Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left Dhaka for home after wrapping up his two-day state visit to Bangladesh. The Indian Prime Minister paid his maiden visit to Bangladesh from June 6-7 after his swearing-in as the 15th prime…
Day: June 7, 2015
Obama says G7 to stand up to Russian aggression in Ukraine
US President Barack Obama said Group of Seven (G7) leaders meeting in the Bavarian Alps on Sunday would discuss standing up to Russian aggression in Ukraine amid an upsurge in violence there that monitors have blamed on Moscow-backed separatists.
Impossible to express how amazing treble win feels: Iniesta
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta said it was impossible to describe how incredible it felt to win the European Champions League for the third time in his career on Saturday.
FIR filed against Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Preity Zinta
An FIR was filed in Bihar on Friday against officials of Maggi noodles maker Nestle and Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta, brand ambassadors of the food item, following a court order.“In compliance with a court’s order,…
Bangladesh stock market starts week after budget on upbeat note
The stock market has opened the week’s trading on an upbeat mood, sucking in the impact of several incentives proposed in the 2015-16 budget.Of the traded issues, 146 moved up, 117 dropped and 49 remained unchanged.In Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE),…
Ex Speaker Shaikh Razzaque Ali Passes Away
Former Speaker Sheikh Razzak Ali died at his Farzipara residence in the city on Sunday. He was 87. Sheikh Razzak, who had long been suffering from cancer, breathed his last around 2:45pm, Razzak’s daughter Dr. Shahnaz Razzak told journalists. He…
Bnp seeks Modi’s good offices for restoration of democracy
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday conveyed to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that “democracy is absent in Bangladesh” and put emphasis on the need for restoration of multi-party democracy for sustainable development in the country as well as in the…
G7 to discuss ‘standing up to Russian aggression’ – Obama
President Barack Obama has said G7 leaders will discuss “standing up to Russian aggression” in Ukraine, as he arrived at the summit in Germany. Trade, violent extremism and climate change would also feature, he said. The annual summit of leading…
CPB hails Modi visit, wants equal dignity-based friendship
The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) has welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh, which is set to begin on Saturday. In a joint statement on Friday, CPB president Mujahidul Islam Selim and general secretary Syed Abu Jafar…
India’s cooperation to restore democracy to be sought: BNP
Meanwhile, ASM Hannan Shah yesterday said they would seek Modi’s cooperation in establishing democracy in Bangladesh Addressing a discussion meeting at the Jatiya Press Club to mark the death anniversary of late President Ziaur Rahman, he termed Modi as a…
Khaleda to seek solution of Teesta, outstanding issues
During her meeting with visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled for Sunday, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia will seek a fair solution to the outstanding issues including Teesta water sharing agreement, according to party leader. The former Bangladesh premier will…
Accords, MoUs on connectivity, anti-terrorism, none on Teesta
The first day of historic visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended with no specific time-bound commitment on Teesta water sharing deal but witnessed the signing of a slew of deals and MoUs between the two countries. Modi, however,…