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Will Tarique Rahman’s return to Bangladesh ease tensions, restore stability?
Tarique Rahman has returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile, potentially reshaping the political landscape ahead of February's upcoming election. His return consolidates the BNP's position as a ...
Trade, terror and takeover: Pakistan's multi-pronged push in Bangladesh
Pakistan has intensified its efforts ahead of the scheduled February elections in Bangladesh through various strategic moves. These actions are aimed at influencing the political landscape in the coun...
Bangladesh Seals Major Turkish Defence Deal: T129 Attack Helicopters And Hisar Air Defence Nearing Finalisation
Bangladesh is on the verge of concluding a significant defence deal with Turkey worth $600 million. The package includes six T129 ATAK attack helicopters and the Hisar air defence system. This procure...
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, dies at 80
Khaleda Zia, who served as Bangladesh's prime minister from 1991 and again in subsequent periods, has passed away aged 80. She was known for her long-standing political rivalry with Sheikh Hasina....
BNP’s Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years in Exile
Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has returned to Bangladesh after spending 17 years in exile. His return is anticipated to increase support for BNP ahead of t...
Intelligence Agencies Red Flag Potential Nuclear Dimension in Upcoming Bangladesh-Pakistan Defence Cooperation Agreement
Intelligence agencies have raised concerns over a potential nuclear dimension in a military deal that Bangladesh is formalizing with Pakistan. The agreement mirrors deals Islamabad has signed with Sau...
Bangladesh's Controlled Collapse Fuels Riots, Boosting Anti-India Islamist Forces
Bangladesh is experiencing significant unrest characterized by violent street riots since mid-December 2025 following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a youth leader and spokesperson for the Inqilab Mo...
Dhaka Plunged into Chaos: Protests Surge After Anti-India Activist Osman Hadi's Assassination
Following the assassination of prominent anti-India activist Osman Hadi in Dhaka, protests have intensified across the city. Demonstrators blocked key roads and refused to disperse, leading to increas...
Hindu Man Lynched in Bangladesh Over Blasphemy Allegations After Anti-India Activist Hadi's Death
A 25-year-old Hindu man named Dipu Chandra Das was brutally attacked and killed by a mob outside his workplace in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The incident, which occurred on December 18, 2025, was fueled ...
Sheikh Hasina, 16 Others Indicted At International Crimes Tribunal Over Allegations of Enforced Disappearances
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh has indicted ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 16 others on charges of enforced disappearances during her government's rule, constituting crimes...
Is the Bangladeshi State Incapable or Unwilling to Control Mobs?
Journalists, media houses, and cultural institutions were targeted in coordinated attacks on December 18-19. The events suggest either a lack of ability or unwillingness from the Bangladesh government...
China Wants PLA Bases In Pakistan And Bangladesh Says US Congress's China Military Power Report
The U.S. Department of Defense published the 2025 'Annual Report to Congress on Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China'. It discusses the development trajectory of...
Bangladesh leader considered top PM candidate returns from exile ahead of polls
Tarique Rahman, son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party since 2018, has returned to Bangladesh after living in London since 2008. His return precedes upco...
Anti-India Leader Behind 'Greater Bangladesh' Map Dies, Dhaka On Edge
Sharif Osman Hadi, an anti-Indian student leader and election candidate in Bangladesh who supported the concept of a 'Greater Bangladesh', died on December 18, 2025, after sustaining fatal injuries fr...
Intel flags Bangladesh elections, ISI push as biggest security challenge for India’s northeast
Security agencies are facing significant challenges with deteriorating conditions in Bangladesh and renewed destabilization efforts by Pakistan (ISI). These issues pose substantial security risks to I...
After 17-year exile, Tarique Rahman back with a bang in Bangladesh
Tarique Rahman has returned to Bangladesh after spending 17 years in exile. His arrival is significant as it poses a test for the country's democratic processes and reflects its struggle with national...
Pakistan, Bangladesh Move Toward Mutual Defence Agreement Amid Renewed Ties
Pakistan and Bangladesh have established a joint mechanism involving officials from their respective defence ministries as well as military representatives to explore mutual defence agreement possibil...
Bangladesh Minimizes India's Worries On Minority Attacks As 'Isolated Crimes'
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangladesh has denied India's recent concerns about attacks on minorities as an accurate depiction of events inside the country. Refuting claims by India's MEA spoke...
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia Passes Away At 80
Khaleda Zia, former prime minister of Bangladesh and leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 80. She had been hospitalized in Dhaka's Evercare...
Bangladesh Opposition Leader Tarique Rahman Returns After 17 Years In Exile
Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), returned to the country on December 25, 2025 after nearly 17 years in exile. His arrival was met with a massive rally in Dhaka, i...
'If India Dares To Look At Bangladesh With Ill Intent; Missiles Not Far Away': Delusional Pak leader's War Threat
Kamran Saeed Usmani, a senior youth leader of Pakistan's ruling PML-N party, has issued a warning to India regarding any intentions towards Bangladesh. Usmani claimed that such actions would provoke r...
'Yunus Has No Mandate To Realign Bangladesh's Foreign Policy,' Says Sheikh Hasina
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has criticized the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus for alleged attempts to realign the country's foreign policy without a mandate, following unr...
Army Shields Chicken’s Neck, Eyes Fourth Base Near Bangladesh In Mizoram
Indian defence authorities are considering establishing a fourth Army base near the India-Bangladesh border in Mizoram. This move follows earlier creation of bases in West Bengal, Bihar, and Assam as ...
Eastern Army Commander Assesses Critical Security Preparedness Along India-Bangladesh Border in Mizoram and Tripura Sectors
The Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen R.C. Tiwari reviewed security measures along the India-Bangladesh border in the states of Mizoram and Tripura, responding to a volatile situation in Bangladesh....
Zia led Bangladesh across its most decisive economic threshold
Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and a key figure against autocratic rule, has passed away on December 30. Her legacy is often overshadowed by the patriarchal nature of politics in Ban...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Pays Homage To Khaleda Zia At Bangladesh High Commission In Delhi
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi to sign the condolence book for former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, highlighting diplomatic ties between India...
S Jaishankar To Attend Khaleda Zia's Funeral In Dhaka Tomorrow
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will attend the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka. Her death marks an event with historical significance, as she was...
Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina: Extremists Manufacturing Anti-India Hostility, Blames Yunus Regime
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has blamed the current interim government led by Muhammad Yunus for creating hostility towards India and empowering extremists in the country. In an e...
India’s partial visa suspension signals unease over Bangladesh’s recent unrest
India has suspended visa services from Chittagong in response to recent political unrest and violence in Bangladesh following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a youth leader linked to last year’s stude...
Russian Foreign Ministry Warns of Consequences of NATO Base Establishment in Bulgaria
The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued warnings about potential negative consequences if NATO establishes a new base in Bulgaria. The statement highlights the strategic implications and increased ten...
Massive Protests In Bangladesh As Anti-India Leader Dies After Being Assasinated
Violent protests have broken out across Bangladesh following the assassination of Sharif Osman Hadi, a 32-year-old anti-Indian radical leader who was shot by masked assailants. Prothom Alo newspaper o...
Agencies Suspect Hadi Murder Calculated Internal Hit to Unleash Anti-India Chaos in Bangladesh, Delay Elections
Bangladesh is facing unrest following the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure from last year's student protests. Authorities suspect that his killing was an internal assassination aimed at stirr...
Bangladesh rocked by unrest after death of student leader
Masked assailants killed Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in the student-led protests that overthrew Premier Sheikh Hasina's government last year....
Bangladesh Erupts In Protests After Activist's Death; Major Media Offices Torched
Protests have broken out across Dhaka following the death of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a prominent activist and potential election candidate, who was a spokesperson for Inquilab Mancha. The unrest led to...
Bangladesh seeks to join international force in Gaza
Bangladesh has expressed interest in joining an international stabilization force for Gaza, according to Reuters. On Saturday, Bangladesh's National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman met with U.S. dipl...
Desperate Pakistan Hypes EAM's Dhaka Handshake, Urges Talks To Avert Escalation
Pakistan's leadership has intensified its efforts to avoid further escalation by highlighting a casual handshake between Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistani National Assembly S...
11 Arrested In Assam, Tripura For Links With Bangladesh Radical Islamic Group
The Assam Police's Special Task Force (STF) arrested 11 individuals across Assam and Tripura for their alleged connections to the radical Islamic group Imam Mahmuder Kafila, an offshoot of Jamaat-ul-M...
EAM Jaishankar Hands Over PM Modi's Letter To BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman In Dhaka
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in Dhaka. During the meeting, he delivered a personal letter from Indian Prime ...
Why return of Zia’s son may influence Bangladesh’s election
The return of Khaleda Zia's son, Tarique Rahman, after 17 years and his mother's subsequent death has led to sympathy for the family, possibly influencing the upcoming February elections in Bangladesh...
Indian Investors Fuel Bangladesh Textile Mills With Factory Ownership And Supply of Essential Materials: Former Diplomat
Former diplomat Anil Trigunayat has criticized protests and ultimatums issued by Bangladeshi group Inqilab Moncho against Indian investors in the textile industry. The criticism comes as part of discu...
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia dies after prolonged illness
Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh who was planning to run for office again next year, passed away at the age of 80 due to a prolonged illness. She had been a prominent political figure ...
Dhaka’s political crisis deepens as student leaders realize Jamaat’s intent to turn Bangladesh into Pakistan
The interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus has pledged to conduct elections on February 12th despite ongoing political tensions. Student leaders are condemning Jamaat for attempting to...
Don't Want Bitter Ties With Big Neighbour Like India: Bangladesh Leader
The Finance Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, stated on Tuesday that the country does not wish for a strained relationship with its large neighbor, India. The official e...
How Would the Extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India to Bangladesh Work?
The process for extraditing Sheikh Hasina from India to Bangladesh would be complex and could face significant bureaucratic and judicial obstacles, as well as potential geopolitical issues....
FairPoint: When gratitude dies, extremism thrives -- Bangladesh's fall
An analysis suggests that recent developments in Bangladesh should not come as a surprise to those monitoring the country's ongoing radicalization process. The article implies an awareness of evolving...
Security Heightened At Parliament Building, Key Locations Across Dhaka Ahead of Hadi Funeral
Ahead of funeral prayers for Sharif Osman Hadi, Bangladesh has increased security at critical locations in Dhaka including the Parliament building due to concerns over potential unrest from radical Is...
Pre-Election Protests Targeting Indian Missions Orchestrated In Bangladesh Unrest Says Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Harsh Vardhan Shringla, former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP, claims the recent protests against Indian diplomatic missions in Bangladesh are orchestrated by anti-Indian groups ahead of upcomin...
India Monitoring Dumping, Security Concerns As China Increases Footprint In Volatile Bangladesh
India is keeping a close watch on security issues as China's presence grows in Bangladesh's medical and infrastructure sectors, amidst ongoing volatility in the region....
Muhammad Yunus Tries To Revitalise SAARC South-Asian Grouping
Nobel laureate and Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has called for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). At a regional forum, he...
Bangladesh Envoy Recalled To Dhaka Over Bilateral Situation With India
The interim government of Bangladesh has summoned its High Commissioner to India for urgent consultations due to rising tensions between the two nations. M Riaz Hamidullah returned to Dhaka late on Mo...
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