South Asia

India, EU hold 2nd consultations on security and defence

The European Union and India held their second consultations on security and defence in New Delhi and exchanged views and…

6 months ago

India, Kazakhstan assess security challenges, exchange views on cross-border terrorism in South Asia

India and Kazakhstan, during a joint working group meeting, assessed counter-terrorism challenges, and also exchanged views on cross-border terrorism in…

7 months ago

India apart, Japan and South Korea will also benefit from Northeast-Bangladesh connectivity axis

India and Bangladesh are set to focus on easing protocols required for access of ports on both sides and strengthen…

1 year ago

How India-backed rail line to Bangladesh’s Mongla Port will lift trade in Bay of Bengal region

The much-awaited 65 km Khulna-Mongla Port railway link in Bangladesh is finally set to be opened by September end or…

1 year ago

South Asia hails India’s G20 presidency, focus on Global South

As India’s G20 presidency draws to a close, the South Asian nations will closely monitor the final outcome of the…

1 year ago

India-Bangladesh head for seamless transit after Shah clears decks for second land border terminal

In a major boost to the modernization of infrastructure along the international border between India and Bangladesh, Home Minister Amit…

1 year ago

Pakistan plunges further on terror index, now below Afghanistan: Report

Pakistan has overtaken Afghanistan as the country with the most terrorist attacks and deaths in South Asia, a position held…

2 years ago

Has Sheikh Hasina Realised ‘Rokeya’s Dream’?

Sultana’s dream, a story first published in 1905, in an English language publication called The Indian Ladies’ Magazine was a…

2 years ago

India focusing on border infrastructure to deter China—Jaishankar

Highlighting how the border Infrastructure holds the key to any nation's preparedness, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar once again underscored…

2 years ago

South Asia has to find out ways to work together and sink differences: Jamia Vice Chancellor Professor Najma Akhtar

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Vice Chancellor Professor Najma Akhtar said that all South Asian countries need to work together to…

2 years ago

India and Bangladesh should consider trilateral partnership with Japan, work together with ASEAN

India and Bangladesh need to explore the possibility of making a trilateral partnership with Japan. The two South Asian neighbours…

2 years ago

Bangladeshi journalist and author Syed Badrul Ahsan’s India tour begins in Kolkata today

Eminent Bangladeshi journalist, columnist and author Syed Badrul Ahsan, who is on a week-long trip to India, will be holding…

2 years ago

Russia gears up to build mini nuclear power plants in Sri Lanka

Continuing with its renewed focus on South Asia, Russia has proposed to set up two mini nuclear power stations in…

2 years ago

Indian envoy calls for early free trade deal with Bangladesh to push growth

The proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between New Delhi and Dhaka has the potential for a new institutional framework…

2 years ago

India, Bangladesh gain as goods flow from Kolkata to Northeast states via Chittagong

The trans-shipment exercise between Kolkata and India’s northeastern states via Bangladesh will open up a new horizon for both South…

2 years ago

Cash driven Indian economy turning into a digital one: SBI

The Indian economy is undergoing a structural transformation, as the country’s cash dominated economy is gradually turning into a digital…

2 years ago

Is extremism in Bangladesh getting quietly boosted through cyber activities?

Bangladesh is looking to tighten its security measures in the cyber space to address the hydra headed problem of radicalism.…

2 years ago

Sheikh Hasina, symbol of a progressive Bangladesh, has an unfinished agenda

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who turned 75 on Wednesday can feel proud of steering her country on the growth…

2 years ago

Integration among South Asian nations key for food and energy security

Cecile Fruman, World Bank’s Director, Regional Integration and Engagement for South Asia says as demand from Europe is expected to…

2 years ago

India should be in the vicinity of the US economy in 20 years: Former ambassador Manjeev Puri

India made big news recently after a US news agency reported that India has overtaken the UK to reach the…

2 years ago

India, South Asia and ASEAN should think big—must integrate for global good, says ADB economist

As the global economy shrinks and countries chase the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) for bailouts,…

2 years ago