Khulna

Bangladesh student protests puts Sheikh Hasina govt on defensive, stirs opposition party's hopes of revival before general election

Sheikh Hasina's Awami League has taken a hit in the run-up to an election she was widely expected to win, after heavy-handed policing of demonstrations and a wave of arrests fuelled accusations that free speech is increasingly being curtailed.

Passengers on Bandhan Express' maiden run hope train helps cement India-Bangladesh relations

Several passengers who boarded the Bandhan Express were hopeful that the train will enable more people from Bangladesh to visit India for different purposes.

Narendra Modi flags off India-Bangladesh Bandhan Express with Sheikh Hasina, Mamata Banerjee

A new passenger train service 'Bandhan Express' between Kolkata and Bangladesh southwestern industrial city of Khulna was flagged off on Thursday.

Sushma Swaraj arrives in Dhaka for bilateral meet; Rohingya crisis, Teesta River deal likely to be discussed

Sushma Swaraj arrived in Dhaka on Sunday on a two-day visit to attend a joint consultative committee meeting to review bilateral ties

Maitree Express-II chugged across India, Bangladesh border amid cheers, applause

Repeatedly sounding its hooter, the five-coach diesel-hauled Maitree Express-II stopped at the railway station on the Indian side of the border at about 1.40 pm to loud cheers and applause.

Ten things to know about Bangladesh sensation Mustafizur Rahman

19-year-old Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman set the cricketing world on fire as he created history by becoming the first bowler in history to scalp 11 wickets in his first two ODIs.

Tamim, Imrul lead Bangladesh's strong reply with record stand

Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes produced a record 273-run partnership in an unbroken opening stand to help Bangladesh whittle down Pakistan's huge lead to 23 runs at the close of the penultimate day of the opening test at Khulna on Friday.

Mominul, Kayes fifties propel Bangladesh to solid position on day one

Mominul Haque departed for 80 on the last ball of the first day as Bangladesh made 236-4 against Pakistan in the opening test on Tuesday.