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[El Sidd]

Bangladesh, India agree to hold Sundarbans, tiger conservation talks​

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Bangladesh under existing cooperation frameworks on Sundarbans biodiversity conservation and the protection of the Royal Bengal tiger, Bangladesh’s environment ministry said Monday(7 September).

The agreement came during a courtesy meeting between Bangladesh Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo and Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi at the minister’s office at the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka on September 7.

Environment State Minister Sheikh Faridul Islam was also present at the meeting.

During the talks, both sides agreed that the next meeting of the joint working group under an existing memorandum of understanding between Bangladesh and India on conserving the biodiversity of the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest shared by the two countries, would be held in Bangladesh.

They also agreed that the next bilateral meeting under the protocol signed between the two countries on conserving the Royal Bengal tiger would take place in Bangladesh.

The two sides decided, however, that the next meeting on the conservation of transboundary Asian elephants would be held in India.

The meeting also covered environmental and climate change cooperation, transboundary environmental problems, carbon credits, carbon emission reductions and the development of a green economy.

Mintoo said Bangladesh and India were close neighbours whose environmental and ecological interests were closely connected.

“Climate change, floods, droughts, river and water resource management, air pollution and biodiversity loss are not challenges confined within one country,” he said.

He said stronger mutual trust, sharing of data and experience and effective regional cooperation were needed to address such problems.

Mintoo said Bangladesh was interested in advancing a positive and constructive relationship with India based on mutual respect and shared interests.

He expressed hope that cooperation between the two countries in the environment and climate sectors would deepen in the coming days to ensure the welfare of their peoples and a sustainable future.

The minister said maintaining a balance between environmental protection and economic development was essential to ensure sustainable development.

In this regard, he said the exchange of technology, knowledge and successful experience among South Asian countries could play an important role.

State Minister Sheikh Faridul Islam highlighted the importance of joint initiatives to conserve biodiversity and ecologically significant areas shared by Bangladesh and India, including the Sundarbans.

He said the Sundarbans was a shared natural asset of the two countries and served as an important protective barrier against climate change and natural disasters.

He said Bangladesh and India could further expand exchanges on research, technology and management experience to protect the Sundarbans ecosystem and wildlife.

The meeting also discussed transboundary air pollution and river pollution.

Both sides stressed the need for scientific data sharing, regular communication among relevant agencies and effective coordination to address such environmental problems.

Trivedi said there was scope to expand cooperation between the neighbouring countries by prioritising mutual interests and the welfare of their peoples.

He said Bangladesh and India had significant potential to work together on environmental protection, building climate resilience and sustainable development.

The Indian high commissioner also expressed his commitment to strengthening friendly relations between the peoples of Bangladesh and India and advancing cooperation in different areas of mutual interest.

Dr Fahmida Khanam, acting secretary of Bangladesh’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, was also present at the meeting.

Bangladesh, India agree to hold Sundarbans, tiger conservation talks

Bangladesh and India to hold Sundarbans and tiger conservation talks in Bangladesh.

theclimatewatch.com

Appreciate the efforts for the Sundarban tiger conversation.

 

[uksyl]

Bangladesh to join multinational air exercise in India​

Codenamed "Tarang Shakti-26", the exercise will be held in Jodhpur from 26 September to 12 October, with around 40 countries expected to participate.​

IAF Tejas Mk-1 fighter jets take part in the Tarang Shakti 2024 multinational air exercise. Photo: Collected

Bangladesh will participate in a multinational air exercise hosted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in India with a C-130J transport aircraft.



Codenamed "Tarang Shakti-26", the exercise will be held in Jodhpur from 26 September to 12 October, with around 40 countries expected to participate.

The exercise will bring together advanced combat aircraft, including US F-35s, French Rafales and UAE F-16s, alongside transport and other air assets.


Participating air forces will conduct joint aerial operations, tactical training and interoperability drills, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, vice chief of the Indian Air Staff, said at a press conference in New Delhi on 22 September.

India, Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, the UAE and the US will participate with aircraft in the second edition of the exercise.


The participating forces will train in tactical operations in a contemporary battlespace, Dixit said.

The first edition of Tarang Shakti was held in August-September 2024, with 11 countries taking part.


"For many years, IAF's operational engagement with foreign air forces was largely confined to bilateral exercises," Dixit said.


"But Tarang Shakti changed that approach. In 2024, we brought multiple air forces together for the first time in a large multinational air exercise hosted by the Indian Air Force."

The first edition featured 45 aircraft, which conducted 76 missions, generated 867 sorties and logged more than 1,180 flying hours.


The missions covered a range of air operations, including counter-air, air defence, close combat, reconnaissance, airlift and air-to-air refuelling, as well as other complex mission sets, Dixit said.

"For the Indian Air Force, it was an important transition from exercises that were primarily bilateral to planning, operating and integrating with multiple air forces simultaneously," he said.

"So Tarang Shakti-26 is the next logical step," he added.

India will deploy Rafale, Mirage-2000, Jaguar, Tejas, MiG-29 and Su-30MKI fighter aircraft for the exercise.

The US will deploy F-35s, France Rafales, the UAE F-16s and Bangladesh a C-130J, along with other air assets, according to Dixit.

The exercise will focus on tactical operations against modern air-to-air and surface-to-air weapons, while also seeking to enhance interoperability among participating air forces and identify best practices in air operations.

The drills will include beyond-visual-range and within-visual-range combat missions, air mobility operations and dynamic targeting.

Air-to-air refuelling and combat search-and-rescue operations will also be conducted during the exercise.

Dixit said the global security environment is changing rapidly and the nature of warfare is evolving.

Recent conflicts have highlighted the growing importance of precision, integrated air defence, unmanned systems, information dominance and space-based capabilities, as well as the ability to integrate these elements into multidomain operations, he said.

Bangladesh to join multinational air exercise in India

Codenamed "Tarang Shakti-26", the exercise will be held in Jodhpur from 26 September to 12 October, with around 40 countries expected to participate.

www.tbsnews.net

@Prince_ @BananaRepublic @Vikramaditya1 @Nimble @vasanthm

Bangladeshi and Indian air forces generally have had good relations, for instance here is a picture from a few years ago.

 

[Yasser76]

No Modi at UNGA?

 

[Yasser76]

Ouch! Very stern readout out from US State Department.

Secretary Rubio met today with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in New York. The two officials reaffirmed the important role the U.S.-India strategic partnership continues to play in promoting a safe, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Secretary Rubio and Minister Jaishankar also exchanged views on developments in the Middle East and beyond. The two also discussed sanctions that could be leveled against states that engage economically with Russia and Iran. The Secretary emphasized that the United States remains well-positioned to help regional partners address their energy security challenges.

https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/09/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-indian-external-affairs-minister-jaishankar-4/

 

[Yasser76]

Laser eyes crying that no one buys his BS anymore

Jaishankar on US ties: Lack of understanding on India's cross-border terror concerns can impact relations

External affairs minister S Jaishankar said India’s concerns over terrorism must be better understood by its partners, including the US. | India News

www.hindustantimes.com

 

[Yasser76]

Any word from laser eyes?

https://www.dawn.com/news/2035713/us-freezes-microsoft-adobe-infosys-green-card-applications-over-alleged-fraud

 

[Vikramaditya1]

Any word from laser eyes?

https://www.dawn.com/news/2035713/us-freezes-microsoft-adobe-infosys-green-card-applications-over-alleged-fraud

Why should our FM talk about some green card status loss of some Indian companies? TF are you on about

 

[uksyl]

Bangladesh seeks continued preferential market access to India after LDC graduation​

Dhaka seeks SAFTA tariff benefits and removal of land port restrictions, non-tariff barriers and anti-dumping duties
Updated : 9 October 2026, 22:57
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Bangladesh has sought the continuation of preferential market access to India after its graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.


The request was made on the opening day of the 16th meeting of the Bangladesh-India Joint Working Group on Trade in New Delhi, the commerce ministry said in a statement on Friday.


Bangladesh also strongly pressed for the removal of land port restrictions and non-tariff barriers affecting its exports to India.


It also urged India to consider withdrawing anti-dumping duties imposed on Bangladeshi jute products and PET film, according to the commerce ministry statement.


The two-day meeting, which began on October 8, is discussing barriers to bilateral trade, the capacity of land ports and measures to make regional freight transport more efficient.

Both Bangladesh and India put forward proposals to ease existing import and export restrictions and improve connectivity.

Discussions also covered the removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers to improve access to the Indian market, as well as other trade remedy measures.


Another key issue was the continuation of tariff preferences for Bangladeshi exports after LDC graduation. In this regard, Bangladesh has sought consideration of retaining the benefits currently available under the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) agreement.

It has also stressed the need to harmonise product standards, facilitate mutual recognition and simplify procedures for obtaining the required certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).


Expanding freight transport opportunities was another priority for Bangladesh. The agenda included greater access for Bangladeshi freight trucks travelling to Nepal and Bhutan through Indian territory.

The meeting has highlighted the need to improve infrastructure at India’s land customs stations to facilitate uninterrupted trade through land ports.

Bangladesh has proposed improving access routes, parking yards, warehouses and sheds, as well as cargo inspection and quarantine facilities. Increasing the capacity of border land ports and accelerating cargo clearance have also received attention.

India's agenda included removing restrictions on exports of cotton yarn and other products to Bangladesh through certain land ports. It also covered the removal of barriers to exports from India's northeastern states to Bangladesh.

Discussions have also addressed ways to improve the effectiveness of trade routes, including the Akhaura-Agartala link, enhance Bangladesh-India rail connectivity and resolve issues concerning border haats.

A 10-member Bangladesh delegation, led by Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Commerce, Ayesha Akhter, participated in the meeting, added the statement.

China, EU strike deal to halve Chinese hybrid exports

Shares of European carmakers, which have slid steadily over the past two years due to US tariffs and soaring Chinese exports, broadly gained on the news

www.thedailystar.net

@BananaRepublic @UKBengali @Prince_ @MNZGamerX @Vikramaditya1 @Nimble @Nilgiri

As we all know there are some very dark and evil powers and forces that seek to stoke unnecessary hatred between Bangladesh and India and even mentally masturbate over the prospect of some sort of low intensity military conflict or even full-on Ukraine v Russia style war. "Unfortunately" for such enemies of Bangladesh this will not happen. As I have rightfully predicted Bangladeshi nationalists are too strong for these anti-Bangladeshi forces and now in Dhaka we have a nationalist government in power. The Bangladeshi nationalists in Dhaka are seeking to restore Bangladesh-India relations to their previously relatively good state of being.

Exhibit A:

India, Bangladesh joint working group on trade resumes talks after 3-year hiatus

India-Bangladesh resume joint trade talks after 3-year hiatus, focusing on port restrictions, non-tariff barriers, land-route shipments, and SAFTA concerns.

www.thehindubusinessline.com

This is after 3 years, clear indication that the nationalist government in Bangladesh is ignoring the enemies of Bangladesh (seeking to destabilise India, Bangladesh and the north-east of the sub-continent) and seeking to optimise trade relations with New Delhi.

Exhibit B:

Explainer: What Dibrugarh’s First River Cargo to Bangladesh Could Change | India's World

On 5 October 2026, a barge (a broad, flat-bottomed vessel used to carry goods on rivers and other inland waterways) left the Bogibeel terminal in Dibrugarh, ...

indiasworld.in

Pro-Bangladesh, pro-independence, pro-liberation, Bangladeshi nationalist forces are too strong in Bangladesh for the enemies of Bangladesh to succeed in creating conflict, hatred, violence or war with India as per their (anti-Bangladesh, India-haters) evil and wicked agenda.

 

[BananaRepublic]

Bangladesh seeks continued preferential market access to India after LDC graduation​

Dhaka seeks SAFTA tariff benefits and removal of land port restrictions, non-tariff barriers and anti-dumping duties
Updated : 9 October 2026, 22:57
•BUSINESS
SHARE
Star Business Report

Bangladesh has sought the continuation of preferential market access to India after its graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.


The request was made on the opening day of the 16th meeting of the Bangladesh-India Joint Working Group on Trade in New Delhi, the commerce ministry said in a statement on Friday.


Bangladesh also strongly pressed for the removal of land port restrictions and non-tariff barriers affecting its exports to India.


It also urged India to consider withdrawing anti-dumping duties imposed on Bangladeshi jute products and PET film, according to the commerce ministry statement.


The two-day meeting, which began on October 8, is discussing barriers to bilateral trade, the capacity of land ports and measures to make regional freight transport more efficient.

Both Bangladesh and India put forward proposals to ease existing import and export restrictions and improve connectivity.

Discussions also covered the removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers to improve access to the Indian market, as well as other trade remedy measures.


Another key issue was the continuation of tariff preferences for Bangladeshi exports after LDC graduation. In this regard, Bangladesh has sought consideration of retaining the benefits currently available under the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) agreement.

It has also stressed the need to harmonise product standards, facilitate mutual recognition and simplify procedures for obtaining the required certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).


Expanding freight transport opportunities was another priority for Bangladesh. The agenda included greater access for Bangladeshi freight trucks travelling to Nepal and Bhutan through Indian territory.

The meeting has highlighted the need to improve infrastructure at India’s land customs stations to facilitate uninterrupted trade through land ports.

Bangladesh has proposed improving access routes, parking yards, warehouses and sheds, as well as cargo inspection and quarantine facilities. Increasing the capacity of border land ports and accelerating cargo clearance have also received attention.

India's agenda included removing restrictions on exports of cotton yarn and other products to Bangladesh through certain land ports. It also covered the removal of barriers to exports from India's northeastern states to Bangladesh.

Discussions have also addressed ways to improve the effectiveness of trade routes, including the Akhaura-Agartala link, enhance Bangladesh-India rail connectivity and resolve issues concerning border haats.

A 10-member Bangladesh delegation, led by Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Commerce, Ayesha Akhter, participated in the meeting, added the statement.

China, EU strike deal to halve Chinese hybrid exports

Shares of European carmakers, which have slid steadily over the past two years due to US tariffs and soaring Chinese exports, broadly gained on the news

www.thedailystar.net

@BananaRepublic @UKBengali @Prince_ @MNZGamerX @Vikramaditya1 @Nimble @Nilgiri

As we all know there are some very dark and evil powers and forces that seek to stoke unnecessary hatred between Bangladesh and India and even mentally masturbate over the prospect of some sort of low intensity military conflict or even full-on Ukraine v Russia style war. "Unfortunately" for such enemies of Bangladesh this will not happen. As I have rightfully predicted Bangladeshi nationalists are too strong for these anti-Bangladeshi forces and now in Dhaka we have a nationalist government in power. The Bangladeshi nationalists in Dhaka are seeking to restore Bangladesh-India relations to their previously relatively good state of being.

Exhibit A:

View attachment 218811

India, Bangladesh joint working group on trade resumes talks after 3-year hiatus

India-Bangladesh resume joint trade talks after 3-year hiatus, focusing on port restrictions, non-tariff barriers, land-route shipments, and SAFTA concerns.

www.thehindubusinessline.com

This is after 3 years, clear indication that the nationalist government in Bangladesh is ignoring the enemies of Bangladesh (seeking to destabilise India, Bangladesh and the north-east of the sub-continent) and seeking to optimise trade relations with New Delhi.

Exhibit B:

View attachment 218813

Explainer: What Dibrugarh’s First River Cargo to Bangladesh Could Change | India's World

On 5 October 2026, a barge (a broad, flat-bottomed vessel used to carry goods on rivers and other inland waterways) left the Bogibeel terminal in Dibrugarh, ...

indiasworld.in

Pro-Bangladesh, pro-independence, pro-liberation, Bangladeshi nationalist forces are too strong in Bangladesh for the enemies of Bangladesh to succeed in creating conflict, hatred, violence or war with India as per their (anti-Bangladesh, India-haters) evil and wicked agenda.

Ain’t going to happen under this weak BNP government that has no grassroots support.

Elected by default in a sham election.

Bangladesh will drift until the business community gets fed up and does another 1/11.

I think the army is waiting until Trump is a lame duck.

Once US retreats from Muslim countries their Wahabi shills will have no power.