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India.com
21-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Masterstroke by Muhammad Yunus ahead of tariff talks, Bangladesh signs deal with US to import 700000 tonnes of..., Trump now plans to…
Hindus in Bangladesh in distress, violence increased against...., 2442 cases reported in 330 days, Anti-India Yunus to... New Delhi: In a major development, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Bangladesh and the United States on Sunday to import 7,00,000 tonnes of high-quality wheat annually from the United States at competitive prices for the next five years. It is important to note that the deal was signed ahead of third-round tariff talks between Bangladesh and the US in the last week of July. The second round of talks were inconclusive after the US imposed conditions to increase certain security cooperation to sign a non-disclosure tariff deal. The US has already announced that it will continue joint military exercises with Bangladesh. The MoU to import wheat was signed by Md Abul Hasanat Humayun Kabir, Director General of the Food Department, on behalf of the Bangladesh government, and Joseph K. Sower, Vice President of the US Wheat Association, on behalf of the United States, in the presence of Bangladesh's Food Adviser, Ali Imam Majumdar. Speaking at the event, Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder said that this MoU will create opportunities to build trust and create broader areas of mutual trade cooperation between Bangladesh and the United States, and the people of both countries will benefit. 'This MoU was signed between Bangladesh and the United States to ensure the overall food security, nutritional quality, and food supply of the country', the Bangladesh interim government said in a statement. The US, on the same day, announced that it will continue joint military exercises with Bangladesh. 'The Armed Forces of Bangladesh and the United States military will continue their longstanding partnership this summer through three joint exercises and the delivery of a new capability that will reinforce our common security interests. These efforts help to make the United States and Bangladesh stronger, and the region safer,' the US Embassy in Dhaka said in a statement. 'For the fourth year in a row, the Bangladesh Army and U.S. Army Pacific will conduct Exercise Tiger Lightning. Through realistic training, our soldiers will develop readiness for counterterrorism, peacekeeping, jungle operations, medical evacuations and countering improvised explosive devices (IEDs)', it added. 'Tiger Shark (part of the Flash Bengal series) is a joint training exercise where our two countries' Special Forces practice combat tasks. The exercise, ongoing since 2009, will feature patrol boat handling and small arms marksmanship that will strengthen Bangladesh's Special Warfare Diving and Salvage and the Para Commando Brigade ability to respond to crises. One of the highlights of this combined exercise is the use of U.S. equipment by both countries', the statement said. 'Exercise Pacific Angel: This will be the fourth iteration of Pacific Angel with Bangladesh. It will highlight one of the hallmarks of our defense relationship, our C-130 fleets, which are critical in disaster response airdrops and air mobility operations. The exercise also focuses on Search and Rescue (SAR) and Aeromedical operations further developing Bangladesh's ability to respond to humanitarian disasters', the statement said. 'RQ-21 Program Launch: The United States is working with Bangladesh's Army and Navy to develop an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capability for Bangladesh. A Bangladesh Regiment comprised of Army and Navy personnel will operate the new RQ-21 Blackjack system. This joint effort will enable Bangladesh to monitor its maritime domain, secure its borders, and conduct peacekeeping missions', the statement said.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rahul Gandhi has a 'traitor's mindset', says Amit Malviya
The BJP IT department head Amit Malviya on Saturday lambasted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi , accusing him of having a "traitor's mindset" after he demanded a clarification from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on US President Donald Trump 's latest remarks on India-Pakistan military conflict. Speaking at the White House during a dinner he hosted for Republican senators on Friday, Trump said that "five jets were shot down" during the India-Pakistan conflict in May, and repeated his assertion that the fighting ended following his intervention. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Data Analytics Public Policy MBA MCA Cybersecurity Data Science Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Management Leadership Project Management Data Science Others Product Management Operations Management others Degree CXO Design Thinking Finance healthcare PGDM Technology Digital Marketing Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis & Visualization Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning Business Intelligence & Data-Driven Decision Making Analytics Strategy & Implementation Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Applied Business Analytics Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details In an X post on Saturday, Gandhi asked Modi to clarify the US President's remarks, while asserting that the country has the right to know the truth. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glīd Technologies Delivers: The World's First Autonomous Dual-Mobile Road-to-Rail Platform - TechBullion TechBullion Undo Reacting sharply to the Congress leader's demand, Malviya posted on X, "Rahul Gandhi's mindset is that of a traitor." Underlining that Trump neither took the name of India nor said that those five jets belonged to it, Malviya asked, "Then why did the Congress scion believe that they belonged to India? Why did he not believe that they belonged to Pakistan? Does he have more sympathy for Pakistan than his own country?" Live Events The truth is that Pakistan has not yet recovered from Operation Sindoor, but "Rahul Gandhi is feeling the pain," Malviya wrote in Hindi. "Rahul Gandhi should clarify -- Is he an Indian or the spokesperson of Pakistan?" he asserted. Malviya alleged that whenever the Indian Army teaches a lesson to the enemy, the Congress feels the sting. " Anti-India sentiment is no longer a habit of Congress, it has become its identity," he charged.
India.com
11-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Hindus in Bangladesh in distress, violence increased against...., 2442 cases reported in 330 days, Anti-India Yunus to...
Hindus in Bangladesh in distress, violence increased against...., 2442 cases reported in 330 days, Anti-India Yunus to... Tensions have escalated in Bangladesh with rising violence against minority communities following the arrest of former priest Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges last year. Bangladesh witnessed 2,442 incidents of communal violence over a span of 330 days from August 4 last year, when political unrest peaked, leading to the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League government, a minority advocacy group in the country said on Thursday, reported news agency PTI. In a statement released at a press conference at the National Press Club here, the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council said, 'Most of these violent incidents happened between August 4 and August 20 last year.' Who is behind the rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh? Furthermore, it stated that the minority communities faced 2,442 incidents of communal violence over a span of 330 days from August 4, 2024. The statement stated that the nature of violence ranged from murders and sexual assaults, including gang rapes, to attacks on places of worship, seizing homes and businesses, arrests on charges of alleged defamation of religion, and forced removals of minorities from organisations. The victims include men, women, and adolescents belonging to minority groups. Which is the largest minority community in Bangladesh? According to the 2022 census, Hindus are the largest minority community in Bangladesh at 7.95% of the total population, followed by Buddhists (0.61%), Christians (0.30%), and others (0.12%). Hindus: 7.95% Buddhists: 0.61% Christians: 0.30% Others: 0.12% What is the role of Anti-India Yunus? The statement added that the perpetrators have largely evaded justice, with the interim government 'refusing to acknowledge' the incidents and 'dismissing them as politically motivated. According to a news agency PTI report, a senior Council leader, Narmal Rosario, said the ongoing reform initiatives by the interim government have repeatedly excluded minority communities, 'which is the most frustrating factor for us'. 'We want to walk together with all,' he stated, PTI reported. Another leader, Nimchandra Bhoumik, said, 'The division (within the society) was not a pleasant matter for anyone.' 'The government, in fact, ignores the incidents of repression of minorities. We demand proper justice,' acting general secretary of the council, Manindra Kumar Nath, said, news agency PTI reported. (With PTI Inputs)
India.com
10-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Luxury jet, bike escorts, helicopter rides and…: Anti-India Asim Munir to head for lavish Sri Lanka tour while Pakistan begs for money
Luxury jet, bike escorts, helicopter rides and…: Anti-India Asim Munir to head for lavish Sri Lanka tour while Pakistan begs for money The itinerary of Pakistan Army chief Filed Marshal Asim Munir reveals shocking details about his upcoming 'diplomatic' visit to Sri Lanka. By Gazi Abbas Shahid Advertisement Asim Munir (File) Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is heading to neighboring Sri Lanka for a state visit from July 20–23, but his itinerary suggests that the trip is more of a luxury retreat for Pakistan's de-facto ruler than a diplomatic mission to the Island nation. Munir's lavish trip comes at a time when the Pakistan economy lies in complete ruin and Islamabad is literally begging global financial bodies for loans to keep the country running. What does Asim Munir's Sri Lanka itinerary reveal? Media reports citing Asim Munir's itinerary reveal shocking details about the Pakistan Army chief's visit to Sri Lanka. The Pakistani Field Marshal will fly to the Island nation in special luxury jet and is expected to stay at one of the most lavish five-star hotels in Colombo, a privilege which has been barred to Pakistani civilian politicians, including federal ministers, under the country's strict austerity measures. Advertisement === While in Sri Lanka, Asim Munir will be greeted by ceremonial motorcycle escorts, go on multiple helicopter rides over the famed famed Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Adam's Peak, and embark on opulent sightseeing tours of Colombo. Notably, Pakistan's civilian government has barred cabinet ministers from foreign travel, banned prohibited luxury hotel stays, and frozen all non-essential spending. However, these austerity measures don't seemingly apply to Field Marshal Asim Munir, the country's shadow ruler. Advertisement === Pakistan economy in shambles Its no secret that the Pakistan economy is in complete ruin, as common Pakistanis battle record inflation, rising poverty, and widespread unemployment. Islamabad's external debt has ballooned to over $133 billion, and nearly half of the country's federal budget is spent on paying back loans taken from various financial institutions and nations. Thus, while the common folk are struggling to meet ends, and some even finding it difficult to arrange two square meals a day for their families, Pakistan's army strongman Asim Munir is shamelessly embarking on lavish tours of foreign nations on the back of hard-earned taxpayer money. How Pakistanis responded to Munir's lavish escapades? Though freedom of speech is a pipe dream in Pakistan and a single comment against the authorities, especially the Army, could land a citizen in prison or even worse, Asim Munir's lavish trips have been widely criticised by Pakistani social media users, with some calling it 'joyride on broken backs' and 'a mockery of national pain.' This isn't the first time that Asim Munir has drawn the ire of Pakistani commoners for his hypocritical flaunting of elite privilege. Earlier, Pakistani social media erupted in fury after Munir was allegedly seen shopping at a luxury mall in the US before his lunch meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. Critics of the Pakistani government, particularly the shadow Army regime have condemned the deepening rot witnessed in the country's governance, especially after the ouster of former premier Imran Khan, who is currently in prison on trumped up charges. Pakistani dissidents have termed Munir's foreign trips as decadence under the garb of diplomacy, noting that while the state preaches and imposes austerity measures on ordinary citizens, its army overlords are emptying the country's coffers with impunity.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Anti-India Türkiye is eyeing Bangladesh foothold. A fresh security headache for New Delhi?
Anti-India Türkiye is eyeing Bangladesh foothold. A fresh security headache for New Delhi? Jayanta Kalita Jul 7, 2025, 17:48 IST IST As the two countries seek to expand military-industry partnership, there are reports saying that Turkish spy agencies may be providing financial and logistical assistance to radical Islamist outfits like Jamaat amid the political vacuum in Bangladesh Türkiye, which backed Pakistan with military support during India's Operation Sindoor, is now actively seeking to deepen its strategic influence in Bangladesh – a move that is expected to draw scrutiny from New Delhi. Ankara's presence in Bangladesh remained minimal during Sheikh Hasina's tenure. However, with the political landscape shifting, Türkiye is now positioning itself as a key defence partner for Dhaka.
