Bangladesh: News
09 Jul 2024
Delhi PoliceDelhi organ racket busted: Doctor, 6 others arrested
The Delhi police have successfully busted a human organ transplant racket, leading to the arrest of seven people, including a doctor, news agency ANI reported on Tuesday.
26 Jun 2024
KarachiPakistan's first human milk bank halts operations amid religious controversy
Pakistan's inaugural human milk bank, initiated by the Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN) in Karachi, has suspended operations following a religious edict declaring the project "haram" or forbidden under Islamic law.
21 Jun 2024
LifestyleElevate your style with handloom scarves
Scarves are more than just a piece of fabric; they are a statement, an expression of personal style, and a testament to craftsmanship.
17 Jun 2024
Bay of BengalOver 1,200 tourists stranded in Sikkim due to landslides, rain
Over 1,200 tourists, including 15 foreigners, are currently stranded in Sikkim due to heavy rains and landslides.
14 Jun 2024
MaharashtraWhy has price of onions surged in last two weeks
Onion prices have seen a significant increase of 30-50% in the past fortnight amid increasing demands for the product ahead of Eid-al-Adha (Bakra Eid).
13 Jun 2024
KolkataBangladesh MP Anar was smothered using pillow before being dismembered
More gruesome details into how Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar was murdered and then dismembered in Kolkata have surfaced nearly a month after his death.
09 Jun 2024
Chirag PaswanHow will BJP accommodate JD(U), TDP in Modi 3.0 Cabinet
All eyes will be on the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday (June 9) as Narendra Modi prepares to take the oath as prime minister for the third time at a grand ceremony.
08 Jun 2024
ChinaMaldives President Muizzu accepts invitation to Modi's swearing-in ceremony
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has confirmed his attendance at the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi.
29 May 2024
Bay of BengalCyclone Remal: Death toll 37 in northeastern states
Heavy rain and thunderstorms triggered by Cyclone Remal have left at least 37 people dead in northeastern states.
28 May 2024
Bay of BengalCyclone Remal: 16 dead in India, Bangladesh
The first major cyclonic storm of the year—Cyclone Remal—has claimed 16 lives across India and Bangladesh, reports said on Tuesday.
27 May 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)When will monsoon arrive in major Indian cities
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the arrival of the much-anticipated southwest monsoon in Kerala on May 31.
27 May 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Bengal: 1 dead in Kolkata as Cyclone Remal makes landfall
The severe cyclonic storm "Remal" made landfall between the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal, with winds reaching up to 135 kmph, late on Sunday.
26 May 2024
Bay of BengalCyclone 'Remal' to hit Bengal tonight; Kolkata airport suspends operations
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Sunday that Cyclone 'Remal' is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm within the next six hours.
25 May 2024
Bay of BengalCyclone Remal to make landfall in Bengal, red alert issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that a depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to develop into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall on Sunday.
24 May 2024
DhakaAccused in Bangladesh MP's murder 'honey-trapped' him using girlfriend: Report
A Bangladeshi woman, Shilanti Rahman, has been detained in Dhaka for her alleged involvement in the murder of Bangladesh MP Md. Anwarul Azim Anar.
24 May 2024
MumbaiMissing Bangladesh MP skinned, chopped to pieces; butcher arrested
A 24-year-old Bangladeshi man, Jihad Hawaldar, was arrested in Mumbai for his alleged involvement in the brutal murder of Bangladeshi MP Md. Anwarul Azim Anar.
22 May 2024
DelhiMissing Bangladesh MP found dead under mysterious circumstances in Kolkata
Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim, who was reported missing for eight days in Kolkata, was found dead under suspicious circumstances on Wednesday, according to Bangladeshi news portal Risingbd.
20 May 2024
Ahmedabad4 suspected IS terrorists arrested at Ahmedabad airport
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has detained four people suspected of being terrorists linked to the Islamic State at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.
08 May 2024
IndiaShare of majority population declined in India, EAC-PM report shows
India witnessed a reduction in the share of the majority religious population by 7.81% from 1950 to 2015—a May 2024 report "Share of Religious Minorities A Cross-Country Analysis" published by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister said.
27 Apr 2024
Indian GovernmentIndia to export 99,500 tons of onions to 6 countries
The Indian government has approved the export of 99,500 tons of onions to six neighboring countries.
22 Apr 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActCAA provisions may violate Indian Constitution: US Congressional report
Some provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)—enacted in March—may contradict the Indian Constitution, a report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), an independent research division of the United States's Congress has said.
19 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsOn video, sounds of gunfire exchange near Manipur polling booth
Gunshots were allegedly fired near a polling booth in Manipur on Friday morning—a 25-second purported video of the incident circulating online suggests.
12 Apr 2024
AfricaThis Indian start-up has introduced 15-minute charging to passenger three-wheelers
India's EV industry is set for a major shift, with the introduction of a three-wheeler passenger vehicle that can fully charge in just 15 minutes.
03 Apr 2024
Sri LankaWorld Bank forecasts 7.5% growth for India's economy in 2024
The World Bank has revised its growth forecast for India's economy, now predicting a significant increase of 7.5% in 2024, up by 1.2% from its previous estimate.
12 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActExplained: CAA implementation does not cover tribal areas in Northeast
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Monday evening officially notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024.
20 Jan 2024
Amit ShahIndia will fence Myanmar border, end free movement: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Saturday that the Centre will soon fence the India-Myanmar border, just as it has barricaded the border with Bangladesh, to restrict free movement into the country.
13 Jan 2024
IndiGoGuwahati-bound IndiGo flight diverted to Dhaka due to bad weather
A Guwahati-bound flight of IndiGo was diverted to Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday after bad weather conditions disrupted its scheduled landing.
07 Jan 2024
Sheikh HasinaBangladesh votes today amid opposition boycott, fears of violence
Polling for the general election in Bangladesh began on Sunday amid fears of sporadic violence as the country's main opposition parties announced a boycott.
06 Jan 2024
Sheikh HasinaWhy elections in Bangladesh are important to India
India is watching closely as Bangladesh gears up to hold general elections on Sunday.
02 Jan 2024
DhakaNobel laureate Muhammad Yunus gets jail in Bangladesh: Here's why
A court in Bangladesh has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus to six months in jail.
02 Dec 2023
West Bengal5.6 magnitude earthquake rocks Bangladesh, tremors felt in Kolkata
An earthquake of 5.6 magnitude rocked numerous parts of Bangladesh on Saturday morning. The quake's epicenter was located nearly 48 kilometers southwest of Comilla.
17 Nov 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heavy rain likely in Bengal, Odisha as cyclone Midhili intensifies
The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on Friday morning has intensified into a cyclonic storm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
14 Nov 2023
CanadaAt UNHRC meeting, India asks Canada to address hate crimes
In a significant diplomatic move, India has spearheaded recommendations for Canada at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to bolster its legal framework to prevent attacks on worship places and address hate crimes more effectively.
05 Nov 2023
Border Security Force (BSF)Why BSF is 'deploying' bees on the India-Bangladesh border
The Border Security Force (BSF) has installed beehives on the India-Bangladesh border fence in West Bengal in a first-of-its-kind project, PTI reported.
24 Oct 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Hamoon intensifies, heavy rainfall alert in several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that Cyclone Hamoon has intensified into a "severe cyclonic storm" over the northwest Bay of Bengal.
19 Oct 2023
Durga PujaDurga Puja beyond borders: Countries that celebrate the festival
Durga Puja, the vibrant and grand festival celebrating the victory of the Goddess Durga over evil, is an event cherished by millions.
15 Oct 2023
IndiaRice smuggling along Indo-Nepal border increases after export ban: Report
Rice smuggling has significantly surged along the India-Nepal border since India's ban on the export of non-basmati white rice in July, PTI reported.
27 Sep 2023
ManipurAmid fresh unrest, Manipur declared 'disturbed area' under AFSPA
The Manipur government on Wednesday declared the entire state a "disturbed area" under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) for six months due to the prevailing law and order situation, India Today reported, citing an official order.
12 Sep 2023
CelebrityTIFF 2023: Shyam Benegal's 'Mujib' premieres tomorrow
The highly anticipated biopic on Bangladesh's first president, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, titled Mujib: The Making of a Nation is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Wednesday at the Bell Cinema Lightbox 7.
29 Aug 2023
ManipurManipur Assembly's first session after violence, tribal MLAs to boycott
The Manipur Assembly is reportedly convening on Tuesday for the first time since violent clashes erupted in May, with the one-day session focusing on the current ethnic crisis in Manipur.
