PM Modi promises support for Bangladeshi investment in Gujarat

Last Updated: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 22:44

"We told him that we want to set up warehouses and retail shops, and for that we will invest $25 million. The purpose is to sell and distribute our garments products directly," said Matlub Ahmed, president of the Chamber. "If we get this facility, then our sell will rise to $1 billion from the present $300 million in the next three years."

Hong Kong housewife arrested for `abusing` Bangladeshi maid

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 13:41

A Hong Kong housewife was arrested for allegedly assaulting her Bangladeshi maid, police said Monday, in the latest in a series of cases highlighting the abuse of foreign domestic helpers.

String of attacks rattles Bangladesh`s Hindus

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 13:36

Activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami were blamed for attacks on the Hindus, who were accused of backing the Awami League which won the January 5 polls.

One in ten babies in Britain is Muslim

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 20:24

About one in every 10 babies in Britain is now Muslim, according to an analysis of the latest census figures released here on Friday.

FIR against author Taslima Nasreen on cleric`s complaint

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 15:46

An FIR has been lodged against controversial Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

Two Bangladeshi ministers escape bomb attacks

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 13:38

Two Bangladeshi ministers escaped unhurt when bombs were thrown at the convoy of one and at the residence of the other, media reports said Monday.

Zia`s fugitive son acquitted in money-laundering case

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 20:17

In a relief for ex-prime minister Khaleda Zia`s "fugitive" eldest son, a Bangladeshi court today acquitted him in a money-laundering case amid heightened political tensions in the country ahead of general elections.

Bangla war crimes tribunal confirms draft verdict was leaked

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 16:48

A special Bangladeshi tribunal that sentenced an opposition BNP lawmaker to death for genocide during the 1971 liberation war on Wednesday confirmed that a draft of its verdict was leaked as part of a "major conspiracy" against the court.

Bangladeshi model Asif Azim to enter `Bigg Boss` house

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 12:57

After actress Hazel Keech`s eviction last week, the seventh season of `Bigg Boss` will see a new contestant - Bangladeshi model Asif Azim.

Bangladeshi garment workers set factories on fire demanding wage hikes

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 16:30

Bangladeshi garment workers have blocked roads and set factories on fire demanding a minimum monthly wage of 100 dollars.

Excessive force used in Bangladeshi girl`s shooting, admits BSF

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 21:58

The Border Security Force (BSF), which has ordered a revision trial in the fatal shooting of a minor Bangladeshi girl, Felani Khatun by one of its troopers, Saturday admitted use of "excessive force" in the case and said it was difficult to justify the shooting.

Many Bangladeshis work illegally in Navi Mumbai

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 09:42

The arrest of a Bangladeshi national in connection with murder of another Bangladeshi in Panvel, has once again raised questions on measures taken by police against foreign nationals working illegally in the city.