Bangladesh: News
Jaishankar to attend Khaleda Zia's funeral amid India-Bangladesh tensions
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will attend the state funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on December 31.
Yunus recalls India envoy, sends him back after consultations: Report
Bangladesh has officially recalled its High Commissioner to India, M Riaz Hamidullah, in what is being termed a "consultative recall."
Bangladesh-linked terror module busted in Assam, 11 arrested
Assam Police have busted a major terror module linked to a Bangladesh-based extremist outfit.
Hindu worker shot in Bangladesh factory, 3rd killing in fortnight
A Hindu security guard at a garment factory in Bangladesh's Mymensingh district was shot dead on Monday.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female PM, dies at 80
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister and the chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
US humanitarian aid to UN down to $2B, from $17B
The United States pledged $2 billion to the United Nations (UN) for humanitarian aid on Monday.
'Suspend work permits of Indians...': Hadi's student wing to Bangladesh
The Inqilab Moncho, a student body in Bangladesh, has issued an ultimatum to the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
'Isolated incidents...': Bangladesh on India's concerns over Hindu persecution
Bangladesh has dismissed India's concerns over the safety of Hindu minorities, calling recent incidents "isolated criminal acts" and not systemic persecution.
Khalistanis disrupt Hindus protesting at Bangladesh High Commission in London
A protest by Hindu groups outside the Bangladesh High Commission in London was disrupted by Khalistani supporters on Saturday.
'Acts of bigotry': US Congressman condemns Bangladesh Hindu lynching
The United States State Department has condemned the "horrific" lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh.
Dhruv Rathee denies mocking Janhvi Kapoor over Bangladesh lynching post
Popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has responded to speculation that he mocked actor Janhvi Kapoor in his recent video.
'India too': Congress leader on Bangladesh Hindu atrocities
Congress leader Rashid Alvi has slammed the violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, holding the regime led by Muhammad Yunus responsible for the atrocities.
Bangladesh: 71 blasphemy attacks target Hindus in 6 months
A report by the Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) has revealed that at least 71 incidents of violence against Hindu minorities were recorded in Bangladesh between June and December 2025.
Who's James, Bangladeshi singer whose concert faced violent mob attack?
A concert by renowned Bangladeshi rock singer James in Faridpur was abruptly halted on Friday night after a violent mob attack.
Congress CWC meeting: Gandhis, Tharoor discuss key issues
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting was held on Saturday in New Delhi, with prominent leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Shashi Tharoor in attendance.
Islamist mob attacks Bangladesh concert; James's show canceled, 20 injured
A concert by renowned Bangladeshi rock musician James was violently disrupted by an Islamist mob in Faridpur on Friday night.
External Affairs Ministry condemns lynching of Hindu men in Bangladesh
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly denounced the recent lynching of two Hindu men within a span of one week in Bangladesh.
Meet Jebu, Tarique Rahman's cat who stole the show
Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), returned to Dhaka on Thursday after 17 years in self-exile.
Bangladesh belongs to everyone: Tarique Rahman says amid unrest
Tarique Rahman, the son of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, has returned to Dhaka at a time when the country is witnessing widespread unrest, communal violence, and political instability.
2,000+ Bangladeshis 'illegally' living in Delhi deported in 2025: Centre
In a major crackdown on illegal immigration, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has reportedly deported around 2,200 Bangladeshis living in Delhi this year.
Another Hindu killed in Bangladesh; 2nd lynching in a week
Merely days after the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, another Hindu man was beaten to death in the country on Wednesday night.
Bangladesh: Ex-PM Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman returns after exile
Tarique Rahman, son of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has returned to Dhaka after a 17-year self-imposed exile in the United Kingdom.
Dhaka bomb blast kills 1 amid deepening crisis in Bangladesh
A crude bomb explosion in Dhaka's Moghbazar intersection on Wednesday evening killed a 21-year-old man.
'Will set office on fire': Global TV Bangladesh chief threatened
Naznin Munni, the head of news at Global TV Bangladesh, has been threatened by a group of youths, who claimed to represent the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, demanding her removal.
'Yunus regime had Osman Hadi killed to derail polls': Brother
The assassination of Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi has sparked widespread unrest and serious allegations against the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.
'Yunus working personally to mend India ties': Bangladesh finance adviser
The interim administration of Bangladesh is focused on strengthening ties with India and ensuring economic stability, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday.
'Disown my son...': Himanta Sarma's remarks on links to Pakistan
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sparked controversy with his recent remarks on ties with Pakistan.
India summons Bangladesh High Commissioner second time in week
The Indian government has summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah for the second time in a week.
'Attack Bangladesh, face missiles retaliation...': Pakistan PML leader threatens India
A leader of the youth wing of the Pakistan Muslim League party, which is led by Shujaat Hussain, has issued a warning to India over its relations with Bangladesh.
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over security concerns for missions
The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Tuesday over security concerns of its diplomatic missions in India.
Protests erupt at Bangladesh High Commission over Hindu man's lynching
A major protest was staged outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on December 23.
Amid diplomatic row, Bangladesh's Delhi High Commission suspends visa services
The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has suspended visa services due to the "prevailing security situation," The Hindu reported, citing diplomatic sources.
Days after Hadi's assassination, Bangladesh labor leader shot in head
A senior labor leader of Bangladesh's National Citizens Party (NCP), Md Motaleb Sikder, was shot in the head on Monday, just days after student leader Sharif Osman Bin Hadi was assassinated.
India rejects 'misleading propaganda' over Bangladesh High Commission protest
India has dismissed certain reports in the Bangladeshi media that New Delhi tried to create a security situation over a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission as "misleading propaganda."
'Lies must stop...': Congress slams Modi's Assam-Pakistan charge
The Congress party has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing it of conspiring to hand over Assam to Pakistan before India's independence.
India suspends visa operations in Bangladesh's Chittagong, citing security
The Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) in Bangladesh's Chittagong has suspended operations till further notice.
Bangladesh: Yunus vows to follow ideals of Sharif Osman Hadi
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has vowed to uphold the ideals of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who was killed last week.
Investigators find no proof of 'blasphemy' against lynched Hindu man
Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old Hindu man, was lynched and his body burned in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The incident took place outside a garment factory where he worked.
Bangladesh protests: Inqilab Mancha gives 24-hour deadline to arrest killers
The funeral of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader and spokesperson for the Inqilab Mancha, was held on Saturday at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in Dhaka.
'Mob rule in Bangladesh very concerning': Shashi Tharoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh, in particular referring to the incident where a Hindu man was lynched.