Bangladesh
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Chinese-origin Type 59 tank explodes during firing exercise in Bangladesh, 2 soldiers killed
World | Sep 09, 2026, 07:45 PM ISTTwo Bangladesh Army soldiers were killed and an officer seriously injured after a Chinese-origin Type 59 tank reportedly exploded during a firing exercise in Chattogram. The injured officer is being airlifted to Dhaka, while the cause of the blast remains under investigation.
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Will Bangladesh join the 'Mecca Pact'? State Foreign Minister drops major hint
World | Aug 31, 2026, 05:56 PM ISTBangladesh is considering the Mecca Pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye as ministers signal a positive stance. Dhaka says joining the defence agreement would not restrict its wider international partnerships, while experts debate the risks.
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Four of Hindu family found dead inside locked Bangladesh home; police launch probe
World | Aug 23, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTFour members of a Hindu family have died under suspicious circumstances in Bangladesh. Police said the bodies were recovered from their home. Police teams are currently investigating the matter.
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Islamic NATO on India's doorstep? Bangladesh ministers say open to joining Saudi-Pak-Turkey pact
World | Aug 23, 2026, 11:16 AM ISTTwo of Bangladesh's junior ministers have said that the country is interested in joining the trilateral defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. However, a decision in this regard would be taken after considering Bangladesh's national interests, they said.
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'Can't expect neighbours to only do...': Jaishankar on Bangladesh ties amid Hasina extradition row
India | Aug 23, 2026, 10:31 AM ISTSpeaking at an event in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that one cannot always expect its neighbours to only do what is in their interest. His remarks come amid row over ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition.
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BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected as new President of Bangladesh: Who is he?
World | Aug 20, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTMirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected Bangladesh's 23rd President after defeating Oli Ahmed in the country's first multi-candidate presidential contest in 35 years. The senior BNP leader secured 255 of the 343 votes cast.
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Bangladesh says India must create 'conducive environment' for Rahman's visit, why is Dhaka worried?
World | Aug 16, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTThe statement from Dhaka came amid uncertainties over Tariq Rahman's visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit on September 12-13.
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Mehidy Hasan Miraz smacks unbeaten century vs CA XI ahead of Bangladesh’s marquee series vs AUS
Cricket | Aug 06, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTMehidy Hasan Miraz struck an unbeaten 109 to rescue Bangladesh from 158/7 to 263 against Cricket Australia XI in Darwin. The all-rounder said patience and adapting to conditions were key as the innings boosted his confidence ahead of the Australia Tests.
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Sheikh Hasina's son says Bangladesh has become another Pakistan on India's eastern border
World | Aug 05, 2026, 11:43 PM IST“Bangladesh today is a failed state, there is no law and order in the country today and political killings have been legalised in Bangladesh since August 2024,” Sajeeb Wazed Joy said.
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Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh, says she may be jailed but fear won't decide her duty
World | Aug 05, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTSheikh Hasina said for the last two years, she watched her beloved Bangladesh suffer and this is not the Bangladesh she has built, this is not the Bangladesh for which 3 million people sacrificed their lives in 1971.
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'Organised by private media entity': India distances itself from Sheikh Hasina's planned event
India | Aug 04, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTFormer Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will make her first public appearance since her ouster in New Delhi on August 5.
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Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to make first public appearance since ouster on August 5
World | Aug 03, 2026, 12:04 AM ISTSheikh Hasina, who fled Bangladesh in 2024 following a massive protest that led to her government's collapse, will address her first press conference on August 5 in Delhi. This comes after Hasina vowed to return to Bangladesh by December this year.
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Taslima Nasreen, exiled Bangladeshi writer, returns to Kolkata after 19 years
India | Jul 31, 2026, 02:48 PM ISTExiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata for the first time in nearly two decades after being forced to leave the city in 2007. Her visit, ahead of an event against fundamentalism, has reignited political debate in West Bengal.
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Star Bangladesh pacer ruled out of Test series vs Australia, BCB statement confirms
Cricket | Jul 25, 2026, 11:22 PM ISTBangladesh's Test tour of Australia has suffered a major blow after pace spearhead Nahid Rana was ruled out with a Grade 2 side strain. Shoriful Islam and Litton Das will also miss the opening Test, leaving the visitors depleted ahead of the historic series.
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Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh in December, says she may be arrested or killed
World | Jul 10, 2026, 05:01 PM ISTSheikh Hasina, the 78-year-old leader, who moved to India following a student-led uprising that unseated her administration in August 2024, stated that she plans to surrender before the judicial courts upon her return.
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Marquee Bangladesh batter ruled out of ODI series vs Zimbabwe, BCB announces replacement
Cricket | Jul 08, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTBangladesh batter Litton Das has been ruled out of the ODI series against Zimbabwe due to a hamstring injury. Parvez Hossain Emon replaces him for the remaining matches as Bangladesh look to recover after a disappointing opening-game defeat.
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Bangladesh NCP rally rocked by blast near Dhaka, 3 injured during anti-Sheikh Hasina event
World | Jul 07, 2026, 07:28 AM ISTA blast during a National Citizen Party rally in Savar near Dhaka left three people injured while a leader was addressing supporters. The incident comes days after a deadly factory fire near Bangladesh's capital that claimed five lives.
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Bangladesh announce squad for ODI series vs Zimbabwe, star batter returns after injury
Cricket | Jun 25, 2026, 09:15 PM ISTBangladesh have named a 15-man squad for the ODI series against Zimbabwe, with Litton Das returning after recovering from a calf injury. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz is also back, while the selectors have largely retained the squad that beat Australia.
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Big relief for Bangladeshi travellers as India reopens tourist visa services after two-year freeze
India | Jun 25, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTThe travel visas were halted nearly two years ago amid an escalated security situation and deteriorating ties with New Delhi during the Muhammad Yunus-led interim regime.
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Bangladesh on high alert ahead of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League anniversary amid fears of unrest
World | Jun 21, 2026, 10:43 AM ISTAn internal communication circulated by police headquarters reportedly warned that Awami League leaders and supporters may try to mark the occasion by hoisting party flags, gathering at local offices and organising processions.