Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 25 : Bangladesh has urged Pakistan to issue a formal apology for the genocide committed during the 1971 Liberation War, while also pressing for the resolution of other long-standing issues. The demand was raised by Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain during bilateral talks with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
The Impressive Times
Dhaka, May 9 — In a striking example of the growing radicalization in Bangladesh, extremists felled a 200-year-old banyan tree along the Kumar River in Madaripur, labeling local rituals at its base as “un-Islamic.” Villagers had long believed the tree held mystical powers, often lighting candles and offering prayers there. Deeming these practices “bid-ah” (religious innovation), […]
The Impressive Times
New Delhi : India on Friday strongly rejected remarks made by the Bangladesh government over the recent violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, where three people were reportedly killed. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called the comments an “unwarranted” interference in India’s internal affairs and accused Dhaka of attempting to deflect attention from its […]
The Impressive Times
Dhaka, April 10 ,2025:The Ministry of Commerce in Bangladesh convened an emergency meeting in Dhaka on Wednesday following India’s abrupt withdrawal of the transshipment facility that allowed Bangladesh to export goods to third countries—such as Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar—via Indian land routes. The high-level meeting took place at the office of the Export Promotion Bureau […]
The Impressive Times
Dubai : India is set to make a bold selection call in their Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh, with star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja likely to be left out of the playing XI. The match will be held in Dubai on Thursday, and this decision appears to be influenced by Bangladesh’s top three batters, who […]
The Impressive Times
New Delhi : ICC Champions Trophy is set to begin today, with defending champions Pakistan facing New Zealand in the tournament opener at the National Stadium in Karachi. The highly anticipated match will start at 2:30 PM Indian Time, marking the return of the Champions Trophy after a long gap. Cricket fans across the world […]
The Impressive Times
New Delhi : India’s Champions Trophy campaign has been dealt a potential setback with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant suffering a knee injury during a training session in Dubai. The injury occurred just days before India’s highly anticipated opening match against Bangladesh on February 20. Pant was struck on his left knee by a shot from all-rounder […]
The Impressive Times
Bangladesh : Train services in Bangladesh have resumed today after the railway running staff called off their 26-hour strike, which had caused nationwide disruption. The strike was withdrawn following a meeting held yesterday between Railway Adviser Fouzul Kabir, leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, and representatives from the railway running staff. Mojibur Rahman, the General […]
The Impressive Times
Bangladesh : Bangladesh has reported its first fatality linked to Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) after a woman died in Dhaka on Thursday. The woman, who had been receiving treatment at the Infectious Diseases Hospital since Sunday, succumbed to multiple health complications. She had been battling several underlying conditions, including obesity, kidney issues, and lung complications, which […]
The Impressive Times
Bangladesh : A Dhaka court on Monday ordered the detention of 388 Ansar personnel in connection with violent clashes that erupted on Sunday night between them and a group of students in front of the central secretariat in Dhaka. The personnel were charged in four cases related to the unrest, which involved the laying siege […]
The Impressive Times
