Bangladesh

The assurance came a day after All Assam Students Union (AASU) made public a high-level committee’s confidential report on the implementation of the accord.

Clause 6 of Assam Accord will be enforced, says govt

Aug 12, 2020 23:55

The assurance came a day after All Assam Students Union (AASU) made public a high-level committee’s confidential report on the implementation of the accord. read more

Bangladesh’s tour of Sri Lanka is more or less confirmed and given the schedule, Shakib could feature in the proposed three-match T20 series.

Shakib could return from ban in Bangladesh’s tour of Sri Lanka

Aug 12, 2020 11:48

Bangladesh’s tour of Sri Lanka is more or less confirmed and given the schedule, Shakib could feature in the proposed three-match T20 series. read more

Manoj Tiwary was in line to play the first Test of India’s tour of Bangladesh in 2007, but a day ahead of the match, he dislocated his shoulder during fielding drills and had to sit out, delaying his India debut.

Went to the hotel room and cried after missing my Test debut: India batsman Manoj Tiwary

Aug 12, 2020 08:44

Manoj Tiwary was in line to play the first Test of India’s tour of Bangladesh in 2007, but a day ahead of the match, he dislocated his shoulder during fielding drills and had to sit out, delaying his India debut. read more

Bangladesh pacer Mohammad Saifuddin, who had played 14 ODIs till then, revealed how he was in awe of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and lived his dream of bowling to two of the world’s best batsmen.

Told Rohit I’ve seen you on TV for 10-12 yrs, now have to bowl at you, don’t know how: Bangladesh pacer Saifuddin

Aug 12, 2020 08:05

Bangladesh pacer Mohammad Saifuddin, who had played 14 ODIs till then, revealed how he was in awe of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and lived his dream of bowling to two of the world’s best batsmen. read more

He was diagnosed with a brain tumour last year. Mosharraf is doing fine and has self-isolated himself at home after receiving the result of his Covid test on Sunday.

Former Bangladesh spinner Mosharraf Hossain tests positive for Covid-19

Aug 10, 2020 14:21

He was diagnosed with a brain tumour last year. Mosharraf is doing fine and has self-isolated himself at home after receiving the result of his Covid test on Sunday. read more

The people stranded in Bangladesh “are living in extreme distress, including sheltering in school verandah or public parks”, said a letter written MEA additional secretary to West Bengal chief secretary.

Centre urges Bengal to allow entry of over 2,600 Indians stranded in Bangladesh

Aug 10, 2020 10:06

The people stranded in Bangladesh “are living in extreme distress, including sheltering in school verandah or public parks”, said a letter written MEA additional secretary to West Bengal chief secretary. read more

The governments need to come up with policy measures to reduce the economic and social fallout arising out of it, the ADB said.

Asia-Pacific may see $31.4-54.3 billion remittance losses due to Covid-19: ADB

Aug 09, 2020 21:09

The governments need to come up with policy measures to reduce the economic and social fallout arising out of it, the ADB said. read more

The 33-year-old Shakib, who is currently in the United States with his family, plans to return to Dhaka at the end of August in a bid to prepare for his return to international cricket.

Shakib set to return to training from next month

Aug 08, 2020 15:28

The 33-year-old Shakib, who is currently in the United States with his family, plans to return to Dhaka at the end of August in a bid to prepare for his return to international cricket. read more

Chunky Pandey holds forth on daughter Ananya Pandey, the insider-outsider debate and his own journey in the film industry.

‘People had forgotten me, I could not keep my success’: Chunky Pandey

Aug 07, 2020 06:47

Chunky Pandey holds forth on daughter Ananya Pandey, the insider-outsider debate and his own journey in the film industry. read more

The seizure comes at a time, when millions of Bengalis are facing an acute shortage of their favourite fish. Hilsa is often tagged as the Queen of Fish and the Bangladeshi variant is considered to be tastier than their Indian counterparts.

BSF seizes more than 100kg of Hilsa fish from Indo-Bangla border in south Bengal

Aug 06, 2020 16:12

The seizure comes at a time, when millions of Bengalis are facing an acute shortage of their favourite fish. Hilsa is often tagged as the Queen of Fish and the Bangladeshi variant is considered to be tastier than their Indian counterparts. read more

Major (Retired) Sinha Mohammed Rashed Khan, who took voluntary retirement two years ago, was killed in police firing on Friday at a check-post in Cox’s Bazar, triggering an uproar across the country.

Bangladesh PM Hasina assures ‘proper’ probe, trial in retired army major killing

Aug 05, 2020 06:36

Major (Retired) Sinha Mohammed Rashed Khan, who took voluntary retirement two years ago, was killed in police firing on Friday at a check-post in Cox’s Bazar, triggering an uproar across the country. read more

With its per capita GDP racing ahead of Pakistan, Bangladesh has met the criteria for its transition from Least Developed country status by 2024.

Sheikh Hasina at helm, India-Bangladesh economic cooperation sets a new milestone

Jul 31, 2020 16:46

With its per capita GDP racing ahead of Pakistan, Bangladesh has met the criteria for its transition from Least Developed country status by 2024. read more

In a recent interview, Samson’s coach Biju George explains why the Indian team gave more opportunities to Pant than Samson.

Sanju Samson’s coach explains why Rishabh Pant has got more chances in Indian team

Jul 30, 2020 18:26

In a recent interview, Samson’s coach Biju George explains why the Indian team gave more opportunities to Pant than Samson. read more

Focus on Bangladesh

Jul 30, 2020 14:45

Delhi must not let ties with Dhaka dip read more

The Sundarbans is the world’s largest mangrove delta that is spread over 10,200 square kilometres (sq km). While 4,200 sq km lies in West Bengal in India, the remaining 6,000 sq km falls in neighbouring Bangladesh.

India, Bangladesh to use Sundarbans-waterways carefully so as not to disturb movement of tigers: Report

Jul 29, 2020 18:02

The Sundarbans is the world’s largest mangrove delta that is spread over 10,200 square kilometres (sq km). While 4,200 sq km lies in West Bengal in India, the remaining 6,000 sq km falls in neighbouring Bangladesh. read more