Bangladesh's Yunus plans to sign slew of MoUs during China trip to boost sagging economyBangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is set to visit China to seek financial support and sign MoUs amid diminishing US support. His agen...
27 Mar, 2025, 07.53 AM IST
Homegrown Tiger Logistics, Bangladesh-based Sikder Group ink initial pact to increase tradeThe development comes in continuation of the strengthening of connectivity between the two nations, as Bangladesh granted India permanent a...
19 Jan, 2024, 01.06 PM IST
Bangladesh gives India permanent access to Chattogram, Mongla portsCargoes can be transported from Chattogram and Mongla ports to Agartala in Tripura via Akhaura, Dawki in Meghalaya via Tamabil, Sutarkandi ...
30 Apr, 2023, 11.36 PM IST
India-Bangladesh to explore sub-regional connectivityAt the Summit in Dhaka on Saturday, Sheikh Hasina requested Narendra Modi for additional road and railway connectivity links to Nepal as we...
29 Mar, 2021, 09.19 AM IST
View: Bangladesh to benefit more from cooperation beyond trade and infrastructure connectivityWhile bilateral trade between India and Bangladesh is steadily increasing, there should be more focus on investment and knowledge cooperati...
20 Mar, 2021, 10.47 AM IST
India on project-opening spree amid China’s attempt to woo BangladeshAs part of the latest initiative, 10 broadgauge (BG) locomotives were handed over to Dhaka by external affairs minister S Jaishankar and ra...
28 Jul, 2020, 08.24 AM IST
Expanding connectivity: First cargo train launched to Bangladesh via Bengal’s key border zoneSenior dignitaries from both the countries are expected to flag off the handover, which will be conducted via video conferencing, according...
25 Jul, 2020, 02.30 PM IST
West Bengal government refuses to allow Indian citizens to re-enter via land border with BangladeshSurprisingly, 2500 Indian citizens from West Bengal, among others, are still stranded in Bangladesh who await repatriation through the land...
24 Jul, 2020, 06.00 PM IST
First-ever container cargo from Kolkata via Bangladesh port reaches Agartala: MEAThe External Affairs Ministry said this movement was carried out under an agreement on use of Chattogram and Mongla Ports for movement of I...
23 Jul, 2020, 07.59 PM IST
India-Bangladesh multi-modal connectivity: A win-win proposition for both nationsBoth sides recognize that increasing connectivity through air, water, rail, road offers mutually beneficial opportunity for enhancing econo...
17 Jul, 2020, 08.56 PM IST
India opens new chapter in connectivity with Bangladesh via container shippingMansukh Mandaviya Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge) said that the route will open doors of new opportunities for both the...
16 Jul, 2020, 05.22 PM IST
Modi’s proposed Dhaka visit to focus on regional connectivityNew Delhi and Dhaka are expected to initiate a project to enhance the navigability of waterways that serve as Bangladesh’s north-south arte...
06 Mar, 2020, 09.30 AM IST
Assam and Bangladesh to work together in multiple sectorsAssam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his government is all committed to ...
23 Oct, 2019, 07.31 PM IST
Trade with northeast region to improve with access to key Bangladesh Ports: Shipping MinisterThe use of these two ports will reduce the distance between Kolkata and northeast region significantly.
07 Oct, 2019, 09.24 PM IST
Soon, you can plan a cruise to Bangladesh from KolkataKolkata-based Heritage Cruise has proposed to run the first vessel on the river route in the last week of March.
26 Oct, 2018, 11.10 AM IST
India, Bangladesh ink milestone pacts for cargo, cruise movements: Shipping SecretaryThe new arrangement will facilitate movement of fly-ash, cement, construction materials etc from India to Bangladesh through IWT on Rupnara...
25 Oct, 2018, 10.14 PM IST
Bangladesh Cabinet clears deal with India for port usageThe decision is another step in improving the friendly relations between Bangladesh and India, Cabinet Secretary Shafiul Alam said.
17 Sep, 2018, 08.48 PM IST