1 dead in clashes after Hindu leader's arrest in Bangladesh

A lawyer was killed on Tuesday during clashes between the security personnel and followers of a Hindu community leader, who was denied bail and sent to jail by a court in the port city of......

Former judge of Bangladesh SC held near India border

A retired judge of Bangladesh's Supreme Court was detained from the northeastern frontier with India in Sylhet while he was allegedly attempting to flee the country, the Border Guard Bangladesh......

What Will Modi Discuss At Quad Meeting?

Saturday's Quad meeting in Delaware is taking place against the backdrop of China's assertive behaviour in the South China Sea, its sabre-rattling in the Taiwan Strait and increasing footprints in......

India Gains Upper Hand In China Port Rivalry

The Sittwe deal is more significant than Chabahar in Iran, where India has rights to operate only two terminals and not the port itself. IMAGE: A view of Sittwe port in Myanmar. Photograph: Press......

Bangladesh buys 50,000 tonnes of wheat from India

A Bangladeshi trading firm is buying 50,000 tonnes of wheat from neighbouring India at $330 a tonne, including the cost of delivery to Chittagong port, two sources said on Tuesday.Bangladesh has......

Modi's Bangla trip: Experts stress on easier visa, rail connectivity

On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh, experts on Friday pitched for enhanced bilateral ties through the resolution of long-pending issues, including a simpler visa......

Four more haats soon along Indo-Bangla border

Prospects of four additional border haats are being evaluated, said a top official of the commerce ministry in Bangladesh to rediff.com recently.The new border haats, to be set up in Tripura and......

Germany's Heidelberg enters India

HeidelbergCement, a $8.36-billion German major, has entered India by setting up a 50:50 joint venture with the SP Lohia-owned Indorama Cement.The new venture will run the grinding plant of Indorama......

In Numbers: M S Dhoni's glorious career

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday, August 15. Photographs: BCCI   Not one to hog the limelight, Mahendra Singh Dhoni ended his India......

Don't rule Bangladesh out!

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers for the Bangladesh team from World Cups.   Result Summary IMAGE: The Bangladesh team celebrate the fall of a wicket. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty......

Bangladesh erupts in joy after historic England win

IMAGE: Bangladesh team pose for a photograph after their historic victory against England. Photograph: Bangladesh Cricket. Thousands of people took to the streets in cities across Bangladesh as......

All you need to know about the World Cup

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.   Tournament Results IMAGE: The Australians celebrate with the......

Yuzi Chahal's magic spell is up there with the best

How does Yuzvendra Chahal's 6/25 stand up against other fine T20I performances?Fascinating figures from Rajneesh Gupta. IMAGE: Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates Joe Root's wicket in the Bengaluru T20I......