Sheikh Hasina: News
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus returns to nonprofit roots after 18 months
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has returned to his non-profit organization work after stepping down as the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government.
Yunus 'conspired' to remove me: Bangladesh president's big charge
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accused former chief adviser Mohammad Yunus of conspiring to remove him from office.
Major military reshuffle in Bangladesh; defense advisor in India recalled
Bangladesh has undergone a major military reshuffle after Tarique Rahman became prime minister following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)'s victory.
Bangladesh moving toward normalizing visa facilities for Indians: Report
Bangladesh is reportedly moving toward normalizing visa facilities for Indian nationals, according to a report by The Hindu that quoted diplomatic sources.
India to resume all visa services for Bangladeshis soon: Diplomat
India will resume all visa services in Bangladesh soon, a senior Indian diplomat has said.
Bangladesh student leader wanted in Hindu cop's murder arrested
Ahmed Raza Hasan Mehdi, a Bangladesh student activist, has been arrested at the Delhi airport while allegedly trying to escape to Europe.
Tarique Rahman takes oath as Bangladesh prime minister
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman has been sworn in as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday.
Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman to take oath as PM on Tuesday
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman will be sworn in as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, February 17.
Tarique Rahman vows Bangladesh interests will guide India ties ahead
Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has made his position clear on future relations with India after his party's landslide victory in the national elections.
Bangladesh polls: Death row convicts with anti-India terror links win
In a shocking turn of events, three candidates who were sentenced to death have emerged victorious in the recent Bangladesh national elections held on February 12.
Tarique Rahman to be next Bangladesh PM; India welcomes victory
Tarique Rahman, the acting chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is set to become the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman's BNP claims majority, picks early lead
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, is poised to win the national elections, according to media reports.
'Sham election staged by killer Yunus': Hasina seeks its cancellation
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for the annulment of the national elections, calling it a "sham election staged by the killer, fascist Muhammad Yunus." She also demanded Yunus's resignation.
Bangladesh polls: BNP leader dies after push by Jamaat-e-Islami workers
Mohibuzzaman Kochi, a 60-year-old city leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), died at the Khulna Alia Madrasah polling center on Thursday morning.
'Birthday of new Bangladesh': Yunus after casting vote
Bangladesh's interim government head Muhammad Yunus has cast his vote in the country's 13th national parliamentary elections and constitutional referendum.
Stabbing, voter intimidation mar Bangladesh's first polls since Hasina downfall
The ongoing parliamentary elections in Bangladesh have been marred by incidents of violence, intimidation, and corruption.
48hrs before Bangladesh polls, Hindu trader stabbed to death
A Hindu businessman, Sushen Chandra Sarkar (62), was brutally murdered inside his shop in the Bogar Bazar intersection of Trishal upazila, Mymensingh district, Bangladesh, just days before the country votes for its national parliamentary elections.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'Clear affront': Bangladesh reacts to Sheikh Hasina's India speech
Bangladesh has expressed concern over Sheikh Hasina being allowed to address a public gathering in New Delhi.
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 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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
'Send back Hasina too...': Owaisi after KKR drops Bangladeshi pacer
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has called out India's alleged hypocrisy after Kolkata Knight Riders dropped Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman on the order of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) amid violence against Hindus in the country.
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.
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."
'Profound loss...': What Hasina said on Khaleda Zia's death
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her condolences on the passing of her political rival, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
'Dangerous': Hasina says extremist elements have gained influence under Yunus
Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned recent anti-India statements made by National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah.
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.
'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.
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.
Bangladesh leader's 'Seven sisters' remark draws Assam CM's ire
Bangladesh National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah has warned that Dhaka may provide shelter to anti-India forces, including separatist groups.
Will Shakib Al Hasan return to international cricket?
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has reversed his decision to retire from Test and T20I cricket.
'Depends on circumstances...': Jaishankar on Sheikh Hasina's stay in India
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the duration of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's stay in India will depend on the "certain circumstance" under which she arrived.
'Bangladesh won't see peace unless India in pieces': Ex-army general
A retired Bangladeshi army general has sparked controversy with his provocative remarks against India.