Bangladesh: News
Migrants recount border gaps, agents, documents in India entry
Hundreds of Bangladeshi nationals, many of whom have lived in India for years, are gathering at border points and transit locations in West Bengal.
Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from Eid-al-Adha sacrifice
A rare albino buffalo, nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its striking blond hair, has been spared from sacrifice during Eid al-Adha in Bangladesh.
Why Pakistan accepting Trump's 'Abraham Accords' will change its passport
Every Pakistani passport has a printed restriction on travel to Israel.
Government refuses to disclose if SOP exists for deporting Bangladeshis
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has refused to clarify if there is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) or formal mechanism for the deportation of Bangladeshi nationals.
Vande Bharat trains might soon ply in Bangladesh, Nepal, Africa
India is looking to export its flagship Vande Bharat trains to other countries, especially those with aging railway systems.
Thousands of suspected Bangladeshi immigrants gather at India-Bangladesh border
A large crowd has gathered at the Hakimpur border area in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.
Centre tightens CAA process, mandates full passport disclosure for applicants
The Union Home Ministry has tightened the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules for applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.
Bangladesh's BNP links ties with India to Ganga water treaty
Bangladesh's ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has linked the future of its relationship with India to the renewal of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty.
Exploring the spiritual roots of Bangladesh's Baul music
The Baul music of Bangladesh is a unique spiritual tradition passed down through generations.
Adhikari-led government to implement all central welfare schemes across Bengal
The newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal has decided to implement key central welfare schemes across the state.
What was mysterious 'comet' seen over India, Bangladesh?
On May 8, a bright comet-like object with a long orange-white tail lit up the sky over Odisha, India. The sight was so spectacular that it was visible as far as Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh, as per India Today.
Union Home Ministry amends citizenship rules: Key changes
The Union Home Ministry has announced major changes to the Citizenship Rules, 2009. The new rules include a digital overhaul of processes for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and citizenship applicants.
Kalbaishakhi wreaks havoc in Bangladesh, death toll rises to 14
Severe pre-monsoon thunderstorms have wreaked havoc across Bangladesh, leaving at least 14 dead and dozens injured.
Bangladesh FM raises Hasina's extradition request during meeting with Jaishankar
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman met India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Russia slashes LNG prices by 40% for Asian buyers
In a bid to capitalize on the global natural gas supply crisis, Russia is trying to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its US-sanctioned facilities to energy-starved South Asia.
Lucknow sanitation suffers as Assam, Bengal workers leave for elections
Lucknow's sanitation system is facing a major crisis as hundreds of sanitation workers have left for their native villages in Assam and West Bengal to cast their votes.
US-Iran war effect: How governments worldwide are tackling fuel crisis
The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets.
Bangladesh's 1st female Speaker arrested
Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, who served as the first female speaker of the Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad (House of the Nation), was arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Tuesday.
Measles outbreak in Bangladesh: 130 children dead, emergency vaccination launched
Bangladesh is facing a major public health crisis as a suspected measles outbreak has killed at least 130 children in the last six weeks.
Dunkin' Donuts to close in India by 2026-end
Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd, India's leading quick service restaurant chains, has announced its decision to phase out Dunkin' operations in the country.
LeT commander,who handled terror modules from Bangladesh, arrested
The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Shabbir Ahmed Lone, a commander of the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), near the Bangladesh border.
5 Indian cities among world's top 10 most polluted
The 2025 World Air Quality Report released by the Swiss firm IQAir has placed five Indian cities among the top 10 most polluted in the world.
Bangladesh postpone Ireland tour in September to accommodate India series
Team Bangladesh has decided to postpone its September 2026 tour of Ireland.
India to give Bangladesh 5,000 ton diesel amid fuel concerns
India will supply 5,000 tons of diesel to Bangladesh through a pipeline. The consignment is expected to enter the country via the Parbatipur border on Tuesday.
Bangladesh orders early university closures amid Middle East-linked energy crisis
In a bid to save electricity and fuel amid an escalating energy crisis, Bangladesh has decided to close all universities early, bringing forward Eid al-Fitr holidays.
'Dhurandhar' becomes Netflix's most-watched Indian film
Ranveer Singh's action thriller Dhurandhar has become the most-watched Indian film on Netflix, racking up a whopping 220 lakh views in just 31 days since its release on January 30.
Massive earthquake tremors felt across Kolkata; offices evacuated
Strong tremors were felt across Kolkata at around 1:30pm on Friday after a 5.4-magnitude quake struck neighboring Bangladesh.
Australia to host Bangladesh for two-match Test series in August
Cricket Australia has confirmed that Bangladesh will tour Australia for a two-match Test series in August 2026.
Delhi-Leh SpiceJet flight with 150 people returns after engine scare
A SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Leh was forced to return shortly after takeoff on Tuesday due to a suspected technical snag.
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus returns to nonprofit roots after 18 months
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has returned to his non-profit organization work after stepping down as the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government.
Yunus 'conspired' to remove me: Bangladesh president's big charge
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accused former chief adviser Mohammad Yunus of conspiring to remove him from office.
Major military reshuffle in Bangladesh; defense advisor in India recalled
Bangladesh has undergone a major military reshuffle after Tarique Rahman became prime minister following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)'s victory.
How Delhi Police's Special Cell struck Pakistan-backed terror plot
The Delhi Police's Special Cell has successfully foiled a major terrorist plot linked to Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Bangladesh moving toward normalizing visa facilities for Indians: Report
Bangladesh is reportedly moving toward normalizing visa facilities for Indian nationals, according to a report by The Hindu that quoted diplomatic sources.
India to resume all visa services for Bangladeshis soon: Diplomat
India will resume all visa services in Bangladesh soon, a senior Indian diplomat has said.
Bangladesh student leader wanted in Hindu cop's murder arrested
Ahmed Raza Hasan Mehdi, a Bangladesh student activist, has been arrested at the Delhi airport while allegedly trying to escape to Europe.
'Warm welcome': PM Modi extends India invite to Tarique Rahman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh's newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India, conveying that a "warm welcome awaits" him.
Bangladesh's Yunus rakes up India's 'Seven Sisters' in farewell speech
On his last day as Bangladesh's chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus highlighted the tremendous economic potential of a broader regional cooperation encompassing Nepal, Bhutan and India's "Seven Sisters," without mentioning the country's name.
Tarique Rahman takes oath as Bangladesh prime minister
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman has been sworn in as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday.
Watch: Pakistan Army chief briefly stopped at Munich conference
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was briefly stopped and asked to show his ID at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany.
Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman to take oath as PM on Tuesday
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman will be sworn in as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, February 17.
Tarique Rahman vows Bangladesh interests will guide India ties ahead
Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has made his position clear on future relations with India after his party's landslide victory in the national elections.
BNP may invite PM Modi to Rahman's swearing-in: Report
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is reportedly planning to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the swearing-in ceremony of its leader, Tarique Rahman.
Bangladesh polls: Death row convicts with anti-India terror links win
In a shocking turn of events, three candidates who were sentenced to death have emerged victorious in the recent Bangladesh national elections held on February 12.
PM Modi phones Tarique Rahman after BNP's landslide election win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on his party's victory in the recent Bangladesh elections.
Tarique Rahman to be next Bangladesh PM; India welcomes victory
Tarique Rahman, the acting chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is set to become the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
'Birthday of new Bangladesh': Yunus after casting vote
Bangladesh's interim government head Muhammad Yunus has cast his vote in the country's 13th national parliamentary elections and constitutional referendum.
Hands, feet tied, Hindu man killed on Bangladesh's election eve
A 28-year-old Hindu man, Ratan Shuvo Kar, was found dead in Bangladesh's Moulvibazar district on Wednesday.