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India-Bangladesh trade headed for uncertainty after Hasina's resignation

Bangladesh is also a key destination for Indian auto exports, alongside African and Latin American countries

'India's bilateral trade to face issues as Bangladesh crisis deepens'

Domestic exporters on Monday expressed concerns over the crisis in Bangladesh and said the developments in the neighbouring country would have implications on bilateral trade. However, exporters expect that the situation may normalise soon. According to exporters, they are already facing disruptions in exports to Bangladesh due to a shortage of foreign exchange in that country. India's exports of perishable goods are facing challenges at the border. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned, and an interim government is taking over in the country. The neighbouring country has been witnessing fierce demonstrations over the controversial quota system that reserves 30 per cent of jobs for the families of veterans who fought the 1971 liberation war. More than 100 people have been killed in the protests against the Hasina government in the last two days. "We were facing some disruptions due to the issues in Bangladesh, but we are expecting that the situation will be restor

IndiGo, Air India cancel their flights to Dhaka amid Bangladesh unrest

IndiGo, India's largest carrier, operates 35 weekly flights between the two countries, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium

Bangladesh calm amid curfew after top court scrapped some job quotas

No violence or protests reported on Monday morning and media said curfew would be relaxed for 3 hours in afternoon, extended from 2 hours previous day, so that people could buy essentials

284 more people enter India from Bangladesh via Meghalaya, say officials

Altogether 284 more people entered India on Saturday from violence-hit Bangladesh via Dawki integrated check post in Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills district, officials said. Of them, 168 are from Nepal and 115 from India, including eight students from Meghalaya, and one from Canada, they said. "In the past three days, a total of 953 people from India, Nepal and Bhutan, mostly students, and one from Canada have crossed over through Dawki ICP to the country from Bangladesh due to agitation there," a senior home department official said. The Meghalaya government has activated a helpline number for those who have been in violence-hit Bangladesh and are seeking assistance from the authorities of the northeastern state. Violence escalated in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka and elsewhere over protests by students, demanding reforms to the quota system for government jobs. The protesters are demanding an end to a quota system that reserves up to 30 per cent of government jobs for relatives of

EAM says ministry fully focused on ensuring safety of Indians in Bangladesh

Nearly 1,000 Indian students have returned to India from Bangladesh through various land transit points or by flight, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday as the neighbouring country continued to reel under deadly clashes that reportedly left over 90 people dead. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the MEA is fully focused on ensuring safety and well being of the Indians in Bangladesh. Indian missions in Bangladesh are in regular touch with authorities concerned to ensure safety and security of Indian nationals and students, the MEA said. "Thus far, 778 Indian students have returned to India through various land ports. In addition, around 200 students have returned home by regular flight services through Dhaka and Chittagong airports," it said. Bangladesh has been reeling under deadly clashes with protesting students demanding the Sheikh Hasina-led government to scrap a controversial job quota system. Over 90 people have been killed in the clashes that b

Tipra Motha chief urges Centre to enhance vigil along border with B'desh

Tipra Motha supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Saturday urged the Centre to enhance vigil along the country's border with violence-hit Bangladesh. Tripura shares an 856 km-long border with the neighbouring country. "History shows us that whenever there has been unrest in East Pakistan/Bangladesh, Tripura has suffered the most. I appeal to the Govt. of India to ensure that border vigil should be at the highest alert. GoI should constitutionally secure the indigenous population for future generations," Debbarma said on Facebook. Instability in Bangladesh "immediately affects bordering northeastern states like Tripura, Assam, and Meghalaya", he said. "Porous borders and illegal migration affect the tribal people where land is aplenty but not the population. Land laws have to be strengthened in the sixth schedule areas," the Tipra Motha supremo said. The Bangladesh Police imposed a strict curfew across the country and military forces patrolled parts of the capital Dhaka on ..

Bangladesh prefers India over China to execute $1 billion river project

China and India both want to execute the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration, a Dhaka-led initiative to better manage the river's waters

India-Bangladesh relations reach at significant force multiplier stage

The relations of both the countries find expression in several areas such as sharing inland waterways and power

EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Bhutan, Bangladesh counterparts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held separate meetings with his counterparts from Bangladesh and Bhutan, focusing on ways to boost bilateral ties in diverse areas. The meetings took place in Delhi on the sidelines of a retreat session of the foreign ministers of member nations of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation). "Good to meet Bangladesh FM @DrHasanMahmud62 this evening in New Delhi. The frequent high level exchanges reflects the strength of India-Bangladesh Maitri. Discussed ways of advancing it further," Jaishankar said on 'X' following his talks with Bangladesh counterpart Hasan Mahmud. On his talks with Bhutanese Foreign Minister DN Dhungyel, Jaishankar said views were exchanged on taking forward the unique ties of friendship and goodwill between India and Bhutan. "Pleased to meet @FMBhutan DN Dhungyel on the sidelines of BIMSTEC Retreat. Exchanged views on taking forward our unique ties of friendship an

India's medical tourism gets booster shot from Bangladesh visitors

During the general elections, however, there has been a temporary lull in patients from Bangladesh as well as less visas were issued

11 Bangladeshis held at Agartala Railway Station for illegal entry

A case been registered against these individuals and they will be presented before the court on Sunday

Centre refutes Mamata Banerjee's claim on Ganga Water Treaty review

West Bengal was consulted on the review of the Ganga Water Treaty with Bangladesh, sources at the Centre said here on Monday, dismissing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim that the state was kept out of the process. The sources said the joint secretary (works) in the irrigation and waterways department of the West Bengal government conveyed in April the state's total demand for the next 30 years from the stretch downstream of the Farakka Barrage. India and Bangladesh signed the Ganga Water Treaty in 1996. The 30-year treaty is due to expire in 2026 but may be extended by mutual agreement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that India and Bangladesh will begin technical-level talks for the renewal of the 1996 treaty. In a letter to Modi, Banerjee had claimed that the decision to start talks for the renewal of the treaty was "unilateral" and urged the prime minister not to hold any such discussion with Bangladesh without involving the West Bengal government. The

Sheikh Hasina visit: India, Bangladesh expand rail ties, open trade talks

The Bangladeshi Prime Minister is in India on a bilateral visit

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina invites Indian businesses to invest in nation

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited Indian businesses to invest in the country's special economic zones, highlighting the huge potential for bilateral economic cooperation. Addressing Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) members on Friday evening, Hasina said both India and Bangladesh should work together to do business. "All over India, there is a huge market so both the countries can work jointly and share our experiences. There is a good opportunity to do business," Hasina said, stressing that doing business is a key part of the bilateral relationship. She added that high importance is being given to working with India to fulfil the needs of the people. The prime minister mentioned that she wanted to make the economy of Bangladesh stronger and more sustainable. She also stated that Bangladesh will work on bigger ports, waterways, rail and road connectivity. Sanjiv Puri, President, CII said Bangladesh is India's land bridge to the vibrant regions of Southeast A

India, Bangladesh sign pact to boost ties in maritime sphere, blue economy

India and Bangladesh on Saturday firmed up a futuristic vision to expand cooperation in several new areas and inked a raft of agreements, including to boost ties in the maritime sphere and blue economy. The pacts were finalised at the wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina. The key pacts signed by the two sides included one on forging strong ties in the digital domain and another on having a "green partnership. The two sides also inked an agreement on railway connectivity. "Today we have prepared a futuristic vision for cooperation in new areas. The youth of both the countries will benefit from the consensus reached on cooperation in areas such as green partnership, digital partnership, blue economy and space," Modi said in his statement to the media. In her remarks, Hasina described India as Bangladesh's major neighbour and a trusted friend. "India is our major neighbour, trusted friend and regional partner.

PM Modi holds extensive talks with Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held extensive talks with his visiting Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina to further shore up cooperation in diverse areas including trade and connectivity. The Bangladesh prime minister began her two-day visit to India on Friday. It is the first incoming bilateral state visit by a foreign leader after the formation of the new government in India following the Lok Sabha elections. "PM @narendramodi extended a warm welcome to PM Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh at Hyderabad House ahead of their bilateral discussions," external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X. "The two leaders have met each other ten times since 2019, making unprecedented transformations in the relationship," he added. In the morning, Hasina visited Rajghat and paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. Ahead of the talks, the visiting leader was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Officials said the focus of the Modi-Ha

Bangladeshi PM Hasina receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

PM Hasina arrived in India on Friday on a two day State visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

B'desh skipper vows to win remaining Super 8 matches despite batting woes

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto acknowledged that his batters have been underperforming in the T20 World Cup but promised better showings with the bat in their remaining Super Eights matches including the next one against India. Bangladesh produced their best-ever showing at the T20 World Cup as they won three matches in the group stage to qualify for the Super Eights. But the Tigers were handed a 28-run DLS defeat by Australia in their opening Super Eight fixture. They take on India next. "The next two matches are important. There is a lot to gain from them. If we can win them, we will be in a better condition. We will play to win every match," Shanto said at the post-match press conference. Bangladesh posted 140/8 in their 20 overs in yet another underwhelming batting display. "Yes, there was big difference in the condition because last match there was a lot of spin and also seam but today the wicket looked flat... a very good wicket to bat and I think we didn't bat well

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina visit to India begins; Key discussion points

Sheikh Hasina was one of seven prominent leaders from neighbouring countries region who attended the swearing-in ceremony of the Modi 3.0 government