Sheikh Hasina’s Change of Stance is an Opportunity for India
Bangladesh has decided to not pursue the Teesta treaty for now. While the recent change in its stance means that India can heave a sigh of relief, it also means that the issue is...
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U.N. urges Bangladesh to halt killings of suspected drug offenders
Bangladeshi security forces have shot dead around 130 people and arrested 13,000 in the past three weeks since the government introduced a “zero tolerance” policy against illegal drugs, the United Nations human rights...
Myanmar not ready for return of Rohingya Muslims :UNHCR
The U.N. refugee agency called a Myanmar minister’s visit to Bangladesh to meet Muslim Rohingya refugees a confidence-building measure but said conditions in Myanmar were not ready for their return. Myanmar Social Welfare Minister...
Dhaka Stock Exchange Approves China’s Bid, Rejects India’s Offer
Bangladesh has decided to sell a 25 percent stake in the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) to a Chinese consortium, rejecting a rival bid from a consortium of India’s National Stock Exchange, Nasdaq of the...
BIMSTEC: A Desirable Alternative to SAARC and An Extra Feather to India’s Act East Policy
The 20th anniversary of BIMSTEC also coincides with the 25 years of ASEAN-India dialogue relationship. However, at this point of celebration, one needs to remember that BIMSTEC still falls short of its expectations – Dr....
