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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.
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Violence again in Bangladesh: Hindu man Bajendra Biswas shot dead by coworker at garment factory
World | Dec 30, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTViolence again in Bangladesh: Police stated that the alleged shooter, Noman Mia, 22, another Ansar member, has been arrested.
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Khaleda Zia's funeral to be held on Wednesday; three-day state mourning announced in Bangladesh
World | Dec 30, 2025, 03:18 PM ISTKhaleda Zia breathed her last on Tuesday after battling prolonged illness. Zia's funeral will be held on Wednesday, and she will be buried beside her husband, the late president Ziaur Rahman.
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PM Modi mourns Khaleda Zia: 'Her contributions in India-Bangladesh ties will be remembered'
India | Dec 30, 2025, 10:46 AM ISTKhaleda Zia death: Recalling his meeting with the former Bangladesh prime minister, PM Modi said her contributions in developing India-Bangladesh ties will always be remembered.
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Khaleda Zia, former Bangladesh PM and BNP chief, dies at 80 after prolonged illness
World | Dec 30, 2025, 09:47 AM ISTKhaleda Zia death news: The first woman prime minister of Bangladesh breathed her last at Dhaka's Apollo Hospital.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Who will guarantee the safety of students from the Northeast?
Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 29, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTIn Dehradun, some thugs murdered a young man from Tripura. The thugs, who were drunk, killed Angel Chakma simply because he looked different, even though he repeatedly insisted that he was an Indian.
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Bangladesh election: Students-led NCP faces internal rift over Jamaat alliance; key leaders resign
World | Dec 29, 2025, 01:32 PM ISTThe dispute deepened on Sunday when Mahfuz Alam, a key figure behind last year’s violent protests, publicly distanced himself from the NCP leadership. In a Facebook post, Alam said he did not support the decision taken by the party.
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Houses of three Hindu families reduced to ashes amid rising attacks on minorities in Bangladesh
World | Dec 28, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTAccording to the victims, all household belongings, including furniture, cash money, land deeds, educational certificates, and other important documents kept inside the houses, were completely destroyed in the fire.
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Bangladesh calls India's concerns over safety of Hindu minorities 'exaggerated'
World | Dec 28, 2025, 09:01 PM ISTBangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs further claimed that attempts to portray isolated criminal incidents as part of a larger pattern of persecution against Hindus were “misleading and not factual.”
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'Misleading': BSF, Meghalaya Police reject Bangladesh's claim on Hadi killers entering India
India | Dec 28, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTOsman Hadi was shot by unidentified assailants in Bangladesh's capital on December 12 during an election campaign in Dhaka. He was airlifted to Singapore for advanced treatment but died of his injuries on December 18.
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'Terrorised and silenced': Protest erupts in London over killing of Hindus in Bangladesh | VIDEO
World | Dec 28, 2025, 08:55 AM ISTThe protesters were also holding placards reading 'Hindus have right to live', 'targeted, terrorised and silenced' and 'Hindu lives matter'. They were also demanding the release of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who has been charged with murder in Bangladesh.
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Country where every community feels valued: Tarique Rahman calls for 'united, inclusive' Bangladesh
World | Dec 28, 2025, 06:52 AM ISTIn an X post he shared on Saturday night, Tarique Rahman also thanked everyone for the warm welcome he received and said words cannot express the 'respect and love' he and his family was given upon their arrival.
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Kolkata: 12 Arrested for Protesting Outside Bangladesh Deputy High Commission Over Hindu Killings
News | Dec 27, 2025, 06:26 PM IST12 Hindu activists were arrested in Kolkata for protesting outside the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission. They staged the demonstration to demand justice for the killings of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, urging global attention to the ongoing violence against religious minorities.
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Himanta Biswa flags concerns over demographic changes: Assam to have 40% Bangladeshi Muslims by 2027
Assam | Dec 27, 2025, 12:38 PM ISTIn his remarks, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the eviction of infiltrators will continue in Assam to send a 'strong message' to Bangladesh. He also alleged that the Congress is supporting infiltrators.