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Sheikh Hasina’s holistic approach in countering terrorism

Blitz 02 Dec 2023
In the intricate tapestry of global counterterrorism efforts, Bangladesh stands out as a nation navigating the complex challenges posed by terrorist activities ... The report notes Bangladesh’s capacity to patrol land and maritime borders, implementing enhanced cargo and passenger screening.
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Hundreds of Rohingya refugees set sail from Bangladesh

The Daily Tribune - Bahrain 24 Nov 2023
Bangladesh is home to around one million Rohingya refugees, most of whom fled a violent 2017 crackdown by the Myanmar military that is now subject to a United Nations genocide probe ... "Brokers take the Rohingya refugees in small boats going between the maritime boundaries of Bangladesh and Myanmar," he said ... "They left from Bangladesh.
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India, Bangladesh Navy conduct BONGOSAGAR-23, CORPAT exercises in Bay of Bengal

Beijing News 10 Nov 2023
The Indian Navy and the Bangladesh Navy conducted the 4th edition of bilateral exercise BONGOSAGAR-23, and the ... Indian Navy Ships Kuthar, Kiltan and Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) Dornier participated in the exercise along with Bangladesh Navy Ships Abu Bakr, Abu Ubaidah and MPA.
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India-Bangladesh Collaboration: Enhancing Regional Connectivity and Energy Security

Financial Express 01 Nov 2023
On the 1st of November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh are set to unveil three important development initiatives, marking a significant step toward bolstering energy security and connectivity in the region ... Also ReadGoa Maritime Conclave 2023.
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Goa Maritime Conclave 2023: Fostering Collaborative Security and Growth in the Indian Ocean Region

Financial Express 31 Oct 2023
The event brought together high-ranking officials, including Ministers, Chiefs of Navies, and Heads of Maritime Forces from the participating IOR nations, namely Bangladesh, Comoros, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.Also Read.
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Yet to see transcript of court hearing: Navy Chief on Qatar death row

Indian Express 30 Oct 2023
At the conclave, the Indian Navy is hosting chiefs of navies, heads of maritime forces and senior representatives from 12 Indian Ocean littorals, including Bangladesh, Comoros, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
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Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, Oct. 25

China.dot.org 25 Oct 2023
DHAKA -- Bangladesh ... Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), which Tuesday issued a special weather bulletin, said under the cyclone's influence, squally weather may affect north bay, adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh and the maritime ports ... (Bangladesh-Cyclone-Evacuation).
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Bangladesh plans to evacuate thousands as Cyclone Hamoon approaches

La Prensa Latina 24 Oct 2023
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department, in a special weather bulletin issued at 9 am on Tuesday, asked the maritime ports of Chattogram and Payra to hoist danger signal no 7, and Cox’s Bazar port to hoist danger signal no 6 ... This is the second cyclone formed in the Bay of Bengal that will hit Bangladesh this year after Mocha in May.
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Millions urged to evacuate as Bangladesh braces for Cyclone Hamoon

Xinhua 24 Oct 2023
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), which Tuesday issued a special weather bulletin, said under the cyclone's influence, squally weather may affect north bay, adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh and the maritime ports ... Millions urged to evacuate as Bangladesh braces for Cyclone Hamoon.
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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Oct. 24

China.dot.org 24 Oct 2023
DHAKA -- Bangladesh has begun ... Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), which Tuesday issued a special weather bulletin, said under the cyclone's influence, squally weather may affect north bay, adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh and the maritime ports ... (Bangladesh-Cyclone).
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Two ships have collided off the coast of Germany and several people are missing

Financial Express 24 Oct 2023
The ships, Polesie and Verity, collided in the early morning about 22 kilometers (14 miles) southwest of the island of Helgoland, Germany’s Central Command for Maritime Emergencies said. Also Read20 killed, several injured in collision between two trains in Bangladesh. One of the ships, the British-flagged Verity, apparently sank ... .
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Seaweed: Untapped economical potential in Bangladesh

Mongabay 10 Oct 2023
... is often used by some local Indigenous communities in Bangladesh ... A survey conducted by the Maritime Affairs Unit (MAU) of the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs along with the Netherlands found the presence of several hundreds of seaweed varieties in the Bay of Bengal.
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Senior ministers of several countries to attend the shipping summit in Mumbai

Deccan Herald 09 Oct 2023
<p>A host of senior ministers from the UAE, South Africa, Armenia, Italy, Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Bangladesh, and Madagascar will be attending the 2023 edition of Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) which would deliberate several issues of cooperation in ...

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