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Portugal: A backdoor for Bangladeshis into EU

Portugal: A backdoor for Bangladeshis into EU

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Bangladeshis say it is easier in Portugal to get Residency papers, which give them access to all EU countries, reports Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Bangladesh cops gradually resume duty after new chief's directive

Bangladesh cops gradually resume duty after new chief's directive

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

On Wednesday, the newly-appointed inspector general of police, Mohammed Mainul Islam, ordered officers to join their respective units within the next 24 hours.

Low turnout at Dhaka govt offices amid employees' fear post Hasina's exit

Low turnout at Dhaka govt offices amid employees' fear post Hasina's exit

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

On the first day after the fall of Hasina's government, a tense atmosphere prevailed at the secretariat on Tuesday, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.

Rupee Asia's Second Worst Performing Currency In August

Rupee Asia's Second Worst Performing Currency In August

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The rupee has depreciated by 0.6 per cent so far in the current financial year.

BSF apprehends six Bangladeshis trying to sneak into Pak

BSF apprehends six Bangladeshis trying to sneak into Pak

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

The Border Security Force troops on Saturday apprehended six Bangladeshi nationals who were trying to sneak into Pakistan near Indo-Pak border in Jammu district.

Assam introduces new Aadhaar issuance rules for fresh applicants

Assam introduces new Aadhaar issuance rules for fresh applicants

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

This will "stop the influx of illegal foreigners" and the state government will be 'very strict" in issuing Aadhaar cards, he said.

Uddhav handed over 'remote control' to Congress: Modi in Mumbai

Uddhav handed over 'remote control' to Congress: Modi in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mocked Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for "handing over the remote control" of the party to the Congress as he took poll battle to Mumbai with less than a week left for voting in Maharashtra.

US embassy in Dhaka to resume visa services this week

US embassy in Dhaka to resume visa services this week

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Helen said the US embassy in Dhaka will resume this week its consular service to expedite visa processing.

Bangladesh on the boil over Prez remarks on Hasina's resignation

Bangladesh on the boil over Prez remarks on Hasina's resignation

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

President Mohammed Shahabuddin said he did not have any documentary evidence of Hasina resigning as prime minister before she fled the country on August 5 amidst student-led mass protests.

No response to 26/11, but it won't be the case anymore: Jaishankar

No response to 26/11, but it won't be the case anymore: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

"We should not have a repeat of what happened in Mumbai. That there was a terror attack and there was no response," Jaishankar told reporters in Mumbai.

Demand punishment for...: Sheikh Hasina breaks silence after ouster

Demand punishment for...: Sheikh Hasina breaks silence after ouster

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

In her first public statement after her ouster on August 5, 76-year-old Hasina said several lives have been lost in violence in the name of agitation since July.

90 Bangladeshi families cross over to India

90 Bangladeshi families cross over to India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Unrest in Bangladesh's Khagracherri district has led around 90 Bangladeshi families to cross the unfenced Indo-Bangla border and take shelter at Tuichakma in Tripura's Dhalai district, official sources said on Wednesday.

'Trusting my instincts': Rohit reflects on his leadership style

'Trusting my instincts': Rohit reflects on his leadership style

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Rohit Sharma believes that he has played enough cricket to trust his own judgements, like he did in what will be seen as a potentially grammar changing Test match against Bangladesh, which India won by seven wickets despite the game losing more than 220 overs due to inclement weather.

Lt col honeytrapped by Bangladeshi ISI 'worker'

Lt col honeytrapped by Bangladeshi ISI 'worker'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

A lieutenant colonel is facing charges of establishing unauthorised contacts on Facebook with a Bangladeshi woman, suspected to be an Inter Services Intelligence agent, who had earlier honeytrapped an Indian officer in Dhaka last year.

Video: Bangladeshi pilot in emergency landing repatriated

Video: Bangladeshi pilot in emergency landing repatriated

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

The Bangladeshi pilot, who made an emergency landing in Indian territory after being caught in a storm on Thursday, was handed over to the Bangladeshi authorities.

BSF jawan killed, 1 injured in firing by Bangladeshi troops

BSF jawan killed, 1 injured in firing by Bangladeshi troops

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The BGB Director General has assured a through probe of the incident, they said.

2-state polls: BJP, Oppn gird up in shadow of Haryana poll outcome

2-state polls: BJP, Oppn gird up in shadow of Haryana poll outcome

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

An impressive performance in Jharkhand and, especially, Maharashtra assembly polls next month by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will lay to rest the doubts over the party's political dominance after its underwhelming performance in the Lok Sabha polls and strike a body blow to the Opposition.

'Voter Is Keeping Centre On Tenterhooks'

'Voter Is Keeping Centre On Tenterhooks'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'If you want to win you need to perform.' 'Governments have found a way to buck anti-incumbency, but one policy intervention will not pay in all elections.'

A Small Line Of People Crossed Into India

A Small Line Of People Crossed Into India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

When I asked Krishna Gopal Sengupta, who had travelled through Bangladesh from Chittagong to Petrapole if the interim government had made any impact at ground level, he said, "it's been only a couple of days. They will need some time." Shyam G Menon reports from Petrapole, India's entry point with Bangladesh.

Bangladesh unrest: Temples, houses attacked; 2 Hindu leaders killed

Bangladesh unrest: Temples, houses attacked; 2 Hindu leaders killed

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

According to the available information, two Hindu leaders, who were incidentally leaders of Hasina's Awami League party, were killed in north-western Sirajganj and Rangpur, Debnath said, adding that the Council was still gathering more information.

Mohammad Yunus: The Nobel laureate Prof who will head new Bangladesh govt

Mohammad Yunus: The Nobel laureate Prof who will head new Bangladesh govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Life has come full circle for Nobel laureate Professor Mohammad Yunus, who faced persecution during Sheikh Hasina's regime for embezzlement, is now all set to head of the interim government in Bangladesh after she resigned and fled the country.

Soon after landing in India, Hasina has VIP visitor: NSA Doval

Soon after landing in India, Hasina has VIP visitor: NSA Doval

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Separately, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the rapidly unfolding situation in Bangladesh. It is learnt that Jaishankar also apprised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on the developments.

Shakib reveals why pitches don't matter against India

Shakib reveals why pitches don't matter against India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Star Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Thursday admitted that travelling to India is the toughest Test assignment and pitches don't make much difference due to the sheer quality of the hosts.

15 Bangladeshi intruders pushed back

15 Bangladeshi intruders pushed back

Rediff.com14 Feb 2003

The incident occurred at the Sonarpur border in South Dinajpur district in West Bengal.

2nd T20 PIX: Nitish, Rinku sizzle as India seal series

2nd T20 PIX: Nitish, Rinku sizzle as India seal series

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

India registered a thumping 86-run victory in the second T20I against Bangladesh to seal the three-match series 2-0.

Hasina's continued stay in India may further strain ties, warns BNP

Hasina's continued stay in India may further strain ties, warns BNP

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Alamgir said that even after the fall of the Hasina government following a people's uprising, the 'Indian establishment is yet to reach out to BNP, even though China, the US, the UK, and Pakistan have already done so.'

'Bangladeshi migrants pose threat to security'

'Bangladeshi migrants pose threat to security'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, present in "large" numbers across the country, pose a grave threat to India's internal security, a Parliamentary panel has noted. "A large presence of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants poses a grave threat to the internal security and it should be viewed strongly," the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs said in its latest report.

Saurabh Netravalkar And The H-1B Dream

Saurabh Netravalkar And The H-1B Dream

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The US needs to understand that it could potentially lose out on attracting several Netravalkars in the future if it curbs the influx of such industrious Indian immigrants, argues Vishal Menon.

Ten Bangladeshis held for overstaying

Ten Bangladeshis held for overstaying

Rediff.com22 Feb 2003

Superintendent of Police Birendra said they had crossed over into the country in batches over the last one year.

Emergency declared, Bangladeshis relieved

Emergency declared, Bangladeshis relieved

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

President Ahmed on Thursday night resigned as the caretaker government chief soon after proclaiming emergency.

British national detained for entering Puri temple, assaulting cops

British national detained for entering Puri temple, assaulting cops

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

When the police personnel stopped him and asked him to leave the temple premises as non-Hindus are not allowed entry into the temple, Thomas allegedly assaulted the cops, they said.

Bumrah's bowling blitz: India's net sessions heats up!

Bumrah's bowling blitz: India's net sessions heats up!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

During Monday's net session, Bumrah repeatedly made short work of the batter often sending his off-stump cart-wheeling for fun

Bangladesh Crisis: India's Two Wheelers Cos To Take Hit

Bangladesh Crisis: India's Two Wheelers Cos To Take Hit

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Indian companies also hold a considerable share of the car, bus, and three-wheeler markets in the country.

PIX: Ashwin shines as dominant India trounce Bangladesh

PIX: Ashwin shines as dominant India trounce Bangladesh

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the fourth day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh at the Chepauk in Chennai on Sunday

Revealed! How Bangladeshis cross the border

Revealed! How Bangladeshis cross the border

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

The rate for crossing is fixed, the arrested guide alleged, adding that he had come to India recently with four others to send them to Pakistan via the border in Jammu.

Population of Hindus, Adivasis on decline in J'Khand: Modi

Population of Hindus, Adivasis on decline in J'Khand: Modi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

He asserted that it was time to "throw such forces out" to protect "mati, beti, roti" (land, daughter, bread).

Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'The dominance of her party also meant that the institutions became lopsided -- whether it was the bureaucracy or the courts or the military.' 'She centralised power to the extent that you would see her representatives or her party office bearers having overly represented in these institutions.' 'That perhaps would have been the biggest blunder that she committed.'

Joining BJP because...: Champai Soren explains switch

Joining BJP because...: Champai Soren explains switch

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The senior JMM leader, who briefly held the chief minister's post after Hemant Soren's resignation, said only the saffron party seems serious over the issue of tribals, while others are indulging in vote bank politics.

Azmi's challenges Raj: Find Bangladeshis, get Rs 2 crore

Azmi's challenges Raj: Find Bangladeshis, get Rs 2 crore

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi on Wednesday offered Rs two crore to Maharashtra Navnirman Chief chief Raj Thackeray if he substantiates his allegation about Bangladeshi voters in the Assembly constituency from where he won the poll.

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'At this moment you cannot give her asylum because if you do, then you are directing public anger against India.'