Bangladesh has historically been India’s commercial hub: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

New Delhi:”Bangladesh is historically an important trading and transport hub for our subcontinent,” said Harsh V Shringla, India’s foreign secretary. “India and Bangladesh” signed an agreement to transfer cargo to the northeastern part of India using the Chattogram and Mongla ports. Fully operationalizing this agreement will bring economic benefits to a range of stakeholders from both countries,” Shringla said during an interaction with the Bangladesh delegation at the 10th India-Bangladesh friendship dialogue. While North East India will benefit from a steady supply of goods, the transport and logistics sector in Bangladesh…

India says UN statement on “judicial harassment” of journalist Rana Ayub is baseless and unnecessary

New Delhi: India denies allegations made by UN mission in Geneva against judicial harassment of journalist Rana Ayub. India’s permanent mission in Geneva dubbed the allegations as “baseless and unwarranted” asserting that the country upholds the rule of law and no one was above it. “Allegations of so-called judicial harassment are baseless & unwarranted. India upholds the rule of law but is equally clear that no one is above the law. We expect SRs to be objective & accurately informed. Advancing a misleading narrative only tarnishes @UNGeneva’s reputation,” tweeted India’s…