India denied involvement Tuesday in a planned virtual address by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, saying the event was organized by a private media group.
Bangladesh has asked India to prevent former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and members of her banned Awami League from conducting political activities from Indian territory, according to details of a meeting between officials from the two countries.
Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to address a virtual event in New Delhi on Wednesday, her first major public appearance since her government was toppled two years ago.
An Indian parliamentary committee has raised concerns about China’s growing presence in Bangladesh and urged New Delhi to expand development cooperation with Dhaka.
Bangladesh and India have agreed to reset bilateral relations based on sovereign equality and mutual interests, officials said after the newly appointed Indian high commissioner held his first courtesy meetings in Dhaka.
The body of an Indian national has remained in a hospital morgue in northern Bangladesh for nearly five years as legal complications, diplomatic procedures and his family’s reluctance have delayed its return or final rites.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Sunday that technology expert Nandan Nilekani will lead a high-powered task force charged with recommending reforms to the country’s examination system.
Border Guard Bangladesh and local residents stopped three alleged attempts by India’s Border Security Force to push 22 people across the border early Saturday, according to local media reports.
Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh held a third round of talks Saturday with a Cockroach Janata Party delegation after education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned over examination irregularities.
Authorities arrested an Indian national at Dhaka’s international airport after finding 11.8 kilograms of cannabis concealed in his luggage, the Department of Narcotics Control said Saturday.
