Bangladesh: News
40 injured days before elections as Bangladesh erupts in violence
Political tensions in Bangladesh have erupted into violence with just three days to go before the national elections on February 12.
'1.25cr Bangladeshi Hindus have global support ready': Mohan Bhagwat warns
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has extended global support to Hindus in Bangladesh if they choose to fight for their rights.
Bangladesh: Hindu ex-minister Ramesh Sen dies in custody, murder alleged
Ramesh Chandra Sen, a prominent Hindu leader and former minister of Bangladesh, died on Saturday after falling critically ill in custody.
Bangladesh elections: BNP vows no 'masters', won't be India's proxy
With the Bangladesh elections just a week away, the two major political parties have outlined their foreign policy and stance on India in their manifestos.
Bangladesh elections 6 days away; disinformation poll body's biggest challenge
With just six days left for the Bangladesh parliamentary elections, the country's Election Commission (EC) has flagged disinformation as a major challenge.
Clashes erupt outside Yunus's residence ahead of Bangladesh elections
Violent clashes have erupted outside Muhammad Yunus's house in Dhaka ahead of Bangladesh elections on February 12.
Bangladesh seeks US trade deal matching India's 18% tariff: Report
Bangladesh is reportedly hastily finalizing a trade agreement with the United States, scheduled to be signed on February 9.
Bangladesh's 127M voters to cast twin ballots in post-uprising election
Bangladesh is gearing up for its most significant election since the August 2024 student-led uprising that led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina.
India halves foreign aid to Bangladesh amid rising anti-Hindu violence
India has slashed its foreign aid to Bangladesh by 50%, reducing the allocation from ₹120 crore to ₹60 crore.
US embassy issues security alert ahead of Bangladesh elections
The United States Embassy in Bangladesh has issued a security alert ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections and national referendum.
Extreme heat may double by 2050, India likely worst-hit: Study
A new study by researchers from the University of Oxford has warned that accelerating global warming could expose billions to extreme heat in the coming decades.
Bangladesh clears shooting team for India visit amid ICC row
Despite recently withdrawing from the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup in India over security concerns, the Bangladesh government has cleared its shooting team to travel to the country for next month's Asian Rifle and Pistol Championships.
Yunus regime promulgates ordinance granting immunity to 2024 uprising participants
The interim government of Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh has introduced an ordinance that shields participants of the 2024 July-August uprising from legal action.
Bangladesh: Hindu garage worker burnt alive while asleep
A 23-year-old Hindu man was murdered in Bangladesh's Narsingdi district, raising fresh concerns over minority safety.
Sheikh Hasina blasts Bangladesh interim regime from Indian exile
In her first public address from India, exiled Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called on citizens to rise against the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
US signals openness to ties with Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami: Report
The United States is reportedly looking to strengthen its ties with the Jamaat-e-Islami party in Bangladesh ahead of the upcoming February elections, according to a report by The Washington Post.
Bangladesh plans new barrage on Padma as Farrakka talks stall
The Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) is set to launch the long-awaited Padma Barrage project, with an estimated cost of 50,443.64 crore Taka (₹37,895 crore).
Bangladesh election campaign kicks off ahead of February 12 vote
The campaign for Bangladesh's general elections, scheduled for February 12, 2026, has officially begun. This is the first election since the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's government in 2024.
India to withdraw diplomats' families from Bangladesh over security concerns
India has decided to make Bangladesh a "non-family" posting for its diplomats owing to security concerns.
Most attacks against minorities like Hindus were non-communal, claims Bangladesh
The interim government of Bangladesh has claimed that most incidents involving minority communities in 2025 were "criminal in nature," not communal.
Amid India-Bangladesh tensions, Dhaka takes China envoy near Siliguri Corridor
Amid strained relations between New Delhi and Dhaka, the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus took Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen near a Teesta project area, which is located close to the strategic Siliguri corridor or Chicken's Neck, on Monday.
'Hindus being murdered': UK lawmaker flags situation in Bangladesh
Bob Blackman, a Conservative Party leader and Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom, has sounded the alarm over rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh.
'Relentless violence': 116 minorities killed in 7 months in Bangladesh
A recent report by the Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) has revealed that at least 116 members of minority communities were killed in Bangladesh between June 6, 2025, and January 5, 2026.
Hindu leader of Sheikh Hasina's party dies in police custody
Proloy Chaki, a prominent Awami League leader and musician, died on Sunday at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital in Bangladesh. He was 60 years old.
Another Hindu, an auto driver, beaten to death in Bangladesh
In a shocking incident, a 28-year-old Hindu auto-rickshaw driver, Samir Das, was beaten and stabbed to death in Daganbhuiyan, Feni district, on Sunday evening.
'Security issue': Bangladesh suspends visa services at key India missions
Bangladesh's interim government has temporarily suspended visa services at its key diplomatic missions in India, citing security concerns.
Main accused behind Hindu man's lynching, burning in Bangladesh arrested
Bangladesh police have arrested the main accused in the lynching of Hindu garment factory worker Dipu Das.
Bangladesh: Hindu man jumps into canal to escape mob; dies
A Hindu man in Bangladesh died after jumping into a canal to escape a mob that was chasing him over theft allegations.
2 Hindu men killed within 24 hours in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has witnessed another intense surge in violence against its minority Hindu community, with two murders taking place within 24 hours.
Hindu widow gang-raped, man shot dead in Bangladesh
A 40-year-old Hindu widow was allegedly gang-raped by two men in Jhenaidah, Bangladesh.
Bangladesh bans IPL telecast after Mustafizur Rahman's removal from KKR
The Bangladesh government has imposed an indefinite ban on the Indian Premier League (IPL) telecast and promotion.
Bangladesh: 3 arrested over murder of Hindu businessman Khokon Das
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Bangladesh has arrested three people in connection with the brutal murder of Hindu businessman Khokon Das.
Bangladesh: Hindu businessman stabbed, set on fire, dies
A Hindu businessman in Bangladesh, Khokon Chandra Das, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday morning after being attacked and set on fire by a mob on New Year's Eve.
'Nobody can tell us…': Jaishankar's warning to 'bad neighbor' Pakistan
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has slammed Pakistan for its continued support of terrorism, saying that India has the right to defend itself.
India-Bangladesh Ganga water treaty expiring soon: Will it be renewed?
India and Bangladesh have started discussions to renew the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, which is due to expire in December 2026.
Another Hindu man attacked, set on fire in Bangladesh
In another shocking incident of mob violence in Bangladesh, a 50-year-old Hindu man was attacked and set ablaze.
'India belongs to everyone': RSS chief after Tripura student killed
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for unity and social harmony in India, following the death of a Tripura student due to an alleged racial attack in Dehradun.
293 killed in mob attacks in Bangladesh since Hasina's ouster
Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK), a prominent human rights organization in Bangladesh, has reported a sharp rise in mob violence under the interim government of Muhammad Yunus.
Osman Hadi's murder accused claims he's in Dubai, denies role
Faisal Karim Masud, a prime suspect in the murder of student leader Osman Hadi, has denied his involvement in the crime.
Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia's funeral today; Jaishankar to attend
The funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will take place on Wednesday, with full state honors.