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AL in-person meet in Delhi dropped

Bangladesh, Sept. 19 -- A planned face-to-face meeting between ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and senior Awami League (AL) leaders at her Delhi residence was cancelled Friday and will instead go ... Read More


Delhi reacts to Dhaka's 101-pact review

Bangladesh, Sept. 19 -- India has said it will take all necessary actions to protect its interests after Bangladesh began reviewing 101 bilateral agreements and memorandums of understanding signed wit... Read More


Bangladesh joins global nuclear club

Bangladesh, Sept. 19 -- Bangladesh is moving closer to becoming a nuclear power-producing country with commissioning activities under way at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, the coun... Read More


What Srilekha says, calling Modi 'autocratic'

Bangladesh, Sept. 19 -- The announcement of a programme to light lamps in every house of the country on the occasion of the 76th birthday of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been met with stron... Read More


Ganges water pact renewal hangs fire

Bangladesh, Sept. 19 -- Bangladesh presses for a durable successor pact as December expiry nears, while India weighs Bihar's water demands Bangladesh is seeking an early and durable renewal of the Gan... Read More


PM's India visit likely in Nov

Bangladesh, Sept. 19 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is likely to visit New Delhi in November as Dhaka and Delhi have resumed official-level discussions to finalise the timing and agenda of his propo... Read More


Cheap energy, not cheap labour, can make Bangladesh a manufacturing hub

Bangladesh, Sept. 19 -- Bangladesh cannot become a manufacturing powerhouse while relying on imported liquid fuels and LNG with high, volatile prices and uncertain supplies. Low wages cannot offset i... Read More


Dhaka steps up security watch

Bangladesh, Sept. 19 -- Police have stepped up patrols, surveillance and intelligence-led operations across the country amid growing law-and-order concerns, following a series of cocktail blasts at se... Read More


Abahani draw with PWD in opener, Fortis secure massive 6-goal victory

Bangladesh, Sept. 19 -- Defending runners-up Abahani Limited kicked-off the new Bangladesh Football League season with a draw. On Friday, at the Shaheed Miraj-Tapan Stadium in Manikganj, they played o... Read More


Cabinet recommends ambassadors to 13 countries including India, China and US

Nepal, Sept. 18 -- The government has recommended 13 individuals for appointment as ambassadors to key diplomatic missions, including India, China, the United States and the United Kingdom, selecting ... Read More