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Bangladesh Leader’s Remarks on Northeast India Spark Controversy

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

Comments made by Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus have sparked a political firestorm after he described India’s northeastern states as an “extension of the Chinese economy” and invited Beijing to expand its influence through Bangladesh, positioning the country as the “guardian of the ocean” for the landlocked region. His remarks, made during a recent visit […]

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China Continues ‘Strait Thunder-2025A’ Military Drills Around Taiwan

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

China has ramped up its military activities near Taiwan with a new series of large-scale drills under the code name “Strait Thunder-2025A.” The exercises, launched in the central and southern sections of the Taiwan Strait, are being conducted by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and involve its army, navy, air force, and rocket units in […]

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Rising U.S. Tariffs May Hit Indian Export Demand Soon

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Indian government is preparing for potential disruptions in export demand following the United States’ decision to implement reciprocal tariffs. With the announcement of new levies taking effect immediately, concerns are mounting that Indian exports to the U.S. could suffer a short-term decline. Officials are currently assessing the scope and implications of

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U.S. Health Agencies Face Massive Layoffs Under New Administration Policy

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Trump administration has launched a sweeping round of layoffs across major U.S. health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), removing thousands of employees as part of a broader plan to shrink the federal health workforce. The cuts were announced by Health Secretary Robert […]

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Congress Warns of Risks in Bangladesh-China Engagement for India’s Northeast

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

The Indian National Congress has raised concerns regarding Bangladesh’s recent overtures to China, suggesting that such developments could pose security risks to India’s Northeast region. The apprehension centers around the potential for increased Chinese influence in areas adjacent to India’s northeastern states, which could have strategic and security

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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 2,700; Expected to Exceed 3,000

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

A catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28 has left a trail of devastation, with the official death toll rising to over 2,700. Rescue teams continue to search through rubble in what remains of flattened towns and villages, and the toll is expected to exceed 3,000 in the coming days as […]

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India Receives Over $100 Billion in Remittances for Third Consecutive Year

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

India has once again crossed the $100 billion mark in remittance inflows, receiving a record $129.4 billion in 2024. This marks the third consecutive year of India maintaining remittance receipts above the $100 billion threshold, cementing its position as the top remittance-receiving country globally. In the December quarter alone, the country saw inflows of $36 […]

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India Denies Allegations of HAL Transferring Sensitive Tech to Russia

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

India has strongly denied allegations that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) transferred sensitive technology to Russia, calling the claims factually incorrect and misleading. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that HAL has consistently complied with all international obligations related to strategic trade control and end-user agreements. The controversy stems from

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Bangladesh Invites China to Enhance Economic Ties, Citing India’s Landlocked Northeast

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

During a recent four-day visit to China, Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, extended an invitation to Beijing to establish a more substantial economic presence in the region. He emphasized that Bangladesh serves as the “sole guardian of the ocean” for India’s seven northeastern states, which are landlocked and lack direct

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Bangladesh Invites China to Enhance Economic Ties, Citing India’s Landlocked Northeast

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Bangladesh’s interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has extended an invitation to China for deeper economic engagement, asserting that Bangladesh plays a critical role in providing ocean access to India’s seven northeastern states, all of which are landlocked. During his recent visit to Beijing, Yunus positioned Bangladesh as the only maritime outlet for the region, offering