‘I am worried, but not without hope’: Amartya Sen on Bangladesh crisis
Monday, 3 March 2025 Nobel laureate Amartya Sen voiced concern over Bangladesh's ongoing crisis, emphasising his connection to the nation. He acknowledged the progress made since independence but warned against political instability. Sen stressed the need for cooperation, press freedom, and protection of minorities. He cited the importance of learning from historical communal violence to ensure a peaceful future.
The Cabinet has approved the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) with an outlay of Rs 7,000 crore for the next five years. This phase will cover.. IndiaTimes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok during the BIMSTEC Summit, amid strained ties between the nations. The meeting follows Yunus’s controversial remarks on India’s Northeast, and India’s concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. Tensions have also risen due to Sheikh Hasina's asylum in India and growing Bangladesh-Pakistan military ties. Though Dhaka requested prior bilateral talks, Modi initially declined. This meeting is the first since Hasina’s ouster and may indicate cautious diplomatic re-engagement.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, at the Bimstec Summit in Bangkok. Modi raised concerns over.. IndiaTimes
On the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, in Bangkok, Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus for the.. DNA