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Asian Tourism Fair promotes Bangladesh Tourism

Asian Tourism Fair promotes Bangladesh Tourism

September 30, 2017

The sixth Asian Tourism Fair 2017 was inaugurated on September 28 at Dhaka, a day after World Tourism Day to celebrate the occasion and promote sustainable tourism in Bangladesh. The three-day event will be wrapping up by September 30.

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International footfall grows by 11 pc in August 2017

International footfall grows by 11 pc in August 2017

September 21, 2017

The compilation and estimated data in terms of the number of foreign tourists coming to India demonstrate an 11 pc rise in August 2017 compared to August last year; reveals the Ministry of Tourism.

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India’s Rohingya policy criticised by the UN

India’s Rohingya policy criticised by the UN

September 14, 2017

While the United Nations Human Rights Council describes the violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar as typical ‘ethnic cleansing’, India's stand regarding the minority refugees also attracts criticism.

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Liberalising aviation services by 2020?

Liberalising aviation services by 2020?

July 20, 2017

The Indian government might contemplate open sky agreements for countries, which fall within a radius of 5,000 kilometres, by 2020.

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Ashwini Lohani

Ashwini Lohani

June 14, 2017

The airline is aiming to open new routes internationally and especially regionally, so as to compete with new players and satisfy increasing demand in the sector, says Lohani. Although Air India still has on-time performance issues and a massive debt, the chairman and managing di...

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Indian Exports in Defence

Indian Exports in Defence

June 14, 2017

There has been a visible increase in defence exports from India. With the Ministry of Defence (MoD) managing its exchanges better and setting new grounds for governance of end-users, India’s standing in defence on the global front seems to be getting stronger, but challenges re...

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Sheikh Hasina in India for crucial Teesta pact

Sheikh Hasina in India for crucial Teesta pact

April 7, 2017

Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina’s four-day visit to India, holds the key to a number of mutually beneficial decisions that both countries intend to reach.

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Assam to host the first Namami Brahmaputra Festival

Assam to host the first Namami Brahmaputra Festival

February 27, 2017

Assam is all set to host Namami Brahmaputra, a mega international festival which will promote economy, tourism, culture, skill industry and trade and commerce.

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Celebration of mother tongue, freedom and cultural expression

Celebration of mother tongue, freedom and cultural expression

February 22, 2017

International Mother Language Day is being observed on February 21 every year since 2000 to promote peace and multilingualism. The date corresponds to the day in 1952, when students from the University of Dhaka, Jagannath College and Dhaka Medical College, demonstrating for the r...

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Bengal Global Business Summit: Striving for inclusive and sustainable development

Bengal Global Business Summit: Striving for inclusive and sustainable development

January 22, 2017

With demonetisation playing its game of throne behind the scene, BGBS 2017 called its curtain with an announcement of a remarkable INR 2,353 billion investment commitment floated on the floor.

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Anxious times for India as China deepens roots in SL

Anxious times for India as China deepens roots in SL

January 10, 2017

Last week’s protests in Hambantota, in southern Sri Lanka, against the launch of a special industrial zone - conceived, promoted, financed, built and to be operated by China - may not hold good for India, strategically.

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Bangladesh celebrates Victory Day

Bangladesh celebrates Victory Day

December 17, 2016

Bangladesh is celebrating its 45th year since coming into existence as a country, with commemorations in the country as well as in neighbouring India.

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