Dhaka: News
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
2 suspects in Hadi killing fled to India: Dhaka Police
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has claimed that two prime suspects in the murder of Bangladeshi political activist Osman Hadi fled to India through the Meghalaya border, according to a report by The Daily Star.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Bangladesh arrests 7 over lynching of Hindu man: Yunus government
Seven people have been arrested in connection with the lynching of 27-year-old Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
Bangladesh violence: UNHRC High Commissioner calls to cease revenge attacks
The United Nations Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk, has called for an end to all forms of violence and revenge attacks in Bangladesh.
'No place for such violence': Yunus condemns Hindu man's lynching
The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has condemned the recent lynching of a Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, accused of blasphemy.
Hindu man lynched, body burned over blasphemy charges in Bangladesh
A Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched in the Mymensingh district of Bangladesh on Thursday night.
'You're killing me': 30 Bangladeshi journalists rescued from burning office
The death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a 32-year-old youth leader in Bangladesh, has sparked violent protests in Dhaka.
Who's Sharif Osman Hadi, whose death sparked protests in Bangladesh
The murder of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader in Bangladesh, has triggered widespread unrest across the nation.
Bangladesh: Fresh violence after student leader's murder; media houses burned
Violent protests have erupted across Bangladesh following the death of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
'Religious fascism' emerging: Baul singer's arrest in Bangladesh sparks outrage
The recent arrest of popular baul singer Abul Sarkar in Bangladesh has triggered a major controversy.
6 dead after powerful earthquake hits Bangladesh
A powerful 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck central Bangladesh on Friday morning.
Earthquake shakes Dhaka during Bangladesh-Ireland Test: Details here
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Bangladesh and India, including Kolkata and Guwahati, during the morning session of the third day of the ongoing second Test between Bangladesh and Ireland in Dhaka.
Bangladesh on boil after Hasina sentenced to death; 2 killed
Bangladesh witnessed violent clashes after the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity on Monday.
Sheikh Hasina reacts to death sentence verdict
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has reacted to the death sentence handed to her by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) after she was found guilty of crimes against humanity for the violent suppression of student-led protests last year.
'Don't care...': Sheikh Hasina defiant ahead of big court verdict
Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has remained defiant ahead of a crucial court ruling on charges of crimes against humanity.
'She'll probably receive death sentence': Hasina's son ahead of verdict
Sajeeb Wazed, the son and adviser of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has warned that supporters of her Awami League would block the national election in February if a ban on the party remains in place.
Bombs, arson attacks rock Bangladesh ahead of Sheikh Hasina's verdict
Bangladesh is on high alert after a series of explosions and unrest in Dhaka, ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal's (ICT) verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Awami League intensifies protests against Yunus-led interim government
The Awami League, a political party in Bangladesh, has intensified its protests against the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Yunus's speedy takeover shows 2024 coup was premeditated: Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has alleged that her ouster was a premeditated coup.
Bangladesh on high alert after Yunus's bank bombed, arson reported
Bangladesh has been put on high alert following a series of bombings and arson attacks in Dhaka.
Deepening Pakistan-Bangladesh ties: Should India worry?
Pakistan's top military officer, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, recently met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka.
Major fire breaks out at Dhaka airport cargo terminal
A major fire broke out at the cargo terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday, leading to a suspension of all flight operations.
Bangladesh prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina
Prosecutors in Bangladesh have demanded the death penalty for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over her alleged role in a violent crackdown on student-led protests last year.
16 killed after fire breaks out at Dhaka garment factory
A massive fire at a garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has left at least 16 people dead and injured several others.
IAF's MiG-21 to retire on September 26: History, significance
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to retire the iconic MiG-21 fighter jet on September 26, marking the end of an era in Indian military aviation.
'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.
'Reconsider Satyajit Ray home demolition': India offers to help Bangladesh
The Government of India (GoI) has offered to help the Bangladesh government in repairing and reconstructing the ancestral home of eminent filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
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.
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.
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).
Bangladesh to receive $1.3 billion from IMF in June
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to release $1.3 billion to Bangladesh in June after the fourth review of its $4.7 billion loan program was successfully completed.
Himanta Sarma criticizes Indira Gandhi for mishandling Bangladesh's creation
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has attacked former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for her handling of the aftermath of Bangladesh's creation, after India's victory over Pakistan in 1971.
Bangladesh's Islamists pledge Sharia as they prepare for upcoming elections
Bangladesh's powerful Islamist outfit, Hefazat-e-Islam, has promised to push to implement sharia law if it wins the next elections.
'Live up to...responsibility:' India rebukes Bangladesh over Hindu leader's murder
India has lodged a strong diplomatic protest to Bangladesh over the abduction and murder of Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a prominent leader of the Hindu minority in northern Bangladesh.
'Risk of terrorist...': US issues stricter travel advisory for Bangladesh
The United States has issued a tough travel advisory for its citizens planning to visit Bangladesh.