Dhaka: News
India's dam water not responsible for Bangladesh flood, clarifies MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has refuted allegations that the recent flooding in eight districts of Bangladesh was caused by India.
Sheikh Hasina claims US orchestrated her ouster over an island
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused the United States of being involved in the downfall of her Awami League government.
Amid attacks, Bangladeshi Hindus stage biggest street protest to date
Thousands of Hindus in Bangladesh took to the streets in major cities across the country to protest attacks on minority communities.
Bangladesh chief justice resigns after protesters give ultimatum, surround court
Bangladesh Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan has reportedly decided to resign after hundreds of protesters surrounded the Supreme Court premises in Dhaka on Saturday.
'My mother never officially resigned,' claims Sheikh Hasina's son
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has claimed that his mother fled the country without officially resigning.
Modi urges Hindus' protection in Bangladesh as Yunus takes charge
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on his appointment as the head of Bangladesh's interim government.
'Unstable situation...': Indian visa centers in Bangladesh shut indefinitely
All Indian visa application centers in Bangladesh have been indefinitely closed due to the political turmoil in the country.
Political unrest: Why you should avoid these countries right now
The Indian government has issued travel advisories for several countries currently witnessing violent unrest.
How Delhi is preparing for Hasina's likely extended India stays
Sheikh Hasina, the deposed Prime Minister of Bangladesh, may have to prolong her stay in India due to the United Kingdom rejecting her asylum request, reports said.
'Shelter us...or kill us': 500 refugees stuck on Bangladesh-Bengal border
Over 500 refugees are stuck at the West Bengal-Bangladesh border with hopes that India will grant them entry.
Hindu musician's home set ablaze amid Bangladesh political unrest
The residence of renowned Hindu musician Rahul Ananda was looted and torched by an irate mob in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Bangladesh crisis: Special Air India flight brings back 205 passengers
A special Air India flight evacuated 205 people, including six infants, from Dhaka, Bangladesh to New Delhi on Wednesday morning.
Why London suits Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina for her political exile
Sheikh Hasina, the ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh, departed for India on Monday afternoon when it became evident that her government would collapse and her safety was at risk amidst a violent youth-led agitation supported by her rivals and the Army.
Bangladesh crisis: Rahul's 'Pakistan involvement' question to Centre, Jaishankar's reply
At the all-party meeting held after the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government and the military takeover in Bangladesh amid violent protests, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi raised three key questions.
Bangladesh political unrest: Who's Khaleda Zia, ex-PM to be released
Hours after Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin ordered the release of jailed opposition leader and ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
Bangladeshi protesters vandalize 'father of nation' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statue
Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters defied the curfew and stormed the Prime Minister's residence in Dhaka following reports that Sheikh Hasina had resigned and fled the country.
Bangladesh: 32 killed as protesters renew demand that PM quit
Over 32 people have been killed and hundreds injured in Bangladesh as protesters returned to the streets, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladesh's PM Hasina criticized for crying over damaged train station
Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, is facing criticism after being photographed crying at a destroyed metro rail station in Mirpur city.
1,000 Indians return from Bangladesh as protests claim 115 lives
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced the safe return of 778 Indian students from Bangladesh, bringing the total number of returnees to 998.
Unrest in Bangladesh kills 39: What we know so far
Over 39 people have died in the violence over a controversial government job quota system in Bangladesh.
Why thousands of Bangladeshi students are protesting against government
Bangladesh is currently experiencing violent student protests that have led to the indefinite closure of public and private universities nationwide.
Accused in Bangladesh MP's murder 'honey-trapped' him using girlfriend: Report
A Bangladeshi woman, Shilanti Rahman, has been detained in Dhaka for her alleged involvement in the murder of Bangladesh MP Md. Anwarul Azim Anar.
Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight diverted to Dhaka due to bad weather
A Guwahati-bound flight of IndiGo was diverted to Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday after bad weather conditions disrupted its scheduled landing.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus gets jail in Bangladesh: Here's why
A court in Bangladesh has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus to six months in jail.
Bangladesh: Massive fire at Dhaka's shopping center, military forces deployed
A massive fire broke out at a popular shopping center in Bangladesh's Dhaka, spreading to nearly 1,500 shops and forcing the country's military to intervene, reported Reuters.
Bangladesh: 15 dead, 100+ injured in Dhaka building blast
At least 15 people died and more than 100 others were injured in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka as a powerful blast ripped through a building on Tuesday.
Why did Bangladesh ban Hansal Mehta's 'Faraaz'
Hansal Mehta's latest movie, Faraaz, has been banned from getting streamed on Bangladeshi streaming platforms, reported Kaler Kantho, a local publication from the neighboring country.
Delhi HC refuses to stay release of Hansal Mehta's 'Faraaz'
Director Hansal Mehta, who is known for his hard-hitting movies like Shahid and Omerta, is coming back with the film Faraaz, which is said to be based on a real-life terrorist attack.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Who's Zakir Naik—man who triggered FIFA World Cup row?
FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar has become a bone of contention for many.
5 traditional Bengali sarees to wear on Durga Puja
Durga Puja is all about good food, reunion with friends and family, and pandal hopping while flaunting your new stylish outfits.
Bangladesh: Protests erupt after 52% fuel price hike amid slowdown
Protests erupted across Bangladesh following a sharp increase in fuel prices amid the country's economic slowdown.
Bangladesh: 52 killed, 50 others injured in factory fire
At least 52 people were killed and over 50 others injured in a massive fire that broke out at a six-story juice factory outside Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, according to media reports on Friday.
Explosion kills seven, damages buildings in Dhaka
At least seven people died and dozens were injured in an explosion on Sunday in Bangladesh's capital.
Bangladesh receives first COVID-19 vaccine consignment from India
Bangladesh on Monday received the first consignment of the five million doses of Covishield vaccines from India under a procurement agreement, four days after New Delhi gifted two million doses of the vaccine to Dhaka.
Retired soldier was declared foreigner on basis of 'fake investigation'
Mohammad Sanaulla, a retired soldier who served in the Indian Army for 30 years, was last week declared a "foreigner".
'Thor' and 'Sardaar Khan' together in 'Endgame' directors' next production!
Dhaka is an upcoming film scripted by Joe Russo (Avengers: Endgame), starring Chris Hemsworth (Thor) in the lead role.
Bangladesh: Dubai-bound flight makes emergency landing after hijack attempt
A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight going to Dubai from Dhaka via Chittagong in Bangladesh made an emergency landing at the Shah Amanat International Airport in Chittagong reportedly after a hijacking attempt.
Dhaka: Massive fire rips through chemical warehouses, kills 69
At least 69 people were killed yesterday night as a massive fire ripped through several buildings also used as chemical and plastic warehouses in an old part of Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh.
Nepal plane crash might have been caused by runway confusion
Nepalese investigators have retrieved the black box of the Bangladeshi plane that crashed in Kathmandu on Monday killing 49 people.