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  Bangladesh Election: Two Hindus among four minority MPs elected as BNP secures big win

  World | February 16, 2026 6:32 IST

  According to the Election Commission, a total of 79 candidates from religious minority communities, including 10 women, contested Thursday’s election. Of them, 67 were nominated by 22 political parties, while 12 stood as independents.

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  1 killed, 10 injured in post-poll violence in Bangladesh's Munshiganj; security heightened

  World | February 14, 2026 10:54 IST

  Bangladesh election results 2026: Post-poll violence broke out in Bangladesh's Munshiganj on Friday, claiming the life of at least one person. Security has been heightened in the region now.

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  Bangladesh Election: BNP nears two-thirds majority with 207 seats, set to form next government

  World | February 13, 2026 7:20 IST

  The polls were held to choose a new government to replace the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus, which assumed power 18 months ago following the fall of the Awami League government in August 2024.

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  Hindu man found dead with hands, legs tied in Bangladesh on eve of general election

  World | February 12, 2026 11:13 IST

  The incident is the latest in a series of targetted killings of Hindus in Bangladesh since the ouster of Sheikh Hasin and the rise of radical Islamist elements in the country.

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  Bangladesh Election: Security heightened as over 50% polling centres labelled 'risk-prone'

  World | February 11, 2026 8:42 IST

  According to police estimates, around 24,000 of the country’s nearly 43,000 polling centres have been marked as either “high” or “moderate” risk. In Dhaka alone, 1,614 out of 2,131 centres have been identified as sensitive.

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  Over 125 global Hindu bodies call for urgent action amid atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh

  World | February 10, 2026 12:48 IST

  More than 125 organisations and individuals from 15 countries have endorsed the letter, which calls on the United Nations, the United States, the European Union, India, and other global powers to take immediate and decisive measures to protect the Hindu population in Bangladesh.

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  Hasina urges people in Bangladesh to reclaim democracy, calls interim govt 'fascist' and 'corrupt'

  World | January 23, 2026 23:54 IST

  Hasina said killings, arson, looting and forced extortion have spread from the capital to rural areas and educational institutions are crippled by disorder. She also alleged that foreign interests are exploiting the crisis to gain control over the country’s land and resources.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 22, 2026

  India | January 22, 2026 20:40 IST

  Foreign Ministers of eight Islamic countries including Arab nations have accepted US President Donald Trump's invitation to join the 'Board of Peace' for Gaza to support the effort for bringing peace to the troubled region.

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  India to bring back family members of diplomats from Bangladesh amid security concerns

  India | January 20, 2026 23:40 IST

  India’s diplomatic mission and all its offices in Bangladesh remain open and will continue to function as usual.

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  Hindu trader beaten to death in Bangladesh's Gazipur; three held by police

  World | January 17, 2026 23:38 IST

  Bangladesh unrest: At around 11 am (local time), he was allegedly attacked by some people at the Boro Nogor road in Kaliganj area of the Gazipur district. 55-year-old Ghosh, who was called Kali by the locals, was hit using a shovel that led to his death.

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  Bangladesh unrest: Another Hindu thrashed, poisoned to death; family calls it 'planned murder'

  World | January 10, 2026 23:59 IST

  Bangladesh unrest: The incident had happened on Thursday, his family said, adding that the victim was called to a local shop where he was assaulted by a local. They also alleged that the victim was administered poison by one named Amirul Islam.

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  'Can play central role': Sri Lankan MP's message for India amid turmoil in Bangladesh, Nepal

  World | January 08, 2026 16:57 IST

  Namal Rajapaksa said South Asia needs greater regional coherence to withstand emerging crises and respond collectively to shared challenges. India's leadership can play a crucial role in maintaining long-term peace and stability in the region, the Sri Lanka MP added.

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  Dipu Chandra Das lynching: Main accused arrested by Bangladesh Police as probe continues

  World | January 08, 2026 16:11 IST

  Dipu Chandra Das lynching: In a statement, Mymensingh Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration) Abdullah Al Mamun said that the main accused works as an imam at the Sheikhbari Mosque in Kashar.

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  Violence intensifies in Bangladesh ahead of polls: BNP leader Azizur Musabbir shot dead in Dhaka

  World | January 08, 2026 7:02 IST

  Azizur Rahman Musabbir, who earlier served as general secretary of Dhaka Metropolitan North Swechchhasebak Dal, the volunteer wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, was targeted in the Dhaka's Karwan Bazaar area around 8.30 pm (local time).

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  Hindu man in Bangladesh dies after jumping into canal while fleeing mob over theft charge

  World | January 07, 2026 12:13 IST

  This incident is the latest in a series of attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, which has been witnessing widespread unrest since the death of prominent student leader Sharif Osman Hadi in December last year.

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  Osman Hadi murder: Police cite 'political vengeance' as motive, name 17 accused in chargesheet

  World | January 06, 2026 20:12 IST

  The 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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  Hindu man shot dead in Bangladesh; fifth such incident in three weeks

  World | January 05, 2026 23:47 IST

  Bangladesh unrest: The victim was attacked by some miscreants when he was at the market. Following the incident, the attackers fled. The police later reached there and have launched an investigation to hunt down the attackers.

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  Super 100: Extremist attack on Hindu businessman in Bangladesh

  News | January 02, 2026 9:55 IST

  Super 100: Extremist attack on Hindu businessman in Bangladesh

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  Muqabla: Hindu genocide continues, a new Bangladesh under the Yunus government?

  News | December 30, 2025 23:07 IST

  Non-stop attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, houses torched in Firozpur, attempts to burn people alive. This is the latest atrocity after the incidents involving Dipu Das and the Sheel family. Amit Malviya compared it to Mamata Banerjee's rule, citing a similar pattern to the Malda riots.

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  Bangladesh envoy to India rushes to Dhaka after 'urgent call' by foreign ministry: Report

  World | December 30, 2025 8:42 IST

  The development signals increased concern in Dhaka over recent diplomatic issues with India, although the ministry has not publicly commented on the specifics of the situation.