View From Bangladesh
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View from Dhaka Tribune: Taking India and Bangladesh ties to the next level
With both nations sharing ambitious goals, now is as good a time for these two long-standing allies to assess all the key areas they can collaborate.
Dhaka Tribune
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View from Dhaka Tribune: No questioning the importance of China to Bangladesh
With Bangladesh set to graduate from a least developed country soon, diplomacy will be increasingly important to continue its economic progress.
Dhaka Tribune
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View from Dhaka Tribune: US visa restrictions are belittling – Bangladesh is not a banana republic
More than a half century after liberation, it is embarrassing to have foreign governments educate us on what governance is or should be.
Syed Badrul Ahsan, Dhaka Tribune
Trending
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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‘iParent’: An eye-opening, sobering read for parents raising an always-online generation of children
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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Opinion: Why Bangladesh is right to include India when counting threat perceptions
Both nations have a long history of defence cooperation but a perceived threat may have many origins.
Qazi Abidus Samad
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From Dhaka Tribune: Why the recent visit of Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina to India is significant
However, the exchange must be balanced and not only go in one direction.
Samina Akhter
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View from Dhaka Tribune: India and Bangladesh must become even better friends
Right from the War of Liberation, New Delhi has been and remains Dhaka’s strongest ally.
Dhaka Tribune
Video
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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Bangladesh sets out to curb the leading cause of death among toddlers – drowning
Shockingly, 80% of drowning deaths among children under five occur 20 metres from their homes – most often in the morning hours when parents are occupied.
Kelly Larson, Dhaka Tribune & Md Shariful Islam, Dhaka Tribune
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Opinion: Bangladesh’s media must make itself relevant again to strengthen the country’s democracy
Democracy breaks down when press freedom is restricted.
Meer Ahsan Habib, Dhaka Tribune
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What Bangladesh may look like 10 years from now
Here are four possible scenarios.
Morshedul Alam Mohabat, Dhaka Tribune
The Reel
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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Opinion: Bangladesh started with the promise of secularism. It’s time to return to that ideal
During the election season, there is a race to the bottom when both major parties start their campaign from a place of worship.
Nur E Emroz Alam Tonoy, Dhaka Tribune
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View from Dhaka Tribune: Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has put ‘non-aligned’ Bangladesh in a dilemma
Is it time for the country to reevaluate its stance on Russia based on its recent actions?
Adam Pitman, Dhaka Tribune
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Had Yahya Khan and his advisors not blundered, Bangladesh might still have been part of Pakistan
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman believed a political solution could be worked out by redefining Pakistan as a confederation.
Syed Badrul Ahsan, Dhaka Tribune
The Field
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants
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Football: Sunil Chhetri retires – ‘Always wanted to bring value and not be carried by the team’
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Boxing: India to contest for women’s 57kg quota at 2nd Olympic Qualifiers after Parveen’s suspension
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag, Ashwini-Tanisha enter semi-finals; Meiraba exits
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Anjum Moudgil, Sift Samra, Aishwary Tomar, Swapnil Kusale book Paris berth