BSF intercepts Bangladeshi woman crossing border
Amid rising tensions in Bangladesh, reports suggest that some individuals are attempting to cross the India-Bangladesh border illegally, seeking to settle in India.
Amid rising tensions in Bangladesh, reports suggest that some individuals are attempting to cross the India-Bangladesh border illegally, seeking to settle in India.
The Bangladeshi interim government has extended the magistracy power given to commissioned army officers for another two months.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Bangladesh has returned smuggled cattle to India, marking a significant step toward fostering stronger bilateral ties and addressing border crimes along the north Bengal frontier.
The first trilateral power transaction from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian Grid was inaugurated on Friday as part of efforts by the three countries to promote sub-regional cooperation.
Indian tea growers have now decided to explore the African continent, after having penetrated the European countries, said tea associations from Asia at their annual summit in the city.
The Myanmar official said while taking the necessary security measures close to the border with utmost caution, Myanmar always abides by bilateral agreements and international norms. It also respects the integrity and sovereignty of all nations, including Bangladesh.
Among the 24 deceased victims, eight died after being taken to the hospital while the bodies of 16 were recovered from the river.
One hope, though, is the recent regional development in the Asean community. During the 55th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Myanmar generals were barred from attending unless they made headway on a 15-monthold plan to address the issues triggered by the coup.
This daily reported on the rampant encroachment on ancient structures in Old Dhaka earlier this year, while the conservation organisation Urban Study Group (USG) alerted police in July of how parts of Boro Katra were being demolished. Yet, the historically significant site is being turned into rubble by its "owner," Ali Hossain of Holding 15, Boro Katra Lane.
The Bangladeshi government on Sunday launched a special sales drive of essentials at subsidised rates across the South Asian country to help millions of low-income families cope with soaring prices.
