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Bangladesh terror group sends death threats to PM adviser, 9 others

World | May 21, 2015, 04:43 PM IST

Dhaka: A Bangladeshi Islamist terror outfit has threatened to kill 10 people including prime minister's political advisor, the terror group sent death threats to PM advisor and 9 others.The letters, containing 10 names that include

Approval of border deal with India a diplomatic success: Bangladesh PM

World | May 07, 2015, 08:44 PM IST

Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today termed as a “huge diplomatic success” the ratification of a historic bill in the Indian Parliament that provides for the exchange of territories to settle the 41-year-old border

City polls rigging charges will be probed, says Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

World | Apr 30, 2015, 08:02 AM IST

Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Wednesday the allegations of large-scale rigging during the city corporation elections will be properly investigated.Her pledge came on Wednesday during a programme at the Ganabhaban in Dhaka.

Bangladesh cricket team to receive money, flats, cars

Cricket | Apr 25, 2015, 08:15 PM IST

Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday announced that flats and cars along with prize money will be given to the national cricket team for its brilliant performance in the World Cup and home

World Cup 2015: India won because of umpires, says Bangladesh PM

Cricket | Mar 21, 2015, 06:05 PM IST

New Delhi: The furious Bangladeshi cricket fans, who are blaming poor umpiring for their country's loss to India in the quarter final stage of World Cup, have found support from none other than their Prime

Zia must be punished for causing deaths: Sheikh Hasina

World | Mar 07, 2015, 10:13 PM IST

Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her arch-rival Khaleda Zia must get “punishment” for the deaths of innocent people during the two-month-long violent anti-government protests by her party that has claimed 115 lives.“She

Jaishankar delivers Modi's letter to Nawaz Sharif

World | Mar 03, 2015, 09:21 PM IST

Islamabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif which was delivered by Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar when he called on him here today.The contents of the letter were

SAARC Yatra: Jaishankar meets Hasina in Bangladesh, holds talks

World | Mar 02, 2015, 11:16 PM IST

Dhaka: India today said it expects to sign two agreements with Bangladesh soon to further boost bilateral trade and commerce as Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar today held “constructive” talks with the top leadership here. Jaishankar,

Eagerly waiting to visit Bangladesh soon: Modi writes to Hasina

National | Mar 02, 2015, 11:03 PM IST

Dhaka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his eagerness to visit Bangladesh soon in a letter which was today handed over to his counterpart Sheikh Hasina by visiting Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar, officials said. “I

Hasina favours 'speedy' punishment for Bangladesh arsonists

World | Feb 22, 2015, 05:02 PM IST

Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sunday called for "speedy" and "exemplary" punishment for arsonists and their backers in the strife-torn country.Hasina met senior officials and drew attention to the violence and anarchy that have

Mamata Banerjee assures Sheikh Hasina over Teesta deal

India | Feb 22, 2015, 01:21 PM IST

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday assured Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of a breakthrough on the Teesta river issue."This is a beginning. We want all pending issues to be resolved

Mamata invites Bangladesh PM to visit West Bengal

National | Feb 21, 2015, 10:01 PM IST

Dhaka: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to visit the eastern Indian state.Banerjee, who held a 30-minute one-to-one meeting with the Bangladeshi prime minister on the concluding day

Mamata assures Hasina of resolving Teesta issue

National | Feb 21, 2015, 05:32 PM IST

Dhaka: Visiting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today assured Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of a “positive role” in resolving the outstanding Teesta river issue to protect interests of both sides. Briefing reporters after

Ahead of Bangladesh visit Mamata tight-lipped on Teesta river

National | Feb 19, 2015, 07:17 PM IST

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today remained tight-lipped on whether she would discuss the contentious Teesta river issue with Bangladeshi leaders during her 3-day visit to that country. Banerjee, who will meet Prime

Taslima Nasreen lambasts Mamata Banerjee on her Bangladesh visit

National | Feb 11, 2015, 05:39 PM IST

New Delhi/Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's Bangladesh visit from Feb 19 to 21 has caught the ire of controversial Bengali writer Taslima Nasreen, who has alleged that the CM was shielding Muslim fundamentalists

Hasina rejects talks as Bangladesh unrest toll exceeds 100

World | Feb 11, 2015, 04:17 PM IST

Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today rejected a call for dialogue with the opposition, saying she will not talk to “murderers” of innocent people as the death toll in the recent political turmoil crossed

Security around Khaleda Zia's office stepped up after protests

World | Feb 09, 2015, 08:57 PM IST

Dhaka: The security around Bangladesh Opposition chief Khaleda Zia's office has been stepped up after hundreds of pro-government activists tried to besiege the building demanding withdrawal of the ongoing nation-wide blockade.Workers have erected a barbed-wire

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