News for 'Bangla'

West Indies edge B'desh in thriller to sweep series

West Indies edge B'desh in thriller to sweep series

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque rued the absence of injured all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.

'Bt Brinjal from Bangla,Philippines may come here'

'Bt Brinjal from Bangla,Philippines may come here'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

It may creep in via Bangladesh and Philippines, according to A R Reddy, co-chair of Genetic Engineering Approval (now Appraisal) Committee that approved the vegetable for commercial use.

Less work, more play for Bangla politicians

Less work, more play for Bangla politicians

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Bangladesh parliament may cut sessions short so that soccer-crazy politicians can follow the World Cup on television.

India refuses entry to British MP, says he wanted to create trouble in Indo-Bangla ties

India refuses entry to British MP, says he wanted to create trouble in Indo-Bangla ties

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Carlile was to hold a press conference in New Delhi on Thursday.

Bangla court sends HuJI chief police custody

Bangla court sends HuJI chief police custody

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

A Bangaldesh court has remanded Sheikh Abdus Salam, founder of banned Harkatul Jihad al Islami, to six-day police custody after he was arrested for his alleged involvement in the 2004 grenade attack on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Bangla Tigers aim for a final roar against Pakistan

Bangla Tigers aim for a final roar against Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Pakistan were given a mighty scare in the league encounter that they played against the spirited hosts but would still be overwhelming favourites to win the title for only the second time.

Amit Shah briefs Bengal leaders to quell unrest within party

Amit Shah briefs Bengal leaders to quell unrest within party

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

The former BJP president is learnt to have instructed the party leaders to start working on quelling the unrest within party cadre, genuine or sponsored.

Bombs hit 3 Bangla courts, 2 die

Bombs hit 3 Bangla courts, 2 die

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Kolkata's Durga Puja gets Unesco's heritage tag, Bengal ecstatic

Kolkata's Durga Puja gets Unesco's heritage tag, Bengal ecstatic

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Unesco on Wednesday accorded heritage status to Kolkata's Durga puja festival, bringing glory to the country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lauding the move.

India offers Bangla 'any kind of assistance'

India offers Bangla 'any kind of assistance'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

India expresses concern over Bangladesh blasts. Offers 'any kind of assistance'.

Pak terms Bangla blasts as 'vicious act'

Pak terms Bangla blasts as 'vicious act'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Pakistan on Thursday condemned the string of bomb blasts in Bangladesh which killed 2 persons and injured at least 140, saying they were a 'vicious act of terrorism.'

Bangla lecturer posts derogatory Facebook status; lands in jail

Bangla lecturer posts derogatory Facebook status; lands in jail

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

A university lecturer, who posted a Facebook status wishing for the death of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was today sentenced to six-month in jail by a Bangladeshi court.

Bangla to protest in UN against Myanmar's claim

Bangla to protest in UN against Myanmar's claim

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Bangladesh will protest in the United Nations against Myanmar's claim to a territorial sea in the Bay of Bengal, especially that of the "baseline" which is needed to delimit its maritime border, officials in Dhaka on Thursday.

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'

Spinner Sajid Khan puts Pakistan on top against Bangladesh

Spinner Sajid Khan puts Pakistan on top against Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Bangladesh trail by 224 runs and still needed 25 runs to avoid the follow-on at the end of Day 4.

Chanting Jai Shri Ram, arrest me: Amit Shah to Mamata

Chanting Jai Shri Ram, arrest me: Amit Shah to Mamata

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Referring to infiltrators as "termites", who are eating into the resources of this country, the BJP boss said his party will throw them out from Bengal after coming to power at the Centre for a second term

DD asked to telecast Indo-Bangla ODIs

DD asked to telecast Indo-Bangla ODIs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

The Kerala High Court directed ESPN to telecast the series through the Doordarshan channel concerned on revenue sharing basis.

Assam: Protests get louder against Indo-Bangla deal pact

Assam: Protests get louder against Indo-Bangla deal pact

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Leading the protest against 'India-Bangladesh Land Pact' that was signed on September 6 in Dhaka in presence of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina, the All Assam Students Union on Thursday brought out a protest rally in the city.

Mamata's folly may cause wrinkles in Indo-Bangla ties

Mamata's folly may cause wrinkles in Indo-Bangla ties

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Mamata Banerjee is entitled to defend her people's interest but to boycott talks will trouble India's eastern neighbour for a long time, says B Z Khasru

1971 War: Living To Fly Another Day

1971 War: Living To Fly Another Day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'You are to train three Bangladeshi pilots to fly this Chetak helicopter. Your task begins now.'

Check out what Australia's players are doing after calling off Bangla tour

Check out what Australia's players are doing after calling off Bangla tour

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Australia's Test squad have been sent back to play domestic One-day cricket in order to prepare for next month's series against New Zealand after their tour to Bangladesh was postponed on Thursday due to security concerns.

No gas from RIL's KG-D6 supplied to Bangla: Govt

No gas from RIL's KG-D6 supplied to Bangla: Govt

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

In the run up to the general election, Aam Aadmi Party had alleged that RIL's partner Niko Resources was selling KG-D6 gas in Bangladesh for half the $4.2 per million British thermal unit rate that India pays them.

'Buddhada affirmed my faith in myself'

'Buddhada affirmed my faith in myself'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

'That he found it worth his while to repeat me within a year said something about my abilities as actor.'

Swapan Dasgupta faces disqualification as RS MP after getting poll ticket

Swapan Dasgupta faces disqualification as RS MP after getting poll ticket

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The BJP has fielded Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta as its candidate for the Tarakeshwar seat in the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.

Shakib returns for ODIs vs West Indies

Shakib returns for ODIs vs West Indies

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Former skipper and pacer Mashrafe Mortaza, who was left out of the 24-man ODI preliminary squad announced on January 4, has not been named in the final squad.

Dance teacher loses livelihood to Covid, Delhi cops find new job for him

Dance teacher loses livelihood to Covid, Delhi cops find new job for him

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

"When the SHO sir asked me about my interest of area, I told him that I am a dance teacher and want to continue it. The SHO sir said that they will try to find me a suitable job. He sent me to Sandoz to restart earning livelihood till the time I get a job in dancing. I am also thinking to apply in schools for dance teacher," Balaji Sawalkar said.

On this day, Sachin Tendulkar played his last ODI

On this day, Sachin Tendulkar played his last ODI

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

On March 18, 2012, Sachin Tendulkar played his last ODI against Pakistan during the 2012 Asia Cup. Tendulkar managed to score 52 runs

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'We flew all missions in the first part of the war at low levels; that is at 300 to 500 feet above the ground.' 'These sorties were no doubt stressful since the pilots and crew had to look out for birds and obstructions as well as enemy gunfire.'

No desire to become president,: Bangla army chief

No desire to become president,: Bangla army chief

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Bangladesh Army Chief General Moeen U Ahmed has dismissed speculations that he is set to take over as president, saying he has no such intentions as an interim government installed nine months ago with crucial military support now runs the country. Priority of the incumbent government, he said, was to restore democracy through free and fair elections and transfer of power. Law and order was under the control of the caretaker government, which also enjoyed full public support.

The INSPIRATION behind television shows

The INSPIRATION behind television shows

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Till the lockdown was imposed in March, more than 200 Zee staffers had spent over 2,500 hours across 28 regions in Punjab, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal to understand the audiences. The effort paid off, again and again.

Joining poll fray is just like being raped: Bangla superstar Dev

Joining poll fray is just like being raped: Bangla superstar Dev

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Bengali film star and Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha candidate Dev raked up a controversy by saying that joining election fray is like getting raped, but after facing flak from women's rights activists and opposition parties he apologised for the comment.

Safta: Bangla to ask for revised 'sensitive' list

Safta: Bangla to ask for revised 'sensitive' list

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

A high-powered inter-ministerial committee was expected to finalise the list based on the suggestions and recommendations from different chambers, business houses and trade experts, the Daily Star newspaper reported.

Dhaka talks: Bangla may raise trade barrier is

Dhaka talks: Bangla may raise trade barrier is

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

India and Bangladesh will hold talks on bilateral trade on July 22 where the issue of trade barriers faced by Bangladeshi exporters is likely to figure.

Meet the BJP's silent army in Bengal

Meet the BJP's silent army in Bengal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'They are our go-to men, our trouble-shooters.' 'They draw their strength from remaining low-key and accessible only to our workers.'