Bangladesh: News

20 Aug 2023

Manipur

Manipur: Tribals protest recent killings, demand AFSPA reinstatement

Thousands of tribals took to the streets in Manipur to protest the killing of three persons in the Ukhrul district on Friday by armed miscreants, Hindustan Times reported on Sunday.

09 Aug 2023

Indian Rupee (INR)

India is already using INR in trade with neighboring countries

The Indian government has initiated trade in Indian Rupee (INR) with neighboring countries, including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Iran, and Russia.

03 Aug 2023

Manipur

Manipur: Kukis postpone mass burials, negotiations with MHA continue 

Manipur's tribal communities on Thursday reportedly decided to postpone the mass burial of victims of Manipur ethnic clashes on the Ministry of Home Affairs's (MHA) appeal.

23 Jul 2023

Narendra Modi

'Misplaced priorities': BJP MLA questions Modi's 'silence' on Manipur violence 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Saikot in Manipur's Churachandpur, Paolienlal Haokip, has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the violence-hit state and alleged he had "misplaced priorities."

23 Jul 2023

Mizoram

Manipur plans to airlift Meiteis from Mizoram following 'threats': Reports

The Manipur government has reportedly planned to airlift Meiteis from neighboring Mizoram following an alleged warning from an organization of former militants.

22 Jul 2023

Manipur

Manipur: Fresh outrage as 2 sisters raped, murdered in Imphal 

Days after a video of two women paraded naked in violence-hit Manipur on May 4 emerged, sparking nationwide outrage, another incident of two sisters allegedly raped and murdered by a mob in Imphal surfaced.

22 Jul 2023

Manipur

Manipur tense again after video of man's chopped head surfaces

A fresh video showing the severed head of an alleged Kuki man, David Theik, mounted on a fence made of bamboo in the Bishnupur district sparked fresh tension across violence-torn Manipur on Saturday, India Today reported.

07 Jul 2023

Movie Review

'Hawa' review: This Bangladeshi mystery-drama is compelling

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon's Bangladeshi film Hawa premiered on SonyLIV on Friday. Bangladesh's official entry to Oscars 2023, it's about a compelling story that may seem slow in the beginning but eventually picks up and ends well.

29 Jun 2023

OTT releases

Chanchal Chowdhury's 'Hawa' OTT release date out

Chanchal Chowdhury starrer Hawa took the world by storm in 2022. The breakthrough Bangladeshi film became a huge hit in the Indian subcontinent with houseful screenings in Kolkata.

India ranks 127 out of 146 for gender parity: WEF

The World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked India at 127 out of 146 countries in its global gender parity index, behind countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, and Nepal but ahead of Pakistan.

11 Jun 2023

Travel And Tourism

Avoid these common tourist mistakes when in Bangladesh

From the pristine beauty of Cox's Bazar beach to the historic Sundarbans and ancient Bagerhat city, there's so much to explore in Bangladesh.

06 Jun 2023

World

Bangladesh shuts largest power plant amid coal crisis

Bangladesh on Monday closed its largest power plant as it was unable to afford coal to fuel it, reported AFP.

04 Jun 2023

Shopping

Capture the essence of Bangladesh with these must-buy souvenirs

Get ready to experience the true essence of Bangladesh through these must-have souvenirs.

15 May 2023

West Bengal

Cyclone Mocha: Coastal areas in West Bengal on alert

With Cyclone Mocha making its much-anticipated landfall along the coasts of Myanmar and Bangladesh on Sunday, West Bengal has also been on alert, where Disaster Management Force personnel have been deployed in several parts.

14 May 2023

Myanmar

Cyclone Mocha makes landfall; Myanmar, Bangladesh on high alert

The "extremely severe cyclonic storm" Mocha made landfall on the coast of Myanmar's Rakhine state on Sunday afternoon, Myanmar's Meteorological Department said.

'Extremely severe' Cyclone Mocha to hit Bangladesh, Myanmar coasts tomorrow

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that Cyclone Mocha would intensify into an "extremely severe cyclonic storm" by Sunday.

12 May 2023

Pathaan

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' goes houseful in Bangladesh

Superstardom should be renamed as Shah Rukh Khan!

Cyclone Mocha intensifies, headed toward Bay of Bengal coasts: IMD

A deep depression called "Mocha" has transformed into a cyclonic storm in the southeast Bay of Bengal, as confirmed by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in one of its latest bulletins.

09 May 2023

India

Cyclone Mocha: How cyclones are named

Hold on to your cups of coffee because Cyclone Mocha is brewing up a storm!

05 May 2023

Bollywood

SRK's 'Pathaan' is finally getting Bangladesh release

Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan is making the headlines even after four months of its release. The money spinner of Bollywood shattered many records and is still winning hearts. The Siddharth Anand directorial is set to be released in Bangladesh on May 12.

15 Apr 2023

Dhaka

Bangladesh: Massive fire at Dhaka's shopping center, military forces deployed

A massive fire broke out at a popular shopping center in Bangladesh's Dhaka, spreading to nearly 1,500 shops and forcing the country's military to intervene, reported Reuters.

18 Mar 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina to inaugurate India-Bangladesh friendship pipeline today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFPL) via video conference at 5:00 pm on Saturday.

07 Mar 2023

Dhaka

Bangladesh: 15 dead, 100+ injured in Dhaka building blast

At least 15 people died and more than 100 others were injured in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka as a powerful blast ripped through a building on Tuesday.

21 Feb 2023

Bollywood

Why did Bangladesh ban Hansal Mehta's 'Faraaz'

Hansal Mehta's latest movie, Faraaz, has been banned from getting streamed on Bangladeshi streaming platforms, reported Kaler Kantho, a local publication from the neighboring country.

21 Feb 2023

UNESCO

International Mother Language Day 2023: History, theme, significance, and more

Over 6000 languages are spoken across the world today.

06 Feb 2023

Australia

Bangladesh: 14 Hindu temples vandalized; conspiracy against peace, says official

In a shocking incident, 14 Hindu temples in northeastern Bangladesh have been vandalized by unidentified miscreants, reported PTI.

13 Jan 2023

Narendra Modi

Modi flags off world's longest river cruise MV Ganga Vilas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the world's longest river cruise, 'MV Ganga Vilas' from Varanasi.

30 Dec 2022

Srijit Mukherji

Chanchal Chowdhury to headline Srijit Mukherji's biopic on Mrinal Sen

On maverick director Mrinal Sen's fourth death anniversary on Friday (December 30), filmmaker Srijit Mukherji has announced a biopic on the life of the director par excellence.

28 Dec 2022

India

Ganga Vilas: All about the world's longest river cruise

The world's longest river cruise is set to begin from Varanasi on January 13.

15 Nov 2022

Travel And Tourism

World's longest river cruise set to start from January 2023

The Indian government is all set to launch the world's longest luxury river cruise in January 2023.

15 Oct 2022

Global Hunger Index

Global Hunger Index: India ranks 107th; below Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh

India's standing in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2022 has deteriorated in a year, placing it behind neighbors Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

28 Sep 2022

Durga Puja

5 Bengali films that capture the spirit of Durga Puja

It is that time of the year when the sweet fragrance of shiuli adorns the air, fluffy white clouds flock to the sky, and the joyous beats of dhak announce the arrival of Maa Durga on Earth.

06 Sep 2022

Narendra Modi

India, Bangladesh to sign 7 pacts today boosting diplomatic ties

On the second day of Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina's four-day India visit, both neighboring countries are expected to sign at least six-seven agreements boosting diplomatic ties.

06 Sep 2022

Narendra Modi

'India can do a lot': Sheikh Hasina on Rohingya issue

On a four-day visit to India starting on Monday, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has said India is a vast country and can "do a lot" to help Bangladesh cope with the Rohingya refugee crisis.

04 Sep 2022

Narendra Modi

Bangladesh PM Hasina optimistic of averting Sri Lanka-type economic catastrophe

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that her country's economy remained strong despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the situation in Ukraine.

Bangladesh: Protests erupt after 52% fuel price hike amid slowdown

Protests erupted across Bangladesh following a sharp increase in fuel prices amid the country's economic slowdown.

31 Jul 2022

Narendra Modi

PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina to jointly inaugurate Maitree Power Project

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will come to India on a three-day visit in the first week of September.

22 Jul 2022

India

Know everything about National Mango Day 2022

Observed on July 22 every year, National Mango Day celebrates the king of fruits and how it plays an important part in Indian culture and history.

15 Jun 2022

Ukraine

UAE to suspend exports of Indian wheat for four months

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ordered the temporary suspension of exports and re-exports of wheat and wheat flour originating from India, state news agency WAM said on Wednesday.

10 Jun 2022

Kolkata

Kolkata: Constable kills woman, self outside Bangladesh Deputy High Commission

In a shocking incident, an armed policeman in Kolkata on Friday fatally shot a woman riding a bike before killing himself.