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Tarique Choyon honored with 'Best Bengali Award' in Kolkata
Tarique Choyon honored with 'Best Bengali Award' in Kolkata

Tarique Choyon honored with 'Best Bengali Award' in Kolkata

Md. Tariqul Islam Bhuiyan, widely known as Tarique Choyon, First Secretary (Press) at the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, has received the prestigious 'Best Bengali Award 2025'.

Bangladesh's representation in Int’l Santal Council uncertain
Bangladesh's representation in Int’l Santal Council uncertain

Bangladesh's representation in Int’l Santal Council uncertain

The International Santal Council is starting from April 24 at the Santoshini Vidya Chakra High School ground at Phansidewa in Indian state of West Bengal. Although the presence of Santal representatives from Nepal, Bhutan and America has been confirmed in this two-day international conference, it is still uncertain whether representatives from Bangladesh will participate or not.

India installs S-400 air defence system in Siliguri
India installs S-400 air defence system in Siliguri

India installs S-400 air defence system in Siliguri

India's strategically important Siliguri corridor or 'Chicken's Neck' separates Bangladesh and China. While the corridor has mainland India on one side, there are seven states on the other side, which do not have any seaports. As a result, India has long been concerned about the trade and security of this region.