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Dhaka declines Brics invite: 'It was for Bimstec chair, not PM'

DHAKA: Bangladesh Thursday turned down an invitation to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the Brics Summit's outreach session, saying there is no scope to send a govt representative to the summit as PM was not invited and the invitation was instead extended to Bimstec Chair.

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Bangladesh rules out possibility of PM Rahman's India visit for BRICS outreach

Bangladesh stated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not visit India this week. He was invited to the BRICS Summit as BIMSTEC Chair, not premier. Dhaka prioritizes bilateral visits and discussions when the environment is favorable. Discussions continue positively regarding Bangladesh-India trade relations. The Ganges Water Sharing Treaty expiry in December…

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'Not invited': Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to skip Brics Summit in Delhi

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not attend the Brics Summit in New Delhi after Dhaka said he was not invited to the two-day meeting.

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Bangladesh says two stolen lemurs have been taken to billionaire’s private zoo in India

Dhaka seeks Interpol help to repatriate animals from Vantara zoo

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Bangladesh and India plan to resume train ops by October

DHAKA: Bangladesh and India plan to resume cross-border train operations through the Maitree, Mitali and Bandhan Express trains by Oct and the annual meeting of railway authorities of the two countries beginning Tuesday will work in that direction, officials have said.

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Bangladesh court grants bail to jailed Hindu rights leader; release unlikely

Dhaka's High Court granted bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das in two more cases. His release is unlikely as he faces charges in other ongoing legal matters. Das was arrested in November 2024 on sedition charges, sparking protests and communal tensions. He now has High Court bail in four of six…

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Mecca Pact and Bangladesh: Why Dhaka is keeping the door open to 'Islamic Nato'

In August, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye unveiled what has informally been dubbed the “Islamic Nato”. Named after Makkah, Islam’s holiest city, the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement or simply the Mecca pact—is based on the principle that an armed attack on one member would be considered an attack on all…

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Bangladesh sees no risk in joining Mecca Pact: State Foreign Minister

Bangladesh is exploring the possibility of joining a defense alliance with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, aimed at fostering collective security among the countries. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir emphasized that this step poses no risk for Dhaka and will not limit its relationships with other nations. Positive discussions…

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Bangladesh says no risk in joining Mecca defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkiye

Bangladesh on Sunday said it sees no risk in joining the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye, arguing that participation in the pact would not limit its engagement with other international partners, news agency PTI reported.

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Tahmima Anam Explores Revolution, Sex Work and Survival in 'Uprising'

Tahmima Anam is the author of the Bengal trilogy: 'A Golden Age', 'The Good Muslim' and 'The Bones of Grace'. She is the recipient of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book and the O Henry Award. 'Garments' was shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award. She was…

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Bangladesh wants to buy Chinese fighter jets after their success in India-Pakistan conflict

Dhaka looking to acquire J-10CE fighter jets, attack and transport helicopters, and drones from its chief supplier of military hardware

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Will not compromise national interest for PM's India visit: Bangladesh

Bangladesh has said there is “no rush” for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India and stressed that Dhaka would not compromise its national interests while seeking a positive relationship with New Delhi.

The Times of India

No rush for Bangladesh PM's India visit, national interest priority: Minister

Bangladesh indicates no urgency for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's India visit. Dhaka will not compromise national interests while seeking positive ties with New Delhi. The visit awaits sufficient progress in bilateral discussions between the two nations. This comes amid ongoing uncertainty over the Bangladesh Prime Minister's trip. Extradition of former…

The Economic Times

Uncertainty continues over Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's visit to India

India and Bangladesh are holding back-channel talks for Tarique Rahman's visit. His planned two-day trip this month was postponed due to contentious issues. The Ministry of External Affairs had invited Rahman for a bilateral visit and BRICS summit. Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met top Bangladeshi officials to foster ties.…

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Rashtrapati Bhavan withdraws communique announcing rehearsal for Bangladesh PM visit

A cancelled ceremony announcement added confusion to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's upcoming visit. This development highlighted ongoing diplomatic friction between India and Bangladesh. Relations are strained over Dhaka's demand for the extradition of Sheikh Hasina. Indian officials sought to ease bilateral friction and make the trip memorable.

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The Bengali Style of Dressing That Has Shaped Indian Fashion More Than Any Instagram Trend

The Drape That Never Asked for PermissionYou have seen it in black-and-white photographs of Rabindranath Tagore's Shantiniketan. A woman in a plain cotton sari, the pallu brought over the left shoulder, no blouse underneath, the fabric falling without ceremony. No petticoat stiffening the silhouette. No pin holding the pleats in…

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Bangladesh seeks faster business visas, balanced economic ties with India

Bangladesh seeks faster business visa issuance for its nationals traveling to India. Dhaka also urged greater ease of doing business for mutual economic benefits. The nation wants businesses and private sectors to communicate more frequently. Bangladesh desires more vibrant trade, investment, and communication between the two countries. It invites greater…

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PM Modi wants Rahman's India visit to be 'memorable', says envoy

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s proposed India visit to be “memorable”. He called for stronger leadership, business and people-to-people ties despite strains over Dhaka’s demand for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition.

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Bangladesh does not want ties with India to deteriorate over Teesta: Minister

Dhaka urges India to consider its interests in the Teesta water sharing agreement. Bangladesh seeks to preserve its friendly relations with India amid the long-pending issue. The country is exploring a comprehensive management project with Chinese support. India maintains that all stakeholders, including West Bengal, must be consulted. New Delhi…

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India envoy hopes Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman visits Delhi ‘much sooner’

Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi emphasized dialogue for resolving bilateral challenges between neighbors. He expressed hope that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's India visit should occur much sooner. Uncertainty surrounds the proposed visit amid recent strains in bilateral ties. Officials have been in contact for weeks, seeking a propitious environment for the…

The Times of India

Bangladesh sets tough riders for PM Tarique Rahman's visit to India

DHAKA/DELHI: Amid mounting domestic pressure from hardliners and opposition Jamaat-e-Islami ally NCP, PM Tarique Rahman's govt Sunday attached tough conditions for New Delhi prior to his possible bilateral visit to India at PM Modi's invitation - "act expeditiously on extradition of Sheikh Hasina and other criminal fugitives, and help create…

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Bangladesh seeks 'propitious environment' for PM Rahman's India visit; links it to Hasina's extradition

Bangladesh requires India to create a favorable environment for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit. This condition is tied to Dhaka's pending extradition requests for deposed Premier Sheikh Hasina. Hasina's recent virtual press conference from New Delhi has strained bilateral relations between the two nations. India maintains that Hasina's extradition request…

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Bangladesh says PM will not visit India until Hasina extradited

Bangladesh said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not visit India until New Delhi extradites former premier Sheikh Hasina. Dhaka said a suitable environment for the visit depends on progress over its extradition request, which India says remains under examination.

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'In touch with each other for several weeks': Bangladesh FM spokesperson on proposed PM Tarique Rahman's India visit

Bangladesh and India are discussing a potential visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. This visit's scheduling is affected by a recent press event involving Sheikh Hasina. Dhaka has formally requested India's action on extradition requests for Hasina. India clarified its non-involvement in the private media event. Bilateral relations will continue…

The Times of India

‘Both sides interested’: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s first India visit likely in August 20-25 window

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is likely to undertake his first official visit to India in the August 20-25 window, with the two capitals currently discussing the exact dates.

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