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India suspects coup in Bangladesh, JeI plans to de-stabilise Sheikh Hasina government

India, worried over plans by radical Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) to destabilise the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh, is expected to appraise the Obama administration about the machinations of the terror groups in the eastern neighbourhood and the necessity to support the Awami League regime during Narendra Modi’s US trip beginning Thursday. Read more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/43376712.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

IS beheads British hostage David Haines, Cameron calls it an act of ‘pure evil’

The Islamic State claimed the beheading of a British aid worker on Saturday, an act slammed as “pure evil” by Prime Minister David Cameron who vowed Britain would do all it could to catch the killers. President Barack Obama offered US support for its “ally in grief”, while Cameron faced growing calls to allow Britain’s […]

China-proposed Silk Road revival to boost trade among nations, continents: Bangladeshi economist

China’s initiatives of reviving the ancient Silk Road through a network of roads and maritime linkages will bolster trade and cultural ties among the Bay of Bengal littorals and over the land mass of Asia and the other continents, according to a noted Bangladeshi economist and business leader. Abdul Awal Mintoo, who held many key […]

India hands over list of 71 insurgents camps to Bangladesh

Bangladesh today said it will take “necessary” steps on a list handed over by India on 71 insurgent camps being run in the country. “We will check the list and take necessary steps,” said Border Guard Bangladesh Director General Major General Aziz Ahmed after his return home from a five-day meeting with the Border Security […]

Silk Road could revive vital link between East and West

China’s initiatives of reviving the ancient Silk Road through a network of roads and maritime linkages will boost cooperation between China and the various regional blocs and could alter the economic landscape of a vast area stretching from Asia to Europe, according to experts in Dhaka. “The architects of the Silk Road Economic Belt and […]

Separate rallies supporting Palestinians, immigration reform draw thousands in D.C.

Demonstrations drew thousands of people from around the country to the White House and the streets of downtown Washington on Saturday afternoon in peaceful protests. In one, participants called for an end to the continued violence between Israel and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. At the same time, advocates converged in the District to urge […]

Big brands close factories in Bangladesh due to safety concerns

A North American-led group of fast fashion brands operating in Bangladesh said Friday that it had closed or partially shut seven factories for remediation after inspectors found structural problems and safety concerns. The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety — which includes 26 big brands such as Walmart, Hudson’s Bay Company, The Gap, Canadian Tire and […]

How tourism is taking off in Bangladesh

How tourism is taking off in Bangladesh It’s way off the south Asian travellers’ trail, but on a recce to Bangladesh, our (theguardian) writer discovers a country about to hit the tourist radar For details: http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/jul/05/tourism-taking-off-in-bangladesh

Indian heroin is going to US and Bangladesh now

India is not only producing heroin for its domestic supply but also for both neighbouring and faraway countries like Bangladesh and the United States, according to a UN report. “Heroin originating in India also reaches other countries in South Asia such as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, although the flow to Sri Lanka has reportedly declined, […]