Bangladesh

Country in South Asia

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Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 162 million people. In terms of landmass, Bangladesh ranks 92nd, spanning 148,460 square kilometres (57,320 sq mi), making it one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the west, north, and east, Myanmar to the southeast, and the Bay of Bengal to the south. It is narrowly separated from Nepal and Bhutan by the Siliguri Corridor, and from China by Sikkim, in the north, respectively. Dhaka, the capital and largest city, is the nation's economic, political, and cultural hub. Chittagong, the largest seaport, is the second-largest city.

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Why farmers in Bangladesh are protesting a plan to repair a dam Thousands of farmers in northern Bangladesh are protesting against a government plan they say will have a negative effect on their livelihoods. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:24Published 39 minutes ago

BSF rescues scarlet birds while being smuggled from Bangladesh to India Troops of Border Security Force (BSF) of South Bengal Frontier rescued scarlet birds. These were being smuggled from Bangladesh to India. The scarlet birds were being smuggled by smugglers through the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:26Published 18 hours ago

Police recover gold bar in Tripura's Dharmanagar, 1 arrested Police arrested one person and recovered a gold bar from his possession in Tripura's Dharmanagar town. The man was trying to smuggle gold bar from Bangladesh on November 12. The weight of gold bar is.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:28Published 2 weeks ago

‘We don’t matter’: Rohingya deprived of vote in Myanmar elections Thousands of Muslim-majority Rohingya, who have taken shelter in Bangladesh, lament their exclusion from the polls. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:51Published 3 weeks ago

Thousands take part in anti-France rallies in Bangladesh and Indonesia Tens of thousands of Muslims marched in the capitals of Bangladesh and Indonesia to protest against Emmanuel Macron's support for caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:50Published 3 weeks ago

3 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants arrested in Mumbai with forgery material Three illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and 2 agents were caught in Mumbai on November 02. The accused were caught in Mayanagri's Sakinaka area. Indian passports, Aadhar cards, stamps were also recovered.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:33Published 3 weeks ago

Protesters burn Macron effigy amid tensions over right to caricature Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh vent their fury at French president Emmanuel Macron.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on October 30, 2020

Anti-France protests spread globally Anger is growing in Muslim nations against French President Emmanuel Macron - with new protests in Bangladesh, Iran and Pakistan. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:12Published on October 28, 2020

Muslims in India, Bangladesh protest cartoon Protesters in India's western city of Mumbai and in Dhaka took to the streets on Wednesday to protest remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron in a row about cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:33Published on October 28, 2020

Calls for end to workplace harrassment in Bangladesh Hundreds of protesters, mostly female garment workers, gathered in Dhaka on Saturday (October 17), calling for a new labour law that would protect women from sexual harassment and abuse at factories... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:19Published on October 17, 2020

Bangladeshi's support new death penalty for rape Bangladesh's cabinet on Monday approved the capital punishment for rapists, after seeing a surge of sexual crimes in recent years. Nearly 1,000 incidents were reported between January and September.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:52Published on October 13, 2020

Bangladesh gender violence: 632 rape cases reported in 4 months Since the coronavirus pandemic and imposition of lockdowns, the number of rapes in Bangladesh has increased. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:36Published on October 9, 2020

Bangladesh: Hundreds protest over viral video of attack on woman Human rights groups say abuses against women are only getting worse. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:37Published on October 8, 2020

Foreign NGOs must adhere to Indian laws with respect to foreign funding: MEA on Amnesty international While reacting on government's action against Amnesty International (global human right organization), Ministry of External Affairs said, "The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a press release.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:21Published on October 1, 2020

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COVID-19 vaccine development: India increases engagement with Myanmar, Bangladesh Recently, India's foreign secretary Harsh Shringla had visited both the countries and cooperation on the COVID-19 vaccine was one of the key focuses of the meet. DNA - Published on October 30, 2020
All visas, except tourist, being issued for Bangladesh nationals: India in Bangladesh Bangladesh nationals wanting to travel to India, except for tourism purposes, will now be able to travel under the air bubble arrangement, said the High Commission of India in Bangladesh on.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 28, 2020
SpiceJet to launch eight new flights to Bangladesh, check list here Flights to operate on the route will be a mix of Boeing 737 and Bombardier Q400, said an official of the SpiceJet. DNA - Published on October 26, 2020

Regional conference held between Indian and Bangladeshi coast guards IndiaTimes - Published on October 20, 2020
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sends Durga Puja gifts to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee The gifts were sent to West Bengal through the Benapole checkpost in Jashore early on Sunday, and Bangladesh's Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata delivered them to the West Bengal Chief Minister's.. DNA - Published on October 19, 2020
Govt sources hit back at Rahul Gandhi over 'Bangladesh set to overtake India' remark In response to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led Centre over the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast for India's GDP, government sources have said that.. DNA - Published on October 15, 2020
India, Bangladesh to hold naval exercise in Bay of Bengal from Saturday IndiaTimes - Published on October 2, 2020

Narendra Modi and Bangladesh PM likely to hold virtual summit in December IndiaTimes - Published on September 29, 2020
India's 'Birthday Gift' to Bangladesh PM: Rare 1972 footage of Bangabandhu Mujib, Sheikh Hasina's father Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her birthday while Indian High Commissioner to India Riva Ganguly Das personally handed her rare footage.. DNA - Published on September 27, 2020
Messenger of peace or Jihadi propagandist? Centre mulls banning Zakir Naik's Peace TV mobile App, social handles Zakir Naik is wanted in India and Bangladesh for financial and terror-related charges DNA - Published on September 24, 2020	Indian citizenship granted to 2,120 Pakistanis, 188 Afghans, 99 Bangladeshis in last 4 years Apart from 2,120 Pakistani, 188 Afghanistan and 99 Bangladeshi nationals, as many as 60 American, 58 Sri Lankan, 31 Nepali, 20 British, 19 Malaysian, 14 Canadian and 13 Singapore nationals were also.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 21, 2020
India allows exort of 25,000 MT of onion to Bangladesh An Indian government source said, "India has allowed export of around 25000 MT of onions to Bangladesh which is already under transit/ processed for exports." Adding, it is a "special gesture to our.. DNA - Published on September 18, 2020	Bangladeshi illegal immigrants who fled India fearing NRC return in search of jobs IndiaTimes - Published on September 17, 2020
India's ties with China and 5 other countries have not deteriorated: MoS MEA "No", said Minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan in Lok Sabha in response to a written question on whether India's bilateral ties with neighbouring countries like Nepal, China,.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 16, 2020	As India bans export of onions, prices in Bangladesh shoot up by more than 50% Onion prices in Bangladesh jumped by more than 50% on Tuesday, following a ban on exports by the largest supplier India after its crop was damaged and harvesting delayed by excessive rain. DNA - Published on September 15, 2020
'Climate change threat real, must move towards net-zero carbon emissions': Piyush Goyal Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that the threat of climate change is real and the country has to move towards a world of net-zero carbon emissions. Meanwhile, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina also urged.. DNA - Published on September 9, 2020	India, Bangladesh to hold Joint Consultative Commission soon: Jaishankar Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "Warm conversation with FM Dr AK Abdul Momen of Bangladesh. Agreed to hold our Joint Consultative Commission very soon. Will continue to work closely to reach the.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 7, 2020
India opens inland water link to boost Bangladesh ties IndiaTimes - Published on September 4, 2020	Japan govt to provide subsidy to manufacturers relocating from China to India, Bangladesh India and Bangladesh have been added to the list of relocation destinations. DNA - Published on September 4, 2020
Dhaka: Bangladesh's flag hoisted half-mast as tribute to former president Pranab Mukherjee his is a rare show of tribute by the neighbouring nation for any Indian leader. DNA - Published on September 2, 2020	NIA books Zakir Naik in 'love jihad' case involving top Bangladesh politician The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has named Islamic preacher Zakir Naik and two hardline preachers of Pakistan origin as accused in an FIR pertaining to a high-profile "love jihad" case. IndiaTimes - Published on September 1, 2020
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Bangladesh to get Indian COVID-19 vaccine on priority, says Foreign Secretary Shringla said "Bangladesh is always a priority country" for India and "when the vaccine is produced, it goes without saying that our closest neighbours, friends, partners and other countries will be.. DNA - Published on August 20, 2020	India to provide Covid vaccine to Bangladesh on priority: Foreign secretary IndiaTimes - Published on August 19, 2020
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Bangladesh

Country in South Asia

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