Bangladesh
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Pakistan offer to host Bangladesh matches in T20 World Cup 2026 if no resolution found
Cricket | Jan 11, 2026, 05:35 PM ISTPakistan has offered to host Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches after Bangladesh declined to travel to India over security concerns. The ICC is yet to decide, as a meeting is scheduled to take place between ICC chair Jay Shah and BCCI officials on Sunday.
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ICC Chairman Jay Shah to review Bangladesh situation in high-profile meeting with BCCI officials
Cricket | Jan 10, 2026, 08:13 PM ISTICC Chair Jay Shah will meet BCCI officials in Vadodara to address Bangladesh’s reluctance to travel to India for the T20 World Cup. Bangladesh demands man-to-man security for all members, citing national pride, while ICC seeks a solution preserving tournament integrity.
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Bangladesh unrest: Another Hindu thrashed, poisoned to death; family calls it 'planned murder'
World | Jan 10, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTBangladesh 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 | Jan 08, 2026, 04:57 PM ISTNamal 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 | Jan 08, 2026, 04:11 PM ISTDipu 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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Delhi Police takes big action ahead of SIR, apprehends 20 Bangladeshis illegally residing in city
India | Jan 08, 2026, 08:38 AM ISTDelhi Police apprehended 20 Bangladeshi nationals who were residing illegally in the city. Police said some Indian identity documents were recovered from them.
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Violence intensifies in Bangladesh ahead of polls: BNP leader Azizur Musabbir shot dead in Dhaka
World | Jan 08, 2026, 07:02 AM ISTAzizur 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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Dhawan condemns alleged assault of Hindu widow in Bangladesh: 'Such violence is unacceptable'
Cricket | Jan 07, 2026, 05:57 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan condemned the alleged gang rape of a Hindu widow in Bangladesh’s Kaliganj, calling the violence “unacceptable” and praying for justice for the survivor. Two men allegedly assaulted a 40-year-old woman.
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Bangladesh has shown 'potential interest' in procuring JF-17 fighter aircraft, says Pakistan
World | Jan 07, 2026, 04:39 PM ISTAs per the statement, Sidhu shared details of the PAF’s latest developments with his Bangladeshi counterpart. He underlined Pakistan’s willingness to support the Bangladesh Air Force through a wide-ranging training programme.
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Hindu man in Bangladesh dies after jumping into canal while fleeing mob over theft charge
World | Jan 07, 2026, 12:13 PM ISTThis 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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40-year-old Hindu grocery shop owner killed in Bangladesh, 6th incident in three weeks
World | Jan 06, 2026, 11:09 AM ISTSarat Mani, a grocery store owner, was reportedly attacked with sharp weapons in the Narsingdi district at around 10 pm on Monday. He later died of his injuries.
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Hindu man shot dead in Bangladesh; fifth such incident in three weeks
World | Jan 05, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTBangladesh 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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Brutal murder of pharmacy owner Khokon Chandra Das in Bangladesh: RAB nabs 3 key suspects in attack
World | Jan 05, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTIn a crucial breakthrough, Khokon Das named his assailants- Sohag, Rabbi, and Palash- before fading into unconsciousness. Shariatpur SP Rawnak Jahan verified that these dying words propelled the swift probe forward.
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Hindu man set ablaze by mob in Bangladesh dies of injuries, fourth such incident in 3 weeks
World | Jan 03, 2026, 01:54 PM ISTKhokon Das, 50, was attacked and set ablaze by a mob in Shariatpur district of Bangladesh on December 31. He died of injuries on Friday morning. This comes amid a spate of attacks on Hindus in the country.
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Hindu man attacked with sharp weapons and set on fire by mob in Bangladesh, suffers severe injuries
World | Jan 01, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTAnother Hindu man was brutally attacked and set on fire by a mob in Bangladesh's Shariatpur district, raising fresh concerns about escalating violence against minorities. The victim sustained severe injuries in the assault.
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PM Modi sends condolence letter to Tarique Rahman, honouring Khaleda Zia's legacy
India | Dec 31, 2025, 11:30 PM ISTPM Modi expressed condolences on Zia’s passing, describing it as creating an “irreplaceable void” in the nation. He expressed confidence that Tarique Rahman would carry forward Zia’s vision and legacy.
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Khaleda Zia buried beside her husband as Bangladesh bids farewell to former Prime Minister
World | Jan 01, 2026, 12:06 AM ISTBangladesh held a large-scale state funeral for former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, drawing massive crowds and high-level delegations from across South Asia. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with leaders from Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan, attended the ceremony.
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S Jaishankar meets Khaleda Zia's son in Bangladesh, hands over PM Modi's condolence letter
India | Dec 31, 2025, 01:57 PM ISTJaishankar is in Bangladesh to attend the funeral of former prime minister Khaleda Zia who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80.
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Bangladesh's First Woman PM & BNP Chief Khaleda Zia Passes Away at 80 After Long Illness
News | Dec 30, 2025, 06:36 PM ISTKhaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female PM and longtime BNP chief, has died at 80 after a prolonged illness. A towering political figure, she led Bangladesh through major reforms, rivalries, and transitions. Her legacy as a pioneer in South Asian politics will be remembered.
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Jaishankar to attend former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's funeral in Dhaka on Wednesday
India | Dec 30, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be attending Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia's funeral in Dhaka on December 31st.