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Bangladesh seeks India’s stand on Sheikh Hasina’s Aug 5 virtual address

Bangladesh seeks India's clarification on supporting Sheikh Hasina's upcoming virtual address. Dhaka wants assurances that Indian territory will not be used for political statements. The government fears such activities could destabilize Bangladesh and harm bilateral ties. India has previously indicated it does not expect fugitives to make political statements. No…

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Bangladesh urges India to prevent Sheikh Hasina from making political speeches from Indian territory

Bangladesh requested India's cooperation to stop political statements from its territory. The nation warned such actions could destabilize bilateral relations between the two countries. Dhaka reiterated its request for Sheikh Hasina's extradition to Bangladesh. Hasina, who fled to India, plans to return voluntarily around December. Her return follows a death…

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Sheikh Hasina ouster anniversary: Bangladesh issues nationwide alert over attack on police

Bangladesh Police issued a nationwide alert for potential attacks on law enforcement vehicles. Intelligence inputs warned of extremist threats ahead of an anniversary. Security measures have been intensified across the country for official vehicles. Recent bomb scares in Dhaka have also heightened security concerns. Authorities are investigating suspicious objects and…

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Need to address some irritations in Bangladesh-India relations: Dhaka

Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman met with the Indian envoy in Dhaka. He highlighted the need to resolve existing irritations in bilateral relations. The government is reviewing India's invitation for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to the BRICS summit. Relations will advance based on sovereign equality and mutual interests. Both nations…

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'Currently reviewing': Bangladesh on PM Modi's invitation to Tarique Rahman for India visit

Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to Tarique Rahman to visit India for the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi is under review currently.

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I may be killed, arrested or jailed: Sheikh Hasina vows Bangladesh return by December

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina plans a December return to her country. She faces arrest, imprisonment, or even death, but insists the decision is hers. Hasina fled to India after a student-led uprising ended her fifteen-year rule. A Dhaka court convicted her of crimes against humanity and sentenced her…

The Economic Times

US envoy Gor to visit Bangladesh as Dhaka deepens ties with Beijing

US special envoy Sergio Gor will visit Bangladesh on July 30. He will meet Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and the foreign minister. This visit follows Prime Minister Rahman's recent tour of China. The US seeks understanding of Bangladesh's foreign policy priorities. Washington remains concerned over China's economic corridor proposal.

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Bangladesh: Charges filed against Sheikh Hasina, 40 others in crimes against humanity case

Dhaka's International Crimes Tribunal has filed charges against Sheikh Hasina and forty others. These charges relate to a 2013 police crackdown on an Islamist rally. Several people were reportedly killed during the police action against Hefazat-e-Islam's protest. The tribunal issued arrest warrants for fugitives, including former officials.

The Economic Times

Bangladesh president quits citing deteriorating health

DHAKA: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned Friday, citing deteriorating health and his inability to continue performing constitutional duties of the office, bringing an early end to his five-year term that was due to end in April 2028. Shahabuddin oversaw the country during the restive period after an "uprising" against the…

The Times of India

Have demanded extradition of Hasina aide from India: Bangladesh minister

Bangladesh has requested India to extradite former minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal. He fled the country amid the "2024 uprising" against the government. Kamal was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity by a tribunal. Dhaka also expects India to respond to extradition requests for other fugitives. The government stated that…

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Why Buying Handloom Fabric in India Is a Political Act, Not Just a Fashion Choice

The cloth that embarrassed an empireIn 1921, Gandhi asked Indians to burn imported British mill cloth in public bonfires. This was not symbolism. It was a calculated economic strike: Lancashire's textile mills depended on Indian cotton exported cheaply, processed in England, and sold back to Indians at a profit. The…

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Protests rock Dhaka as minority leaders condemn arrest of Hindu man building 81-ft Lord Ram statue

Minority leaders in Bangladesh on Saturday staged a large protest outside the National press club in Dhaka, condemning the arrest of a young Hindu man, Haridas Chandra Tarani Das, and alleging that the money laundering charges against him were fabricated to stop the construction of an 81-foot Lord Ram statue…

The Times of India

Bangladesh's request to extradite Sheikh Hasina under scrutiny: New Delhi

India is currently examining a request from Bangladesh for extradition. Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister, is reportedly planning her return. She fled Dhaka after her government collapsed in August 2024. A special tribunal sentenced her in absentia for alleged crimes. Bilateral relations are stabilizing after a period of tension.

The Economic Times

'Assassin' of B'desh ex-prez Ziaur Rehman held after 45 yrs

Former Bangladesh army Major Muzaffar Hossain has been arrested after forty-five years. He is allegedly a mastermind and assassin of President Ziaur Rahman. The arrest occurred in Dhaka's Banani DOHS area late Wednesday night. Hossain was reportedly handed over to the Bangladesh army for court martial. This marks a significant…

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Sheikh Hasina's return: India says stance unchanged

India maintains its cautious approach regarding Sheikh Hasina's potential return to Dhaka. She fled Bangladesh after her government collapsed amid protests in August 2024. Hasina faces a death sentence for alleged crimes against humanity, which Dhaka seeks extradition for. Bilateral relations have seen efforts to stabilize after a significant downturn.…

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Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina ‘will have to go to jail’ on return, says minister

Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh from her self-exile to face the law

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Sheikh Hasina: May get arrested or killed but will go back to Bangladesh by December

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh PM and chief of banned Awami League Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death back home, announced Friday she and her party colleagues plan to return to Dhaka "voluntarily" around Dec and surrender.

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Bomb blast at anti-Sheikh Hasina rally in Bangladesh, three injured

At least three people were injured after a reported bomb explosion struck a rally organised by Bangladesh's student-led National Citizen Party (NCP) in Savar, near Dhaka, on Monday night. The blast occurred at around 9.45 pm while the political gathering was underway, according to the party, marking the opening day…

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Bangladesh bomb blast: 3 injured after explosion at student-led NCP rally near Dhaka

A bomb exploded during a National Citizen Party rally in Savar, injuring at least three people. This event occurred on the first day of a nationwide march organized by the party. The march aimed to demand a referendum and address economic issues. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left for…

The Times of India

Strategic ties with India, China guided by mutual benefit: Bangladesh minister

Bangladesh's strategic relationships with major powers, including India, China and Russia, will be guided by mutual benefit and welfare of citizens, state minister for foreign affairs Shama Obaed Islam said and stressed Dhaka does not need to choose between Saarc and Bimstec.

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India to expand visa service in Bangladesh after a massive surge in demand

India is significantly expanding its visa operations in Bangladesh following a massive surge in demand after the resumption of tourist visas. The Indian High Commission in Dhaka expressed encouragement from the overwhelming response and commitment to strengthening people-to-people ties. This move is widely welcomed by Bangladeshis, who see it as…

The Economic Times

China plans next Pakistan-like CPEC corridor in India's neighbourhood. This time it runs through Bangladesh and Myanmar

China is forging a new economic corridor linking Bangladesh and Myanmar, offering a strategic route to the Bay of Bengal and mirroring the CPEC's impact on India's western flank. This initiative, discussed during Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman's visit to China, aims to enhance transport links and deepen political and military ties,…

The Times of India

Beijing pushes for a China-Pakistan-style economic corridor with Bangladesh and Myanmar

China is pushing for an economic corridor linking Bangladesh and Myanmar, mirroring CPEC's strategic importance. This initiative, discussed during Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's China visit, aims to boost connectivity, with China developing the Mongla port. Beijing has also expressed openness to other nations joining this "transnational initiative," which has drawn…

The Times of India

Don’t broadcast Sheikh Hasina speeches: Bangladesh warns its media outlets

DHAKA: Tarique Rahman-led BNP govt on Tuesday warned of action against Bangladeshi media outlets if they broadcast Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina’s statements.

The Times of India

'Stripped him, forced him to seek money from kin': Temple priest 'abducted, assaulted' in Bangladesh

A Hindu law student and temple priest, Subhash Deuri, was allegedly abducted and assaulted in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Unidentified men held him captive, subjected him to torture, and forced him to arrange ransom payments. He was later found unconscious and hospitalized. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the incident, with no…

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