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June 30, 2024 8:10 PM

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi arrives in Dhaka on four-day official visit

The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi arrived in Dhaka on a four-day official visit to Bangladesh. In a press release, the Defence Ministry said, the visit is aimed at consolidating bilateral relations and exploring new avenues for Naval cooperation between the two countries. Admiral Tripathi is scheduled to hold discussions with his counterpart Admiral M Nazmul Hassan. He will also meet Bangladesh's Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of the Air Staff. Admiral Tripathi will re...

October 10, 2023 3:47 PM

Indian Traditional Kathputli, Puppet and Dances of Rajasthan won hearts of people in Bangladesh

A cultural programme showcasing the rich heritage of Indian Traditional Kathputli, Puppet and Dances of Rajasthan was organised at Chhayanat Auditorium in Bangladesh on Monday. The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), the High Commission of India in Dhaka organised the programme. Sikandar Langa and his group from India performed traditional Kathputli on different themes. The group also performed Puppet shows, Kalbelia folk songs and dances. Kathputli is a string puppet the...

July 16, 2023 7:23 PM

Women's Cricket: Bangladesh beat India by 40 runs in 1st ODI at Mirpur, Dhaka

In Women's Cricket, Bangladesh beat India by 40 runs in the first ODI in Mirpur, Dhaka. Put into bat, Bangladesh scored 152 in 43 overs. India's young pace bowler Amanjot Kaur made an impressive ODI debut, grabbing four wickets for 31 runs. Chasing a comfortable target, India surrendered with the bat to be folded out for 113 in 35.5 overs. Due to rain, the match was reduced to 44 overs per side. The second ODI will be played on Wednesday....