Bangladesh

Who is Khalilur Rahman? From NSA in Muhammad Yunus administration to Bangladesh's Foreign Minister in Tarique Rahman govt

February 18, 2026 7:14 pm

Khalilur Rahman previously served as NSA in the interim administration of Muhammad Yunus.

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to address nation today after forming BNP govt

February 18, 2026 7:02 pm

According to Bangladesh’s Press Information Department, Rahman would address the country around 6:30pm.

Bangladesh signals reset in India cricket ties after World Cup boycott

February 19, 2026 2:40 am

Aminul Haque meets Deputy Indian High Commissioner, holds dialogue; also questions Bangladesh Cricket Board elections even as its president leaves country while chief executive departs for Australia

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Day 1 Live Updates: 'Regardless of being Hindu, Muslim, Bangladesh belongs to all,' says Rahman in maiden address as PM

February 18, 2026 9:57 pm

Tarique Rahman Bangladesh PM Day 1: Tarique Rahman has taken oath as the Bangladesh PM. Facing a split BNP, economic slump, and minority safety concerns, Rahman's first day in office is closely watched.

Bangladesh has a new PM, government. It’s time for a Delhi-Dhaka recalibration

February 18, 2026 7:43 am

The logic of a 4,000-kilometre-long border, shared history and culture, and strong economic cooperation provide strong reasons for mutually beneficial ties. A meaningful reset will call for prudence on both sides and, from the larger player, magnanimity.

With a new government in Dhaka, a chance to rebuild an old friendship

February 18, 2026 7:47 am

India needs to have patience and not be seen too prominently until the anger subsides. It would also help if the impasse over Hasina is resolved at the earliest

Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh Prime Minister, ending BNP's 20-year hiatus; dozens of Cabinet members also take oath

February 17, 2026 5:05 pm

Bangladesh New PM Tarique Rahman Oath Ceremony: Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party has bagged 209 out of 297 seats, while right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami secured 68 seats in the 13th Parliamentary elections. Deposed premier Sheikh Hasina's Awami League was barred from contesting polls.

Bangladesh Cabinet oath: What is a 'shadow cabinet', the idea gaining attention after 13th parliamentary election?

February 17, 2026 3:25 pm

Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Shishir Monir echoed the suggestion, arguing that structured debate between a cabinet and a shadow cabinet could strengthen parliamentary practice

As Tarique Rahman takes charge in Dhaka, five things India and Bangladesh may do to improve ties

February 17, 2026 4:07 pm

Before formal engagement, the two countries must accept that there are new political realities. Unlike the one led by Hasina, the new government in Bangladesh is not going to always favour India over others in external matters

Bangladesh swearing-in ceremony 2026: Tarique Rahman, other newly elected MPs take oath; country to get first male PM in 30 years

February 17, 2026 12:52 pm

Bangladesh swearing-in ceremony 2026: The oath-taking ceremony was held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament, where Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin administered the oath to the Members of Parliament (MPs) around 10:42 am local time.

Protests at Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi over killing of hindu man in Bangladesh

December 23, 2025 3:33 pm

A major protest has erupted outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi in the wake of the brutal killing of a Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, by an Islamist mob in Bangladesh's Mymensingh last week

In pictures | Tens of thousands of Hindus rally in Bangladesh

November 03, 2024 5:36 am

Hindus, who make up about 8% of Bangladesh’s population, say they face increasing threats from hard-line Islamist groups.

Bangladesh Unrest: The unfolding of quota crisis in Bangladesh

July 24, 2024 1:17 am

Bangladesh shuts universities as protests over job quota turn violent

July 18, 2024 6:34 pm

Bangladesh grapples with widespread protests and violence over the government's quota system for jobs, leading to the indefinite shutdown of all universities and at least six deaths.

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina

June 22, 2024 10:13 pm

India and Bangladesh inked 10 pacts on defence, digital partnership, maritime cooperation as Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Sheikh Hasina held talks in India

In India for Modi's swearing-in event, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina meets Gandhi family

June 10, 2024 8:55 pm

PM Hasina, on a three-day visit to India for attending the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in New Delhi on Monday.

Group show pays homage to Bengal and its rich heritage of art practice

December 07, 2022 5:31 pm

The exhibition by Gallery Art Positive features a diverse range of artworks including textiles, paintings, photography, ceramics, installations, sculptures and collages

Deaths, floods as cyclone Sitrang hits Bangladesh; rain dampens Bengal festivities

October 25, 2022 1:00 pm

Cyclone Sitrang hit Bangladesh on Monday, resulting in at least nine deaths and heavy flooding. The cyclone, however, spared West Bengal, which witnessed heavy rainfall.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina accorded ceremonial guard at Rashtrapati Bhavan: 'Coming to India is my pleasure'

September 06, 2022 12:24 pm

Over 40 killed, 100s injured: Bangladesh container depot fire brought under control

June 07, 2022 1:29 pm

Although the cause of the fire at Bangladesh's container depot has not been identified yet, authorities suspect a container of hydrogen peroxide was the source.

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

Speech analysis: How Amit Shah is toning down his attack on illegal migrants

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

As they say, timing is key. And an analysis of BJP President Amit Shah shows that before a key event across the border, he has dialed down his ferocious speeches against illegal migrants from Bangladesh.

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

What is the Assam NRC and what it means to be left out of it

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

With 40 lakh people being left out of the Assam NRC, there is a huge debate on what their future is. Here's a look at what the Assam NRC is and how the government is addressing the controversies.

Rohingya Refugee Crisis: Why Rakhine Jihad Is An Emerging Nightmare For Bangladesh

June 22, 2020 6:53 pm

India vs Bangladesh: What to expect in Asia Cup final

March 08, 2016 1:50 pm

Bangladesh beat Pakistan, to meet India in final

March 03, 2016 11:02 am

Indo-Bangladesh Urs train arrives in Midnapur

February 18, 2016 5:51 am

Midnapur, Feb 18 (ANI): An Indo-Bangladesh special Urs train with 2,210 pilgrims on board arrived at Midnapur Railway station, West Bengal, from Rajbari in Bangladesh on Thursday morning. The Urs special train service was started in 1903. Every year, people of all faiths come to Midnapore Urs to seek blessings of Boro Huzur, a descendant of Boropir Abdul Qadir Jilani, who came to India from Iraq in the 19th century to preach Islam.

New India-Bangladesh immigration centre to be opened

February 17, 2016 5:05 am

Jalpaiguri, Feb 17 (ANI): A new immigration check point between India and Bangladesh is expected to boost trade and ties between the neighbours. The immigration centre would be inaugurated in Siliguri town on February 18. The new check point has been set up after fervent protests by local businessmen. The first immigration centre was opened in 1994 for trade between Bhutan and Bangladesh and in 1997 for trade between Nepal and Bangladesh

Smriti Irani to address rally in Durgapur

January 27, 2016 8:58 am

Durgapur (West Bengal), Jan 27 (ANI): Preparations are in full swing for Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani's rally in Durgapur district of West Bengal on Wednesday. People and supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have gathered to be a part of this rally. With the 2016 West Bengal Assembly elections round the corner, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is targeting fringe districts that share borders with Bangladesh to begin their election poll campaign.