Bangladesh

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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 land mass, 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 sea port, is the second-largest city.

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Demonstrators chant ‘Modi, Modi’, praise India in Toronto’s anti-China protests Anti-China protests were held in Canada’s Toronto on August 01. It was organized by Canada Hong Kong Link & Bangladesh Minority Rights Alliance. Indian, Tibetan, Vietnamese & Taiwanese diaspora.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:47Published 1 week ago

Anti-China protest in Toronto against Chinese oppression A protest was carried out in downtown Toronto against Chinese oppression on August 01. Protestors urged the international community to take measures to tackle Chinese oppression. The protest was.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:57Published 1 week ago

'We follow western way of doing things in economic system': Muhammad Yunus Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday spoke with Nobel laureate and founder of the Grameen Bank, Muhammad Yunus, and discussed ideas that could re-shape the post pandemic world. The duo delved into.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:16Published 1 week ago

Nearly one-third of Bangladesh affected by monsoon floods After losing their homes and livelihoods, hundreds of thousands in Bangladesh wait for help amid rising floodwaters. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:16Published 2 weeks ago

S Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal hand over 10 locomotives to Bangladesh Railways External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off 10 diesel locomotives on July 27. The locomotives were handed over by the Indian Railways to Bangladesh Railways.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:29Published 2 weeks ago

More than 3 million affected by flooding in Bangladesh Monsoon flooding has left millions homeless, with lost crops and livelihoods. More than 7.5 million more are at risk of flooding according to the National Need Assessment Working Group.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

BSF seizes goods worth Rs 46.5 lakhs from goods train in WB's Nadia Border Security Force (BSF) seized goods worth Rs 46.5 lakhs from a wagon which were being smuggled to Bangladesh at Gede railway station. It was seized during checking a goods train going to Darshana.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:06Published 3 weeks ago

How COVID-19 Drew The Curtain Back On India's Inability To Provide Basic Public Health Services India is now third on the Johns Hopkins University tally of countries struggling with the novel coronavirus COVID-19, following the US and Brazil. Far from flattening the curve, CNN reports India's.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh arrests health workers for selling fake COVID-19 certificates Mohammad Shahed, accused of issuing thousands of fake COVID-19 certificates, arrested after a nine-day manhunt. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:59Published 3 weeks ago

One-third of Bangladesh underwater due to flooding One-third of Bangladesh is submerged under floodwater as the situation continues to worsen with over 1 million villagers forced to leave their homes.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on July 16, 2020

Alarm over Rohingya refugee testing COVID-19 positive in Bangladesh The refugee is among the first two confirmed cases in the world's biggest and most densely populated camps. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:02Published on July 9, 2020

Cyclone Amphan: India and Bangladesh clean up after devastation The cyclone tore through West Bengal and neighbouring Odisha state, uprooting trees, and destroying homes and vehicles. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:05Published on July 9, 2020

India, Bangladesh order evacuation of millions ahead of cyclone Cyclone Amphan with a wind speed of up to 200 kph expected to hit coastal areas of India and Bangladesh on Wednesday. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:20Published on July 9, 2020

Deaths reported as Cyclone Amphan tears into India, Bangladesh Most powerful cyclone in 20 years makes landfall, packing winds of up to 190km/h as millions are evacuated from its path. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:53Published on July 9, 2020

Dozens die in Bangladesh ferry accident: Officials Vessel hit by another ferry in capital Dhaka, close to the country's largest river port, killing at least 30 people. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:46Published on June 30, 2020

Bangladesh economy: Tens of thousands of people left jobless Like other countries, the pandemic in Bangladesh has robbed tens of thousands of workers of their jobs and income. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:16Published on June 25, 2020

Can Bangladesh deal with mountains of COVID-19 medical waste? Experts say more resources and public awareness are urgently needed in Bangladesh to ensure discarded medical waste does not make the coronavirus pandemic worse. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:02Published on June 23, 2020

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BSF orders 'Independence Day walk' at border posts along Pak, Bangladesh on August 15 The headquarters of the about 2.5 lakh personnel strong force has asked all its formation commanders to ensure that a senior officer spends two nights - August 14 and 15 - at each border post along the.. IndiaTimes - Published 22 hours ago

June deadline over, MHA seeks 3 months to frame CAA rules Though CAA was passed by both Houses of Parliament on December 11 and a notification issued fixing January 10, 2020, as the date from which the Act would come into effect, the absence of rules has held.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Eid-ul-Azha 2020: PM Modi sends Bakrid greetings to Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, assures support in COVID fight Lauding the steps taken by Hasina govt to deal with the COVID crisis, Modi said he is "confident that Bangladesh will tide over these challenging times." DNA - Published 1 week ago
India hands over 10 broad gauge locomotives to Bangladesh IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago

India stands prepared to cooperate with Bangladesh amid Covid-19: Jaishankar Underlining that India and Bangladesh partnership is a role model in the region for good neighbourly relations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said New Delhi stands prepared to.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
India begins reconstruction of 300-year-old temple in Bangladesh Sree Sree JoyKali Matar temple is one of the oldest temples situated in Natore, Bangladesh and was built in the beginning of 18th century by Dayaram Roy, Dewan of Queen Bhahani of Natore and the.. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
India ramps up rail cooperation with Dhaka India will on Monday hand over 10 broad gauge (BG) locomotives to Bangladesh as a part of its grant assistance to the eastern neighbour. India sees rail cooperation with Bangladesh, a country where.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
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First-ever container cargo from Kolkata via Bangladesh port reaches Agartala: MEA IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Amid looming Chinese presence, India woos Bhutan with trade and connectivity From identifying more trade points to carrying out a feasibility study for a railway link, the government is going all out to thwart China's attempts to wean Bhutan away from India's sphere of.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
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India speeds up connectivity projects in south Asia Last one week saw projects being announced or completed in three south Asian counties -- Maldives, Bhutan and Bangladesh -- with the main focus being the faster movement of people and goods, and also.. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago	Cargo vessel sent to Agartala via Bangladesh after 55 years IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Jharkhand: School teacher makes pupils memorise Pakistan, Bangladesh national anthems; row over 'anti-national mindset' The district administration has launched a probe against the teacher to verify the basis of the allegations. DNA - Published on July 13, 2020	Parcel train takes chillies to Bangladesh, creates history In a first, the Indian Railways operated a special parcel train beyond borders to Bangladesh on Friday. The train carried bulk dry chillies from Guntur in Andhra Pradesh. The Guntur Zone of South.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 13, 2020
India-Bangladesh trade via Bengal border resumes The trade impasse between India and Bangladesh through the Petrapole-Benapole border came to an end on Sunday afternoon when five trucks from each side crossed over to the other side, reports Debasish.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 5, 2020	Movement of goods resumes at West Bengal-Bangladesh border: FIEO IndiaTimes - Published on July 5, 2020
BSF alerts units along B'desh border against spurt in human trafficking during Covid-19 The Border Security Force (BSF) has sounded an alert all along the 4,096 km long India-Bangladesh front to check cross-border human trafficking instances that may witness a spurt in wake of the.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 5, 2020	Bengal bump hits Bangladesh ties IndiaTimes - Published on July 3, 2020
Visas of 2,679 of 2,765 foreign tablighis cancelled, Centre tells SC The Union government has cancelled visas of 2,679 foreigners, majority from Bangladesh and Indonesia, for indulging in tablighi activities impermissible under the tourist visa granted to them and said.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 3, 2020	Nepal on its side, China now woos Bangladesh Just when India-China ties suffered a new low following the recent clashes at Galwan Valley in Ladakh, Beijing seems to be aggressively wooing Bangladesh, a strong ally of India in the neighbourhood,.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 20, 2020
Nepal, Bangladesh growth to top India, China Guyana's economy is projected to expand dramatically this year as phase 1 oil production of the offshore Liza oil field comes online and phase 2 development begins. IndiaTimes - Published on June 9, 2020	Malaysia to ask Bangladesh to take back Rohingya refugees found at sea Malaysia will ask Bangladesh to take back about 300 Rohingya refugees detained after a boat carrying them entered its waters this week, the southeast Asian nation's defence minister said on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Fear stops Rohingya getting tested as virus hits refugee camps Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh with symptoms of the novel coronavirus are not coming forward to get tested because they fear being separated from their families and held in isolation, community.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020Also reported by •Reuters India	4.3 magnitude earthquake hits India-Bangladesh border A moderate intensity earthquake, measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale, rocked the India- Bangladesh border on Wednesday morning but there were no reports of any damage, officials said. IndiaTimes - Published on June 3, 2020
First Rohingya refugee dies from coronavirus in Bangladesh camps An elderly Rohingya refugee has become the first person to die from coronavirus in the world's largest refugee settlement in Bangladesh, where there are fears the disease could spread fast due to.. Reuters India - Published on June 2, 2020Also reported by •Reuters	Bangladeshis killed in Libya were abducted and tortured, Foreign Ministry says The 30 migrants slain by traffickers in Libya on Wednesday had been abducted while crossing the country in search of work and then tortured to extract a ransom, Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry said on.. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020
129 Indians return from Bangladesh, quarantined IndiaTimes - Published on May 29, 2020	Eighty Indians including 38 fishermen lodged in Bangladesh's prisons: MEA in reply to RTI plea IndiaTimes - Published on May 28, 2020
Five coronavirus patients die in Bangladesh hospital fire Five coronavirus patients died in a hospital fire in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Wednesday, a fire service official said. Reuters India - Published on May 28, 2020Also reported by •Reuters	Bangladesh hospital fire kills five coronavirus patients A fire broke out in a hospital on Wednesday in Bangladesh's capital, killing five coronavirus patients, a fire service official said. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
PM Modi greets UAE crown prince, Bangladesh PM on Eid-ul-Fitr Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and discussed the.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 25, 2020	No Eid sweets exchanged by BSF with Pakistan; done with Bangladesh The event was given a miss as the relations between the two countries are strained at present, they added. Incidents of cross-border terrorism are continuing as usual on the Western front and hence,.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 25, 2020
Cyclone Amphan: UN chief commends India, Bangladesh for life-saving work IndiaTimes - Published on May 24, 2020	Pakistan expresses sadness over deaths caused by cyclone Amphan in India, Bangladesh IndiaTimes - Published on May 23, 2020
Cyclone Amphan loss estimated at $13 billion in India, may rise in Bangladesh A powerful cyclone that tore through India's eastern state of West Bengal this week has caused a damage of 1 trillion rupees ($13 billion) to infrastructure and crops, state officials said. Reuters - Published on May 23, 2020Also reported by •Reuters India	UN chief following cyclone Amphan situation in India, Bangladesh; saddened by loss of lives IndiaTimes - Published on May 23, 2020
Cyclone Amphan leaves thousands homeless in eastern India, Modi offers help Several thousand people have been left homeless after the most powerful cyclone in more than a decade hit India and Bangladesh this week, officials said, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited.. Reuters India - Published on May 22, 2020Also reported by •Reuters	Modi offers help to cyclone stricken Kolkata, Bangladesh counts cost Prime Minister Narendra Modi, peering down from his aircraft on Friday, saw the devastation and flooding caused by the most powerful cyclone to strike India and Bangladesh in more than a decade, before.. Reuters India - Published on May 22, 2020Also reported by •Reuters
Cyclone Amphan considered even more destructive than Cyclone Aila: UN Cyclone Amphan, which has killed 77 people and left thousands homeless in West Bengal, is now considered even more destructive than Cyclone Aila which slammed southern Bangladesh and eastern India in.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 22, 2020	Asia Rice: India prices scale one-year peak, cyclone hits Bangladesh crop Rice prices in top exporter India hit a more than one-year peak this week bolstered by robust demand from African and Asian countries, while a cyclone damaged some crops in Bangladesh. Reuters India - Published on May 21, 2020

Bangladesh

Country in South Asia

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