India’s lower house of parliament passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, early Thursday, amending laws that govern land and property donated by Muslims for religious and charitable use. The bill permits non-Muslims to serve on boards managing waqf properties and authorizes the government to determine land ownership in the event of a dispute. Waqf properties, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the chief advisor to Bangladesh’s interim government are expected to hold their first official bilateral meeting during the Bimstec Summit in Bangkok, according to media reports published Wednesday. Prof. Muhammad Yunus, 84, of Dhaka, assumed leadership following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. The meeting, […]
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will impose new tariffs on imports from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh—setting rates at 26%, 29%, and 37% respectively. The tariffs, effective immediately, are part of what the administration has described as a campaign for “reciprocal trade” with countries that impose higher duties on U.S. exports. These […]
India’s recent decision to restrict medical visas for Bangladeshi citizens is proving to be a strategic misstep with far-reaching consequences. Once a reliable destination for affordable, high-quality healthcare, India is now ceding both economic opportunity and regional influence to China—a rival eager to fill the gap. For years, India issued thousands of medical visas daily […]
Bangladesh and China have launched a direct flight service between Chittagong and Kunming, marking a strategic development in regional healthcare and diplomacy amid reduced medical visa access to India for Bangladeshi citizens. The new route, which began service Sunday, aims to support growing medical tourism from Bangladesh to China. Kunming has designated four hospitals to […]
Bangladesh’s decision to import cotton from the United States is a strategic and forward-thinking move that not only strengthens trade ties but also safeguards the country’s crucial garment sector from potential tariff risks. At a time when global trade dynamics are shifting, this initiative demonstrates proactive economic planning that could yield long-term benefits for Bangladesh’s […]
A Pakistani man was killed in Peshawar’s Sufaid Sang area on Saturday, allegedly after removing a member from a WhatsApp group, police said.
By passing the 2024 Waqf Amendment Bill, the Indian government is setting the stage for one of the most significant land takeovers in modern history. Under the pretense of reform, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is attempting to seize thousands of properties donated by Muslims over centuries—from mosques and madrassas to orphanages and burial grounds. […]
The Meghalaya government’s push for the Hili-Mahendraganj transnational economic corridor is more than just a regional infrastructure project—it is a step toward a more integrated and prosperous eastern South Asia. By linking West Bengal and Meghalaya through Bangladesh, this initiative has the potential to transform economic opportunities for millions, reducing travel costs and time while […]
India and Bangladesh share a relationship built on history, economics, and people-to-people connections that go far beyond the fluctuations of political change or momentary tensions. Recent statements from Bangladesh’s chief adviser Muhammad Yunus affirm what has been evident for decades: while propaganda and challenges may arise, the ties between the two nations remain strong and […]
