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Beijing expands Indian Ocean footprint with Bangladesh port deal

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman met Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday, wrapping up his five-day visit to China, during which the two sides formalised a deal to develop an economic zone near Mongla port, replacing a previously proposed Indianbacked venture. The land for the zone at Mongla — Bangladesh’s second-largest seaport…

The Times of India

Why investing in climate-vulnerable countries makes good business sense

At a coastal port in Chittagong, Bangladesh, something remarkable is underway. With support from a US$850 million (£620 million) investment from the World Bank, engineers are building flood-resistant infrastructure that can survive rising seas and stronger storms. A new 3.7-mile-long barrier will protect people, homes, and trade in one of…

The Conversation

New Rules May Not Change Dirty And Deadly Ship Recycling Business

Mizan Hossain fell 10 metres (33-foot) from the top of a ship he was cutting up on Chittagong beach in Bangladesh -- where the majority of the world's maritime giants meet their end -- when the vibrations shook him from the upper deck.

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"We urge B'desh to ensure safety of Hindus," MEA on Chittagong attacks

India has again condemned recent attacks on the Hindu community in Chittagong, Bangladesh and said that such actions would only create more tensions in the community. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

I can never forget what I saw in Bangladesh in the last few days, and now I love India more!

The day Shaikh Haseena fled from Dhaka I was in Bangladesh. I saw sloganeering, jeering, rowdy crowds cheering the opposition and overall chaos that ensued. It all started on 17th July 2024. I went to teach on a sabbatical to the students of the Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh…

The Times of India

Bangladesh cruise to six-wicket win over Zimbabwe in second T20I

NEW DELHI: Towhid Hridoy played a pivotal role, top-scoring with 37 runs as Bangladesh secured a convincing six-wicket victory in the second T20I against Zimbabwe in Chittagong, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka on top in second Bangladesh Test despite batting blues

NEW DELHI: Asitha Fernando showcased an impressive performance, claiming figures of 4-34 as Sri Lanka bowled out Bangladesh for 178 in the second Test in Chittagong, securing a substantial lead of 353 runs in the first innings.

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BAN vs SL second Test | Top-order blitz puts Sri Lanka in commading position against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka dominates Bangladesh in Chittagong Test with top-order batting blitz, leading 1-0 in series.

The Hindu

IPL 2024: Mustafizur Rahman's change of pace makes him world class, says Dinesh Karthik

CHENNAI: Despite being stretchered off the field at Chittagong last week, Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman was fizzing with energy and delivered a stellar performance, securing Chennai Super Kings’ six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru here on Friday. In a mere span of 10 deliveries, Mustafizur, aka Fizz, decimated RCB’s top order…

The Times of India

Bangladesh's Soumya Sarkar injured during third and final ODI against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh's Soumya Sarkar suffered a head injury while fielding in the third and final one-day international (ODI) against Sri Lanka in Chittagong on Monday. Consequently, he was substituted under concussion replacement rules by Tanzid Hasan Tamim.

The Times of India

3rd ODI: Liton Das, Shoriful Islam help Bangladesh avoid Afghanistan whitewash

NEW DELHI: In the third and final one-day international on Tuesday in Chittagong, Bangladesh overcame Afghanistan by seven wickets to escape a series sweep. Liton Das top-scored with 53 not out.

The Times of India

Kukis | Fight for land and identity

In 1870, Captain T.H. Lewin, the Deputy Commissioner of the Chittagong Hill Tracts at the time, described the Kukis as a “powerful and independent” people who “touch the borders” of the Hill Tracts.

The Hindu

Chakma Leader from Chittagong Hill Tracts on India visit

Jyotirindra Bodhipriya Larma or Shantu Larma, the leader of the Parbatya Chattogram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) has arrived in India.

The Hindu

Shakib Al Hasan overtakes Tim Southee to become leading T20I wicket-taker

NEW DELHI: Shakib Al Hasan came up with a fine match-winning five-wicket haul against Ireland to become leading wicket-taker in T20Is, overtaking New Zealand's Tim Southee in Chittagong on Wednesday.

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Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das star as Bangladesh beat Ireland by 77 runs in 2nd T20I

NEW DELHI: Shakib Al Hasan became the leading wicket-taker in T20Is and Litton Das smashed fastest T20 fifty for Bangladesh as they guided their team to a 77-run win over Ireland in the second Twenty20 International in Chittagong.

The Hindu

‘India should join hands with Bangladesh to create peace in Chittagong’

Chakma organisations urge to implement Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord

The Hindu

IIM Kozhikode signs tripartite Knowledge Corporation MoU with Bangladesh Center of Excellence and Chittagong Chambers of Commerce and Industry

‘Tie up will not only help budding leaders but will also complement growing relationship of the nations’

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No compromise on honour of the Prophet: Bangladesh Information Minister Hasan Mahmud

Dhaka yet to commit on Prime Minister Hasina’s visit to India

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Air Arabia Chittagong-UAE flight makes emergency landing in Ahmedabad after engine snag

NEW DELHI: An Air Arabia flight from Chittagong to Abu Dhabi on Monday night had to make an emergency landing in Ahmedabad after an engine snag.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bangladesh Depot Accused over Blast that Killed at Least 49

Bangladesh authorities accused a container depot operator Monday of not telling firefighters about a chemical stockpile before it exploded with devastating consequences, killing at least 49 people -- nine of them from the fire service. The toll from the giant blast, which followed a fire at the B.M Container Depot…

Reuters

Two days after deadly blasts, Bangladesh container depot still burns

Firefighters battled for a third day on Monday to control a huge fire that killed dozens when it triggered explosions at a Bangladesh container depot, as officials warned of the risk of further blasts if the flames spread to chemicals stored nearby.

Reuters

Factbox-Deadly fires common in Bangladesh, mainly in industrial settings

The deadly fire at a container depot in southeast Bangladesh on Saturday night was the latest in a string of major fire incidents.

ABC News

Dozens killed, more than 200 injured in Bangladesh container depot fire

A massive fire sweeps through an inland container depot near Chittagong, killing at least 49 people and injuring more than 200, officials say.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Dozens Killed in Bangladesh Container Depot Fire

A massive fire swept through an inland container depot in southeastern Bangladesh, killing at least 38 people and injuring more than 100, officials said on Sunday. The fire broke out at a container facility on Saturday night at Sitakunda, 40 km from the port city of Chittagong, triggering a huge…

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A fire at a depot in Bangladesh has killed at least 49 and injured more than 100

The blaze in the city of Chittagong broke out around midnight Saturday following explosions in a container full of chemicals. The cause could not immediately be determined.

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