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United States welcomes Bangladesh's signing of Artemis Accords
Washington, DC, April 11: Bangladesh has officially become the 54th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a set of principles guiding responsible space exploration, at a ceremony held during the 2025 Investor Summit in Dhaka on April 8.
Bangladesh begins ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 with a commanding victory against Thailand
Lahore, April 10: Bangladesh commenced their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 journey in spectacular style, achieving a decisive 178-run triumph over Thailand.
Bangladesh court issues fresh arrest warrant against 18, including former PM Hasina and daughter
Dhaka, April 10: A Bangladesh court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against 18 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, in a case filed on allegations of corruption in a plot allotment under the Purbachal New Town project, local media reported.
Vested Property Act - saga of affliction of Hindu population in Bangladesh
Vested Property Act in Bangladesh has affected the Hindu population dwelt on the figures that indicated a continuing silent exodus of Hindu population from Bangladesh from the time of Partition to this day. The relative share of Hindu population declined from 18.4 per cent of the total population in 1961 to 12.1 per cent in 1981, to 10.5 per cent in 1991 and further down to 9.2 per cent in 2001. There was a corresponding rise in the relative share of Muslim population from 80.4 per cent in 1961 to 86.7 per cent in 1981, 88.3 per cent in 1981 and 89.7 per cent in 1991. It was estimated in 2007 that the Hindu population may have gone down to a further 8 per cent and the corresponding Muslim population risen up to 92 per cent. The 2011: and 2022 (7.95 per cent) figures cite further decline in the rate of Hindu population over the years.
Women's ODI WC Qualifiers: Sultana's ton, twin five-fers power Bangladesh to record win
Lahore, April 10: Bangladesh Women's captain Nigar Sultana struck her maiden ODI century in style, while spinners Fahima Khatun and Jannatul Ferdus shared all ten wickets to lead the team to a commanding 178-run win over Thailand in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Thursday.
Report highlights grim picture of human rights situation in turmoil-hit Bangladesh
Dhaka, April 10: Over 23 people were killed and 733 injured in more than 97 incidents of political violence across Bangladesh last month, according to the latest report released by Dhaka-based Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).
No end in sight to Dhaka's growing rhetoric, India ends trans-shipment facility for Bangladesh
New Delhi, April 9: Citing "significant congestion" at its airports and ports, India on Tuesday said that it has terminated a trans-shipment facility available to Bangladesh that allowed Dhaka to export cargo to third countries using Indian customs stations.
India scraps transshipment facility for Bangladesh's export cargo
New Delhi, April 9: India has withdrawn the transshipment facility extended to Bangladesh for sending its export cargoes to other countries through Indian territory.
Violence, atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh cannot simply be wished away: MEA
New Delhi, April 9: India on Wednesday once again raised concerns over the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh, hoping that the interim government in the country led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus will take strong action against the perpetrators of violence.
India withdraws transshipment facility for Bangladesh
New Delhi, April 9: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of the transshipment facility previously extended to Bangladesh, citing logistical challenges and congestion at Indian ports and airports.
Asia Cup 2025 Preview: Will Bangladesh Be Able to Challenge Asian Giants?
London, April 9: The 17th Asia Cup, set to take place in September 2025, is set to be an exhibition of cricketing prowess in Asia. With the competition being in the shape of a T20 tournament, it will be a significant build-up tournament for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Concerned about rhetoric from Bangladesh: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 9: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed concerns about radicalizing tendencies, attacks on minorities, and inflammatory rhetoric in Bangladesh, stating that India has been open about sharing these concerns.
NASA welcomes Bangladesh as newest Artemis Accords signatory
Dhaka, April 9: Bangladesh has officially become the 54th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, a set of guidelines for responsible space exploration, NASA said in a statement.
Awami League slams 'fascist' Yunus govt for imprisoning 80 lawyers
Dhaka, April 8: The Awami League party, led by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has severely condemned the recent Dhaka court order to deny bail and imprison 80 lawyers who had recently surrendered, saying that these lawyers - who had stood up for the rights of the oppressed and victimised Bangladeshi people - have been targetted as they could have exposed the "fraudulent nature" of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Shanto, Rahim return as Tanzim Hasan earns maiden call-up for Zimbabwe Tests
Dhaka, April 8: Bangladesh have handed a maiden Test call-up to pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib for the upcoming two-match home series against Zimbabwe starting on April 20. The 22-year-old, who has played 10 ODIs and 22 T20Is for Bangladesh, has 37 scalps to his name in international cricket so far.
Bangladesh announce squad for Zimbabwe Tests, veteran called back to team
Dhaka, April 8: Having missed out on Bangladesh's previous Test assignment against the West Indies, Mushfiqur Rahim is among the notable inclusions in the red-ball setup against Zimbabwe. Bangladesh have unveiled a 15-player squad for the first of the two Tests against Zimbabwe at home, as per ICC.
Umar Gul in discussions with BCB for pace bowling coach role
New Delhi, April 8: Former Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul is in talks with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) regarding the possibility of becoming the national team’s pace bowling coach.
Bangladeshi drone found inside Indian territory in Tripura, probe launched
Agartala, April 7: A suspected Bangladeshi drone was found inside the Indian territory of southern Tripura on Monday, triggering tension in the border villages, officials said.
Bangladesh bring in James Pamment as fielding coach
Dhaka, April 7: James Pamment has been appointed as the fielding coach of the Bangladesh men's senior team.
James Pamment appointed Bangladesh fielding coach ahead of Zimbabwe Test series
New Delhi, April 7: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has roped in seasoned fielding coach James Pamment on a long-term deal that will run through to the 2027 ODI World Cup. The 56-year-old will begin his stint with the Bangladesh national team ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe later this month.
Muhammad Yunus urges US President Donald Trump to postpone tariff measures on Bangladesh
Dhaka, April 7: Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has addressed a letter to US President Donald J Trump requesting him to postpone the application of US reciprocal tariff measures on Bangladesh for three months to allow the interim government to smoothly implement its initiative to substantially increase US exports to Bangladesh, the Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement on Monday.
Ayesha Zafar to lead Pakistan A against Bangladesh in Women's WC Qualifier warm-up match
Lahore, April 7: Ayesha Zafar, who has represented Pakistan women's team in 32 ODIs and 26 T20Is, will lead Pakistan A against Bangladesh in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier warm-up fixture on Tuesday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Bangladesh's Yunus writes to Trump, requests three-month suspension of counter-tariffs
Dhaka, April 7: Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, has written a letter to US President Donald Trump on Monday, requesting him to postpone the application of reciprocal tariff measures on the country's exports to the United States for three months.
Bangladesh's Nasir Hossain returns to competitive cricket after 2-year ban ends
Dhaka, April 7: Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain, who was banned for two years by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching the Emirates Cricket Board’s anti-corruption code in the 2020-21 Abu Dhabi T10 league, is now back to playing competitive cricket.
Pakistan's Umar Gul set to join Bangladesh as bowling coach
Mumbai, April 6: Former Pakistan bowler Umar Gul is set to take over as bowling coach of the Bangladesh cricket team, starting from their upcoming tour of Pakistan for five T20Is in May.
Odisha: One pilgrim killed, 16 injured in Bhubaneswar road mishap
Bhubaneswar, April 6: One pilgrim was killed while 16 sustained injuries after a bus overturned near CIFA on the Bhubaneswar-Puri National Highway on Sunday.
Account of Press Secretary to Bangladesh Chief Advisor on PM Modi-Yunus meeting is mischievous, politically motivated: Sources
New Delhi, April 5: In regard to remarks by the Press Secretary to Bangladesh Chief Advisor about the meeting of the Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources have dismissed the account as mischievous and politically motivated.
PM Modi meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus, urges safety for minorities and stronger bilateral ties
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok on Friday and reiterated India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh.
PM Modi urges Bangladesh's Yunus to avoid rhetoric, protect minorities
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday raised the issue of safety and security of minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus, during his meeting with Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, held on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.
Bangladesh records 13 more dengue cases
Dhaka, April 4: Bangladesh has recorded 13 more dengue cases, pushing the total number of vector-borne infections to 1,890 this year, local media reported.
Sheikh Hasina's extradition discussed during PM Modi, Muhammad Yunus's meeting: Foreign secy Vikram Misri
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with Bangladesh's chief advisor Muhammad Yunus for the first time since Sheikh Hasina's ouster. in their meeting that was held on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, the two leaders discussed Sheikh Hasina's extradition, the Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri said.
BIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi, Yunus meet amid strained ties
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a bilateral meeting with Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladeshi interim government, on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.
PM Modi, Bangladesh's Yunus attend BIMSTEC dinner in Bangkok
Dhaka, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, sat side by side during the official dinner hosted by the Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for the visiting Heads of States and Head of Governments on Thursday attending the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok.
Mallikarjun Kharge remembers Sam Manekshaw on his 111th birth anniversary
New Delhi, April 3: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday paid tribute to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw on the occasion of his 111th birth anniversary and called him "one of India's most distinguished military commanders."
US Deputy National Security Adviser holds telephone meeting with Muhammad Yunus's aide
Dhaka, April 3: US Deputy National Security Advisor Alex N Wong held a telephone conversation Wednesday evening with the Bangladesh Chief Adviser's High Representative Dr Khalilur Rahman, Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement.
Yunus may hold bilateral talks with PM Modi at BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand
Dhaka, April 2: The interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday hinted about the possibility of the first-ever bilateral talks between the Chief Advisor and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, the media reported.
Bangladesh: Over 100 hospitalised after eating contaminated street food
Dhaka, April 2: Over 100 people, including children, in Bangladesh fell severely ill after eating contaminated street food at an Eid fair, raising concerns over the deteriorating food safety standards in the South Asian nation.
Bangladesh Delegation attends 25th BIMSTEC Senior Officials' Meeting in Bangkok
Dhaka, April 2: The 25th Session of the BIMSTEC Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) commenced today in Bangkok, Thailand, ahead of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit scheduled for April 4, 2025. A five-member delegation from Bangladesh, led by Foreign Secretary Ambassador Md. Jashim Uddin, participated in the meeting, the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday.
Protest against persecution of minorities in Bangladesh raises concerns at Geneva Press Conference
Geneva, April 2: A press conference in Geneva highlighted growing concerns over the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh, raising questions about impunity, the release of convicted terrorists, and the erosion of the rule of law under the current government. Speakers at the event called for urgent international attention to address the deteriorating human rights situation.
Runa Laila says she is unaware of invitation to visit Pakistan
Dhaka, April 2: Legendary Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila has said that she has not received any invitation to visit Pakistan.