Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts Dhaka and surrounding areas

December 4, 2025 7:35 AM December 4, 2025 7:35 AM

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts Dhaka and surrounding areas

In Bangladesh, Dhaka woke up to mild tremors early this morning as an earthquake struck the capital and surrounding areas around 6:15 am.   According to India's National Centre for Seismology, the quake measured 4.1 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre located in Narsingdi near Dhaka.    There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Due to the relatively shallow depth, the tremor was felt lightly across nearby districts, briefly rattling households and waking up residents in parts...

India clinches three gold and two silver medals at 24th Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka

November 13, 2025 8:03 PM November 13, 2025 8:03 PM

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India clinches three gold and two silver medals at 24th Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka

India’s archers delivered a stunning performance at the 24th Asian Archery Championships 2025 in Dhaka today, capturing three gold and two silver medals in the compound events, according to updates from the Archery Association of India (AAI) on social media platform X.     In an all-Indian Compound Women’s Individual Final, Jyothi Surekha Vennam triumphed over Prithika Pradeep in a closely fought contest, winning 147-145 to claim gold, while Prithika secured the silver medal, ensuring a clean sw...

India assures at Least Two Medals at Asian Archery Championship 2025 in Dhaka

November 10, 2025 8:05 PM November 10, 2025 8:05 PM

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India assures at Least Two Medals at Asian Archery Championship 2025 in Dhaka

India assured itself of at least two medals at the Asian Archery Championship 2025 in Dhaka, with both the Recurve Men’s Team and the Compound Women’s Team advancing to the finals after impressive semi-final victories today.       According to updates shared by the Archery Association of India (AAI) in a social media post, the Recurve Men’s Team-comprising Yashdeep Bhoge, Atanu Das, and Rahul-registered a 5-3 win over Kazakhstan in a closely fought semi-final encounter.     The trio displayed re...

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi arrives in Dhaka on four-day official visit

June 30, 2024 8:10 PM June 30, 2024 8:10 PM

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Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi arrives in Dhaka on four-day official visit

The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi arrived in Dhaka on a four-day official visit to Bangladesh. In a press release, the Defence Ministry said, the visit is aimed at consolidating bilateral relations and exploring new avenues for Naval cooperation between the two countries. Admiral Tripathi is scheduled to hold discussions with his counterpart Admiral M Nazmul Hassan. He will also meet  Bangladesh's Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of the Air Staff. Admiral Tripathi will rev...

Indian Traditional Kathputli, Puppet and Dances of Rajasthan won hearts of people in Bangladesh

October 10, 2023 3:47 PM October 10, 2023 3:47 PM

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Indian Traditional Kathputli, Puppet and Dances of Rajasthan won hearts of people in Bangladesh

A cultural programme showcasing the rich heritage of Indian Traditional Kathputli, Puppet and Dances of Rajasthan was organised at Chhayanat Auditorium in Bangladesh on Monday. The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), the High Commission of India in Dhaka organised the programme.   Sikandar Langa and his group from India performed traditional Kathputli on different themes. The group also performed Puppet shows, Kalbelia folk songs and dances.   Kathputli is a string puppet theatre, na...

Women's Cricket: Bangladesh beat India by 40 runs in 1st ODI at Mirpur, Dhaka

July 16, 2023 7:23 PM July 16, 2023 7:23 PM

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Women's Cricket: Bangladesh beat India by 40 runs in 1st ODI at Mirpur, Dhaka

In Women's Cricket, Bangladesh beat India by 40 runs in the first ODI in Mirpur, Dhaka. Put into bat, Bangladesh scored 152 in 43 overs. India's young pace bowler Amanjot Kaur made an impressive ODI debut, grabbing four wickets for 31 runs. Chasing a comfortable target, India surrendered with the bat to be folded out for 113 in 35.5 overs. Due to rain, the match was reduced to 44 overs per side.   The second ODI will be played on Wednesday.