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India on edge: CDS warns of ‘triple threat’ from China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh alliance
Pakistan Today
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July 10, 2025
NEW DELHI: India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has warned about the possible “convergence of interests” between China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, suggesting that it could lead to significant challenges for India’s internal...
Tripura: Bangladeshi Woman Held After Illegally Crossing Border for Love
Northeast Today
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July 10, 2025
Agartala, July 10, 2025: In a cross-border love story that ended in detention, a 35-year-old woman from Bogra district of Bangladesh was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday afternoon after illegally crossing into Indian...
Dhaka wants to strengthen economic cooperation with Colombo
United News of Bangladesh
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Recognising the enduring and friendly bilateral ties between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam has emphasised the necessity of strengthening economic collaboration with Colombo to fully harness the existing opportunities....
Bangladesh seeks to boost ties with Nepal: Foreign Secretary
United News of Bangladesh
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Referring to the "excellent friendly relations" between Bangladesh and Nepal, Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam has underscored the importance of strengthening collaboration in order to unlock untapped potential. He informed that he is ready to...
Sheikh Hasina indicted formally by Bangladesh tribunal as top cop turns witness
Asianet Newsable
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July 10, 2025
Sheikh Hasina, believed to be in India defying extradition, faces charges including incitement and failure to prevent mass murder. A leaked audio clip, verified by the BBC, allegedly captures Hasina ordering the crackdown. Dhaka: Bangladesh's...
Stranded British Fighter Jet Becomes Unlikely Tourism Mascot In India
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: A British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing in Kerala last month has unexpectedly become a viral symbol for Indian tourism. The jet, grounded at Thiruvananthapuram airport since June 14, has been...
Religious Tourism Is A Money Spinner
Rediff
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Religious tourism witnessed 1,439 million tourists in 2022, generating Rs 1.34 trillion in revenue. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. IMAGE: A Naga sadhu waves the Indian flag as he takes a dip in the Ganga...
Lamiya Morshed: Redefining Public Leadership Through the SDGs—A Transformative Example for Bangladesh and South Asia
South Asia Journal
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July 9, 2025
“Efficiency is intelligent laziness.” — David Dunham. Ms. Lamiya Morshed has been the Principal Coordinator for SDG Affairs in the rank of Senior Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh since August 2024—a historical first that indicates the...
US tariff surge alarms Bangladesh apparel sector
BDNews24
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Bangladesh’s readymade garments (RMG) sector exporters are bracing for a potential hit to their largest market, as a new 35 percent tariff on all goods headed to the United States is set to take effect from Aug 1 under a directive from President...
Bad news for low-wage India, Pakistan, Bangladesh workers in Saudi Arabia as Riyadh launches new visa rules
India.com
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July 10, 2025
Home News New visa rules kicks in Saudi Arabia, expats to be classified in 3 categories, work permits based on…, these people to be affected The national plan seeks to move the country beyond its reliance on oil and into new industries: tourism,...
India worried over 'convergence of interests' between Pakistan, China and Bangladesh
GEO TV
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Indian CDS warns of implications for New Delhi's stability, security. Gen Chauhan expresses concern on geopolitical alignments in IOR. Highlights region's economic vulnerabilities, roles of external actors. India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)...
Three-Day Monsoon Stalls Cargo Unloading at Bangladesh’s Biggest Port
Sourcing Journal - New York
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July 9, 2025
As Bangladesh’s annual monsoon season kicks into gear, heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions have disrupted unloading of imported containers at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port for three days. Since Monday, the inclement weather has...
Bangladesh: Concerns raised over 'continued torture' of journalists un...
The Morung Express
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Representational photo. (IANS Photo) Dhaka, July 3 (IANS): A group of 88 expatriate journalists, writers, researchers, cultural and rights activists has raised grave concern over the "continued torture of journalists and suppression of free...
Hitachi Launches top load smart washing machines and dishwashers for the first time in Bangladesh
United News of Bangladesh
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Hitachi, the global leader in home appliances, in collaboration with Transcom Digital, introduces its Top Load Smart Washing Machines and Dishwashers in Bangladesh for the very first time. This launch marks a significant milestone for Bangladeshi...
Bangladesh: Concerns Raised Over 'Continued Torture' Of Journalists Under Yunus Administration
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Dhaka, July 3 (IANS) A group of 88 expatriate journalists, writers, researchers, cultural and rights activists has raised grave concern over the "continued torture of journalists and suppression of free speech" in Bangladesh under...
Threatened with death for constructing college, says Bangladesh indigenous group
The Hindu
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July 9, 2025
Students from the Mog community under the banner of ‘Society of Welfare for Mog Students’ stage a protest against the attack and killing of Indigenous people and students in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), in Agartala. File | Photo...
Bangladesh crumble to 77-run defeat in first Sri Lanka ODI
Daily Star
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July 2, 2025
Bangladesh suffered a stunning batting collapse under lights as Sri Lanka snatched a 77-run victory in the first one-day international in Colombo on Wednesday. Chasing a modest 245, the visitors looked to be cruising at 100 for one, before the...
Government Appoints New Honorary Consul of Bulgaria in Bangladesh
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Council of Ministers has decided to relieve Tanveer Imam from his duties as Honorary Consul of Bulgaria in Dhaka, Bangladesh and to appoint Ziaul Haque as the new Honorary Consul covering the entire territory of Bangladesh. Mr. Haque is a...
Business leaders stress Bangladesh-Thailand FTA to unlock regional trade potential
United News of Bangladesh
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Business leaders from Bangladesh and Thailand on Wednesday stressed the importance of implementing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries to unlock regional trade opportunities. They also have emphasised the need to boost bilateral...
Sri Lanka Sees Over 36K Tourists In First 6 Days Of July
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Sri Lanka recorded 36,002 international tourist arrivals in the first six days of July 2025, reflecting continued momentum in the country's tourism recovery. India remained the top source market, followed by the...