Bangladesh Violence
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Dipu Chandra Das lynching: US lawmakers condemn attacks on minorities amid violence in Bangladesh
World | Dec 23, 2025, 12:39 PM ISTA Hindu man named Dipu Chandra Das was killed after being attacked by a mob over accusations of blasphemy in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh. His body was set ablaze by an angry mob. As many as 12 persons have so far been arrested in the case.
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Bangladesh violence: UN voices concern over Hindu man's killing, protests in India
World | Dec 23, 2025, 11:27 AM ISTDipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old Hindu man, working in a garment factory, was beaten to death by a mob in the Baluka area of Mymensingh last week following allegations of blasphemy.
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Bangladesh unrest: Another youth leader shot in head days after Osman Hadi's killing
World | Dec 22, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTBangladesh unrest: Motaleb Sikdar suffered the bullet injured on the left side of his head. He is admitted to a hospital where he is getting treated for his injuries.
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Bangladesh to shrink diplomatic presence in India amid strained ties? Here's what Dhaka said
World | Dec 22, 2025, 10:43 AM ISTNotably, protests were held outside Bangladesh mission in New Delhi against the killing of a Hindu man in Mymensingh amid unrest over the killing of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
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Bangladesh unrest: Security heightened at Indian mission sites in Sylhet after youth leader's death
World | Dec 21, 2025, 06:53 AM ISTThe 32-year-old leader was shot in the head by unidentified gunmen during an election campaign in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area on December 12. He later died in a Singapore hospital on Thursday while receiving treatment.
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7 arrested over Hindu man's lynching in Bangladesh's Mymensingh: Yunus government
World | Dec 20, 2025, 12:34 PM ISTThis was in response to a Hindu man being lynched in the Mymensingh district in Bangladesh on Thursday night over allegations of blasphemy.
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Shashi Tharoor voices alarm over Bangladesh violence, calls attack 'assault on freedom of press'
India | Dec 20, 2025, 11:49 AM ISTThe Congress MP also reacted to the suspension of visa services at Indian Assistant High Commissions in Khulna and Rajshahi due to security concerns. He called it a major setback for ordinary people.
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Bangladesh govt appeals for restraint amid violence, Osman Hadi to be buried today | 10 Points
World | Dec 19, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTBangladesh violence: Protesters demanded justice for Sharif Osman Hadi who died while undergoing treatment at a Singapore hospital after fighting for his life for six days.
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Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh over blasphemy charges amid unrest over youth leader's death: Report
World | Dec 19, 2025, 11:28 AM ISTThe victim was identified as Dipu Chandra Das, who used to work at a garment factory in Bhaluka Upazila. At around 9 pm (local time) on Thursday, a mob surrounded Das and started beating him, accusing him of making some derogatory statements.
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Bangladesh on edge after Hadi's death: Riots spread, Hindus targeted, media offices torched
World | Dec 19, 2025, 11:24 PM ISTThe interim government "strongly and unequivocally" condemned all forms of violence, intimidation, arson and destruction of property. It also warned that such actions threaten to derail the country's democratic process.
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Bangladesh: Protests staged outside Indian Mission in Chattogram; anti-India slogans raised
World | Dec 19, 2025, 09:27 AM ISTBangladesh violence: The protesters gathered outside the mission's office in Khulshi around 11 pm on Thursday, raising anti-India slogans. They were primarily outside Gate Number 2, but were removed after the security officials intervened.
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'You are killing me': Media houses attacked in Bangladesh; 25 journalists rescued
World | Dec 19, 2025, 09:57 AM ISTBangladesh violence: Some paramilitary soldiers were deployed outside the two buildings but did not take any action to disperse the protesters. They later convinced the agitators to leave after firefighters arrived to douse the fire.
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Who was Sharif Osman Hadi, student leader whose death sparked massive protests in Bangladesh?
World | Dec 19, 2025, 07:29 AM ISTBangladesh: The 32-year-old was a fierce critic of Sheikh Hasina and had actively participated in the July uprising in Bangladesh that led to the former prime minister's ouster. His group, Inquilab Mancha, also promoted anti-India sentiments in Bangladesh.
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Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi PM, critical; Chief Adviser Yunus expresses concern
World | Nov 28, 2025, 10:09 PM ISTZia, wife of slain Bangladesh president Zia-ur Rahman, served as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for two terms (1991–1996, 2001–2006). Leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), she was the country’s first female elected head of government.
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Bangladesh says 'awaiting India's response' on Sheikh Hasina's extradition request
World | Nov 26, 2025, 08:51 PM ISTSheikh Hasina was awarded death penalty for ‘crimes against humanity’ in connection with the July–August 2024 violence. Bangladesh formally approached India last week, requesting the extradition of Hasina following her conviction.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 18, 2025
India | Nov 18, 2025, 09:00 PM ISTDelhi blast case co-conspirator Jasir Bilal Wani was on Tuesday remanded to 10-day NIA custody by Patiala House Court.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 17, 2025
India | Apr 07, 2026, 12:52 PM ISTBangladesh has sought Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India after a court sentenced her to death. In its message to New Delhi, Bangladesh's Ministry of External Affairs cited the bilateral extradition treaty between the two nations.
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India reacts over death penalty awarded to Hasina by Bangladesh court: 'Will engage constructively'
India | Nov 17, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTBangladesh has formally approached India, requesting the extradition of Hasina following the issuance of a death sentence against her. In its communication to New Delhi, the Bangladeshi Ministry of External Affairs cited the bilateral extradition treaty between the two countries.
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Bangladesh writes to India seeking Hasina's return after death penalty, cites extradition treaty
World | Nov 17, 2025, 05:20 PM ISTOn ICT’s verdict, the ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister said the death penalty awarded to her reveals ‘murderous intent’ of extremist figures within the interim government. She also hailed her government’s record in upholding human rights.
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'Brazen and murderous intent of extremist figures': Sheikh Hasina's first reaction on death sentence
World | Nov 17, 2025, 05:16 PM ISTThe ICT on Monday handed Hasina a death sentence for her role in the violence and killings that erupted during the July–August 2024 unrest in Bangladesh. The tribunal found her guilty of crimes against humanity after a months-long trial.