Men who raped Bilkis Bano during 2002 Gujarat riots allowed to walk free on the same day that PM Modi promised to make the nation a better place for women.

A mutual charm offensive was on display between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and World Health Organization chief Tedros Ghebreyesus at an international event in Gandhinagar, Gujarat state.

A very wise man had said, “To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.”

Bangladeshis are always interested about India. Geographical proximity, historical affinity and cultural likeness tie the two countries in many ways.

Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed, Professor of International Relations at Dhaka University, talks to Nahela Nowshin of The Daily Star about contending issues between Bangladesh and India on the occasion of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh.

Internationally, Prime Modi comes across as a leader who can take bold decisions and has the parliamentary majority to see it through.