Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Rock singer James’ concert cancelled after mob attack in Faridpur

December 27, 2025 9:58 am

The incident comes at a time when artists and cultural institutions in Bangladesh have faced a series of attacks in recent days, prompting concern among writers and performers.

The world this week | Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh, Trump appoints Special Envoy to Greenland, US hits IS targets in Nigeria

December 27, 2025 9:30 am

From Japan approving a record defence budget amid rising tensions with China to the US targeting an Islamic State affiliate in Nigeria. Here is a look at some of the major events this week.

The Zia family of Bangladesh: A brief history of dynasty behind BNP

December 27, 2025 12:25 am

Tarique Rahman is likely to be Bangladesh’s next Prime Minister after February’s polls. He will be following the footsteps of his father, Ziaur, and mother, Khaleda

Dipu Das lynching: India condemns Hindu man's killing in Bangladesh, says 'matter of concern'

December 27, 2025 6:53 am

Dipu das lynching: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that independent sources have documented over 2,900 incidents of violence against minorities in Bangladesh during the tenure of the interim government.

Bangladesh turmoil: The lengthening shadow of Jamaat-e-Islami, and what India needs to do

December 27, 2025 6:29 am

Bangladesh Political Crisis and Violence Explained: Veena Sikri, former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, helps make sense of what is happening in the neighbouring country.

Bangladesh Protest Live Updates: Singer James' concert called off after attack, several injured

December 27, 2025 9:34 am

Bangladesh Protest & Violence Today News Live Updates: The killing of two Hindu men, Dipu Chandra Das and Amrit Mondal, in Bangladesh have sparked massive protests in India.

Another man lynched in Bangladesh days after Dipu Das' killing

December 26, 2025 7:14 am

Bangladesh Hindu Man Lynched Today News: Amrit Mondal, who is also known as Samrat, was beaten to death by a mob around 11pm on Wednesday at Hosendanga village of Kalimohor union, ASP said.

Who is Tarique Rahman? Son of ex-PM Khaleda Zia returns to Bangladesh after 17 years

December 25, 2025 7:27 pm

Tarique Rahman had fled Bangladesh in 2008 to live in London over what he called a "politically motivated persecution"

Opp takes out candle marches for Gaza, is silent on Bangladesh killing: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

December 25, 2025 9:44 am

Says they shed tears on Gaza attack but don't utter a word when a Hindu burnt alive in Bangladesh

Conflict in Bangladesh is between those wanting to move forward and those wanting to move backward, says Taslima Nasrin

December 24, 2025 10:50 pm

The country has long been burning in the fire of discontent, but this is not because of the conflict between the Awami League and the BNP, not because of the conflict between Hasina and Yunus.

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.