Bangladesh Protests
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50 injured in clash with Bangladesh Police during protests near Muhammad Yunus' residence
World | Feb 06, 2026, 11:20 PM ISTAt least 50 activists of the ultra-right group Inqilab Mancha were injured after clashes with police in Dhaka when they defied a ban on protests near interim government chief Muhammad Yunus’ residence. The protesters were demanding justice for the killing of Osman Hadi.
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Osman Hadi murder: Police cite 'political vengeance' as motive, name 17 accused in chargesheet
World | Jan 06, 2026, 08:12 PM ISTThe 32-year-old youth leader was shot in the head by unknown attackers while campaigning in the Bijoynagar area of Dhaka on December 12. He later passed away in a hospital in Singapore during treatment.
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Bangladesh in Turmoil: Who Was Sharif Osman Hadi and How His Death Triggered Anti-India Protests
Originals | Dec 19, 2025, 06:42 PM ISTBangladesh erupts after student leader Sharif Osman Hadi's death, sparking anti-India protests and attacks on media and state institutions. Unrest exposes deep political tensions and threatens regional stability as authorities struggle to restore order.
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Bangladesh Erupts in Violence After Hadi's Death: Protests Turn Deadly, Media Offices Torched
News | Dec 19, 2025, 01:00 PM ISTBangladesh erupts after Sharif Osman bin Hadi, Inqilab Moncho spokesperson, dies, sparking violent protests in Dhaka and beyond. Media and state offices attacked; authorities struggle to contain unrest as observers call for calm amid deepening social and political tensions.
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Bangladesh: Interim government chief Yunus warns of bid to disrupt polls over ban on Awami League
World | Oct 30, 2025, 07:49 AM ISTMeanwhile, former PM Hasina has vowed to restore democracy in her country, criticising the current situation in Bangladesh. She said her supporters would boycott the upcoming election.
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Bangladesh court to announce verdict in Sheikh Hasina's 'crimes' on November 13
World | Oct 24, 2025, 10:30 AM ISTHasina's state-appointed lawyer, Md Amir Hossain, has denied the charges, asserting that the former prime minister did not flee the country in connection with the case but was forced to leave following the student-led uprising.
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India hosting Hasina created tensions: Bangladesh's Yunus on strained ties with New Delhi | Watch
World | Sep 25, 2025, 08:44 PM ISTPakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where both leaders were attending.
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Leaked audio claims Sheikh Hasina ordered 'shoot on sight' amid Bangladesh protests: Report
World | Jul 09, 2025, 02:12 PM ISTFormer Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina ordered a 'shoot-on-sight' crackdown on student protesters last year, resulting in at least 1,400 deaths, a leaked audio has revealed.
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Bangladesh on boil again: Paramilitary forces amid protests by civil servants against Yunus govt
India | May 27, 2025, 08:28 PM ISTGovernment employees continued their protests for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, demanding the repeal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance-2025, effectively bringing administrative operations at the Secretariat to a standstill, according to *The Dhaka Tribune*.
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Bangladesh rewrites history: New textbooks claim Ziaur Rahman, not Mujibur Rahman, declared freedom
World | Jan 02, 2025, 05:59 PM ISTSupporters of the Awami League widely believe that Mujibur Rahman made the announcement, while Ziaur Rahman, an Army major and later a sector commander during the Liberation War, simply read out the declaration under Mujib’s instructions.
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Super 100: PM Modi's address in Lok Sabha on 14th December--Will reply to the discussion on the Constitution..
News | Dec 09, 2024, 10:29 PM ISTPM Modi's address in the Lok Sabha on 14th December - Will reply to the discussion on the Constitution.. Home Minister Amit Shah will start the debate in the Rajya Sabha on 16th December
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Will Hindus not be able to celebrate Durga Puja in Bangladesh?
Kurukshetra | Sep 26, 2024, 09:56 PM ISTMinorities are being continuously attacked in Bangladesh and Hindus are being targeted the most. And an atmosphere of violence is being created in Bangladesh regarding Durga Puja now. Puja committees are being threatened with anonymous letters.
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'India must leave baggage of past...': BNP leader urges New Delhi to relook at ties with Bangladesh
World | Aug 29, 2024, 09:04 PM ISTBNP leader Amir Khasru Chowdhury said Bangladesh wants strong ties with India and the latter has to leave the baggage of the past to relook at bilateral relations. He also called the attacks on Hindus an "internal matter" of Bangladesh and refuted rumours of a fallout between New Delhi and Dhaka.
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Bangladesh: What is Ansar Group which initiated fresh violence even after Hasina's ouster? Know here
World | Aug 26, 2024, 05:27 PM ISTThe confrontation between Bangladesh student group and members of "Ansar" flared despite Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country more than two weeks ago.
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ICC moves Women's T20 World Cup 2024 to UAE from Bangladesh
Cricket | Aug 21, 2024, 06:19 AM ISTThe 2024 edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup has been shifted to the UAE from Bangladesh after several boards expressed their security concerns owing to recent protests in the country. The tournament is scheduled to take place from October 3 to 20 in the UAE.
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Bangladesh: Newly-appointed home ministry adviser replaced amid student leaders' resentment
World | Aug 18, 2024, 08:19 AM ISTThe development comes within eight days of the interim government taking charge following the resignation of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her fleeing to India on August 5.
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Bangladesh: Second murder case filed against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina for death of protesting teacher
World | Aug 16, 2024, 04:37 PM ISTSheikh Hasina, who resigned and fled to India on August 5, was slapped with a murder case on Tuesday and a case of enforced disappearance on Wednesday. Her extended stay in India has reportedly threatened to put a strain between India and the interim government in Bangladesh.
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PM Modi receives telephone call from Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus, assured of protection of Hindus
World | Aug 16, 2024, 04:50 PM ISTThis marks the first conversation between PM Modi and Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, after the recent unrest that led to Sheikh Hasina's ouster. The Indian PM had earlier expressed concern over rise in attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus since Hasina's departure.
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Bangladesh: Threats loom over temples amid violence, here's top Hindu religious places in country
World | Aug 12, 2024, 06:53 PM ISTBangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has condemned attacks on the minority communities in the violence-hit nation, terming them as "heinous", and urged the youth to protect all Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist families from harm.
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Not only St. Martin's Island, but these matters also hurt US-Bangladesh relationship
World | Aug 12, 2024, 01:57 PM ISTSaint Martins Island has been a contentious issue in Bangladesh-US relations. But the friction between both countries has not been limited to the island, it extends to multiple issues which include alleged human rights violations and concerns over the electoral process.