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Joint show of Dhaka, Kolkata artworks in BangladeshDHAKA - Works of prominent artists from Bangladesh and India’s West Bengal state are on display here in a rare show of artistic bonhomie. Onus on India to settle unresolved issues with Bangladesh: ZiaDHAKA - India being the larger neighbour bears the “major responsibility” to settle unresolved issues with Bangladesh, former prime minister Khaleda Zia said as the two neighbours prepared for talks next month. Dhaka, Delhi agree on rail transitDHAKA - South Asia is set for greater connectivity with India on Saturday agreeing to allow Bangladesh rail transit to landlocked Nepal. Bangladeshi-Indian foreign secretaries meet ahead of Hasina’s visitDHAKA - The foreign secretaries of Bangladesh and India met here Saturday to prepare for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s three-day visit to New Delhi next month. Sheikh Hasina to visit India in DecemberDHAKA - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be in New Delhi Dec 19 for bilateral talks that may include India receiving transit facilities to reach its northeastern region. Dhaka’s foreign exchange reserves cross $10 bnDHAKA - Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $10 billion mark, the highest ever, an official said. Sacked officers behind attack on Bangladesh lawmaker: Report
Bangladesh takes marine border dispute with India to UNDHAKA - Bangladesh has registered its objection with the UN to India’s claim over certain areas in the Bay of Bengal, three months after a similar missive was filed against Myanmar’s claim. Bangladesh wants to bring back fugitive killers of MujibDHAKA - Bangladesh wants custody of fugitive former army officers hiding abroad, who killed founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members on Aug 14, 1975, for an ongoing murder trial. Bangladesh, Bhutan agree on trade, energy, focus on climate changeDHAKA - Bangladesh and Bhutan Monday agreed to step up trade, explore cooperation in energy sector and focus on climate change at the next summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Hunt for militants plotting to attack Indian mission in DhakaDHAKA - After the arrest of three Laskhar-e-Taiba men, the police are hunting for the militants involved in a plot to attack the Indian High Commission and US Embassy here. Bangladesh rail network up for a make-overDHAKA - Neglected for long, Bangladesh’s railway is up for a make-over to cope with the growing need for connectivity within the country and to prepare for joining the Asian rail network. Plan to attack US embassy in Dhaka was hatched in PakistanDHAKA - A plan to attack the US embassy here was hatched in Pakistan by the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Bangladeshi investigators have said. Other missions on the terror target-list were believed to be the high commissions of India and Britain, said officials. ‘Plan to attack US embassy in Dhaka hatched in Pakistan’DHAKA - A plan to attack the US embassy here was hatched in Pakistan by the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Bangladeshi investigators have said. Bhutan, Bangladesh seek greater regional connectivityDHAKA - Bhutan may sell power to Bangladesh in return for more imports, including fruits and vegetables, as the South Asian nations discussed trade and tourism as well as cooperation in setting up industries. Zia blames ‘foreign hand’ for industrial violence
Bangladesh readies flood-tolerant rice varietiesDHAKA - Bangladesh is set to release three flood-tolerant rice varieties to farmers that would help prevent up to a million tonnes of annual crop loss caused by flash floods every year. Three LeT men who planned to attack US mission held in BangladeshDHAKA - Three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists, who had surveyed the area around the US mission in the Bangladesh capital and were allegedly planning to attack it, have been arrested. They had links with the US and Pakistan, media reports said Friday. New police force in Bangladesh to curb factory violence
Extremist infighting leads to 285 deaths on Bangladesh’s bordersDHAKA - At least 285 people have died in internecine fights between Bangladesh’s left extremist groups that take their orders from “dons” in India, it was reported here Thursday. Extremist groups’ rivalry led to 285 killings in BangladeshDHAKA - Rivalries between Bangladesh’s Left extremist groups operating in districts bordering India’s West Bengal state have led to 285 people being killed this year, a media report said Thursday. EU’s trade ties with India, ASEAN worries DhakaDHAKA - The European Union’s bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) with India, Southeast Asian nations and South Korea may pose a potential threat to Bangladesh, a report quoting officials of the European Commission has said. Online banking begins in BangladeshDHAKA - Banking in Bangladesh entered a new era with the commencement of online payment system introduced by the country’s central bank. It facilitates fund transfers and payment of utility bills on the net. Indian chaat, dosa, rolls tickle Bangladeshi palateDHAKA - The tangy taste of Indian chaat, crisp dosas and mouth watering rolls are gradually becoming a rage in Bangladesh’s fast food market that has been dominated by hamburgers and hotdogs. Bangladesh militant outfit chief escapes arrestDHAKA - Authorities Sunday afternoon failed to nab the Amir (chief) of Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), a banned militant outfit, as he managed to escape from his home in the national capital. Trade union to bargain with Dhaka garment unit ownersDHAKA - A trade union will for the first time engage in collective bargaining with employers in Bangladesh’s garments and knitwear sector, the country’s principal foreign exchange earner, to avoid recurrence of industrial violence. Act against firm owner who didn’t pay wages, says HasinaDHAKA - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ordered action against a garment factory owner who locked out without paying wages to workers. The incident led to violence in which two people died and over 200 were injured. Exports fall as Bangladesh drinks most of its teaDHAKA - Bangladeshis drink most of the tea they produce and the new consumption trend has led to a steep fall in exports, say industry findings. |
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