Bangladesh is celebrating 50th independence day, PM Modi becomes guest
Bangladesh is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence today (26 March). On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day tour of Bangladesh. Watch the video to know the complete schedule of PM Modi.
Mar 26, 2021, 08:12 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi invites 50 Bangladesh entrepreneurs to join start-ups in India
PM Modi on Friday left for a two-day visit to Bangladesh, his first trip to a foreign country since the COVID-19 outbreak. Prime Minister Modi departed for Bangladesh at 07:45 AM and is expected to arrive in Dhaka at 10:00 AM. During his historic trip, PM Modi will take part in a wide range of programmes aimed at furthering cooperation between the two countries.
Mar 26, 2021, 07:27 AM IST
Work for prosperous, non-communal Sonar Bangla: PM Sheikh Hasina to countrymen on eve of Bangladesh's golden jubilee of independence
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the people of Bangladesh should renew their nation-building efforts, as envisioned by the Father of the Nation 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and inspired by the spirit of the 1971 War of Independence.
Mar 26, 2021, 00:00 AM IST
NZ vs Ban, 2nd ODI: Latham's ton helps NZ register 5-wicket win; take unassailable 2-0 lead
Tom Latham smashed unbeaten 110 runs to help the Black Caps chase down the target of 272 runs. Devon Conway also contributed to New Zealand’s victory with his knock of 72 runs.
Mar 23, 2021, 17:13 PM IST
'A hero for all Indians': PM Narendra Modi pays homage to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Bangladesh founder 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his birth anniversary on Wednesday and said “he is a hero for all Indians.” Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, was born on March 17, 1920.
Mar 17, 2021, 10:56 AM IST
India to organise 'Concert for Bangladesh' after 50 years with Dhani Harrison and Anoushka Shankar
India will be organizing the famous "Concert for Bangladesh" yet again later this year as Bangladesh celebrates the 50th year of its anniversary.
Mar 14, 2021, 11:54 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 1.9 km long ‘Maitri Setu' bridge between India and Bangladesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (March 9, 2021) inaugurated the 'Maitri Setu' between India and Bangladesh, a bridge built over the Feni river, via videoconferencing.
Mar 09, 2021, 12:47 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate ‘Maitri Setu' between India and Bangladesh today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday (March 9, 2021) inaugurate the 'Maitri Setu' between India and Bangladesh - a bridge built over the Feni river.
Mar 09, 2021, 06:51 AM IST
Bangladesh government to decide on waiving former PM Zia's sentences, relaxing bail conditions
Bangladesh will decide on relaxing the bail conditions and waiving the 17-year sentence of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia due to her failing health after discussion with the Law Ministry, media reports quoted the country's Home Minister as saying.
Mar 04, 2021, 20:31 PM IST
West Indies beat Bangladesh by 17 runs, take Test series 2-0
Rahkeem Cornwall took a four-wicket haul on the fourth day of West Indies`s second Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-E-Bangla Stadium to lead the visitors to a 17-run win. The West Indies have thus won the two-match series 2-0. Bangladesh, chasing a target of 231, were dismissed for 213.
Feb 15, 2021, 00:33 AM IST
Army Chief MM Naravane expresses concern over China's BRI, lauds India's ties with Nepal and Bangladesh
Speaking at Assam Rifles-United Services institution joint annual seminar, he said, "regional Security Environment is characterized by Chinese belligerence in the Indo-Pacific, its hostility towards weaker nations and relentless drive to create regional dependencies through initiatives like the BRI. The resultant Sino-US rivalry has created regional imbalances & instability".
Feb 12, 2021, 22:17 PM IST
BSF troops attacked in Tripura near Bangladesh border, one person dead
A BSF troop on patrolling duties on the International Border in Border Outpost Bir Singh under Belonia at Tripura South district were attacked by trans-border miscreants on Monday. At 10.55 am, the BSF party observed 7 to 8 people trying to damage the IBB fence with the intention to smuggle cattle to Bangladesh.
Feb 02, 2021, 00:36 AM IST
Bangladesh's Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen calls ties with India 'deep and historic'
During the foreign office consultations and his meeting with India's External affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar, Ambassador Masud also discussed the Rohingya issue. He said, Dhaka is "hopeful, maybe by the second quarter of this year, we can start repatriation (of Rohingya), maybe in small batches".
Jan 30, 2021, 17:01 PM IST
Zee News ground report from Bangladesh border, BSF monitors from post floating on water
The Border Security Force (BSF) is going to establish six more floating border outpost (FBOP) worth Rs 300 crore in the Sundarbans in the next three years, to curb cross-border crimes on the Gulf of Bangladesh's Gulf.
Jan 25, 2021, 20:42 PM IST
Bangladesh demands apology from Pakistan for 1971 genocide
The message was conveyed by Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam to the Pakistani envoy to Dhaka.
Jan 08, 2021, 14:29 PM IST
Air pollution causing over 3 lakh pregnancy losses in India, says Lancet Health report
According to a modelling study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal, Pregnant women in Indian subcontinent who are exposed to poor air quality, may be at higher risk of stillbirths and miscarriages.
Jan 07, 2021, 16:24 PM IST
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina pays tributes to Indian armed forces for country's liberation in 1971
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina thanked India for the liberation of the country from Pakistan in 1971.
Dec 18, 2020, 00:34 AM IST
Bangladesh key pillar of our 'Neighbourhood First' policy, says PM Narendra Modi
India and Bangladesh ink seven pacts and restore cross-border rail link.
Dec 17, 2020, 13:00 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi, Sheikh Hasina to hold virtual summit today; transport and connectivity top agenda
The summit is being held a day after Vijay Divas, which marks India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh. India and Bangladesh have continued to maintain regular exchanges at the highest level with Bangladesh Prime Minister paying an official visit to India in October 2019.
Dec 17, 2020, 09:35 AM IST
Vijay Diwas: All about the historic day when Indian forces compelled 93,000 Pakistani troops to accept defeat
It was on this day in 1971 that the chief of the Pakistani forces, General AA Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 troops, surrendered unconditionally before the Indian forces. This historic incident paved the way for the creation of Bangladesh.
Dec 16, 2020, 09:46 AM IST
