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President Kovind holds talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart

In a reflection of close ties, India is also hosting a number of events to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1971 India-Pakistan war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh

Bangladesh foreign minister calls on President Kovind, discusses ties

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh said that the two dignitaries reiterated their wish to further consolidate the existing friendly ties between the countries

President Kovind arrives in Bangladesh for 50th Victory Day celebrations

President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday arrived here on a maiden three-day State Visit during which he will also hold talks with his counterpart.

President Ram Nath Kovind embarks on three-day visit to Bangladesh

President Ram Nath Kovind will participate in the 50th Victory Day celebrations in Dhaka.

Futuristic Chinese give short shrift to Bangladesh's tumultuous birth

The Chinese, though heavily invested in Bangladesh, seem largely oblivious of what's going on in the country.

Bangladesh India's largest trade partner in S Asia: Foreign secy Shringla

With Bangladesh being the central pillar of India's Neighbourhood First policy, Dhaka is New Delhi's largest trade partner in South Asia, said Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Bangladesh mulls stepping up Covid booster shot campaign amid Omicron fears

Bangladesh is planning to step up its campaign to administer booster shots against Covid-19 following the discovery of confirmed cases of the Omicron variant.

Bangladesh enters 5G technology era in telecommunication

Bangladesh has entered the fifth-generation (5G) era in telecommunication as Prime Minister's adviser for Information and Communication Technology Affairs Sajeeb Wazed Joy virtually inaugurated

1971: Beyond the shibboleths

The author has pulled off a notable feat by presenting new perspectives on a well-worn subject

Saved millions of refugees during 1971 Bangladesh genocide: India at UN

TS Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, said when West Pakistan unleashed genocide on East Pakistan, India hosted millions of refugees and saved them from the massacre.

Cyclone Jawad weakens into low-pressure area, move towards Bangladesh

The well-marked low-pressure area, remnant of cyclonic storm 'Jawad', has weakened into a low-pressure system over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts

India-Bangladesh ties remain stable, strong despite Covid: PM Hasina

During the visit of PM Narendra Modi to Bangladesh in March 2021 to attend the national day of Bangladesh, it was decided to commemorate December 6 as Maitri Diwas (Friendship Day)

Look forward to continue working with Bangladesh PM: Modi on 'Maitri Diwas'

As India and Bangladesh commemorate the 'Maitri Diwas', PM Modi said he looks forward to continue working with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh earns nearly $20 bn in exports in first 5 months of FY22

Bangladesh's export earnings in the first five months of the current 2021-22 fiscal year grew 24.29 per cent year-on-year to nearly $20 billion

India to supply 20% more power Bangladesh as countries renew contract

India will supply 20 per cent more power to Bangladesh as the two countries renewed the contract for another five years, officials said on Sunday. Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) will supply 192 mw power to Bangladesh, an increase from the earlier 160 mw it supplied, as per the renewed agreement. India and Bangladesh inked an agreement on January 11, 2010 for power trading at a mutually agreed price. The agreement had expired on March 16, 2021, officials said. TSECL MD MS Kele and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd CEO Praveen Saxena represented India and signed the renewal agreement in Dhaka on December 2. Bangladesh was represented by its Power Secretary and Director of Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB). The new agreement came into effect from March 17, 2021 and would be in force till March 16, 2026, officials said. The modified terms and conditions of the agreement were finalised after four meetings between the stakeholders, they said.

BSF kicks off rally to commemorate 50 years of Bangladesh Liberation War

BSF kicked off the 1,200-km Kolkata-Guwahati 'Swarnjayanti Shaurya Pradarsani Yatra' to commemorate 50 years of the Bangladesh Liberation War.

1971 Bangladesh genocide: The Hague Conference demands Pakistan's apology

An international conference in The Hague, known as the city of Justice, demanded of the international community to recognise the 1971 Genocide in Bangladesh committed by Pakistan soldiers.

Omicron: Bangladesh removed from India's list of 'at-risk' countries

Travellers from the 'at-risk- countries will require to follow additional measures on arrival in India

Piyush Goyal suggests five focus areas to enhance India-Bangladesh ties

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday suggested five focus areas including trade, connectivity, health and tourism for further enhancing economic ties between India and Bangladesh. He also said that Bangladesh is India's biggest trade partner in South Asia with a volume of over USD 10 billion of trade and both the countries are looking to advance the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). I would like to suggest 5 focus areas for strengthening India-Bangladesh relationship: Trade, Technology, Connectivity, Entrepreneurship, Health & Tourism," he said while addressing the Bangladesh International Investment Summit. The minister added that efforts to further improve this connectivity is imperative for the expansion of bilateral trade and realisation of investment potential between Bangladesh and Eastern India.

Bangladesh suspends travel from South Africa over new Covid-19 variant

Bangladesh has suspended entry of travellers from South Africa amid the spread of a new variant of Covid-19.