The remarks by Muhammad Yunus, the Bangladesh interim government's chief advisor, on the Northeastern states have drawn sharp reactions in India. While Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has described the remarks as "offensive", Congress's Pawan Khera has said Dhaka's approach is dangerous for the Northeast and questioned the Centre's foreign policy.
A video of Mr Yunus's remarks, apparently made during his four-day trip to China, is doing the rounds on social media.
The seven states of India...
A video of Mr Yunus's remarks, apparently made during his four-day trip to China, is doing the rounds on social media.
The seven states of India...
Khaleda urges party men to remain united for democracy
BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has urged her party men to remain united to establish democracy.
"We must cooperate with each other. We must establish the people's right to vote through our united efforts," she said.
Party’s acting chairman Tarique ...
Khaleda Zia said this while addressing a function virtually from London with senior party leaders at the party’s Chairperson's Gulshan political office on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr yesterday evening.
BNP warns of instability if elections delayed beyond December
On-duty security forces to get Tk 2.3cr for improved diet on Eid day
The government has allocated Taka 2.3 crore for serving improved food to the on-duty members of police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Ansar and VDP and Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, according to a notification issued on Sunday.
Bangladesh, US discuss defence cooperation, equipment acquisition
Bangladesh and the United States have discussed "potential acquisition" of US-origin equipment to enhance interoperability and capabilities.
During his visit, Lt Gen Vowell met counterparts in the armed forces of Bangladesh, reinforcing the US Army’s commitment to a strong relationship with the Bangladesh Army while h...
Lt Gen Joel P Vowell, Deputy Commanding General, US Army Pacific, visited Bangladesh om March 24 – 25, said the US Embassy in Dhaka.
US greets Bangladesh’s Independence Day
The United States has congratulated Bangladesh on its Independence Day Saying Washington supports Bangladesh in its journey toward a bright and democratic future.
“As Bangladesh marks this special occasion, I extend my warm regards to its people and reaffirm the United States, commitment to working together to make both our nations safer, stronger, and more prosperous,” said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a statement.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Photo: Collect...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Photo: Collect...
