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  Bangladesh remains on edge after Osman Hadi's burial, supporters give Yunus govt 24-hour ultimatum

  World | December 20, 2025 23:50 IST

  Following the burial of Osman Hadi in Dhaka, his supporters have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Yunus government for the arrest of all accused in his killing. The warning of a major protest has increased tensions, with authorities keeping a close watch on the situation.

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  Bangladesh buries youth leader Osman Hadi in peaceful farewell amid heavy security in Dhaka | Video

  World | December 20, 2025 18:10 IST

  Wrapped in the national flag, Sharif Osman Hadi's coffin landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Friday (December 19) via Biman Bangladesh Airlines, met by crowds of grieving supporters who lined the path to Dhaka University Central Mosque.

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  7 arrested over Hindu man's lynching in Bangladesh's Mymensingh: Yunus government

  World | December 20, 2025 12:34 IST

  This 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 | December 20, 2025 11:49 IST

  The 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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  Khaleda Zia, ex-Bangladesh PM, 'more stable'; no deterioration in her health: Doctor

  World | December 20, 2025 10:50 IST

  Zia was hospitalised on November 23 after her health deteriorated. On December 12, officials announcement that she was put on ventilator support and doctors are monitoring her situation regularly.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Why is the situation bad in Bangladesh?

  Aaj Ki Baat | December 20, 2025 0:17 IST

  The situation near the border in Bangladesh is deteriorating... Radical groups are rioting across Bangladesh... From the capital Dhaka to the port city of Chittagong and the industrial hub of Khulna, there is widespread unrest... The radicals are declaring war against India... They are specifically

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  Haqiqat Kya Hai : Munir blew up Bangladesh!

  Hakikat Kya Hai | December 19, 2025 23:36 IST

  Activity on India's eastern border has suddenly intensified. The Indian Army is now keeping a close watch on the Bangladesh border. Earlier, Lieutenant General RC Tiwari, Commander of the Indian Army's Eastern Command, visited the India-Bangladesh border.

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  How was Hadi instrumental in anti-India campaign in Bangladesh? Former envoy spills the beans

  India | December 19, 2025 23:46 IST

  Manju Seth said from the time protests started in Bangladesh, all have seen Osman Hadi making anti-India statements in every speech. He was a student leader for name sake but was more interested in anti-India campaigns and in creating anti-India narrative.

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  Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh over blasphemy charges amid unrest over youth leader's death: Report

  World | December 19, 2025 11:28 IST

  The 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: Protests staged outside Indian Mission in Chattogram; anti-India slogans raised

  World | December 19, 2025 9:27 IST

  Bangladesh 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 | December 19, 2025 9:57 IST

  Bangladesh 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 | December 19, 2025 7:29 IST

  Bangladesh: 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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  Bangladesh: Massive protests erupt over Osman Hadi's death; anti-India slogans raised | 10 Points

  World | December 19, 2025 6:46 IST

  Bangladesh violence: Some anti-India slogans were also raised during the protests, particularly by the National Citizen Party (NCP). The protesters claimed that Hadi's assailants had fled to India.

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  Sharif Osman Hadi, Bangladesh's anti-Sheikh Hasina protest leader, dies in Singapore

  World | December 19, 2025 0:05 IST

  Osman Hadi was shot by unidentified assailants in Bangladesh’s capital while travelling in a battery-powered auto-rickshaw on Culvert Road in the Paltan area.

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  Situation in Bangladesh poses 'greatest strategic challenge' for India since 1971: Tharoor-led panel

  India | December 18, 2025 19:48 IST

  The Parliamentary panel identified the expanding influence of China and Pakistan in Bangladesh as a key strategic concern for India and stated that the shifting regional alignments could dilute India’s traditional influence in Dhaka.

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  India closes visa application centre in Dhaka after threats from radical elements in Bangladesh

  World | December 17, 2025 23:48 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) earlier in the day summoned Bangladesh envoy Riaz Hamidullah and conveyed its strong concern over certain extremist elements announcing plans to create a security situation around the Indian mission in Dhaka.

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  Never allowed territory for activities against Bangladesh's interests: India rejects Dhaka's charges

  India | December 14, 2025 19:00 IST

  India's reaction came hours after the Bangladesh foreign ministry summoned Indian envoy to Dhaka, Pranay Verma, and conveyed its concern over former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's "incendiary" statements from Indian soil.

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  'Illegal election commission': Sheikh Hasina's Awami League rejects February 2026 polls in Banglades

  World | December 12, 2025 11:35 IST

  In a statement, the Awami League called the country's apex poll body "illegal government's illegal election commission". The Yunus government has failed to ensure "transparency and neutrality" in the country, it said.

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  Khaleda Zia, ex-Bangladesh PM, put on ventilator support as health declines

  World | December 12, 2025 8:03 IST

  According to the hospital, doctors are monitoring Khaleda Zia's condition round-the-clock as her vital organs are under severe stress. It said that Zia needs blood transfusions as he "kidney function has stopped completely".

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  'Felt humiliated': Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin plans to quit after February elections

  World | December 12, 2025 8:17 IST

  Shahabuddin became Bangladesh's 16th president in 2023. He has criticised the interim government and said he feels 'humiliated', while also pointing out that he has not even met Muhammad Yunus in the past seven months.