Bangladesh: Hindu businessman hacked, set on fire

A Hindu businessman has been brutally attacked, hacked and set on fire by miscreants in Bangladesh, police said on Thursday. IMAGE: Activists from various Hindu groups protest against attacks on......

Security beefed up at Indian mission in Bangladesh

Security has been strengthened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Bangladesh's Sylhet city in the wake of heightened tensions following the death of......

10 arrested for Hindu man's lynching in Bangladesh

Ten individuals have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu youth, in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. IMAGE: A large number of people hold a......

'Free speech isn't the issue anymore, survival is'

Bangladesh's media is facing a difficult time and the freedom of expression has been overtaken by concerns over journalists' "right to stay alive", editors of several leading Bangladeshi newspapers......

7 smart cities to be developed in Bengal: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said that her government would develop seven smart cities in the state. The location for six smart cities had already been finalised, while......

Mamata gives emphasis on infrastructure to attract investment

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that her government was giving emphasis on building proper infrastructure for attracting more investment to the state. "The proper......

Changi Airport to raise stake in Bengal Aerotropolis

Singapore's Changi Airport International (CAI) has decided to increase its stake in Bengal Aerotropolis Projects Ltd (BAPL) to 32.2 per cent from 26 per cent held since the project began in......

Dream turns sour: A swanky airport and just one flight!

Months after take off, Durgapur airport in West Bengal struggles to stay afloat Close to three months after a star-studded take-off with Tollywood celebrities, India's first greenfield airport......

Bangladesh wants T20 World Cup games moved out of India

'I have requested the adviser for Information and Broadcasting to ensure that the broadcast of the IPL in Bangladesh is also suspended.' IMAGE: Bangladesh government advisor Asif Nazrul said he......

ICC appeal fails as BCB stands firm on India travel

'While the ICC highlighted that the tournament itinerary has already been announced and requested the BCB to reconsider its stance, the Board's position remains unchanged.' IMAGE: While the BCB......

ICC reaches out to Bangladesh on India security concerns

IMAGE: The Bangladesh Cricket Board has formally requested the International Cricket Council that their matches in T20 World Cup be moved out of India. Photograph: Bangladesh Cricket Board/X The......

India Boycott Could Hurt Bangladesh: Tamim Warns BCB

'Today's decisions will have an impact ten years down the line, so decisions should be taken by considering what is best for Bangladesh cricket and for Bangladeshi players.' IMAGE: Bangladesh have......