Prime Ministers Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh and Narendra Modi of India met in Delhi on June 22. They agreed to introduce RuPay cards in Bangladesh and Taka Pay cards in India through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted their commitment to water resource management, announcing a joint technical committee to negotiate the renewal of the Ganga Treaty. India also expressed willingness to aid Bangladesh in conserving the Teesta River, with Bangladesh urging for a swift conclusion of the Teesta Water Sharing Agreement. The leaders praised the growing bilateral trade and explored ways to further enhance trade volume.
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63 words · 21 secFuel Prices Increased to Stop Smuggling to Neighbouring Country, Says State Minister
State Minister Anindya Islam Amit said fuel prices were raised to prevent smuggling to neighbouring countries and reduce losses at Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC). He said BPC lost around Tk22,875 crore between M…
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