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'Bandhan Express' Train Services Between India & Bangladesh Restarts After Two-Years
The passenger train operations between India and Bangladesh restarted on May 29 after a two-year break due to the pandemic, with the flagging off of the Bandhan Express from Kolkata station on its route to Khulna in Bangladesh. The Bandhan Express will travel twice a week between Kolkata and Khulna. On May 29, the Maitree Express will also commence operations between Kolkata and Dhaka.
Tags: India, train, Bandhan Express, Kolkata, Bangladesh
Courtesy: Zee News
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Tripura CM Asks Bangladesh-Based IT Firms To Invest In State
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has asked Bangladesh-based IT firms to invest in his state. While speaking at the very first edition of the Digital Bangladesh IT Summit. He stressed that technology-driven trade can help ease the bilateral ties between the two neighbouring countries. "Bangladesh IT companies are welcome to invest in Tripura, and (to) take advantage of the incentives offered by the government," he said.
Tags: business, IT, Tripura, Tripura CM, Bangladesh
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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13 Illegal Rohingya Immigrants Apprehended In Jalpaiguri Railway Station: WB
Police have apprehended thirteen suspected illegal Rohingya immigrants from Jalpaiguri railway station in North Bengal, on April 24. The immigrants came to Jalpaiguri railway station in two groups- from New Delhi and Jammu, reported PTI. According to an official, the immigrants "were on the way to Rohingya camps in Bangladesh, via Assam and Tripura". Also, a case against the accused has been filed under The Foreigners Act.
Tags: Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, Railway Station, Rohingya, Bangladesh
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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ISKCON Radhakanta Temple In Dhaka Vandalized By Extremists: Bangladesh
The ISKCON Radhakanta temple in Dhaka was vandalized by 200 alleged extremists, on March 17. "It's a very unfortunate incident that took place on the eve of Dol Yatra & Holi celebrations. The United Nations had passed a resolution declaring March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia,'' stated vice-president of Iskcon India. Earlier in 2021, the Durga Puja pandal was vandalized by a mob.
Tags: ISKCON DHAKA, VANDALISED, holi, looted, Bangladesh
Courtesy: India Today
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Bangladesh Reports 1,116 New COVID Cases In 24 Hours
In the past 24 hours, 1,116 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Bangladesh, taking the overall tally to 1,592,209, with most cases recorded in Dhaka. Around 154 people recovered, while 19,275 samples were tested across the country, for a positivity rate of 5.79 percent. As per figures, the recovery rate is 97.39 percent, and the mortality rate is 1.76 percent.
Tags: World, Covid-19 Test, Cases, Recovery, Bangladesh
Courtesy: BD News 24
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30 Passengers Killed, Over 100 Injured On Ferry In Bangladesh
In a shocking incident, at least 30 people lost their lives, and over 100 received injuries due to a fire on a ferry in Bangladesh, on December 24. Reportedly, the launch was going to Barguna from Dhaka, carrying over 700 passengers. The incident happened on Sungandha River at Gabkhan-Dhansiri area in Jhalokathi. The injured ones were sent to Jhalokathi Sadar Hospital and Barishal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital.
Tags: Ferry, Bangladesh, Passengers, Sungandha River, Jhalokathi
Courtesy: United News of India
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Kauvery Hospital Successfully Treats Rare Movement Disorder: Tamil Nadu
Kauvery Hospital in Tamil Nadu's Chennai treated a rare 'Movement Disorder', on December 21. Reportedly, a 5-year-old Bangladeshi girl was mistakenly taking treatment for Myoclonic Epilepsy (a type of seizure with muscle spasm disease) for the last two years. However, the medical experts from Kauvery Hosptial found that she has a rare disorder namely Hyperekplexia. The new treatment will now help the patient to get recover soon.
Tags: Kauvery Hospital, Tamil Nadu, Rare Movement Disorder, Bangladesh, Hyperekplexia
Courtesy: ANI
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President Kovind Attends 50th Bangladesh Victory Day Celebrations
President Ram Nath Kovind is attending the 50th Victory Day celebrations of Bangladesh at the National Parade Ground in Dhaka on December 16. The parade was reviewed by Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid. Notably, President Kovind arrived in Bangladesh on a three-day visit on December 15. After landing in Dhaka, the President met Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister Dr. AK Abdul Momen.
Tags: President Kovind, National Parade ground, Bangladesh, victory day, Dhaka
Courtesy: ANI
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PM Modi Attends Reception Ceremony Of 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' In Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the reception ceremony of 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' at the National War Memorial in Delhi on December 16, at 10:30 AM. Reportedly, it commemorates 50 years of India's victory in the 1971 war and the formation of Bangladesh. Besides, PM Modi will merge the four flames with the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial that he lit on the same day last year.
Tags: PM Modi, war memorial, Swarnim Vijay Mashaal, PMO, Bangladesh
Courtesy: ANI
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President Kovind Visits Bangladesh To Attend 50th Victory Day Celebrations
President Ram Nath Kovind flew to Bangladesh on his three-day visit to attend the country's 50th Victory Day celebration on December 15. After arriving in Dhaka, President Kovind will visit the National Martyr's Memorial to pay tribute who suffered and died during the 1971 liberation war period. ''President's 1st visit abroad since the pandemic. Reflects the high priority attached to India-Bangladesh ties,'' tweeted Arindam Bagchi, MEA… read-more
Tags: Vicitory Day, Bangladesh, President Kovind, Visit, National Martyr Memorial
Courtesy: United News of India
