Diplomacy

Bangladesh, Turkey agree to form defence, political committees

TDS Desk: Bangladesh and Turkey have agreed to establish two ministerial-level joint committees, including one on defence cooperation, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral political and strategic relations. The

India pays tribute to Ziaur Rahman, recalls his 1971 radio address

Diplomatic Correspondent The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has paid tribute to former president Ziaur Rahman, recalling his role during Bangladesh’s Liberation War and reaffirming India’s solidarity with the people

India to establish ‘smart border’ system along Bangladesh, Pakistan frontiers: reports

News Desk Indian media reports say the government is preparing to launch a sweeping “smart border” initiative aimed at tightening security along the country’s frontiers with Pakistan and Bangladesh. In

India tightens citizenship rules for Bangladesh

India tightens citizenship rules for Bangladeshi migrants, mandates passport disclosure, surrender The move comes days after the BJP assumes power in West Bengal News Desk Applicants seeking Indian citizenship under

PM seeks OIC support to resolve Rohingya crisis

BSS: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought support of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states to resolve the Rohingya crisis. The premier sought the help when ambassadors and

Govt to review Bangladesh-US trade agreement, says PM’s adviser Zahed

Cancelling it may again create complications in bilateral relations or reciprocal tariffs, he says UNB: The government will review the trade agreement signed with the United States instead of moving