Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Bangladesh

Australia taking ‘one week at a time’ as mammoth Test schedule begins against Bangladesh

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey says it has been a ‘long winter’ of waiting for the match in Darwin which is the first of at least 20 Tests over the next 12 months

The Guardian - AU

Examining Sheikh Hasina extradition request as per established procedures, MEA says

India is examining Bangladesh's request for Sheikh Hasina's extradition. The government stated its position on the matter remains unchanged. Investigations are ongoing regarding the murder of activist Sharif Osman Hadi. High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka. Both nations discussed strengthening bilateral relations and mutual…

The Economic Times

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman raises Hasina extradition with Indian envoy

RAW Chief Meets B'desh PM's Def Adviser In Dhaka

The Times of India

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Bangladesh seeks Hasina's extradition again as India's envoy meets PM Rahman

Bangladesh requested Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India during a meeting with the Indian High Commissioner. The meeting also covered important bilateral issues and strengthening relations between the two nations. Bangladesh expressed outrage over Hasina's media interaction in New Delhi, calling her a convicted genocider. The prime minister also sought the…

The Economic Times

Saudi factory fire kills 16 Bangladeshis, Dhaka announces

Bangladesh's foreign ministry reported "the tragic deaths of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh" in its Monday statement.

Euronews

ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for July 2026 revealed

Justin Greaves, Harry Brook, and Tanzid Hasan are July's ICC Player of the Month nominees. Greaves excelled with bat and ball for West Indies in Test matches. Brook was sensational for England in T20Is against India. Tanzid Hasan performed consistently for Bangladesh in white-ball series. These players earned nominations for…

The Economic Times

'Need conducive environment': Bangladesh PM on India ties as Hasina eyes return to Dhaka

The Prime Minister's Office said Rahman "emphasised the need to create a conducive environment to further advance the bilateral relations between the two countries". Dhaka also called on New Delhi to expedite Hasina's extradition, according to the statement Hasina has been living in India since the fall of her government.…

The Times of India

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Amid Hasina row, India envoy Dinesh Trivedi meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday. This meeting occurred amid diplomatic friction following Sheikh Hasina's recent virtual address. Hasina's remarks from India on August 5 sparked strong objections from Dhaka. India stated it had no involvement in the private media event. The meeting…

The Economic Times

16 Bangladeshi workers killed in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh sofa factory blaze

At least 16 Bangladeshi nationals were killed in a fire at a sofa factory in the Musa Sanaiya area of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh’s ministry of foreign affairs said on Monday. The ministry expressed deep grief over the deaths and offered condolences to the victims’ families.

The Times of India

India's Fishing Cat Is Losing Its Bengal Wetlands Faster Than Any Other Habitat

A Cat Built for WaterThe fishing cat, Prionailurus viverrinus, is not a cat that occasionally wades in. It is built for water the way a tiger is built for cover. Its forepaws are partially webbed. Its coat has two layers, a dense, water-repelling undercoat beneath longer guard hairs, so it…

Times Life

Australia lead WTC standings as India look to revive campaign against Sri Lanka

Australia leads the World Test Championship standings with seven wins from eight matches. South Africa follows in second place, having secured three wins from four games. New Zealand is third, with four wins from six matches played so far. India, the two-time runners-up, faces pressure after recent defeats. Teams are…

The Economic Times

Bengaluru police detain 1,909 suspected illegal immigrants, 15 confirmed Bangladeshi

The Bengaluru Electronic City sub-division police detained 1,909 suspected illegal immigrants during a major crackdown carried out across 29 locations, with 15 people subsequently confirmed to be Bangladeshi nationals, police said.

The Economic Times

India 'playing Hasina card', says Bangladesh home minister

Bangladesh has openly criticized India for allegedly exploiting the Hasina card, which presents a challenge to India's aims of fostering amicable relations with Bangladesh. The home minister emphasized the importance of mutual respect and sovereignty between nations, expressing concerns that Hasina may be colluding with external forces against the current…

The Times of India

Bangladesh crash to heavy defeat ahead of Australia Tests

Bangladesh suffered a significant defeat in their warm-up match before the Test series. Young bowler Campbell Thompson took an impressive eight wickets for just twenty-five runs. The Cricket Australia XI secured victory by an innings and thirty-eight runs. Bangladesh's batting lineup struggled, with only one player reaching double figures.

The Economic Times

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Unheralded quick takes eight-for to rout Bangladesh

Bangladesh have collapsed to be all out for 54 as Cricket Australia XI paceman Campbell Thompson took 8-25 to secure a huge win for the hosts in Darwin.

AAP

Star Head backs teammate to thrive in Top End Tests

Star Australia batter Travis Head has given an insight into how opening partner Jake Weatherald is shaping up ahead of the Tests against Bangladesh.

Times Life

The Hilsa Fish: Bengal's Beloved Ilish and the Ecology Behind India's Overfishing Crisis

A Fish That Lives Two LivesThe hilsa, Tenualosa ilisha, is an anadromous species: it spends most of its adult life in the Bay of Bengal and the coastal sea, then swims hundreds of kilometres upstream into freshwater rivers to spawn. This is the same biological strategy used by salmon, and…

The Economic Times

No role, no endorsement: India distances itself from Sheikh Hasina's press conference

India has clarified its lack of involvement in Sheikh Hasina's recent media engagement while explicitly distancing itself from her remarks regarding the Bangladesh government. The incident has sparked outrage in Dhaka, raising concerns over possible consequences for bilateral relations. India remains vigilant about regional developments that could threaten its national…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Times of India

Exiled Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan willing to return, face murder trial if safety assured

Bangladesh cricket Shakib Al Hasan has said he is willing to return home and face criminal proceedings against him if the government guarantees his safety, according to an exclusive interview with Reuters.

The Economic Times

Bangladesh says star cricketer Shakib will not play again after Hasina event

Bangladesh's sports minister stated cricketer Shakib Al Hasan cannot play again. This decision follows his participation in an event with fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina was ousted two years ago after a crackdown on protests. Shakib, a former lawmaker, now faces government disapproval for his actions. The government had…

The Economic Times

Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan, a Hasina ally, says he is ready to return home and face trial if given security

Shakib, a former lawmaker for Hasina's Awami League, has been living in the United States since her government was toppled in a deadly student-led uprising in August 2024. Now 39, the player has not yet retired from international cricket and said he still hopes to play a farewell series at…

AAP

Aus A ton for Wyllie in first knock since WA delisting

Teague Wyllie has scored a century to help Australia A take a handsome lead over Bangladesh in the tourists' last hit-out before the Test series.

The Guardian - UK

Dazn buys Australia series rights as platforms jostle over England white-ball tour

Dazn has bought the UK rights for Australia’s Test series against Bangladesh in a landmark deal for the streaming platform

The Times of India

Clarify Dhaka policy: Bangladesh to India after Hasina’s presser

A day after former Bangladesh PM and Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina virtually addressed a news conference in New Delhi, Bangladesh Thursday asked India to clarify its policy towards Dhaka.

The Economic Times

Bangladesh seeks more diesel supply from India

Bangladesh has sought increased diesel supplies from India to tackle its ongoing power crisis. Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi met with the Power Minister to discuss enhancing energy cooperation. They highlighted cross-border electricity and energy connectivity as vital for partnership. The minister acknowledged that the diesel shortages have significantly affected gas-fired…

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Indian High Commission

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.