Dhaka papers prominently covered PM Modi's visit, featuring him awarding the Gandhi Peace Prize to Bangladesh's 'Father of the Nation' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The award was handed over to his daughter Sheikh Rehana who is also the younger sister of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Here’s how newspapers in Bangladesh covered the first day of PM Narendra Modi's visit to the country

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in Ishwaripur, Satkhira district.

At Bangladesh's Jeshoreshwari Temple, Indian PM Modi prays to 'free human race from COVID-19'

It is a packed day too for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bangladesh. Indian PM Narendra Modi will start the second day of his Bangladesh visit by offering prayers at Jeshoreshwari and he will also visit Bangabandhu Memorial. He is also set to hold bilateral consultations with his Bangladesh counterpart.

Indian PM Narendra Modi is set to hold bilateral consultations with his Bangladesh counterpart

Bangladesh's Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen has expressed his delight that 'PM of the Biggest Democracy' is taking part in the country's 50th Independence anniversary celebration. Speaking exclusively to our Diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Momen said, 'Our relationship with India was rock solid.'

Delighted that PM of biggest Democracy joining our independence celebration: Bangladesh FM

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kicked-off his two day Bangladesh visit. Over the next two days in Bangladesh, the PM will hold talks with the Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

News Alert: Indian PM Narendra Modi kicks-off his two day Bangladesh visit

Veena Sikri, India’s former high commissioner in Bangladesh, is telling the significance of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Bangladesh.

The Delhi-Dhaka Dynamic: Significance of Indian PM Modi's two-day visit to Bangladesh

Bangladesh's Hindus are positively influencing various important areas including politics, economy and culture. Though they are the religious minority, they are living in harmony with the Muslims.

The Delhi-Dhaka Dynamic: Hopes of Hindu community is rising in Bangladesh

PM Modi said both India and Bangladesh have the power of democracy and vision for the future, and it is necessary for the region the two countries progress together.

'Went to jail while protesting for Bangladesh's freedom', says PM Modi at Dhaka

The United States and Britain have imposed sanctions on military control conglomerates in Myanmar as the deadly crackdown of Myanmar's military or pro-democracy protestors take 5 more lives.

Myanmar Coup: UK sanctions military-owned Myanmar conglomerate

In the United Kingdom, Britons may be allowed in the pubs as long as they show they have a vaccine certificate. Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested that some pubs might require customers to produce vaccine certificate.

UK: PM Johnson suggests pubs might require customers to produce vaccine certificate

Coronavirus cases are surging across the European Union. Amid the recent spike and vaccine vows the EU held its virtual vaccine summit recently. In the crucial summit, leaders of the 27 member states discussed possible measures to ramp up vaccination supply as well as inoculations across the block.

EU Vaccine's Summit: Members highlight disparity in vaccine supply across EU

In the White House news conference US President Joe Biden has spoken on the relationship with Chinese resident Xi Jinping. Biden has vowed to check china's escalating ambitions and hold it responsible for unfair trade practices and as well as for human rights violations.

US President Joe Biden speaks about relationship with Xi Jinping

PM Narendra Modi, with his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina, arrives at National Parade Ground in Dhaka to take in National Day programme.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarks at Parade Ground

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plane has touched down in Dhaka. This is his first foreign visit since the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the next two days in Bangladesh, the PM will hold talks with the Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and President Abdul Hamid.

PM Modi receives 'Guard of Honour' at Dhaka airport

The Colombian government on Wednesday said 3,100 people have moved from Venezuela to Colombia since Sunday in search of protection from the conflict in the border state of Apure

Thousands flee to Colombia after clashes on Venezuela border

Watch exclusive interview of Retired LT. COL. Quazi Sajjad Ali Zahir with WION. He is a veteran of the Bangladesh Liberation war.

Retired LT. COL. Quazi Sajjad Ali Zahir exclusive interview with WION

PM Modi's Bangladesh Visit: Indian Prime Minister Narendra to interact with Matua Community

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kicked-off his two day Bangladesh visit. Over the next two days in Bangladesh, the PM will hold talks with the Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and President Abdul Hamid.

PM Modi's Bangladesh Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrive in Dhaka

China is planning to establish a joint venture with its tech giants. It is to oversee the data that is collected from hundreds of millions of consumers.

World Business Watch: China plans to control tech firms' data

Oil prices bounced back from a plunge day earlier on concerns that a large container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal may block vital shipping lane for weeks.

World Business Watch: Oil prices recover from a plunge day earlier

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will gift 1.2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Bangladesh during his two-day visit.

The Delhi-Dhaka Dynamic: Indian PM Narendra Modi visits the National War Memorial

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the National War Memorial in Dhaka for the wreath-laying ceremony.

The Delhi-Dhaka Dynamic: Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives at National War Memorial

News Alert: India to gift Bangladesh 1.2 mn doses of COVID-19 vaccine

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a one-year low, providing a powerful boost to an economy on the verge of stronger growth.

World Business Watch: United States weekly jobless claims drop to one-year low

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to the National Martyr's Memorial in Dhaka for the wreath-laying ceremony where he also planted a sapling. He has also signed the visitor's book at the National Martyr's Memorial.

Indian PM Narendra Modi signs visitor's book at the National War Memorial in Dhaka

In a huge setback of trade, the massive container ship blocking the Suez Canal may take weeks to clear out. All ships have been stopped from entering the channel.

Suez Canal Blockade: How a giant ship blocking the Suez is hitting global supplies

India has put a temporary hold on all major exports of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines made by the SII to meet domestic demand as infections rise.

Coronavirus Update: India is facing a a surge in COVID-19 cases

The Chinese Communist Party is clamping down on the national tech giants and the tech giants are bracing for a regulatory lockdown in China.

Chinese govt clamps down on the national tech giants

Taiwan has offered to help its allies to buy COVID-19 vaccines but on one condition that the money should not be spent on vaccines from China.

Coronavirus Update: Taiwan says no to vaccines from China

At least two people have been killed as Australia battles its worst flood in over 50 years. Fresh evacuation order has been issued as officials warned that the water level would keep rising in some areas.

At least two killed, 40,000 evacuated as Australia battles its worst flood

US President Joe Biden will hold his first presidential press conference today. Biden has assured to face tough questions on topics such as the border issue, COVID-19 vaccination drive, his economic relief bill and gun laws.

United States: President Joe Biden to hold first press briefing today

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