The suspension of India-Bangladesh train services for 123 consecutive days has caused immense difficulties for the general lower and middle-income people of both countries, especially patients.
Bengali book lovers across West Bengal and India eagerly await the Kolkata International Book Fair each year. However, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the participation of Bangladesh in the upcoming fair, sparking discussions among readers. Despite the geographical separation caused by the Partition, the cultural bond between the two Bengals has remained strong. The Bangladesh Pavilion, a prominent attraction of the fair, not only showcases a vast collection of Bangladeshi publications but also hosts renowned authors from the country.
Ras Mela is an ancient and traditional fair annually held in Cooch Behar, a northern district of Indian state of West Bengal. This fair is the biggest fair in North East India. It can be said that it is the main festival of Cooch Behar district.
Body of a missing Indian national has been found on Bangladesh side of the border.
Adani Group has set November 7 as deadline for the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) to settle outstanding dues and provide a letter of credit (LC) of $170 million (around Rs 1,500 crore) to ensure security of payment.
Each year, numerous Bangladeshi students travel to India to study in government and private universities across states like West Bengal. They come to pursue diverse fields of study, including medical, engineering, paramedical, fashion, and law. Some of the prominent universities that admit these students are Aliah University, Kazi Nazrul University, and Rabindra Bharati University. Although many students apply, this year, 21 students from Bangladesh were enrolled at Aliah University. Among them, 16 students were registered for undergraduate general and engineering courses, while 5 were set to join postgraduate general and engineering programs.