Bangladesh Crisis

Bangladesh's army chief vowed to back the country's interim government "come what may" to help it complete key reforms after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina so that elections could be held within the next 18 months.

The top commanders of the Indian Navy will hold a meeting to review the security situation in and around the country from Tuesday amid growing instability in the region.

As Chinas and Bangladesh's dominance wanes, the world is searching for the next textile hub.

Amid the crisis in Bangladesh, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday claimed that Hindus are not attempting to enter India from Bangladesh and they are fighting there.

The United States is in touch with India and other countries in the region regarding the situation in Bangladesh and is seeking an end to the violence there, a State Department official has said.

The socio-political unrest in Bangladesh has impacted the medical tourism inflow from the neighbouring country and if the turbulence persists the total footfall from the country may drop by 10-15 per cent this year, a report has said.

Amid the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that it is difficult for people in India to be indifferent when every symbol of the country's friendship with Bangladesh is being attacked there.

The popular fish markets of Kolkata are missing the best seller this monsoon, the Hilsa from the Padma river -- yet another fallout of the turmoil in Bangladesh.

Gone are the slogans of last week, demanding the "killer dictator" quit: if you ask Bangladesh's youth whether they're hopeful about the future, the writing literally is on the wall.

The United States has rejected the allegations of the government's involvement in the Bangladesh crisis, including the protests in the country that led to the deaths of hundreds of people.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, today reviewed the ongoing situation in Bangladesh and its implications in northeast India in a meeting with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and his deputy Prestone Tynsong in Delhi

Bangladesh's electricity demand grew 7% over three weeks of deadly nationwide protests that disrupted industrial and commercial activity, data showed, as households cranked up air-conditioners to cool down amid searing heat.

Protests refuse to die down in Bangladesh. The country's Chief Justice, seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, was forced to resign this afternoon after an ultimatum from protesting students.

At a time when India sees itself as a leading global power, it cannot afford to ignore the challenges emanating from Bangladesh, its most important partner in South Asia.

Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus takes over as the head of Bangladesh's caretaker government on Thursday when the country is facing tough economic challenges.

Bangladesh's army chief vowed to back the country's interim government "come what may" to help it complete key reforms after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina so that elections could be held within the next 18 months.

The top commanders of the Indian Navy will hold a meeting to review the security situation in and around the country from Tuesday amid growing instability in the region.

As Chinas and Bangladesh's dominance wanes, the world is searching for the next textile hub.

Amid the crisis in Bangladesh, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday claimed that Hindus are not attempting to enter India from Bangladesh and they are fighting there.

The United States is in touch with India and other countries in the region regarding the situation in Bangladesh and is seeking an end to the violence there, a State Department official has said.

The socio-political unrest in Bangladesh has impacted the medical tourism inflow from the neighbouring country and if the turbulence persists the total footfall from the country may drop by 10-15 per cent this year, a report has said.

Amid the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that it is difficult for people in India to be indifferent when every symbol of the country's friendship with Bangladesh is being attacked there.

The popular fish markets of Kolkata are missing the best seller this monsoon, the Hilsa from the Padma river -- yet another fallout of the turmoil in Bangladesh.

Gone are the slogans of last week, demanding the "killer dictator" quit: if you ask Bangladesh's youth whether they're hopeful about the future, the writing literally is on the wall.

The United States has rejected the allegations of the government's involvement in the Bangladesh crisis, including the protests in the country that led to the deaths of hundreds of people.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, today reviewed the ongoing situation in Bangladesh and its implications in northeast India in a meeting with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and his deputy Prestone Tynsong in Delhi

Bangladesh's electricity demand grew 7% over three weeks of deadly nationwide protests that disrupted industrial and commercial activity, data showed, as households cranked up air-conditioners to cool down amid searing heat.

Protests refuse to die down in Bangladesh. The country's Chief Justice, seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, was forced to resign this afternoon after an ultimatum from protesting students.

At a time when India sees itself as a leading global power, it cannot afford to ignore the challenges emanating from Bangladesh, its most important partner in South Asia.

Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus takes over as the head of Bangladesh's caretaker government on Thursday when the country is facing tough economic challenges.