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 165 million people in an area of either 148,460 square kilometres (57,320 sq mi) or 147,570 square kilometres (56,980 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, and Myanmar to the southeast; to the south it has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal. It is narrowly separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor; and from China by 100 km of the Indian state of Sikkim in the north. Dhaka, the capital and largest city, is the nation's economic, political, and cultural hub. Chittagong, the largest seaport, is the second-largest city. The official language is Bengali, one of the easternmost branches of the Indo-European language family.

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52% fuel price hike triggers protest in Bangladesh\| OneIndia News *News Bangladesh announced a 52% hike in fuel prices at a time when inflation is at 7%. Angry people have taken to the streets to express their objections. #fuelhike #Bangladesh #inflation Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:04Published 3 days ago

Is China preparing to invade Taiwan due to Pelosi visit? \| Know all \| Oneindia News*Geopolitics China is conducting military drills around Taiwan to protest a visit to the island this week by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Bangladesh is seeking assistance from the World Bank and Asian Development.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 14:35Published 6 days ago

Assam: 8 men linked to Bangladesh-based terror outfit arrested in Barpeta \| Oneindia News *news Eight men allegedly linked to a Bangladesh-based terror outfit have been arrested in Assam’s Barpeta district, the police informed on Thursday. Watch the video to know more. #NortheastNews #Assam.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:42Published 2 weeks ago

Jordan-bound Ukrainian cargo plane carrying weapons crashes in Greece The Ukrainian-owned Antonov was carrying 11,5 tonnes of munitions from Serbia to its final destination in Bangladesh, Serbian Minister of Defence Nebojša Stefanović confirmed on Sunday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:32Published on July 17, 2022

Bangladesh: Hindu homes and temple destroyed after FB post goes viral \| Oneindia News *News Several homes of Hindus were destroyed in Bangladesh’s Narail district after a Facebook post went viral on social media. #Bangladesh #Narail #Violence bangladesh violence on hindu,hindu in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:10Published on July 17, 2022

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Centre asks states to promptly identify illegal Bangladesh migrants The Centre has asked state governments to take prompt steps for the identification of illegal Bangladeshi migrants staying in India.Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai also said that 2,399.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
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Army Chief Gen Pande leaves for Bangladesh on 3-day visit IndiaTimes - Published on July 17, 2022

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India’s high on population but low on development indicators Bangladesh performs better than India on most parameters tracked by the UN’s World Population Prospects 2022, but is worse in one of them. Only one of the ten, the US, is a developed economy while.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 12, 2022
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Assam recognises native status of 40L Assamese-speaking Muslims The Assam cabinet recognised Tuesday around 40 lakh Assamese-speaking Muslims of the state as “indigenous Assamese Muslims” and a sub-group of the greater native Assamese community. These people do.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 5, 2022
Northeast Diary: Assam’s pain, Bangladesh’s gain IndiaTimes - Published on July 2, 2022
Bangladesh opens its longest bridge, bringing India closer Bangla bridge to halve Kolkata-Dhaka train travel time. IndiaTimes - Published on June 25, 2022	PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurates Swapner Padma Setu in Bangladesh, first bridge across the river IndiaTimes - Published on June 25, 2022
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Need to work together for a crime-free border, India tells Bangladesh After co-chairing the 7th round of Joint Consultative Commission, Jaishankar said the Border Guarding Forces remain committed to combating trans-border crimes. Bangladesh also sought India's support.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 19, 2022	At least 59 people dead in Bangladesh and India after floods leave millions stranded Dozens of people have died and millions of homes are underwater following huge floods in north-eastern India and Bangladesh. Sky News - Published on June 19, 2022
India, Bangladesh to hold first physical Joint Consultative Commission Meeting tomorrow IndiaTimes - Published on June 18, 2022	At least 18 killed and millions of homes underwater after flooding wreaks havoc in India and Bangladesh At least 18 people have died and millions of homes were left underwater after floods hit north-eastern India and Bangladesh. Sky News - Published on June 18, 2022
IIMC Alumni meet - KOO connections 2022 - First phase concludes with Dhaka meet, three Bangladeshi journalists awarded IndiaTimes - Published on June 13, 2022	BSF jurisdiction: Final report on new 50km limits, logistics prepared The BSF guards over 6,300 kms of the Indian fronts with Pakistan on the west and Bangladesh on the eastern flank of the country. The central government in October, 2021 had issued a notification to.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 12, 2022
Hindus in Bangladesh not enthusiastic about CAA: Community leader Hindus living in Bangladesh are not enthusiastic about the CAA which seeks to provide Indian citizenship to the persecuted minorities in the neighbouring countries, a prominent community leader said on.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 11, 2022	Bengaluru: Police arrest gang helping illegal Bangladeshi migrants procure Aadhaar, other documents The gang had converted Rs four crore into Bangladeshi currency and transferred it to the neighbouring country in just one year. DNA - Published on June 11, 2022
Cop on duty at Bangladesh mission in Kolkata opens fire; kills woman, self IndiaTimes - Published on June 10, 2022	Bangladesh played major role in ensuring peace in India's northeast: ex-NSG chief IndiaTimes - Published on June 8, 2022
39 dead, 500 injured after massive blast at container depot in Bangladesh The massive Bangladesh blaze broke out at the private BM Container Depot Ltd at about 10 pm on June 4. DNA - Published on June 5, 2022	At least 16 dead and 150 injured after huge fire causes multiple blasts at container depot At least 16 people have died and more than 150 are injured after a huge fire swept through a container depot in Bangladesh. Sky News - Published on June 5, 2022
River links with Bangladesh, Nepal key to India's growth: Nirmala Sitharaman IndiaTimes - Published on May 29, 2022	India-Bangladesh train services resume after two years: Officials The Maitree Express train service between Dhaka and Kolkata resumed from Dhaka Cantonment Railway station on Sunday. Meanwhile, another train service, Bandhan Express, which runs between on.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 29, 2022
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Deporting illegal aliens, Supreme Court need not step in, says Jharkhand The Jharkhand government has told the Supreme Court that the Centre and states are taking necessary steps for identification and deportation of illegal immigrants, and opposed a PIL seeking the.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 22, 2022	TMC leader Alo Rani Sarkar, candidate in WB Assembly polls, was a Bangladeshi: HC Sarkar lost to the BJP's Swapan Majumdar in 2021, following which she had filed an election petition with the high court challenging the result. DNA - Published on May 22, 2022
Centre striving to ensure development of border areas: Amit Shah Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday said the central government is making efforts to ensure development of border areas. Shah, who is on a two-day visit to Assam, reviewed the situation along the.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 9, 2022	HM Amit Shah examines Indo-Bangla border situation in Assam, interacts with residents A flag march was conducted by the border personnel of both India and Bangladesh in the presence of the Union minister. DNA - Published on May 9, 2022
'Pahela Baishakh' is Bangladesh's biggest cultural festival, a celebration Bengali identity IndiaTimes - Published on May 7, 2022	More than 14,000 Bangladeshi nationals sent back since 2019 India shares a 4,096-km-long boundary with Bangladesh of which South Bengal Frontier shares 913.32 kms, of which more than 50 per cent is either unfenced or riverine in nature, at certain places, where.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 29, 2022
India, Bangladesh made good progress in bilateral ties: Jaishankar IndiaTimes - Published on April 28, 2022	Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina offers Chittagong Port for use by India as S Jaishankar calls on her "I conveyed (her) that we look forward to her (Hasina's) visit to India at a time her convenience,” Jaishankar said, adding that a number of issues relating to bilateral ties as well as rational and.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 28, 2022
UP: Yogi government gives land to 63 displaced Hindu families from Bangladesh Yogi Adityanath said that it was the vision of the Centre that would now allow these displaced Hindu families to get advantage of government schemes. DNA - Published on April 19, 2022	Twin films on Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rehman to release this year IndiaTimes - Published on April 13, 2022
Border guards go extra mile, help Bangladesh girls bid adieu to mother IndiaTimes - Published on April 5, 2022	Women's World Cup highlights: England cruise to victory over Bangladesh to reach semis Watch highlights as Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean take three wickets each as England cruise to a 100-run victory over Bangladesh to reach the Women's World Cup semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on March 27, 2022
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Bangladesh

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