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Bangladesh seeks new or revised Ganges water pact with India ahead of 2026 deadline

Bangladesh is requesting a new or revised Ganges water-sharing treaty with India prior to 2026. Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annee emphasized the need for guarantees similar to the 1977 agreement. Diplomatic engagement and discussions are expected to facilitate negotiations regarding the treaty. Bangladesh's government aims to secure the…

The Economic Times · 13h ago

First cargo vessel from Dibrugarh to Bangladesh since Independence flagged off

A momentous occasion unfolded as the cargo vessel 'DLB Patkai' set sail from Bogibeel Terminal in Dibrugarh, heading to Dhaka. This significant shipment is the first direct trade from Upper Assam to an international market since Independence. Carrying methanol from Namrup, the vessel will embark on a 1,300 km journey…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India

Bangladesh's government is urging India to facilitate the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina promptly. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam emphasized the need for both legal and political willingness in this process. Hasina has been living in India since fleeing Bangladesh following the July Uprising in…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Bangladesh extends official Durga Puja holidays to 3 days, steps up security

DHAKA: Bangladesh govt has extended the official Durga Puja holidays to three days in response to a longstanding demand of the Hindu community as well as strengthened security measures after seven under-construction idols at a temple in Mirzapur were recently vandalised.

The Times of India · Oct 3

Hasina: Restore democratic rights, rule of law in Bangladesh

TOI Correspondent from Dhaka: Expressing concern over what she described as a renewed threat from militancy and violent extremism, former prime minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, who is facing the death penalty at home, has called for the restoration of democratic rights, political participation and the rule of…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Bangladesh to replace planned sculptures at historic sites

DHAKA: The Tarique Rahman government has proposed replacing planned sculptures commemorating Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's March 7, 1971 speech and the surrender of Pak forces the same year with water fountains at Suhrawardy Udyan.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Awami members celebrating Hasina's birthday under lens

DHAKA: The Tarique Rahman govt on Saturday came down heavily on supporters of the Awami League, whose activities are banned, after several hundred party activists were seen in Dhaka's Dhanmondi marking party chief and former PM Sheikh Hasina's birthday with dance, colour-throwing and fireworks.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Bangladesh delegation to visit Delhi in early October for JWG meeting on trade: Sources

A Bangladesh delegation will visit New Delhi in early October for discussions on trade. The meeting will address various economic issues and explore ways to improve bilateral trade relations. Recent meetings in Dhaka reaffirmed the commitment to regional cooperation and sustainable development. Both countries aim to simplify procedures and enhance…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Bangladesh, US sign MoU on strategic civil nuclear cooperation

Bangladesh and the United States have signed an MoU to expand strategic cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy as Dhaka seeks to diversify its long-term energy sources. The agreement covers nuclear safety, security, safeguards and non-proliferation, with Bangladesh developing its first nuclear power plant at Rooppur.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Hasina urges global community to press for release of detained Awami members

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Friday reached out to the "international community", to push for release of detained Awami League members, lifting of the ban on her party's activities and withdrawal of what she described as fabricated cases, while alleging over 1,000 babies died after Muhammad Yunus' administration and…

The Times of India · Sep 26