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External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj is presented with a painting by Indian high commission officials in Dhaka. (Photo: PTI)

Sushma Swaraj opens India's new chancery complex

During the ceremony, Sushma Swaraj also launched 15 development projects being funded by India in Bangladesh.

24 Oct 2017 1:00 AM IST

It is not clear when Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the comments, however, Bangladeshi media reports claimed he said this in September when he met Suu Kyi during his first bilateral visit to Myanmar. (Photo: Twitter)

Rohingya crisis: Don't mar your image, Modi reportedly told Aung San...

Swaraj referred to Modi's advice as she called on B'desh PM after joining 4th Bangladesh-India Joint Consultative...

23 Oct 2017 10:38 AM IST

Bdeshs first Hindu Chief Justice to face graft investigation

B'desh's first Hindu Chief Justice to face graft investigation

The Supreme Court issued a statement as Sinha overnight left for Australia.

15 Oct 2017 7:27 PM IST

The charges include money laundering, financial irregularities, corruption, moral degradation and other specific serious allegations (Photo: AFP)

First Hindu Cheif Justice of Bangladesh accused of corruption, departs...

Sinha, who insisted he would return to Bangladesh once his leave ends on November 10, rejected claims by the country's...

14 Oct 2017 6:47 PM IST

Secretary of state Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday the United States held Myanmars military leadership responsible for its crackdown on the Rohingya Muslim minority. (Photo: AFP)

No return of Rohingyas without international monitors: Human Rights...

Rights groups have accused security forces of atrocities, including mass rape, arson and killings.

24 Nov 2017 5:08 PM IST

The Centre had also said that some Rohingyas are indulging in illegal and anti-national activities such as mobilisation of funds through hundi or hawala channels, procurring fake or fabricated Indian identity documents for other Rohingyas and also indulging in human trafficking. (Photo: AP/File)

Bangladesh, Myanmar sign agreement on return of Rohingya refugees

Myanmar announced the agreement but provided no details on how many Rohingya refugees would be allowed to return home.

24 Nov 2017 4:56 PM IST

Myanmars union minister for the office of the state counsellor Kyaw Tint Swe, right, shakes hand with Bangladeshi foreign minister Abdul Hassan Mahmud Ali after signing the Arrangement on Return of Displaced Persons from Rakhine State in Naypyitaw. (Photo: AP)

Myanmar, Bangladesh sign Rohingya deal

Repatriation of refugees to start in 2 months; Fears that Myanmar Army may obstruct deal.

24 Nov 2017 12:55 AM IST

Union Minister for Water Resources and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharati (Photo: PTI)

Of Congress' inertia & Uma's silence

It is widely believed that even as a former President Dr Mukherjee can play a role in improving Dhaka-New Delhi ties.

19 Nov 2017 5:19 AM IST

Vadims Ruskuls was arrested and charged for Kaurs murder and preventing her lawful burial. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

B'desh: 4, including 1 pilot arrested; planned to crash into...

Bangladesh has witnessed a number of Islamist attacks since 2013 on foreigners, liberals and religious minority.

1 Nov 2017 2:57 PM IST

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

Sheikh Hasina lays out 5-point Rohingya peace plan

The 1.1-million strong Rohingya people have suffered years of discrimination in Myanmar.

23 Sept 2017 2:58 AM IST

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addresses the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday at the UN headquarters. (Photo: AP)

Must be able to return to homeland in safety, dignity: Hasina on...

Hasina laid out a 5-point plan that called for protection of Rohingyas in safe zones that can be made inside Myanmar...

22 Sept 2017 2:02 PM IST

Young Rohingya Muslims stand on a slope and stretch their arms out to receive food being distributed near Balukhali refugee camp in Coxs Bazar, Bangladesh. (Photo: AP)

Bangladesh Army told to build shelters for Rohingyas

Extra water pumps have been installed at some locations, and concrete rings for latrines stockpiled along the roadside.

21 Sept 2017 6:49 AM IST