Blogger's murder reignites massive protests in Dhaka

Ahmed Rajib Haider, a prominent blogger attached to the Shahbagh protests raging on in Bangladesh, was killed on February 15. His murder has led to a renewed wave of protests to demand capital......

India, B'desh ignore border killings during bilateral chat

The fourth home ministerial-level bilateral talks -- on the issues of border management, crime, terrorism and other issues that affect both Bangladesh and India -- came to an end in Dhaka on......

Bangladesh objects to India's plans to build dams in NE

After the recent squabble between India and Bangladesh over the Tipaimukh dam, a new row seems to be brewing between the two otherwise friendly neighbours. Last week, Bangladesh sent a letter to......

Mumbai, Kolkata MOST prone to floods, superstorms

Port cities across Asia -- including Kolkata, Surat, Mumbai and Chennai -- are exposed to the threats of severe flooding and superstorms. Ironically, these cities are not-so-well equipped to deal......

India, Bangladesh all set to sign some crucial deals

Several Indian ministers and secretaries from Delhi are on a visit to Dhaka from January 28 till February 18, to sign some long-discussed crucial deals between the two neighbours. The first of......

India, Bangladesh to forge business ties

As several Indian ministers and secretaries from Delhi are about to visit Dhaka from January 28 till February 18, government officials of Dhaka are poised to sign some long-discussed crucial deals......

B'desh permits India limited transhipment via its port

Bangladesh may let India tranship 35,000 tonnes of food grains through Ashuganj port to Tripura on humanitarian grounds. The decision came after representatives of the two countries met last week......

Bangladesh inches closer to joining TAPI project

The Asian Development Bank has asked the Economic Relations Division of Bangladesh's finance ministry to submit a formal request for inclusion into the Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India......