puja celebrations, a theft over which India expressed concern. The five-day Hindu religious festival began with an invocation of Goddess Durga, an occasion called Maha Shasthi on Wednesday. The celebrations would conclude with the immersion of Goddess Durga murtis on Sunday. The minority Hindu population -- Hindus constitute just about 8 per cent of the 170 million Bangladesh population -- faced vandalism of their businesses, and properties and destruction of temples during the student-led violence that erupted following the ouster of Prime Minist

Bangladesh likely to retain power purchase pact with Gautam Adani

One contract being scrutinised over price concerns is a 2017 deal to buy electricity for 25 years from Adani's $2-billion, 1,600-MW power plant in India's eastern state of Jharkhand that exclusively s

Crown gifted by PM Modi stolen from Goddess Kali at Bangladesh temple

A silver crown, gifted by PM Modi in March 2021 to the Jeshoreshwari Temple in Bangladesh, was stolen; authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the thief

AFSPA extended in 4 districts of Assam amid recent turmoil in Bangladesh

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA was extended in four districts of Assam for six months in view of the "recent disturbances" in Bangladesh and its potentially inimical effect on the internal law and order situation, according to a notification issued on Tuesday. The districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar will remain "disturbed area" under the AFSPA, it said. Reports from various agencies obtained through the police headquarters have indicated that "due to sustained efforts and proactive counter-insurgency measures of the security forces, the overall scenario in the state of Assam has significantly improved during the last few years and particularly during last three years", the notification said. "However, due to the recent disturbances in the neighbouring country Bangladesh and its potentially inimical effect on internal law and order situation, the Government of Assam recommends that the Armed Forces (Special Power) Act, 1958 may be retained for ..

Afspa extended in four districts of Assam due to situation in Bangladesh

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA, under which an area is declared "disturbed" for the convenience of security forces, was extended in four districts of Assam for six months in view of the "recent disturbances" in Bangladesh and its potentially inimical effect on the law and order situation, according to a notification issued on Tuesday. The districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar will remain "disturbed area" under the AFSPA, it said. Reports from various agencies obtained through the police headquarters have indicated that "due to sustained efforts and proactive counter-insurgency measures of the Security Forces, the overall scenario in the State of Assam has significantly improved during the last few years and particularly during last three years", the notification said. "However, due to the recent disturbances in the neighbouring country Bangladesh and its potentially inimical effect on internal law and order situation, the Government of Assam ...

B'desh interim govt announces nine member constitution reform commission

Bangladesh's interim government has announced the formation of a nine-member commission to review and evaluate the country's constitution, and recommend necessary reforms. Under the leadership of prominent Bangladeshi-American professor Ali Riaz, the Constitution Reform Commission will submit its report to the government within 90 days, the state-run BSS news agency reported. The commission was formed to review and evaluate the existing constitution to establish a representative and effective democracy while empowering the people, it was announced on Monday. It will prepare a report on recommendations for constitutional reform considering everyone's opinions, The Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported. The commission includes student representative Mahfuj Alam, who is also the special assistant to the Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, the report said. Other members include Dhaka University (DU) Law Department's Professors Sumaiya Khair and Muhammad Ikramul Haq, Barrister Imran Siddique, and

US' top officials Blinken, Austin mourn Oct 7 attack on Israel by Hamas

Lloyd further expressed sorrow over the deaths of Palestinian civilians as well as the American citizens killed in the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the conflict

Watch: Plane with 'Stop Violence on Bangladesh Hindus' banner flies over New York City

In a powerful appeal to the global community, Hindu American groups flew a massive airline banner, calling for urgent global action to stop the ongoing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.

Taking stock of B'desh: Trade recovers, but Indian firms tread cautiously

The concluding part of the series highlights stabilising trade ties with Dhaka, but payment delays and a complex bilateral environment remain major concerns

Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim to visit Bangladesh today, focus on labour issues

Prime Minister Anwar is expected to meet with Yunus, where a broad spectrum of issues will be on the agenda

Women's T20 World Cup: Bangladesh beat Scotland by 16 runs in opener

A brilliant bowling display by the Bangladesh contingent saw them bag their first points in the table.

Bangladesh's interim govt recalls envoys from five nations, including India

Bangladesh's interim government has recalled envoys from five countries, including India, the UN, and Australia

Air Marshal Surat Singh assumes charge as new chief of Eastern Air Command

Air Marshal Surat Singh assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, Indian Air Force, on Monday, an official release said.An alumnus of National Defence Academy, he was commissioned into the Fighter Stream of the IAF on December 6 1986. Over his distinguished career, Air Marshal Singh has flown various fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force which include variants of the MiG-21, MiG-29 and Su- 30 MKI. Bangladesh.He has rich and varied experience of operational flying, training & staff assignments and has flown over 2900 hours on fighter aircraft, the release said.His academic credentials include graduation from the Command and Staff College in Australia and National Defence College in Bangladesh.He has commanded a MiG-29 Squadron, the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment (TACDE), an Air Defence Node and a fighter station.Air Marshal Singh has also served as Director at the Directorate of Air Staff Inspection (DASI), Air HQ, Air-l

India likely to maintain supremacy over Bangladesh in Test Cricket

India would want their big guns Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to fire when the mighty hosts aim for a clean sweep against a beleaguered Bangladesh in the second and final Test starting here on Friday. The all-round show of Ravichandran Ashwin, Shubman Gill's sublime hundred, Ravindra Jadeja's quality batting and Rishabh Pant's roaring comeback allowed India to script a comfortable victory in Chennai despite being put under pressure by the Bangladesh pacers on day one. The way India bounced back in the game reaffirmed their supremacy in Test cricket, especially at home where they are on course for a record extending 18th consecutive series win. Having made a successful return in white-ball cricket, it was time for Pant to show that it is the Test arena where he can make the maximum impact. It seems he has even added one more dimension to his game: curbing his aggressive instinct if the situation demands, making him even more dangerous. However, both Rohit and Virat's bats remained .