The Latest Breaking News from Dhaka

Modi, Hasina to jointly inaugurate cross-border rail project on November 1

PM Modi and Bangladesh PM Hasina to jointly inaugurate Agartala-Akhaura Cross Border Rail Link Project. Trial run on Monday. 15 km link boosts trade & reduces travel time between Agartala & Kolkata via Dhaka to 10 hours

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Bangladesh police arrest a key opposition leader amid growing national tension

Authorities in Bangladesh arrested a key opposition figure from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Sunday and sent him to prison after hours of detention. The party had called for a nationwide strike after violent clashes with security forces a day earlier.

France 24 · Oct 29, 2023

Bangladesh opposition leader Alamgir detained after antigovernment rally

Detention of Bangladesh National Party leader comes ahead of general elections set for early next year.

Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2023

Ronaldinho to make maiden visit to Kolkata mid-October

Ronaldinho to visit Kolkata for Durga Puja. He'll meet CM Banerjee, learn cricket from Sourav Ganguly, interact with sponsors, promote football, play charity match, and unveil pandals. He'll arrive Oct 16 and stay two days before heading to Dhaka. Samba Magic awaits!

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

India, Bangladesh conclude 15th Joint Working Group on Trade Meeting, discuss several bilateral issues

The 15th Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Trade (JWG) between India and Bangladesh was held on September 26 and 27 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where the two nations discussed various bilateral issues, including removal of port restrictions, the groundwork for commencement of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Read…

Dynamite News · Oct 1, 2023

New Zealand whitewash Bangladesh to wrap ODI World Cup preparation

NEW DELHI: New Zealand geared up for the World Cup with an impressive 2-0 series victory over Bangladesh, culminating in a convincing seven-wicket win in the final one-day international (ODI) in Dhaka on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Sep 26, 2023

Ish Sodhi takes 6 wickets as New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 86 runs in second ODI

NEW DELHI: Ish Sodhi made history on Saturday by becoming the first New Zealand spinner to secure six wickets in a one-day international, playing a pivotal role in guiding the team to an 86-run triumph in the second match of the three-match series against Bangladesh in Mirpur, Dhaka.

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2023

Watch: Ish Sodhi hugs bowler on being recalled after run out at non striker's end

NEW DELHI: In a lovely gesture of sportsmanship, Bangladeshi players recalled New Zealand batter Ish Sodhi after running him out at the non striker's end during the second one-dayer in Dhaka on Saturday.

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2023

Bangladesh is struggling to cope with a record dengue outbreak in which 778 people have died

Bangladesh is struggling with a record outbreak of dengue fever, with experts saying a lack of a coordinated response is causing more deaths from the mosquito-transmitted disease

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Bangladesh court jails prominent rights activists for two years

Adilur Rahman Khan and Nasiruddin Elan of Odhikar group documented extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances.

Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2023