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Bangladesh FM visit

 1.Agenda for Bangladesh FM visit-Sharing of river water, energy cooperation, the normalisation of visa services, and the war in West Asia are all expected to feature in bilateral talks with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, who is expected to visit India this week, according to diplomatic sources. This will be the first visit by a Bangladeshi Foreign Minister since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s Government in Dhaka on August 5, 2024, pushed bilateral relations downhill. In preparation for the visit, The Bangladeshi Foreign Ministry held internal meetings on Sunday (April 5, 2026) in preparation for the visit, which is likely to take place between April 7 and 8, sources in Dhaka said.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/ganga-water-sharing-visas-energy-cooperation-likely-on-agenda-for-bangladesh-fm-visit/article70827467.ece

2.US President Donald Trump said today that he believes there is a "good chance" of making a deal with Iran on Monday, ahead of his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face heavy bombing. President Trump said that ⁠a deal ⁠with Iran is possible by Monday, ⁠and that Iran was negotiating, ⁠Fox News reported on Sunday following an interview with the president.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/iran-war-to-end-on-monday-donald-trump-says-tehran-may-make-deal-tomorrow-claims-report/articleshow/130041036.cms?from=mdr

3.India being a net exporter of agricultural commodities, the foreign earnings by way of exports will lead to the import of capital goods, which will pave way for the increased investment resulting in technological advances, eventually leading to improved productivity and efficiency. To accelerate the pace of economic development, reliance on international trade becomes desirable to muster foreign exchange.

https://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/india--source-of-75-of-109-different-types-of-spices-86474

4.Bakery and confectionery sector involve the production and marketing of bread, cakes, pastries, candies, chocolates and so on. Bakery products gain popularity globally day by day as they are easy to purchase at low prices, universal availability, get popular due to higher demand of ready-to-eat food, and high nutrient value. As India is the world’s second-largest food producing country next to China, Indian bakery industry is one of the largest parts of the country’s processed food industry.

https://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/indias-organised-sector-mfrs-13-million-tonnes-of-bakery-products-86473

5.In an interview with Khaleej Times, Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said public services remain functional and much of the city’s tourism offering, including beaches, shopping destinations, and a wide range of attractions, is available to residents and international visitors, even as authorities closely monitor developments.

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-open-flights-attractions-visitor-safety-regional-situation

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