Prolonged Rohingya stay impacts Bangladesh’s stability, says PM Sheikh Hasina

In August, the refugees marked the fifth anniversary of a mass exodus of more than 700,000 Rohingyas into Bangladesh who were fleeing a harsh crackdown by Myanmar’s military In August, the refugees marked the fifth anniversary of a mass exodus of more than 700,000 Rohingyas into Bangladesh who were fleeing a harsh crackdown by Myanmar’s … Read more

India, Bangladesh ink first water sharing pact in 25 years; PM Hasina flags Teesta

PM Modi said there were 54 rivers that pass through the Indo-Bangladesh border, and have been linked to the livelihood of the people of the two countries for centuries PM Modi said there were 54 rivers that pass through the Indo-Bangladesh border, and have been linked to the livelihood of the people of the two … Read more

Friendship can solve any problem, says Sheikh Hasina as she begins India visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Rashtrapati Bhawan forecourt, where she was accorded a tri-services guard of honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Rashtrapati Bhawan forecourt, where she was accorded a tri-services guard of honour With friendship one can solve any problem, … Read more

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in India on four-day visit

Issues related to security cooperation, investment, enhanced trade relations, power and energy sector cooperation, water sharing of common rivers, water resources management, border management, and combating drug smuggling and human trafficking are likely to get priority during the talks between Sheikh Hasina and Narendra Modi Issues related to security cooperation, investment, enhanced trade relations, power … Read more

Bangladesh will not face a situation like Sri Lanka, PM Hasina says

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her country will not face a situation like the economic crisis in Sri Lanka although her government has sought loans from global agencies amid a fall in its reserves and surging import costs. In an interview with Reuters partner ANI, aired ahead of her visit to India on … Read more

Watch | Rohingyas must return, India can play a big role: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

In an interaction with ANI, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina spoke about the burden of Rohingya crisis on Bangladesh and how India can help In an interaction with ANI, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina spoke about the burden of Rohingya crisis on Bangladesh and how India can help In an interaction with ANI, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh … Read more

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina: ‘India should show more generosity when it comes to the water-sharing dispute’

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sunday termed India a ‘trusted friend’ and said the ‘long standing’ water-sharing dispute between the two countries should be resolved to ease the problems the citizens of her country are facing. The 74-year-old leader is scheduled to visit India between September 5 and 8, during which she will meet with … Read more

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina condoles passing away of Sonia Gandhi’s mother

She expressed her “deepest shock and sadness’ on the demise of Ms. Gandhi’s mother. She expressed her “deepest shock and sadness’ on the demise of Ms. Gandhi’s mother. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her “deepest shock and sadness” on the demise of Paola Maino, mother of Congress President Sonia Gandhi. “Despite these tragedies on … Read more

Bangladesh PM Hasina to Hindu community on Janmashtami: ‘You have the same rights as I have’

The Hindu community in Bangladesh has the same rights as she has, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said, asserting that the number of mandaps in Dhaka during the Durga Puja festivities were much higher than in West Bengal. Hasina interacted with the Hindu community leaders on Thursday on the occasion of Janmashtami and urged … Read more