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Relationship between India-Bangladesh people cordial: BGMEA president Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu
Dhaka, June 14: Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu, President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), termed the relationship between India and Bangladesh people as "cordial".
Bangladesh should rein in terrorists: India after vandalisation of Tagore's ancestral home
Dhaka/New Delhi, June 12: India on Thursday strongly condemned the vandalisation of the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore - historically called the Rabindra Kachharibari - in the Sirajganj district of Bangladesh, urging the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in the country to take strict action against the extremist elements involved in the incident.
Bangladesh can't survive if they go against India: BJP's Dilip Ghosh
North 24 Parganas, May 18: As India imposes port restrictions on import of several categories of goods from Bangladesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday asserted that the neighbouring country in the east couldn't survive if it ventures out against India.
India's political leadership failed to secure lasting strategic gains: Assam CM on 1971 military victory
Guhawati May 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday expressed concerns about India's handling of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, questioning whether the country's political leadership fully capitalised on the strategic opportunities presented by the military victory. While the war resulted in the creation of Bangladesh, Sarma argued that India failed to secure lasting gains in several key areas.
Can South Asia afford another wave of militancy in Bangladesh?
N: ew Delhi: After the mass-uprising in Bangladesh and the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led government, a deeply troubling trend has emerged in Bangladesh that threatens not only its internal stability but also the fragile peace of the broader South Asian region. The sudden and controversial release of over 300 individuals accused or convicted in militancy-related cases is not a matter of domestic politics alone — it is a regional security crisis in the making.
Business between India and Bangladesh should run on merit: BEI President Humayun Kabir
Dhaka, April 18: Business between India and Bangladesh should be based on merit and strength, said M. Humayun Kabir, President of the Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI), during the Foreign Service Day celebrations in Dhaka on Friday. BEI is a leading think tank in Bangladesh.
India slams Bangladesh's comments on West Bengal situation
New Delhi, April 18: Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, on Friday slammed Bangladesh for its comments on recent incidents in West Bengal.
Focus on protecting rights of own minorities: India hits back at B'desh for 'unwarranted' comments on Bengal violence
New Delhi, April 18: India on Friday firmly rejected Bangladesh's remarks regarding the recent violence in West Bengal, calling them unwarranted and misleading.
India-Bangladesh relations seem to be getting stabilised again: Foreign affairs expert
New Delhi, April 18: The relationship between India and Bangladesh is showing signs of stabilisation, said Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev, adding that it's in Dhaka's interest to enhance its relationship with New Delhi and increase economic exchange.
Regional connectivity projects suffer massively due to political uncertainty in Bangladesh
Dhaka, April 17: Several projects in Bangladesh aimed at enhancing trade and connectivity with neighbouring countries, including India, have been facing unprecedented delays under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, local media reported on Thursday.
India looks forward to having positive, constructive ties with Bangladesh: MEA
Dhaka, April 17: India on Thursday reiterated that it remains committed to developing a positive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh irrespective of certain trade issues, including the recent termination of the transshipment facility.
India stand for democratic, inclusive Bangladesh: MEA
New Delhi, April 17: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday reaffirmed India's commitment to building a "positive and constructive relationship" with Bangladesh, highlighting the importance of a democratic and inclusive government in the neighbouring country.
People-to-people contact with India can ease political tension: Adviser to Bangladesh's Interim Govt
Dhaka, April 16: Supradip Chakma, Adviser to Bangladesh's Interim Government, emphasised the importance of strengthening people-to-people connections between India and Bangladesh, particularly through the service and tourism sectors.
Experts stress need for sustained talks between India, B'desh to reinforce mutual trust
Agartala, April 12: Amid emerging regional challenges and controversial remarks from Bangladesh's interim government leadership and others, experts on South Asian affairs have emphasised the need for continued dialogue and cooperation between India and the neighbouring country to strengthen mutual trust and ensure long-term regional stability.
No end in sight to Dhaka's growing rhetoric, India ends trans-shipment facility for Bangladesh
New Delhi, April 9: Citing "significant congestion" at its airports and ports, India on Tuesday said that it has terminated a trans-shipment facility available to Bangladesh that allowed Dhaka to export cargo to third countries using Indian customs stations.
India scraps transshipment facility for Bangladesh's export cargo
New Delhi, April 9: India has withdrawn the transshipment facility extended to Bangladesh for sending its export cargoes to other countries through Indian territory.
India withdraws transshipment facility for Bangladesh
New Delhi, April 9: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of the transshipment facility previously extended to Bangladesh, citing logistical challenges and congestion at Indian ports and airports.
Concerned about rhetoric from Bangladesh: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 9: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed concerns about radicalizing tendencies, attacks on minorities, and inflammatory rhetoric in Bangladesh, stating that India has been open about sharing these concerns.
Account of Press Secretary to Bangladesh Chief Advisor on PM Modi-Yunus meeting is mischievous, politically motivated: Sources
New Delhi, April 5: In regard to remarks by the Press Secretary to Bangladesh Chief Advisor about the meeting of the Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources have dismissed the account as mischievous and politically motivated.
PM Modi meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus, urges safety for minorities and stronger bilateral ties
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok on Friday and reiterated India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh.
PM Modi urges Bangladesh's Yunus to avoid rhetoric, protect minorities
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday raised the issue of safety and security of minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus, during his meeting with Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, held on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.
BIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi, Yunus meet amid strained ties
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a bilateral meeting with Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladeshi interim government, on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.
'Yunus must exercise restraint, commenting on India is unwise': Former Manipur CM
Imphal, April 1: Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Tuesday that Bangladesh government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus must exercise restraint and commenting on a country like India could be counter-productive.
PM Modi extends warm wishes to Bangladesh on Eid-al-Fitr, prays for peace and harmony
Dhaka, April 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a heartfelt message, expressing his warmest wishes to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and the people of Bangladesh, on the joyous occasion of Eid-al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
'Mutual sensitivity to each other's interests, concerns', PM Modi's letter to Bangladesh's Yunus
New Delhi, March 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor to Bangladesh's interim government, highlighting the significance of mutual sensitivity while referring to the Bangladesh Liberation War as a 'shared history'.
India's relation with Bangladesh discussed in Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs: Shashi Tharoor
New Delhi, March 26: Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs Chairman Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday informed that discussion with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on India's relationship with Bangladesh were held during the standing committee meeting.
Yunus had no plans to visit India before China: Former diplomat
New Delhi, March 26: Veena Sikri, a former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, on Wednesday stated that reports of Bangladesh interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus desiring to visit India before China are incorrect as he has not expressed any such interest in the recent past.
President Murmu, PM Modi extend felicitations on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh
Dhaka, March 26: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended felicitations on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh on Wednesday.
We plan to move forward with projects: MEA on rationalising, executing mutually agreed-upon projects with Bangladesh
New Delhi, March 7: India on Friday underscored that development cooperation remains a priority area in India-Bangladesh relations.
Bangladesh's deteriorating law and order exacerbated by freeing of extremists: India
New Delhi, March 7: India on Friday said that it remains concerned about the deteriorating law and order situation in neighbouring Bangladesh which has further been exacerbated by the release of violent extremists who were sentenced for serious crimes.
Bangladesh wants good working relations with India: Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain
Dhaka, February 24: Bangladesh is seeking to strengthen its ties with India, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and reciprocal interest.
PIL in SC seeks protection for Hindus in Bangladesh
New Delhi, Feb 23: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Ministry of External Affairs to take remedial steps to stop “atrocities, violence and state-sponsored genocide/persecutions of Hindus minority in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh told it should not normalise terrorism: MEA
New Delhi, Feb 21: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, during his meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain in Muscat earlier this week, had conveyed that it is important that Bangladesh should not normalise terrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Friday.
Attack on minorities an exaggeration in media, such attacks did not happen: Border Guard Bangladesh Chief
By Rajnish Singh, New Delhi, February 20: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman on Thursday categorically denied any attacks on minorities in Bangladesh in recent past terming the news an "exaggeration" of media, and that "such attacks on minorities did not happen".
India, Bangladesh strengthen border security through 55th DG-Level Conference
New Delhi, February 19: The 55th Director General Level Border Co-ordination Conference between India's Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh's Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) kicked off in New Delhi on February 17, 2025, according to Border Security Force press release.
BSF, BGB discuss border security and coordination at 55th DG-Level Conference
New Delhi, February 18: The 55th Border Security Force - Border Guard Bangladesh (BSF-BGB) Director General Level Border Coordination Conference is taking place in New Delhi from February 17-20.
In Muscat, EAM Jaishankar meets with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser; discusses bilateral ties, BIMSTEC
New Delhi, February 16: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain in Muscat on Sunday on the sidelines of Indian Ocean Conference in Oman.
Foreign Affairs Advisor Hossain to meet EAM Jaishankar in Muscat: Bangladesh media reports
Dhaka, Feb 10: Touhid Hossain, the Foreign Affairs Advisor to the interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus, is expected to meet External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference being held in Muscat next week, local media in Dhaka reported on Monday.
'India has no role to play': MEA summons Bangladesh Envoy after Dhaka lodges protest over Sheikh Hasina's speech
New Delhi, Feb 8: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. Nural Islam, expressing concerns over continued negative remarks by Bangladeshi authorities regarding India.
MEA summons B'desh Acting High Commissioner, tells India desires positive relationship
New Delhi, February 7: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. Nural Islam on Friday over recent regular statements from Bangladesh authorities that portray India "negatively."