Bangladesh: News
Explained: Why no children are allowed at Haj this year
Saudi Arabia has announced major changes for the 2025 Haj pilgrimage, including banning children from participating.
Bangladesh faces edible oil crisis, prices skyrocket ahead of Ramzan
Bangladesh is currently facing a severe edible oil crisis, with prices skyrocketing and supplies dwindling.
Bangladesh: Mob attacks stall displaying activist Taslima Nasreen's book
A mob, allegedly consisting of madrasa students, attacked a book stall at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Monday.
Bangladesh court acquits journalist of failed abduction of Hasina's son
A prominent newspaper editor, Mahmudur Rahman, has been acquitted by a Bangladesh court in a case pertaining to an unsuccessful plot to kidnap and assassinate Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Modi to meet Trump's full cabinet, discuss tariff, defense deals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go on his first official visit to the United States since President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term.
Bangladesh launches 'Operation Devil Hunt' after attack on ex-minister's house
Bangladesh's interim government has launched a nationwide security operation, codenamed "Operation Devil Hunt," after the home of former minister AKM Mozammel Haque was attacked.
23 Hindus killed, 123 temples attacked in Bangladesh: Government
The Indian government has expressed its concerns over the rising violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.
Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Bangladeshi suspect's fingerprints partially match
The investigation into the stabbing of actor Saif Ali Khan has progressed by leaps and bounds, with preliminary fingerprint reports connecting the prime suspect, Shariful Islam, to the crime.
Mob set fire to Bangladesh founding leader Mujibur Rahman's house
A mob in Dhaka, Bangladesh, vandalized and set ablaze the historic home of the country's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Wednesday.
TMC renews demand to rename West Bengal as 'Bangla'
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has once again revived its demand to rename West Bengal to "Bangla."
Saif-Kareena's home gets wire fence after stabbing incident
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan have stepped up security at their Bandra residence after Khan was recently stabbed.
Pakistan's ISI sends high-level delegation to Dhaka
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) sending a high-level delegation to Dhaka, Bangladesh, has raised concerns in New Delhi.
'We may be poor, but aren't criminals': Saif attacker's father
Mohammad Ruhul Amin Fakir, the father of Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir—arrested for allegedly stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan—plans to approach senior Bangladeshi politicians.
'Escaped death by 25 minutes': Hasina on surviving assassination plot
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has alleged that she and her sister Rehana narrowly escaped an assassination attempt last year.
Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' banned in Bangladesh: Here's why
The upcoming biographical film Emergency, featuring actor-politician Kangana Ranaut as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has been banned in Bangladesh.
India summons Bangladesh envoy over border fencing dispute
India summoned the Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Nural Islam, on Monday, a day after Dhaka summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma to voice its concerns over alleged border fencing by India.
Night vision cameras, alarms deployed at unfenced border with Bangladesh
India has stepped up security along its 4,096km border with Bangladesh, especially the unfenced ones.
India extends Sheikh Hasina's visa amid extradition demand by Bangladesh
India has extended the visa of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's deposed prime minister who took refuge in India after violent student protests in Dhaka on August 5, 2024, according to multiple reports.
China plans building world's largest dam on Brahmaputra; India reacts
China has revealed plans to build the world's largest dam in Tibet, exceeding the size of the Three Gorges Dam.
Bangladesh revises textbooks, credits Ziaur Rahman for declaration of independence
In a controversial move, the Bangladesh government has decided to revise its school textbooks to state that it was Ziaur Rahman who declared the country's independence in 1971.
Bangladesh court rejects bail plea of Hindu monk Chinmoy Das
A Bangladesh court has rejected the bail plea of former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, who is facing sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting the national flag.
India made political decision not to extradite Hasina: Bangladesh
The Bangladesh interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus has hinted that India may have taken a "political decision" not to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
'Protect...all faiths...': US tells Bangladesh amid Hindu attacks
The United States has urged Bangladesh to ensure the protection of human rights for all citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Bangladesh court acquits former minister accused of funding terrorism
Abdus Salam Pintu, a former junior minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) member has been released by a Bangladesh court after 17 years in prison.
Delhi Police busts illegal Bangladeshi immigration racket, 11 arrested
The Delhi Police have busted a major illegal immigration racket, arresting 11 people in the process.
Bangladesh asks India to extradite former PM Sheikh Hasina
The interim government of Bangladesh has officially sought India's help to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been residing in India since August 5.
3 Hindu temples attacked, idols vandalized in Bangladesh; 1 arrested
Three Hindu temples in Bangladesh's Mymensingh and Dinajpur districts have been vandalized, with eight idols damaged over the last two days, news agency PTI reported.
Who's Tulip Siddiq, Hasina's niece, named in Bangladesh corruption probe
Tulip Siddiq, a Labour minister in the United Kingdom, has been named in an investigation into allegations that her family embezzled up to £3.9 billion from Bangladeshi infrastructure projects.
Day after Palestine bag, Priyanka carries tote with 'Bangladesh' message
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is once again making headlines with her choice of tote bags.
'Nehru's granddaughter': Pakistani politician praises Priyanka over Palestine bag
Pakistani politician Fawad Chaudhry has praised Congress MP and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for taking a bag with "Palestine" written on it to Parliament on Monday.
Bangladesh elections possible between late 2025-early 2026: Yunus
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who is currently heading the interim government in Bangladesh, has said that the country's next general elections may be held between late 2025 and early 2026.
Hindu temple, shops vandalized in Bangladesh over Facebook post
Authorities in Bangladesh have arrested four people for allegedly vandalizing a Hindu temple and properties belonging to Hindus in the Sunamganj district.
'You've attacked Constitution, changed its soul': Rijiju slams Congress
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday accused the Congress party of changing the essence of the Indian Constitution during a Lok Sabha debate.
PM Modi to address Lok Sabha on Constitution debate today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Constitution debate in the Lok Sabha on Saturday.
India seeks ties 'free of terrorism' with Pakistan: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India wants to maintain good relations with all its neighbors, including Pakistan.
Biden 'closely monitoring' Bangladesh situation amid rising violence against Hindus
United States President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the escalating violence against religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh, the White House has said.
'India ties solid, Hasina's remarks raising tensions': Yunus
Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, met Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Dhaka on Monday.
'Attacks on religious places regrettable...': India talks with Dhaka
India's Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, met Bangladesh's Foreign Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain in Dhaka on Monday.
Bangladesh: Case filed against Hindu monk Chinmoy Das, his followers
A case has been registered against Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das and his followers in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
After hospital, Tripura hotels now deny services to Bangladeshi citizens
The All Tripura Hotel and Restaurant Owners's Association (ATHROA) has announced a ban on serving Bangladeshi citizens.