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7th round of Bangladesh-India JCC meet on Sunday
India and Bangladesh will be holding the 7th Meeting of the Joint Consultative Commission (JCC) in New Delhi on June 19, 2022. […]
Bangladesh
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APEDA organizes International Buyer Seller Meet at Leh
Farmers, entrepreneurs from Ladakh, and global buyers from the USA, Bangladesh, Oman, and United Arab Emirates participated in the day-long meet […]
Finance
India Bangladesh Joint Military Exercise “Ex Sampriti-X” To Commence In Bangladesh
As part of the ongoing India Bangladesh bilateral defense cooperation, a joint military training exercise Ex SAMPRITI-X is being conducted at Jashore Military Station in Bangladesh from 05 June to 16 June 2022. […]
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India’s Textiles Exports Highest Ever In FY 2021-22, Cross US$ 44 Bn
India scaled its highest ever exports tally at US$ 44.4 Bn in Textiles and Apparel (T&A) including Handicrafts in FY 2021-22, indicating a substantial increase of 41% and 26% over corresponding figures in FY 2020-21 and FY 2019-20, respectively.
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External Affairs Minister visits Bangladesh
Continuing our frequent high-level exchanges, in the spirit of close fraternal ties between the two countries, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S Jaishankar is currently on an official visit to Bangladesh.
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External Affairs Minister Visit to Bangladesh and Bhutan
External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Bangladesh and Bhutan on 28-30 April 2022. […]
Business
India’s Non-basmati rice exports grow by 109% to USD 6115m
Modi government’s policies are helping farmers in getting access to the global market and ensuring food security – Shri Piyush Goyal; Export of non-basmati rice was the top forex earner across all Agri -commodities in 2021-22 […]
Business
India’s sugar exports grow by 291% from 2013-14
Sugar exports exceed 10 million tons for the first time; Sugar exports rise by 64.90% from 2021-to 22 alone; Modi government’s policies are helping farmers increase their income by tapping global markets – Shri Piyush Goyal […]
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1st Meeting of IMCG on Neighbouring Countries
The first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Coordination Group (IMCG) at the Secretary level was convened by Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla today. […]
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Centre creates matrix for 50 agro products to boost Agri exports
As part of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, APEDA collaborates with various ministries to ensure seamless logistics; Government focuses on boosting Agri exports from Purvanchal, Himalayan region, North Eastern States, J&K, and Ladakh […]
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India signs 13 FTAs with its trading partners
So far, India has signed 13 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with its trading partners, including the 3 agreements, namely India-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA), India-UAE Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) signed during the last five years. […]
Business
53rd IHGF Delhi Fair 2022 organized by EPCH
The 53rd edition of one of the world’s largest handicrafts fairs – the IHGF-Delhi fair will open to overseas buyers, buying and sourcing professionals as well as large domestic volume retail buyers on 30th March 2022 in India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. […]
General
Longest Vessel ever to sail on Brahmaputra at Pandu Port via (IBPR)
Longest Vessel ever to sail on Brahmaputra anchors at Pandu Port after completing cargo movement from Haldia via Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR) […]
General
Patna to Pandu via Bangladesh Waters successfully completed
Brahmaputra (NW2) gets connected with Ganga (NW1) via Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route; Cargo ship carrying foodgrains from Patna docks at Pandu […]
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2-day Consultation on Biodiversity begins
2-day South Asian Consultation on Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework begins; India calls for innovative financing methods from GEF and CBD […]
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Anindya Banerjee appointed as next Indian HC to Cameroon.
Shri Anindya Banerjee currently serving as the Assistant High Commissioner at the Assistant High Commission of India in Chittagong, Bangladesh has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of the Cameroon. […]
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PRESIDENT OF INDIA IN BANGLADESH; ATTENDS BILATERAL MEETINGS
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, landed at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka this morning (December 15, 2021) where he was received by Mr Mohammad Abdul Hamid, the President of Bangladesh himself. President Kovind is on a three-day state visit to Bangladesh from December 15 to 17, 2021, which is his first state visit since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic. […]
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Raksha Mantri interacts with 1971 war veterans
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh interacts with Indian war veterans & Mukti Jodhas of Bangladesh as part of Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations
Pays rich tributes to the brave soldiers, sailors & air warriors who ensured victory in 1971 war
Raksha Mantri calls upon the youth to follow their footsteps and build a strong & self-reliant India […]
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BIMSTEC JWG on Terrorism & Crime held
An inter-agency Indian delegation led by Mr. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary, Counter Terrorism, Ministry of External Affairs participated in the 9th Meeting of the BIMSTEC Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (JWG-CTTC), hosted by Bhutan […]
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Bangladesh Armed Forces day celebrated in presence of Defence Minister
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on November 22, 2021 on the occasion of Armed Forces Day of Bangladesh, which is celebrated on 21st November every year […]
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IORA Meeting Held today
India virtually participated in the 21st Annual Council of Ministers (COM) meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) on 17 November 2021 led by the Hon’ble Minister of State External Affairs (MoS), Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh […]
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India-Bangladesh Power Secretaries meet on Maitree power project
Secretary (Power) Govt of India met Secretary (Power) Govt of Bangladesh today through video conferencing for the issues related to 1320MW Maitree Power project […]
General
Chief of Airstaff visits Bangladesh
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Chief of the Air Staff was invited by his counterpart Air Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan, Chief of Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force to review the Passing Out Parade and Commissioning Ceremony at Bangladesh Air Force Academy […]
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India Bangla MoU on trade remedial measures approved
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Bangladesh on the establishment of a framework of cooperation in the area of trade remedial measures […]
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Bangladesh’s Shanti Ograsena Military Exercise culminates
4 nation MULTINATIONAL MILITARY EXERCISE SHANTIR OGROSENA CULMINATES IN BANGLADESH […]
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General MM Naravane, COAS proceeds on visit to Bangladesh
General MM Naravane, Chief of the Army Staff has proceeded on a visit to Bangladesh in the midst of Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations and Exercise Shantir Ogrosena […]
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Sanjay Dhotre addressed the consultation meeting of E9 Education Ministers
Minister of State for Education addresses at consultation meeting of Education Ministers of E9 countries Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, and Pakistan. Also present were reps of United Nations, UNICEF and UNESCO […]
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Election Commission of India conducts International Virtual Election Visitors Programme
CI hosts 2 day International Virtual Election Visitors Programme (IVEP) 2021 on April 5-6, 2021; More than 100 delegates from 26 countries participate […]
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Bangladesh’s Multinational Military Exercise SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021 commenses
Multinational Military Exercise SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021 (Front Runner of Peace) commenced with participation from Indian Army, Royal Bhutan Army, Sri Lankan Army and Bangladesh Army and observers from USA, UK, Turkey, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Singapore […]
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Modi’s Visit to Bangladesh: Highlights
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi arrived in Dhaka for his visit to Bangladesh at the invitation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to celebrate the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 50 years of Bangladesh’s war of liberation. […]
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North East hold Buyer Seller meet with Neighbours
MEA along with ICC organized North East Buyer Seller Meet today in Guwahati. to the neighbouring countries – Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal in the areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, Hand-loom, Textiles, Handicrafts, Tourism and Hospitality […]
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India-Bangladesh meet to discuss Water Resources issues
India-Bangladesh Water Resources Secretary Level Meeting; Both Sides Agree to Expand Cooperation Across Entire Gamut of Water Resources Issues […]
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PM Modi pays homage to Bangabandhu on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, on his birth anniversary. […]
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PM inaugurates ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and Bangladesh
PM inaugurates ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and Bangladesh; Says Connectivity is not only strengthening the friendship between India and Bangladesh but also proving to be a strong link for business too […]
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INS to dock at Mongla in Bangladesh tomorrow
Indian Naval Ships Sumedha, an indigenously build Offshore Patrol vessel and Kulish, an indigenously built guided missile corvette, are scheduled to make a port call at the historic port town of Mongla in Bangladesh on 8th Mar […]
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India Bangladesh hold talks on pending fencing along the Border
Home Secretary Level Talks (HSLT) between India and Bangladesh were held to discuss the early completion of pending fencing along thea Indo Bangladesh Border (IBB) […]
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PM suggests special visa scheme for doctors and nurses in regional space
PM addresses a workshop on “Covid-19 Management: Experience, Good Practices and Way Forward” with 9 Neighbouring Countries; Suggests special visa scheme for doctors and nurses, a regional Air Ambulance agreement […]
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Bangladesh Navy Ship Prottoy Visits Mumbai
Bangladesh Navy Ship (BNS) Prottoy is on a two day visit to Mumbai from 14 to 15 Feb 21. The ship commanded by Captain Ahamed Amin Abdullah with a crew of 137 personnel is docked at Mumbai Port Trust […]
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Ayush signs Research Collaborations with 25 Foreign Countries
Ayush ministry has singed MoUs with 25 countries for cooperation, 23 universities for collaborative research and 13 institutes/univ for setting up centers. […]
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Jitendra Singh says, PM’s vision of “Act East” imparting a new approach in our relations with neighboring countries
Union Minister oDr. Jitendra Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the vision of “Act East” thus imparting a new push to our approach and focus to our relations with neighbouring countries through “Act East” policy. […]
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India-Bangladesh hold Foreign Office Consultations
India and Bangladesh hold Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) with Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla from the Indian side and Foreign Secretary Ambassador Masud Bin Momen from the Bangladesh side […]
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India-Bangladesh Consular Dialogue
The 2nd India-Bangladesh Consular Dialogue was held on 28 January 2021 in New Delhi. Shri Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Secretary (CPV & OIA) led the Indian delegation, while the delegation from Bangladesh was led by Amb. Mashfee Binte Shams, Secretary (East), MOFA […]
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Sec Riva Ganguly Das holds Asia Cooperation Dialogue
The 17th Ministerial Meeting of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) under the theme, “The New Normal and Safe and Healthy Tourism” was held and Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs represented india […]
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Indian manufactured vaccines to neighboring & key partner countries on the go
The Government of India has received several requests for the supply of Indian manufactured vaccines from neighbouring and key partner countries. In response to these requests, and in keeping with India’s stated commitment to use India’s vaccine production and delivery capacity to help all of humanity fight the Covid pandemic […]
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MORTH notifies rules for facilitating MOUs with neighboring countries on vehicular traffic
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had been receiving requests from various quarters to notify rules under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, to facilitate the movement of vehicles carrying goods and passengers between India and neighboring countries. […]
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India-Bangladesh holds Police Chiefs’ Dialogue
The first Delegation-Level virtual Police Chiefs’ Dialogue between the Police chiefs of India and Bangladesh was held today in an environment of positivity and trust. […]
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Bangladesh becomes Country in Focus for 51st IFFI
International Film Festival of India announced this edition’s Country in Focus yesterday. The Country in Focus for the 51st IFFI is Bangladesh. […]
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MoD conducts online quiz competition on 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War
As part of forthcoming Republic Day Celebration 2021 and to commemorate 50 Years of 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, an online quiz competition is being conducted by Ministry of Defence in coordination with MyGov during 11January to 22 January 2021. […]
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India to offer duty-free market access to Bangladesh
Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution Shri Piyush Goyal today assured Bangladesh, from India’s side, complete cooperation in ensuring barrier-free trade between the two countries. Addressing India-Bangladesh Digital Conference on Agriculture Sector, he said that we have offered duty-free market access to Bangladesh in many products, including, agri-exports. […]
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Comprehensive discussions held between India & Bangladesh as part of Virtual Summit
H.E. Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Sheikh Hasina held a Summit in virtual format on 17 December 2020. During the summit Comprehensive discussions were held on various sectors […]