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Anti-India sentiment serves as both shield and sword in Bangladesh polls

February 10, 2026 admin

On the walls of Dhaka University, a slogan captures the political mood: “Delhi na Dhaka? Dhaka Dhaka.” The graffiti highlights the question — should it be Delhi [ruling] or Dhaka [ruling]? The chant, which gained prominence during the July 2024 uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, targeted her government, accusing it of maintaining power…

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Bangladesh calls Indian foreign secretary’s remark on elections ‘unwarranted’

October 8, 2025 admin

Md Touhid Hossain, adviser for Foreign Affairs of the interim government of Bangladesh. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Bangladesh’s interim government on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) described Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s comments on the general election as “completely unwarranted”, saying it is entirely an internal affair of the country. “I see that statement as not…

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Shami, Gill do the star turn as India trumps Bangladesh with ease

February 20, 2025 admin

Shubman Gill’s previous three scores coming into the Champions Trophy read: 87, 60 and 112 (all against England). On Thursday, the 25-year-old continued his purple patch as he smashed his eighth ODI hundred (101 n.o, 129b, 9×4, 2×6) to help India kickstart its Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh at the Dubai…

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S Jaishankar Meets Bangladesh Foreign Advisor, Discusses Bilateral Ties, BIMSTEC

February 16, 2025 admin

Muscat: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and BIMSTEC. “Met Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain of the Interim Government of Bangladesh. The conversation was focused on our bilateral relationship, as also on BIMSTEC,” the minister said in a…

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Elon Musk’s DOGE Flags $21 Million For “Voter Turnout In India”, BJP Responds

February 16, 2025 admin

Elon Musk’s DOGE Flags Million For “Voter Turnout In India”, BJP Responds

New Delhi: The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has cancelled a $21 million US taxpayer-funded grant – under former President Joe Biden’s administration – meant to influence “voter turnout in India.” In its announcement, DOGE highlighted that the $21 million was part of a larger $486 million budget allocated…

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“No Role For Deep State, Leave It To PM Modi”: Trump On Bangladesh Crisis

February 14, 2025 admin

New Delhi/Washington DC: The regime change in India’s neighbour Bangladesh which many geopolitical analysts have attributed to the US’ deep state’s alleged work in the shadows grazed US President Donald Trump during his joint press briefing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington DC. A reporter sought the views of President Trump on whether the…

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India Increases Foreign Aid To Maldives, But This Country Tops The List

February 1, 2025 admin

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has allocated Rs 5,483 crore for aid to foreign nations, slightly higher than last year’s Rs 4,883 crore. The overall budget for the MEA stands at Rs 20,516 crore, with aid to neighbouring and strategic countries remaining a crucial component. The MEA budget has placed a key…

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Woman Gets Last Look At Sibling At India-Bangladesh Border, Under BSF Escort

January 3, 2025 admin

Kolkata: Amid the heightened tension along the International Border due to the ongoing situation in the neighbouring country, the Border Security Force (BSF) arranged for a woman from Bangladesh to catch a last glimpse of her brother, who lived in India, after his death. The incident is from the Mustafapur Border Outpost (BOP) in West…

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India-Bangladesh ties have been maintained despite political changes, can’t be reduced to ‘single issue’, says Indian envoy

November 17, 2024 admin

India and Bangladesh have maintained their ties despite “turbulent changes” and changes in the “political wind” in the country, said India’s High Commissioner to Dhaka, referring to the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5 and the violence that followed. In his first such major speech to a public audience since the interim…

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India Urges Bangladesh To Take Strong Measures To Ensure Safety Of Hindus

November 7, 2024 admin

The tension was the result of “incendiary posts” on social media, said Randhir Jaiswal. (File) New Delhi: Amid reports of tension in Bangladesh’s Chittagong following provocative social media posts, India on Thursday urged Dhaka to take action against “extremist” elements and ensure the safety of the country’s Hindu community. During a weekly media briefing here,…

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