Bangladesh News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Hope relations with Bangladesh moves forward in constructive, stable way says Foreign Secretary Misri after Modi-Trump talks
Washington DC, February 14: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday (local time) said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had shared concerns over the recent developments in Bangladesh with Donald Trump during his meeting with the US President.
Bangladeshi political parties at loggerheads over holding elections
Dhaka, Feb 13: With the Election Commission of Bangladesh stating that it is preparing to hold general elections anytime after December 2025, two former allies Bangladesh National Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami are at loggerheads over having local elections first.
Step down Yunus: Protests take place against Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus outside Blair House in US
Washington DC, February 13: A group of protestors under the Awami League and its sister organizations raised slogans against Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus outside the Blair House in Washington on Thursday where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is staying during his two-day visit to the United States.
Champions Trophy: Mehidy Hasan Miraz named Bangladesh vice-captain
Dhaka, Feb 13: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the vice-captain of Bangladesh men's cricket team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy to be played in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19. The 27-year-old allrounder, who has been one of Bangladesh's most consistent performers across formats, will serve as deputy to Najmul Hossain Shanto for the marquee tournament set to begin on February 19.
UNICEF expresses shock over rising crime against children in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Feb 13: The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has expressed shock and concern at the fact-finding report submitted by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCR) on the tragic events that took place in Bangladesh in the run-up to the so-called 'Anti-Discrimination Student Movement' that eventually resulted in the fall of Sheikh Hasina government in August, last year.
Bangladesh Islamic groups obstruct cultural festival
Dhaka, February 13: The commemoration of philosopher and Sufi saint Lalon Fakir in Bangladesh has been cancelled following objections from various Islamic groups, local media reported on Thursday.
Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto confident of historic ICC Champions Trophy triumph
Dhaka, February 13: Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto has sent a strong message to rival teams ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, asserting that his squad is entering the tournament with the belief that they can pull off a major upset and secure their first-ever ICC title, according to ICC.
Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh's interim govt to uphold impartiality in law enforcement
Dhaka, February 13: Human Rights Watch (HRW), an international human rights body, has called on the interim government of Bangladesh to ensure that security forces act impartially and uphold the rule of law in addressing political violence.
Relying on pace may work in few games but line & length are key: Nahid Rana
Dhaka, Feb 13: Bangladesh's pace sensation Nahid Rana said he is unfazed by the 150 kmph tag and opined that relying solely on pace may work for a couple of matches, but the line and length are crucial in the long run.
Bangladesh: Experts slam Yunus-led govt's 'wrong' economic policies
Dhaka, Feb 13: The economic policies of the current Bangladesh interim government led by Muhammad Yunus have come under criticism from its own stakeholders.
Cattle smugglers dressed in BSF uniforms nabbed along Indo-B'desh border
Kolkata, Feb 12: The Border Security Force (BSF) said on Wednesday that a major cattle smuggling racket in the Malda district of West Bengal has been busted in which miscreants posed as BSF personnel to cross the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB). Three Indian cattle smugglers, clad in BSF fatigued, were arrested with two buffaloes.
BSF Meghalaya apprehends 2 Bangladeshi nationals, 2 Indian touts in East Jaintia Hills
East Jaintia Hills, February 12: Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya apprehended two Bangladeshi nationals (one male and one female), along with two Indian touts, while they were attempting to cross the International Border in the East Jaintia Hills district, according to a press release.
UN says extradition of Bangladesh's Ex PM Sheikh Hasina is bilateral issue
Dhaka, February 12: The extradition of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is a bilateral issue, a senior UN official said on Wednesday.
UN panel asks Yunus govt not to ban any political party in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Feb 12: The United Nations has recommended Bangladesh against banning any political party for the sake of a multiparty democracy.
Tripura to be linked through waterway with Kolkata via B'desh: Sarbananda Sonowal
Agartala, Feb 12: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that northeastern state of Tripura would be connected with Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Paradeep via Bay of Bengal once inland waterways connectivity with Bangladesh commences.
Political uncertainty and turmoil cripples Bangladesh economy
Dhaka, Feb 12: Large and small entrepreneurs are grappling with mounting financial pressure as rising interest rates continue to drive borrowing costs in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Foreign Adviser likely to meet Jaishankar in Muscat next week
Dhaka, February 12: Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain is likely to meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Muscat next week, foreign ministry officials from Bangladesh said.
B'desh hopes of Yunus-PM Modi meet during BIMSTEC summit
Dhaka, Feb 12: Bangladesh interim government led by Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to attend the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit in Bangkok, Thailand, from April 2-4.
Three Bangladeshi infiltrators pushed back by Assam Police
Guwahati, Feb 11: At least three Bangladeshi infiltrators including a Rohingya were pushed back by Assam Police for illegally entering Indian territory, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday.
Bangladesh promises to hold elections as pressure mounts on interim govt
Dhaka, Feb 11: The Election Commission of Bangladesh on Tuesday said that it is preparing to hold the national elections anytime between December 2025 to June 2026.
BSF at Indo-Bangladesh border sensitised about human-elephant conflict, wildlife crimes
Guwahati, February 11: A sensitisation workshop on 'Wildlife Crimes and Wildlife Protection Act, 1972' for Border Security Force (BSF) personnel deployed along the India-Bangladesh border was organised by the Department of Forests and Environment, Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, East & West Garo Hills Wildlife Division of Meghalaya, in collaboration with the BSF, as per an official statement.
Shillong to host Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in March
New Delhi, Feb 11: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya, will host the India senior men's national football team in the two matches that they will play during the March FIFA International Window, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Tuesday.
BCB appoint Sarwar Imran as Bangladesh women's head coach
New Delhi, Feb 11: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named veteran coach Sarwar Imran as the new head coach of the national women's team, replacing Hashan Tillakaratne, who vacated the position recently.
At Bangladesh Book Fair, stall displaying exiled author Taslima Nasreen's book attacked
Dhaka, February 10: A group of madrasa students on Monday attacked a stall at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair in Dhaka over the display of book written by Taslima Nasreen, who is in exile in India as per police and eyewitness' accounts.
Meghalaya: BSF nabs infiltrator near Indo-Bangladesh border in East Khasi Hills
Meghalaya, February 10: In a well-coordinated special operation, vigilant troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully apprehended an individual attempting to infiltrate India from Bangladesh near the international border in East Khasi Hills, according to a statement.
Simmons wants Bangladesh to get into a '50-over mentality' for Champions Trophy
Dhaka, Feb 10: Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has asserted that his team needs to switch to a 50-over mindset for the ICC Champions Trophy.
Foreign Affairs Advisor Hossain to meet EAM Jaishankar in Muscat: Bangladesh media reports
Dhaka, Feb 10: Touhid Hossain, the Foreign Affairs Advisor to the interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus, is expected to meet External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference being held in Muscat next week, local media in Dhaka reported on Monday.
Bangladesh Election Commissioner vows to remain 'neutral' in elections
Dhaka , Feb 10: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Bangladesh, AMM Nasir Uddin, has said the commission does not intend to support or oppose any political party and vowed to remain neutral, local media reported.
Operation Devil Hunt sees 1,300 arrests in nationwide crackdown on violence in Bangladesh
New Delhi, Feb 10: Bangladesh's security forces have arrested over 1,300 individuals till Monday in a major crackdown that began on Saturday that is aimed at quelling a new wave of violence that has rocked the country for the last few days.
Mumbai Police apprehends 16 Bangladeshi intruders, conducts searches in Thane, Kalyan and several other locations
Mumbai, February 9: Mumbai Police under the orders of Deputy Commissioner of Police Praveen Mundhe, conducted searches in Mankhurd, Vashi Naka, Kalamboli, Panvel, Kopri Thane, Kalyan, Mumbra and apprehended 16 Bangladeshi intruders on Monday.
Bangladeshi guitarist Faruque Hossain 1st South Asian artist to be endorsed by Wampler Pedals
Dhaka, February 9: In a notable achievement, Faruque Hossain, also known as Shuvo, the lead guitarist of the legendary Bangladeshi band Vikings, has become the first artist from South Asia to get endorsed by Wampler Pedals, as per the band.
BJP MP Sujeet Kumar voices fear of China's probable role in escalating B'desh-India situation
New Delhi, February 8: BJP MP Sujeet Kumar on Saturday condemned Bangladesh's stance with respect to India and voiced fears of China playing in troubled waters.
Bangladesh begins Operation Devil Hunt amid tensions
Dhaka, February 8: Law enforcement forces in Bangladesh on Saturday launched "Operation Devil Hunt" after clashes between local people and anti-Sheikh Hasina students' groups.
Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus urges people to stop further attacks on properties of Sheikh Hasina's family
Dhaka, February 8: Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus called on all citizens to immediately restore complete law and order and to ensure there will be no further attacks on properties associated with the family of Sheikh Hasina and politicians of Awami League party or against any citizen on any pretext, a statement from the Chief Adviser's press wing said on Friday.
'India has no role to play': MEA summons Bangladesh Envoy after Dhaka lodges protest over Sheikh Hasina's speech
New Delhi, Feb 8: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. Nural Islam, expressing concerns over continued negative remarks by Bangladeshi authorities regarding India.
MEA summons B'desh Acting High Commissioner, tells India desires positive relationship
New Delhi, February 7: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. Nural Islam on Friday over recent regular statements from Bangladesh authorities that portray India "negatively."
BSF nabs 7 B'deshi infiltrators, 3 Indian touts along India-Bangladesh border
Kolkata, Feb 7: The Border Security Force (BSF) said that it has successfully apprehended seven Bangladeshi nationals and three Indian touts in a meticulously planned and executed operation in West Bengal's Nadia and Murshidabad districts.
Mob in Bangladesh destroys ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's family home
By Meenakshi Ganguly, Dhaka, February 7: A mob in Bangladesh has demolished the Dhaka family home of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and properties owned by some of her relatives. Leaders of Hasina's Awami League party were also targeted by the mob.
'Should be strongly condemned': India slams attack on Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Dhaka
New Delhi, Feb 7: India on Thursday expressed anguish over the vandalism of the residence of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and said the "act of vandalism" should be strongly condemned.
BSF Meghalaya distributes sports items to village students along Indo-Bangladesh border
Shillong, February 7: The 172nd Battalion of BSF Meghalaya distributed sports equipment to villagers in Kuliang and Huroi, located along the Indo-Bangladesh border in East Jaintia Hills, the BSF Meghalaya said in a press release.