Shutdown Infringes Basic Freedoms, Affects Essential Services, Harms Economy New York – The Indian government’s lengthy shutdown of the internet and telephones in Jammu and Kashmir inflicts disproportionate harm on the population and should be immediately lifted, Human Rights Watch…
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Indian order leaves Kashmir police dispirited, even disarmed
Srinagar (AP/UNB) — Without weapons, riot gear or even clean uniforms, a group of police officers sat on the sidewalk outside a shopfront in Srinagar, the main city in the Himalayan region of Indian-administered Kashmir, weighing their allegiances. Thirty Kashmiri…
‘Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale’ at Global Film Festival in India
Culture Desk Indian Film Federation and West Bengal Tourist Corporation are jointly going to organise a film festival titled ‘Global Film Festival’ for the first time on August 21. Three films from Bangladesh have been selected for the festival including…
Fresh flood alert in southern India, death toll hits 244
India issued a fresh flood alert Wednesday for parts of the southern state of Kerala, as the nationwide death toll from the annual monsoon deluge rose to at least 244. Authorities warned Kerala locals of heavy rainfall over the next…
More than 200 killed in flood in India
The death toll from India’s monsoon floods climbed to 202 till today as heavy rainfall kept pounding coastalregions in the west and south. Authorities have already moved more than 1.2 million people to relief camps. The southern tourist hotspot of…
India eases restrictions in Kashmir for Muslim Eid festival
New Delhi, Aug 11 (AP/UNB) — Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir said they eased restrictions in the region’s main city for a third straight day on Sunday ahead of a major Islamic festival, following India’s move to strip the region of…
India to erect barbed-wire fence along BD-West Bengal border
Dhaka, Aug 09 – India would erect barbed wire fence along the border of West Bengal and Bangladesh to prevent cross-border infiltration by the Bangladeshi nationals illegally.
Pakistan lowers ties to depict alarming pic to world: India
Dhaka, Aug 8 (UNB) – India today asked Pakistan to review its decision to downgrade diplomatic and trade ties after its decisions on Kashmir. On Wednesday, Pakistan had expelled the Indian envoy in Islamabad and had announced a five-point plan…
U-19 Cricket: Bangladesh-India clash delayed for rain
Dhaka – The Tri-nation Under-19 Cricket match between Bangladesh Under-19 team and India U-19 team was delayed at Billericay in Essex, England on Tuesday, till last report received .
U-19 Cricket: Rain washes out Bangladesh-India clash
Dhaka – The Tri-nation Under-19 Cricket match between Bangladesh Under-19 team and Indian U-19 team was washed out due to rain at the Cheltenham College in Gloucestershire, England on Saturday.
Floods: 5mn children among 12mn hit in BD, India, Nepal
It scaling up emergency response to support affected children, families Dhaka, July 19 – Heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides across three countries in South Asia – Bangladesh, India and Nepal – have killed at least 93 children, and put the…
‘Sitara’ to be released in India
Culture Desk The film ‘Sitara’ directed by Asish Ray will be released today in five states of India. Based on eminent writer Abul Bashar’s novel Bhorer Proshuti, the film revolves around the people living in India-Bangladesh border areas, who earn…
Bangladesh in Group E with Qatar, Oman, India, Afghanistan
Dhaka – Bangladesh have been placed in Asian (AFC) Group E of the FIFA World Cup Qatar’2022 with the AFC Asian Cup’ 2019 winners Qatar, Oman, neighbouring India and Afghanistan. The ceremonial draw for the eight-group round-2 of the 2022…
India calls off Moon mission launch
India today dramatically scrapped the launch of a rocket that was aiming to land a probe on the Moon less than one hour before blast-off because of a “technical” problem. India wants the Chandrayaan-2 — or Moon Chariot 2 —…
New Zealand knock India out of World Cup
Dhaka – New Zealand knocked India out of the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup, winning the first semifinal by 18 runs on Wednesday at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. The Kiwis marched into the final for the second successive time. They…
ICC WC: Rain disrupts India-New Zealand semifinal clash
Dhaka— The first semifinal of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup was stopped due to rain when New Zealand was batting against two time champions India at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester on Tuesday. A record four matches of the ongoing…
India face New Zealand in first WC semifinal Tuesday
Dhaka – Virat Kohli-led India, the only Asian team which remained in the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup, are all set to take on New Zealand in the first semifinal of the event on Tuesday at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.…
India crush Sri Lanka
Rohit Sharma became the first player to make five centuries in a single World Cup match and his opening partner KL Rahul also struck a fluent century as India crushed Sri Lanka by seven wickets in their final group match…
The Tivare Dam disaster in Maharashtra, India
July 6, 2019 SANDRP Late that night of July 2, shouts of “Dharan Futla, Dharan Futla” (The dam has breached!) saved the already-scared 62-year-old Narayan Gaikwad and his family, as the family ran to a nearby hill. Tivare Dam (Longitude:…
Has India abandoned Palestine?
By Askiah Adam India has recently voted in support of Israel at the United Nations (UN) for the first time in its post-independence history. At the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on June 6, she voted with Israel to…
Tigers confident to beat India
Dhaka, July 2, 2019 – Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza was not inclined to loss his sleep, thinking too much about India’s strength as he believed that his side can beat anybody else if they can play to their true…
Tigers eye 2nd victory against India in World Cups
Dhaka – Bangladesh will seek to register their second win against two times world champions India in World Cups and keep their semifinal hope alive when they take on their giant neighbour in the global meet at Edgbaston in Birmingham…
Mahmudullah likely to miss India clash
Dhaka – Bangladesh star all-rounder Mahmudullah Riayd is likely to miss their vital match of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup against two times champions India at Edgbastom on Tuesday. “Mahmudullah will not play tomorrow’s game (against India) given his…
Bairstow and Woakes star as England get World Cup back
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, (BSS/AFP) – Jonny Bairstow hit a hundred before Chris Woakes starred as England ended India’s unbeaten run at this World Cup with a 31-run win on Sunday to once again leave semi-final qualification in their own hands.…
Mahmudullah joins practice session,To play against India
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s reliable cricketer Mahmudullah Riyad, who has been suffering from a calf muscle injury, joined the practice session at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday and he is likely to play in their vital match in the ongoing ICC…
Kohli, Dhoni propel India to 268
Dhaka- Despite losing five wickets in 180 runs, India put up a challenging total of 268 for seven wickets at Manchester on Thursday against West Indies relying two fifties of Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Indian captain Kohli won the…
ICC WC: Mahmudullah uncertain for India clash
Dhaka – Bangladesh stalwart Mahmudullah Riyad is uncertain to take part in their vital match against India in Edgbaston on July 2 as the all-rounder sustained a calf muscle injury on Monday during the match against Afghanistan. Mahmudullah was seen…
Impressive Afghanistan restrict India to 224
Dhaka – India managed to score 224 for eight wickets in 50 overs in their fifth game of the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup against Afghanistan at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Saturday. The former two times world champions failed…
India outclass Pakistan in World Cup again
Dhaka – Pakistan wanted to break their losing streak against India in the World Cup, but they failed to make it once again as they suffered an 89-run defeat on Sunday at Manchester. India batted first after losing the toss…
ICC WC: Rohit, Kohli guide India to record total against Pakistan
Dhaka – Opener Rohit Sharma’s century and captain Virat Kohli’s half century guided India to their best-ever World Cup total of 336 for 5 against Pakistan at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday. India made a flying start in the…