Bangladesh: News
'Proud of our constitution': SC mentions Nepal, Bangladesh during hearing
The Supreme Court of India referred to the violent protests in Nepal and Bangladesh during a hearing on a presidential reference concerning its April 12 order.
Centre extends CAA cut-off date to December 2024
The Union Home Ministry has extended the cut-off date for entry into India under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) to December 31, 2024.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra booked for 'head-cutting' remark against Shah
A first information report (FIR) has been filed against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Bangladesh shuts 3 land ports after India halts exports
Bangladesh has announced the closure of three land ports along its border with India, while operations at Balla Land Port are suspended.
Bihar on high alert after 3 Jaish terrorists enter state
The Bihar Police Headquarters has issued a statewide high alert after receiving intelligence inputs about the infiltration of Pakistan-based terrorists.
Trump's 50% tariffs hit today: What is India's defense plan
India is bracing for the impact of US President Donald Trump's 50% tariff on Indian goods, effective today.
'Don't agree': Bangladesh rejects Pakistan's '1971 issues resolved twice' claim
Bangladesh has rejected Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar's assertion that the issues stemming from the 1971 war were "resolved twice."
Assam to stop issuing Aadhaar cards to adults
The Assam government has decided to temporarily stop issuing Aadhaar cards to persons above 18 years of age, barring those from Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), and tea garden workers.
Bangladeshi woman arrested for living in India on fake documents
Kolkata Police have arrested a 25-year-old Bangladeshi woman for illegally residing in India with fake documents.
Who was Shane Tamura—gunman who killed 4 in New York
A tragic shooting incident occurred at a high-rise corporate building in midtown Manhattan on Monday evening.
FTA and more: What Modi's UK visit aims to achieve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom on July 23-24. The main agenda of his visit is to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK.
Why India's female labor force participation lags behind G20 peers
India's female labor force participation rate (FLFPR) will take at least two decades to match that of its G20 counterparts, a Reuters poll has found.
Why world's largest dam could result in Sino-Indian water war
China has begun construction on a massive dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, which is known as the Brahmaputra River in India.
'Technical malfunction' caused jet crash in Bangladesh; toll at 25
A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka on Monday.
Bangladesh Air Force jet crashes into Dhaka school; 19 killed
A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft, identified as an F-7 BGI, crashed into the Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Uttara area on Monday.
Monsoon Session Day 1: Lok Sabha adjourned amid opposition sloganeering
The Monsoon Session of Parliament started on a raucous note, with the Opposition, led by the Congress party, demanding a debate on the Pahalgam terror attack.
Bangladesh halts demolition of Satyajit Ray's home after India's intervention
The demolition of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's ancestral home in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, has been halted.
Assam urges ECI to consider NRC while revising electoral rolls
The Assam government has urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider the National Register of Citizens (NRC) while revising electoral rolls, the Indian Express reported.
Jharkhand, Mumbai to receive heavy rain—Airlines warn of flight delays
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall and flash floods in Jharkhand. The warning is particularly for the districts of Saraikela-Kharswan, East Singhbhum, and West Singhbhum.
Leaked audio reveals Sheikh Hasina ordered deadly crackdown on protesters
A leaked audio recording has reportedly revealed that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina authorized the violent crackdown on student-led protests last year.
Indian textile stocks up 13% today: Here we decode why
Shares of Indian textile companies like Trident, Welspun, Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill, Vardhman Textiles, Alok Industries, Siyaram Silk, and Arvind surged by 3-13% during today's trading session.
Massive protest in Bangladesh after Hindu woman raped by politician
Protests have erupted in parts of Bangladesh after a Hindu woman was raped in Cumilla district on June 26.
IMF gives Bangladesh $1.3B, but tightens loan terms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of $1.3 billion to Bangladesh as part of its $5.5 billion lending program.
Shoot-at-sight order in Assam's Dhubri amid communal unrest
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday ordered a shoot-at-sight directive for any untoward incidents in the Dhubri district.
Mob vandalizes Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh
The ancestral home of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Bangladesh was vandalized by a mob on Tuesday.
'Confident that mutual respect…understanding will continue': Yunus writes to Modi
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has responded to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Eid-ul-Adha greetings.
Saudi suspends 'block work visas' for Indians, 13 other countries
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of "block work visas" to nationals from 14 countries, including India.
Bangladesh polls in April 2026, says Muhammad Yunus
The Awami League has slammed Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus for his recent announcement about the upcoming general elections in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh's interim leader Yunus finally announces dates for general elections
Bangladesh will hold its national elections "on any day in the first half of April 2026," interim chief Muhammad Yunus announced on Friday.
Bangladesh banknotes replace Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's portrait
Bangladesh has launched a new series of banknotes, replacing the portraits of its founding president, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Sheikh Hasina charged with crimes against humanity in Bangladesh
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been formally charged with crimes against humanity by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).
Bangladesh SC restores registration of banned Jamaat-e-Islami party
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has restored the registration of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, the country's largest Islamic party, more than a decade after it was banned.
Plea in SC alleges Assam's 'sweeping' deportation of suspected foreigners
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, alleging that the Assam government has started a "sweeping and indiscriminate drive" to detain and deport people suspected of being foreigners.
Himanta breaks silence on 'pushbacks' into Bangladesh
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has confirmed that people declared foreigners by the state's Foreigners Tribunals are being pushed back to Bangladesh.
Yunus deploys SWAT as Secretariat protests continue for 4th day
The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has deployed Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel to control protests at the Secretariat.
Assam CM Sarma shares Bangladesh's map with '2 chicken necks'
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has shared a map of Bangladesh, highlighting two vulnerable corridors that he claims are similar to India's "Chicken Neck" corridor.
'Militant leader' Yunus selling off Bangladesh to US: Sheikh Hasina
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused interim government head Muhammad Yunus of "selling the country to the United States."
BNP asks Yunus to hold Bangladesh polls by December
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has urged interim government chief Muhammad Yunus to conduct national elections by December 2025 in the country.
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus threatens to resign over infighting
Professor Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh's interim government, is reportedly considering resigning.
Bangladesh cancels ₹180cr contract with Indian defense shipyard
Bangladesh has canceled a ₹180.25 crore ($21 million) defense contract with Kolkata-based shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE).
Who's Nusraat Faria, Bangladeshi actor arrested in attempted murder case?
Bangladeshi actor Nusraat Faria, popular for playing Sheikh Hasina in Mujib: The Making of a Nation, was arrested at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday.