Calling the inauguration of the Akhaura-Agartala rail link a historic moment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that this is the first rail link between Bangladesh and the North Eastern states of India.
Sheikh Abdullah underscored the UAE's keenness on establishing a distinguished and pioneering model of partnership with the United States in the field of climate change, based on the strategic relations binding the two friendly countries.
"BNP does not want an election; they want to create an unusual situation. BNP is a party of terrorists," PM Hasina declared during a press conference held at her official residence, Ganabhaban, to discuss the outcomes of her recent visit to Belgium.
During the meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, they exchanged greetings with the assembled majlis guests and engaged in talks together covering a number of topics.
The three projects are the Akhaura - Agartala Cross-Border Rail Link; Khulna - Mongla Port Rail Line; and Unit - II of the Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant.
UAE President welcomed the guests during the meeting and engaged in discussions on how to enable COP28 to achieve the most ambitious outcomes possible, in addition to accelerating joint efforts and cooperation to reach shared objectives.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed with James Cleverly, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, the latest developments in the Middle East.
In a telephone conversation, the two top diplomats reviewed the regional and international efforts towards de-escalation and ensuring the sustainable and safe delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians.
During the call, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed his best wishes for ongoing progress and prosperity for Turkey, its government, and people.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been detained by the Detetctive Branch (DB) on Sunday, as tension mount between the country's governing party and opposition forces ahead of general elections due in January.
One police personnel was killed and 40 people were injured after Bangladesh's principal opposition party, BNP, after a protest demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and free and fair elections turned violent on Saturday.