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'Where is that exactly?': Donald Trump's shocker when Rohingya refugee seeks US help
Donald Trump was having an interaction with a group of survivors of religious persecution, which included Nobel laureate Nadia Murad as well, in the Oval Office on the sidelines of a major meeting at the State Department on Wednesday.
Bangladesh's former military dictator Hussain Muhammad Ershad passes away
He was 91 and is survived by his wife Raushan Ershad, a teenage son from his now severed second marriage and two other adopted children.
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As India builds houses, Myanmar to reach out to Rohingya in Bangladesh
This is one of the key steps being taken by Myanmar, at the prodding of India, so that the displaced families “feel safe” and stay in these newly built houses.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina signs nine agreements with China
With an estimated USD 31 billion investments, China has emerged as a major investor in Bangladesh - mainly in the infrastructure and energy sectors - raising concerns in India over growing Chinese influence in the region.
5 killed, over 100 injured after train derails in Bangladesh
The train was crossing a bridge on its way to the capital, Dhaka, from the eastern city of Sylhet when it went off the rails, police superintendent Mohammad Shahjalal said.
View From The Neighbourhood: Two Budgets
In Pakistan as the prospects for the economy are far more bleak, and the “government has presented a harsh budget and must now perform the high-wire act of keeping its balance while adhering to its targets.”
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World Cup 2019 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Buildup: Match called off due to rain
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh take each other on in a must-win game for both teams.
When and where is BAN vs SL?
Sri Lanka face Bangladesh in a must-win match that will be played at County Ground in Bristol.
Anju Ghosh, popular Bangladeshi actor, joins BJP in Kolkata
Anju Ghosh is known for her role in Beder Meye Josna (Josna, the gypsey daughter) in 1989 which is the highest-grossing film in Bangladeshi film history.
Bangladesh teen burnt alive at madrasa for reporting sexual assault: Police charge 16 for murder
The deceased was tricked onto the roof of the madrasa where the perpetrators set her on fire for not withdrawing the sexual assault case against the principal.
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Villagers fear for survival on India's disappearing island
Ghoramara is among many islands in the delta affected by rising sea levels and soil erosion experts say is caused by climate change
Bangladesh protests: How students brought Dhaka to a standstill
On Monday the Bangladesh cabinet approved a new law to raise the maximum prison sentence for those causing deaths due to road accidents to five years. This law comes after nine days of demonstrations by thousands of school and college students over the deaths of two teenagers by a speeding bus in Dhaka on July 29.
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Inside Bangladesh's highly polluting billion dollar leather industry
Relocating the toxic leather tanning factories from intensely polluted Hazaribagh has just moved the environmental disaster to another place.
Rohingya Muslim refugees: What fleeing from their homes in Myanmar looks like
More than 200,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled from the Aung San Suu Kyi led Myanmar towards neighbouring countries. As the refugees claim crackdown and violence by security forces, Suu Kyi faces heat from global leaders to deal with the situation. The United Nations, meanwhile, had labelled the Rohingyas the most persecuted people on earth.
Bangladesh hangs Jamaat chief Motiur Rahman Nizami for 1971 war crimes
Bangladesh's Supreme Court convicted Nizami to death sentence on charges of war crimes during the country's 1971 independence war against Pakistan.
India vs Bangladesh: India cricket team stays alive after thrilling win in Bangalore
India vs Bangladesh at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bangalore): India beat Bangladesh by one run in last ball thriller.
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Before big game, India sweat it out
India will take on Bangladesh in Bengaluru in a must win match to get into the semi-final stages in ICC World T20.
AUS vs BAN: Australia survive collapse, seal crucial win in World T20
Australia survived a mid-innings collapse to beat Bangladesh by three wickets in the ICC World Twenty20 contest in Bangalore on Monday.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Shahid Afridi shines at Eden Gardens
Shahid Afridi led by example in Pakistan's first game of the ICC World Twenty20 with a 55-run victory against Bangladesh.
ICC World T20 Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Colourful fans descend to Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens wore a sub-continent flavour on Wednesday as Pakistan and Bangladesh faced off in the ICC World T20 encounter.
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Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers
Average human life is about one year shorter because of PM2.5 ambient air pollution, with lives shortened by 1.5-2 years in the most polluted Asian and African countries, a new study that uses data from the Global Burden of Disease Project has found. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
Speech analysis: How Amit Shah is toning down his attack on illegal migrants
As they say, timing is key. And an analysis of BJP President Amit Shah shows that before a key event across the border, he has dialed down his ferocious speeches against illegal migrants from Bangladesh.
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Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers
Average human life is about one year shorter because of PM2.5 ambient air pollution, with lives shortened by 1.5-2 years in the most polluted Asian and African countries, a new study that uses data from the Global Burden of Disease Project has found. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
What is the Assam NRC and what it means to be left out of it
With 40 lakh people being left out of the Assam NRC, there is a huge debate on what their future is. Here's a look at what the Assam NRC is and how the government is addressing the controversies.
Rohingya Refugee Crisis: Why Rakhine Jihad Is An Emerging Nightmare For Bangladesh
About 422,000 refugees from Myanmar have poured into Bangladesh since August 25, 2017. Attacks by Rohingya militants on security posts triggered an offensive response by Myanmar army that has led to this humanitarian crisis. Indian Express’ Praveen Swami reports on the emerging security nightmare from the Myanmar-Bangladesh border.
India vs Bangladesh: What to expect in Asia Cup final
The Asia Cup final will take place in Mirpur on Sunday between India and Bangladesh. This is the second time that Bangladesh have made their place in the Asia Cup final where on the other hand India is looking forward to lift the Asia Cup trophy for the sixth time in the history of the […]
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Bangladesh beat Pakistan, to meet India in final
Bangladesh, chasing 130, lost only five wickets in the chase which went till the last over in the Asia Cup 2016 contest in Mirpur. 18 needed from 12, the match was very much on but Sami released the pressure by conceding 15 from the 19th over. Sarkar top scored for Bangladesh with the 48-run knock. […]
Indo-Bangladesh Urs train arrives in Midnapur
Midnapur, Feb 18 (ANI): An Indo-Bangladesh special Urs train with 2,210 pilgrims on board arrived at Midnapur Railway station, West Bengal, from Rajbari in Bangladesh on Thursday morning. The Urs special train service was started in 1903. Every year, people of all faiths come to Midnapore Urs to seek blessings of Boro Huzur, a descendant of Boropir Abdul Qadir Jilani, who came to India from Iraq in the 19th century to preach Islam.
New India-Bangladesh immigration centre to be opened
Jalpaiguri, Feb 17 (ANI): A new immigration check point between India and Bangladesh is expected to boost trade and ties between the neighbours. The immigration centre would be inaugurated in Siliguri town on February 18. The new check point has been set up after fervent protests by local businessmen. The first immigration centre was opened in 1994 for trade between Bhutan and Bangladesh and in 1997 for trade between Nepal and Bangladesh
Smriti Irani to address rally in Durgapur
Durgapur (West Bengal), Jan 27 (ANI): Preparations are in full swing for Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani's rally in Durgapur district of West Bengal on Wednesday. People and supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have gathered to be a part of this rally. With the 2016 West Bengal Assembly elections round the corner, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is targeting fringe districts that share borders with Bangladesh to begin their election poll campaign.
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