Modi, Hasina launch new passenger train between India, Bangladesh

A new passenger train connecting Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri on the Indian side was inaugurated jointly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina via a video......

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Brothers in Blood

At a time when China is trying to make its foray into South Asia, India should use its shared history to strengthen its ties in the region, argues Dr Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Bangladesh's Prime......

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

The number of novel coronavirus cases in the country rose to 107 on Sunday, with Maharashtra reporting the highest followed by Kerala, while over 450 stranded Indians were flown back from Italy and......

India has BIG PLANS for the Friendship Express

Four years after its inauguration, both India and Bangladesh are dreaming big as the Maitree Express chugs into the future, reports Syed Tashfin Chowdhury As the Maitree Express rolled into the......

Modi's Bangla trip: Experts stress on easier visa, rail connectivity

On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh, experts on Friday pitched for enhanced bilateral ties through the resolution of long-pending issues, including a simpler visa......

Bangla train caught in row over wire-mesh

The much-awaited Kolkata-Dhaka passenger train service is caught on a row between India and Bangladesh over wire-mesh.Though coaches, tracks and staff required to run the train are ready, the vexed......