Bangladesh

Maia-Sultanganj Port Trial

February 13, 2024

The first trial movement of vessels carrying stone aggregates was flagged off recently on the Maia-Aricha route, connecting Maia Port in India to Sultanganj Port in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh flag vessel MV Desh Bangla, carrying stone aggregates, was flagged off ..

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Cyclone Mocha

May 13, 2023

Cyclone Mocha, a powerful tropical storm, has garnered significant attention due to its potential impact on Bangladesh, Myanmar, and parts of northeastern India. Predicted Landfall and Maximum Sustained Wind Speed According to the IMD, Cyclone Mocha is expected to make ..

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6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC)

May 12, 2023

The eagerly anticipated sixth international Indian Ocean Conference is just around the corner, scheduled to commence on May 12. This significant event aims to bring together high-level representatives from 25 countries to deliberate on the theme of “Peace, Prosperity, and ..

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Dawki Land Port

May 6, 2023

Union Minister Nityanand Rai inaugurated the Dawki Land Port in Meghalaya’s West Jaintia Hills district to improve trade and commerce between India and Bangladesh. Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Sniawbhalang Dhar ..

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Mohammed Shahabuddin

April 26, 2023

On 25th April 2023, veteran politician Mohammed Shahabuddin was sworn in as the 22nd president of Bangladesh at a state ceremony held at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, the Speaker, administered the oath to the 73-year-old Shahabuddin. ..

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Bangladesh Indo-Pacific Outlook

April 25, 2023

Bangladesh recently announced its 15-point Indo-Pacific Outlook (IPO), envisioning a free, open, peaceful, secure, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s tri-nation visit to Japan, the USA, and the UK prompted the announcement of the IPO. Scope of Partnership with ..

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IMF 4.7 billion USD support program for Bangladesh

January 31, 2023

The Bangladesh Government has been facing several macroeconomic issues. The country holds a huge current account deficit. The value of the Taka, the currency of Bangladesh has been declining. Foreign Exchange reserves of the country have been decreasing. To help ..

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India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline Project

January 19, 2023

The India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline Project, signed in 2018 , will connect Siliguri in West Bengal in India and Parbatipur in Dinajpur district of Bangladesh. The Friendship pipeline from India will start supplying diesel to Bangladesh from June. The 131.5  kilometer ..

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India’s First School of Logistics, Waterways, and Communication

January 17, 2023

India’s first School of Logistics, Waterways, and Communication was launched in Agartala. The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal, along with Dr. Manik Saha, Chief Minister of Tripura, jointly inaugurated the school. The school aims ..

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Kuki-Chin Bangladeshi Refugee Issue

November 25, 2022

The on-going conflict between Bangladeshi security forces and the Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA) triggered an influx of refugees from the Kuki-Chin community to the Indian state of Mizoram. Who is Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA)? The Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA) is ..

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