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No gas from Relaince being supplied to Bangladesh

The new Indian government has decided that the whole issue of gas pricing will need comprehensive re-examination.(Reuters) The new Government has decided that the whole issue of gas pricing will need comprehensive re-examination.(Reuters) SummaryThe new Government has decided that the whole issue of gas pricing will need comprehensive re-examination. Reliance_IndustriesThe government today asserted that no gas from Reliance Industries’ eastern offshore KG-D6 block was being supplied to Bangladesh. In the run up to t...

Government urged to disband RAB

The government should disband the paramilitary Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Human Rights Watch said Monday. In a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, it said that until the RAB was disbanded, it should be made an entirely civilian force by withdrawing all military officers and soldiers from its membership. RABEvidence that RAB officers were responsible for the contract killings of seven men in April, allegedly on behalf of a ruling party member, have provoked outrage in Bangladesh and are yet another example of how the unit has operated as a deat...

China’s favourability highest in Pakistan, Bangladesh

Dr. Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan

A new Pew Research Survey indicates that the US still continues to be perceived in positive light; that a conflict between China and its neighbours over territorial disputes is likely; and that despite contentions over territorial issues, China’s economic standing is considered good even among Asian countries. Asia thus presents interesting pointers about the attitude towards the US and China amidst efforts to find a balance between strategic and economic compulsions. China-flag

Jan 5 polls were ‘undeniably flawed’: Bernicat

US ambassador-designate to Bangladesh said she would work hard to support efforts to promote accountability and strengthen human rights and democracy in Bangladesh saying parliamentary elections of January 5 were ‘undeniably flawed’, reports UNB. Marcia_Bernicat‘Bangladesh’s main political parties urgently need to engage in constructive dialogue that leads to a more representative government. If confirmed, I’ll work hard to support efforts to promote accountability and strengthen human rights and democracy in Bangladesh,’ she sai...

Bid to boost trade between Bangladesh, NE

In order to strengthen the socio-economic relationship between Bangladesh and India, a two-member delegation from the Industries and Trade Fair Association of Assam (ITFAA) comprising its vice-president Rajesh Das and secretary Rajeev Das met the Commerce Minister of Bangladesh, Tofail Ahmed, and submitted a memorandum requesting measures to boost trade and commerce between both the countries. bd-indiaThe delegation during the three-day tour of Bangladesh starting from July 2 also called on Maqsoodul Haque, one of the living legends of Bangladesh music w...

Traders visit Bangladesh to boost bilateral ties

A delegation from Industries and Trade Fair Association of Assam (ITFAA) recently visited Bangladesh to strengthen the socio-economic relationship between the two countries. bd-indiaThe delegation met Bangladeshi commerce minister Tofail Ahmed and submitted a memorandum requesting him to take measures to boost trade and commerce with the northeast. They urged Ahmed to open a Bangladesh Trade Information Centre in Guwahati and expedite the proposed Dhaka-Guwahati air service by Biman Bangladesh. In a bid to promote each other’s culture and society and ...
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