Bangladesh: News
21 Nov 2024
Prime MinisterBangladesh's interim government mulls banning Sheikh Hasina's party
The interim government of Bangladesh, headed by Muhammad Yunus, is torn between banning the Awami League from politics and elections.
16 Nov 2024
DiwaliIndian-Americans will urge Trump administration for sanctions against Bangladesh
Indian Americans are planning to lobby the incoming Trump administration and Congress to impose sanctions on Bangladesh.
14 Nov 2024
DelhiSheikh Hasina's 100th day in India: Where is she staying
Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has now spent 100 days in India.
14 Nov 2024
WorldBangladesh's 90% population Muslim, drop 'secular' from constitution: Attorney General
Bangladesh's Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman has suggested radical changes to the country's Constitution, including scrapping the word "secular."
10 Nov 2024
DhakaSeveral Hasina party workers arrested ahead of anti-interim government protest
The Bangladesh Army has rounded up hundreds of workers and supporters of the Awami League, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party.
09 Nov 2024
ChittagongFresh tension in Bangladesh as far-right group threatens ISKCON
Communal tensions are flaring up in Bangladesh after an Islamist group based in Chittagong called for a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
04 Nov 2024
Adani GroupBangladesh rushes to repay debt as Adani Power cuts supply
Adani Power has drastically cut down its electricity exports to Bangladesh over an outstanding debt of over $800 million.
03 Nov 2024
Amit Shah'BJP will implement UCC in Jharkhand, but tribals excluded': Shah
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its manifesto for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections on Sunday.
02 Nov 2024
Adani GroupAdani halves electricity supply to Bangladesh over unpaid bills
Adani Power Jharkhand Limited (APJL), a subsidiary of Gautam Adani-led Adani Power, has reportedly slashed its electricity supply to Bangladesh by 50%.
01 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump promises stronger India ties, condemns attack on Bangladesh's Hindus
Former United States President Donald Trump has promised to strengthen ties with India days ahead of the US presidential elections.
29 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Stir up Hindu-Muslim tensions...': Soren on Sarma's 'Jharkhand mini-Bangladesh' remark
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of dividing society and ignoring the marginalized.
28 Oct 2024
Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's Sarma claims Muslim population is rising in Jharkhand
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Bharatiya Janata Party's co-in-charge for the Jharkhand assembly elections, has expressed concerns over an alleged increase in the Muslim population in Jharkhand.
23 Oct 2024
Yogi AdityanathPosters of Adityanath saying 'batenge to katenge' surface in Mumbai
Ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls, posters of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have appeared in Mumbai.
23 Oct 2024
Sheikh HasinaWhy students in Bangladesh are protesting again
Bangladesh is witnessing fresh protests, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin over his controversial remarks about former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
17 Oct 2024
DhakaBangladesh court issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina
A Bangladesh court has issued an arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in exile in India since August.
15 Oct 2024
MumbaiRaj Kundra sues media for linking him to pornstar's case
Businessman Raj Kundra has filed a formal police complaint at Juhu Police Station in Mumbai against some media houses.
11 Oct 2024
Goddess KaliBangladesh: Goddess Kali's crown, gifted by PM Modi, stolen
The silver, gold-plated crown offered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to goddess Kali at the Jeshoreshwari Temple in Satkhira district in 2021 has reportedly been stolen.
03 Oct 2024
Bay of BengalBangladesh recalls 5 envoys, including ambassador to India
In a major diplomatic shake-up, Bangladesh's interim government has called back five of its envoys, including the ambassador to India.
27 Sep 2024
Sheikh HasinaMuhammad Yunus hints at 'conspiracy' behind Hasina's ouster; names mastermind
Muhammed Yunus, the chief adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, has suggested a "design and conspiracy" behind the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
24 Sep 2024
Chandrababu NaiduHindu Mahasabha calls for Gwalior Bandh during India-Bangladesh test match
The Hindu Mahasabha has called for a bandh in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on October 6 to protest the upcoming India-Bangladesh cricket match, citing "atrocities" against Hindus in the neighboring country.
24 Sep 2024
Amit ShahBangladesh protests Amit Shah's 'infiltrators' remark at Jharkhand poll rally
The interim government in Bangladesh has lodged a formal protest with India over comments made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
19 Sep 2024
ChennaiHindu outfit stages protest, seeks ban on India-Bangladesh Test series
Members of the Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) staged a protest in Chennai on Thursday, demanding the government and Indian Cricket Council (ICC) call off the India-Bangladesh Test match being played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk.
15 Sep 2024
Babar AzamYounis Khan advises Babar Azam to follow Virat Kohli's path
Former cricketer Younis Khan has urged Babar Azam, Pakistan's white-ball captain, to take a cue from Indian cricketer Virat Kohli.
14 Sep 2024
Ministry of Commerce and IndustryHow Bangladesh unrest is disrupting Indian pharma, medical tourism
The ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh is causing significant disruptions for Indian pharmaceutical exporters and medical tourism companies.
12 Sep 2024
WorldFormer Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia hospitalized
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia, was admitted to Evercare Hospital in the early hours of Thursday.
05 Sep 2024
Mohan Bhagwat'Global evil forces diminish upon reaching India,' says RSS chief
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that global evil forces tend to decline once they reach India, where they are metaphorically given "last rites."
03 Sep 2024
Bay of BengalBangladesh urges 'correct bilateral steps' to address public's anti-India sentiment
Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain on Monday talked about the interim government's desire to strengthen people-to-people ties with India.
02 Sep 2024
DhakaAfter Hasina's ouster, Pakistan strengthens diplomatic ties with Bangladesh
Pakistan has been increasing its diplomatic engagement with the interim government in Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus.
31 Aug 2024
Akhilesh Yadav'At least we've hair': Akhilesh takes swipe at Yogi Adityanath
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has hit back at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his recent comments about the SP and its symbolic red caps.
29 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP chief Nadda summons Kangana over her farmers' protest remarks
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut, who is currently facing criticism for her contentious comments on the farmers' protest, was summoned by party chief JP Nadda on Thursday.
28 Aug 2024
Joe BidenExplained: Why US readout on Modi-Biden call omitted Bangladesh crisis
The recent telephonic conversation between United States President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked speculation due to a notable omission.
27 Aug 2024
Joe BidenModi-Biden call: No mention of Bangladesh crisis in US readout
The recent telephonic conversation between United States President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked speculation due to a notable omission.
24 Aug 2024
Indian GovernmentHindus, Muslims protected ancient temple after fall of Sheikh Hasina
After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh, Hindus and Muslims came together to protect the ancient Dhakeswari Temple in Dhaka, the temple's priest told PTI.
22 Aug 2024
DhakaIndia's dam water not responsible for Bangladesh flood, clarifies MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has refuted allegations that the recent flooding in eight districts of Bangladesh was caused by India.
22 Aug 2024
Sheikh HasinaBangladesh's interim government revokes diplomatic passports of Sheikh Hasina, ex-MPs
Bangladesh's interim government has revoked all diplomatic passports issued to Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Sheikh Hasina era.
21 Aug 2024
Sheikh HasinaBangladesh's BNP urges India to extradite ex-PM Hasina for trial
Bangladesh's main opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, has called on India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to stand trial for murder and other charges related to a student-led uprising.
20 Aug 2024
AfricaIndia on high alert as global monkeypox cases surge
India has heightened its vigilance at airports, ports, and borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan due to the rising global cases of monkeypox (mpox).
19 Aug 2024
Kolkata'Will break fingers': Bengal minister's threat to those abusing Mamata
West Bengal Minister Udayan Guha has ignited a controversy by threatening those criticizing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on social media.
16 Aug 2024
Narendra Modi'Was assured Hindus' safety: Modi after speaking to Bangladesh's Yunus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the Bangladesh interim government, for the first time.
15 Aug 2024
COVID-19At 98 minutes, Modi's 78th Independence Day speech longest ever
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest Independence Day speech on Thursday, clocking in at 98 minutes.
15 Aug 2024
KolkataPM Modi's top quotes on Independence Day
In his first Independence Day address since winning a historic third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the government is committed to major reforms.
14 Aug 2024
Prime Minister'My father, other martyrs grossly insulted': Sheikh Hasina on ouster
Deposed Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has spoken out for the first time since her ouster and subsequent escape from the country.
13 Aug 2024
ChinaHasina's stay in India won't hurt bilateral ties: Bangladesh official
Bangladesh has assured that its ties with India will remain unaffected despite the extended stay of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi.
12 Aug 2024
Pakistan ArmyBangladesh: Statue depicting Pakistan's 1971 surrender vandalized
A statue in Bangladesh, which depicted the surrender of the Pakistan Army in the 1971 war, was recently vandalized.
11 Aug 2024
Bay of BengalSheikh Hasina claims US orchestrated her ouster over an island
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused the United States of being involved in the downfall of her Awami League government.
11 Aug 2024
DhakaAmid attacks, Bangladeshi Hindus stage biggest street protest to date
Thousands of Hindus in Bangladesh took to the streets in major cities across the country to protest attacks on minority communities.
