Sheikh Mujibur Rahman named for Gandhi Peace Prize after Modi makes an exception
3 years, 9 months ago

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman named for Gandhi Peace Prize after Modi makes an exception

Hindustan Times  

India on Monday named Bangladesh’s father of the nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and Oman’s longtime ruler Sultan Qaboos for the Gandhi Peace Prize, an official statement by the government said. The decision to confer the award for 2020 on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh, his first foreign trip since the outbreak of Covid-19. PM Modi will attend the national day programme of Bangladesh on March 26 as the guest of honour and participate in the commemoration of what New Delhi has described as “three epochal events” – Mujib Borsho, the birth centenary of Bangladesh’s father of the nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, 50 years of diplomatic ties, and 50 years of Bangladesh’s war of liberation. An official statement said the prestigious award “recognizes the immense and unparalleled contribution of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in inspiring the liberation of Bangladesh, bringing stability to a nation born out of strife, laying the foundation for the close and fraternal relations between India and Bangladesh, and promoting peace and non-violence in the Indian subcontinent”.

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Bangladesh to replace Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s image with ‘graffiti’ on banknotes
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Bangladesh to replace Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s image with ‘graffiti’ on banknotes

Live Mint  

Months after Bangladesh's former PM Sheikh Hasina's ousting, Bangladesh is set to remove the image of ‘Bangabandhu’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country's founding father, from its currency, Dhaka Tribune reported. Bangladesh's New Currency Design The Bangladesh Bank has begun the process of printing new banknotes, which will feature symbols of the July protests, including religious landmarks, Bengali cultural elements, and …

'You Talk Big On Gaza, But...': Anurag Thakur Slams Rahul Gandhi, Congress Over Silence On Minorities In Bangladesh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'You Talk Big On Gaza, But...': Anurag Thakur Slams Rahul Gandhi, Congress Over Silence On Minorities In Bangladesh

News 18  

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party of failing to address the safety of Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh “Unfortunately, the Leader of the Opposition and the Congress party, in their tweets congratulating the interim Bangladeshi government, did not raise the issue of Hindu or minority protection in Bangladesh,” …

'Do they know history?': Billionaire Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw slams Bangladesh protesters destroying Mujibur Rahman's statue
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Do they know history?': Billionaire Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw slams Bangladesh protesters destroying Mujibur Rahman's statue

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh is facing political turmoil and unrest, which led to Sheikh Hasina resigning as prime minister and fleeing the country. Also, a video of a group destroying a statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh and Sheikh Hasina’s father, went viral. She condemned the act and called it a “Sad day for Bangladesh.” The image shows protesters …

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in India ahead of Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in India ahead of Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony

India TV News  

Modi government 3.0: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in New Delhi on Saturday ahead of Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony tomorrow, where he will become the Indian PM for a record third time after the National Democratic Alliance secured a majority in the recent Lok Sabha elections under his leadership. The leaders who will attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony include …

PM Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina on election victory in Bangladesh
11 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina on election victory in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called up Sheikh Hasina, who was re-elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and congratulated her on her victory in the January 7 election. “Spoke to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and congratulated her on her victory for a historic fourth consecutive term in the parliamentary elections.we are committed to further strengthen our enduring and people-centric partnership …

Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina re-elected PM for fifth term amid opposition boycott
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina re-elected PM for fifth term amid opposition boycott

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sheikh Hasina was re-elected as …

Nation's tribute to grand patriot
1 year, 11 months ago

Nation's tribute to grand patriot

China Daily  

Then Indian president Ram Nath Kovind, pays homage to Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in Dhaka in 2021. It was established to preserve the memories of what was the private residence of Bangladesh's founding father and president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, widely known as Bangabandhu, a term meaning friend of Bengal. The house was turned …

Nation's tribute to grand patriot
1 year, 11 months ago

Nation's tribute to grand patriot

China Daily  

Then Indian president Ram Nath Kovind, pays homage to Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in Dhaka in 2021. It was established to preserve the memories of what was the private residence of Bangladesh's founding father and president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, widely known as Bangabandhu, a term meaning friend of Bengal. The house was turned …

Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to be honored by DU
3 years, 5 months ago

Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to be honored by DU

India Today  

In honour of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the country's Liberation War as well as India's diplomatic ties with Dhaka. Rahman is popularly called 'Bangabandhu' by the people of Bangladesh, Delhi University's Indian Council for Cultural Relations will establish the 'Bangabandhu Chair' Dinesh K Patnaik, Director General, ICCR and PC Joshi, acting …

Exclusive: Anti-Modi protests in Bangladesh backed by Pakistan, say officials
3 years, 8 months ago

Exclusive: Anti-Modi protests in Bangladesh backed by Pakistan, say officials

India Today  

The protests that have been going on in Bangladesh since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Dhaka visit have a very strong element of support from Pakistan, according to sources. The first indication of Pakistan’s involvement in the agitation during PM Modi’s visit came when the Islamist hardline group Hefazat-e-Islam called for protests and Bangladesh parliament’s official Twitter wrote, “Pak HC #Dhaka’s …

'Gross violation of democratic ethics': TMC writes to EC objecting to PM Modi's Bangladesh visit
3 years, 8 months ago

'Gross violation of democratic ethics': TMC writes to EC objecting to PM Modi's Bangladesh visit

India TV News  

Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress has strongly objected to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Bangladesh at a time when Assembly polls are being held in West Bengal. In a letter to the Election Commission of India, TMC has described the PM's tour as 'gross violation of democratic ethics' and one that was intended to 'influence the voting pattern'. The …

PM Modi wraps up Bangladesh visit, calls for greater bilateral cooperation
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi wraps up Bangladesh visit, calls for greater bilateral cooperation

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Saturday reviewed progress in development and connectivity initiatives even as the two countries signed five agreements in areas ranging from trade to disaster management. The two sides signed five memorandums of understanding covering disaster management and mitigation, establishment of a framework for cooperation in trade remedial measures, establishment of …

Foreign secretary gives overview of PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina meeting: 7 points
3 years, 8 months ago

Foreign secretary gives overview of PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina meeting: 7 points

Hindustan Times  

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Saturday, the last day of his two-day visit to the neighbouring country, foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said both the leaders discussed ways to strengthen the 50-year-old diplomatic ties between their countries. Sheikh Hasina lauded India’s neighbourhood first policy and PM Modi thanked her for erecting a war …

PM Modi visits mausoleum of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, pays tribute
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi visits mausoleum of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, pays tribute

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the mausoleum of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and paid floral tributes to him, becoming the first-ever foreign Head of State or Head of Government to pay homage at the grave of 'Bangabandhu' at Tungipara in southwestern Bangladesh. Prime Minister Modi was received at the mausoleum by his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina, who is the …

Prayed to Maa Kali to free human race from COVID-19: PM Modi
3 years, 8 months ago

Prayed to Maa Kali to free human race from COVID-19: PM Modi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at the Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple wherein he prayed for the human race to get rid of COVID-19 as early as possible. I prayed to her to free the human race from COVID-19," Prime Minister Modi said after offering prayers at the Kali Temple, located in Ishwaripur, a village in Shyam Nagar, Upazila …

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Seeks India's Pioneering Role for South Asia's Development
3 years, 8 months ago

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Seeks India's Pioneering Role for South Asia's Development

News 18  

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday urged India to take the lead role for South Asia's political stability and economic upliftment as her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi joined the celebrations of the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's 50th Independence Day and the birth centenary of its founder 'Bangabandu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. "We laud Prime Minister Modi's Neighborhood First' policy India needs …

PM Modi dons 'Mujib jacket' as he pays tribute to Mujibur Rahman in Bangladesh
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi dons 'Mujib jacket' as he pays tribute to Mujibur Rahman in Bangladesh

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday donned a black 'Mujib jacket' made of handcrafted Khadi fabric as he paid tribute to 'Bangabandu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the main event here to mark the country’s 50 years of independence. A recent press release issued by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises said the Khadi and Village Industries Commission has …

Went to Jail for Bangladesh's Freedom: Dressed in a Mujib Jacket, PM Modi Gets Nostalgic in Dhaka
3 years, 8 months ago

Went to Jail for Bangladesh's Freedom: Dressed in a Mujib Jacket, PM Modi Gets Nostalgic in Dhaka

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s leadership and contribution of the Indian Army in Bangladesh’s 1971 freedom war as he joined President Abdul Hamid and his counterpart Sheikh Hasina in celebrating the country’s 50 years of independence here. Addressing Bangladesh’s 50th Independence anniversary at the National Parade Square, Modi recalled the role played by Indian …

PM Modi meets 'Muktijoddhas' of 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi meets 'Muktijoddhas' of 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Bangladeshi political and community leaders in Dhaka, including representatives of minorities and 'Muktijoddhas', the fighters of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 'Muktijoddhas', the liberation war fighters of Bangladesh, in Dhaka today. With Prime Minister Modi's two-day visit to remember Mujib, the "father of the nation" of Bangladesh, and …

PM Modi arrives in Bangladesh on his first foreign trip since COVID-19 outbreak
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi arrives in Bangladesh on his first foreign trip since COVID-19 outbreak

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Friday on a two-day visit to Bangladesh during which he will attend the celebrations of the golden jubilee of the country's independence, the birth centenary of ‘Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and hold talks with his counterpart Sheikh Hasina. Modi, who is visiting Bangladesh on his first trip to a foreign country since …

PM Modi remembers Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the potential of a robust India-Bangladesh partnership
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi remembers Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the potential of a robust India-Bangladesh partnership

Op India  

Ahead of his two-day visit to Bangladesh to take part in Bangladesh National Day Celebrations on March 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned an article remembering Bangladesh’s ‘Father of Nation’ and its first President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. In the article, PM Modi imagined how the fate of Bangladesh and its relations with India would have been different from what they …

PM in Bangladesh: PM Modi attends inaugural programme of Bangabandhu-Bapu Museum in Dhaka | HIGHLIGHTS
3 years, 8 months ago

PM in Bangladesh: PM Modi attends inaugural programme of Bangabandhu-Bapu Museum in Dhaka | HIGHLIGHTS

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Bangladesh on a two-day visit to the nation, his first visit abroad since the outbreak of Covid-19 last year. We are honoured to have him here: Bangladesh's PM Sheikh Hasina pic.twitter.com/RyyaO92CpN — ANI March 26, 2021 5:54 pm: India has now become one of our best development partners, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh …

PM Modi wears 'Mujib jacket' made of Khadi as tribute to Bangladesh's founding father
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi wears 'Mujib jacket' made of Khadi as tribute to Bangladesh's founding father

India Today  

Wearing a black 'Mujib jacket', Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a programme in Dhaka on Friday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's Independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wearing the 'Mujib jacket' made by Khadi India at the National Day programme in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Friday Worn as a tribute to the late Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the 'Mujib jacket' is …

India, Bangladesh likely to sign at least 5 MoUs during PM Modi's visit
3 years, 8 months ago

India, Bangladesh likely to sign at least 5 MoUs during PM Modi's visit

India Today  

India and Bangladesh are likely to sign at least five Memorandums of Understanding during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to the country to attend the celebration of the golden jubilee of its independence and the birth centenary of ‘Bangabandhu’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. PM Modi is scheduled to visit Bangladesh from March 26 to 27 during which he will also …

Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 conferred on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; 2019 prize for late Sultan of Oman
3 years, 9 months ago

Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 conferred on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; 2019 prize for late Sultan of Oman

India TV News  

The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2020 is being conferred on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the culture ministry said on Monday. The prestigious prize for the year 2019 is being conferred on late Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman in recognition of his vision to strengthen relations with India, and his efforts to promote peace and non-violence …

Bangladesh Rules Out Security Threat to PM Modi's Visit Amid Protests by 'few' Left, Islamist Groups
3 years, 9 months ago

Bangladesh Rules Out Security Threat to PM Modi's Visit Amid Protests by 'few' Left, Islamist Groups

News 18  

Bangladesh has ruled out any security threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the country later this week and said “few” left wing and hardline Islamist groups are against his trip but there is “nothing to worry” about them. Prime Minister Modi will visit Bangladesh from March 26 to 27 to attend the celebrations of the golden jubilee …

‘Bangabandhu’ Mujibur Rahman a hero for all Indians, says PM Modi
3 years, 9 months ago

‘Bangabandhu’ Mujibur Rahman a hero for all Indians, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Bangladesh founder 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his birth anniversary on Wednesday and said he is a hero for all Indians. "My heartfelt homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a champion of human rights and freedom, on his birth anniversary," Mr. Modi tweeted. The Ministry of External Affairs made an announcement on Tuesday …

PM Modi, Solih and Rajapaksa Among Others to Attend 50th Anniversary of Bangladesh Independence
3 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi, Solih and Rajapaksa Among Others to Attend 50th Anniversary of Bangladesh Independence

News 18  

Several world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and heads of state and government from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Maldives, are set to visit Bangladesh later this month to participate in the grand celebrations to mark the golden jubilee of the country’s independence from Pakistan. Prime Minister Modi and four heads of state and government from Nepal, Sri …

Modi, Solih, Rajapaksa among world leaders to attend 50th anniversary of Bangladesh independence
3 years, 9 months ago

Modi, Solih, Rajapaksa among world leaders to attend 50th anniversary of Bangladesh independence

The Hindu  

Several world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and heads of state and government from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Maldives, are set to visit Bangladesh later this month to participate in the grand celebrations to mark the golden jubilee of the country's independence from Pakistan. Prime Minister Modi and four heads of state and government from Nepal, Sri …

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