Tag: Bangladesh

Two senior Bangladeshi diplomats stationed in India were suspended from their duties following directives from Bangladesh's interim government, led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus. Shaban Mahmud, First Secretary (Press) at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, and Ranjan Sen, who held a similar position at the Bangladeshi consulate in Kolkata, were both dismissed from their roles, signaling a significant shift in the country’s diplomatic stance.

Former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia has issued a message of hope and gratitude following her release from prison, after the abrupt resignation and departure of Sheikh Hasina from the Prime Minister's office. In a video message posted on social media from her hospital bed, Zia praised the efforts of the country's youth and called for a rebuilding of the nation.

In a recent address to the Lok Sabha, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar provided an update on the situation concerning Indian nationals in Bangladesh amidst the ongoing political unrest in the neighboring country. According to Jaishankar, there are approximately 19,000 Indian nationals currently in Bangladesh, with around 9,000 of them being students. The minister assured that the Indian government is maintaining close contact with its citizens through diplomatic channels.

During a joint media interaction with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated India's willingness to participate in the conservation and management of the Bangladeshi segment of the Teesta river. This move comes as a $1-billion project for the river is being pursued by China.

Cyclone Hamoon impacts Bangladesh, resulting in two casualties and the evacuation of 275,000 individuals as the nation faces an escalating number of severe weather events linked to climate change.