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  Bangladesh denies demolishing Satyajit Ray's ancestral house, says structure not linked to filmmaker

  India | July 17, 2025 16:03 IST

  The Bangladesh government has dismissed reports claiming that Satyajit Ray's ancestral house was demolished, clarifying that the demolished structure was originally owned by a local zamindar and has no connection to Ray or his family.

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  Mob vandalises Tagore’s ancestral home in Bangladesh after altercation, probe ordered

  World | June 12, 2025 9:57 IST

  A mob vandalised Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home, Kachharibari, in Bangladesh’s Sirajganj district following a dispute over a parking fee. The violence erupted after a visitor was allegedly assaulted by museum staff on June 8, sparking local protests and a mob attack that damaged the site.

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  Bangladesh removes Mujibur Rahman's 'freedom fighter' status after removing him from currency

  World | June 04, 2025 12:16 IST

  The new oridinance states leaders such as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will not be called "freedom fighters", instead they will now be classified as “associates of the Liberation War” (Muktijuddher Shohojogi).

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  Sheikh Hasina faces possible death sentence as Bangladesh tribunal to hear charges today

  World | June 01, 2025 8:30 IST

  Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal will begin hearing charges against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today, in a historic move that will be broadcast live on state-run television for the first time. The tribunal may hand her a death sentence if convicted.

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  Muhammad Yunus calls for peace in Asia but silent on Bangladesh freeing 1971 war crimes convict

  World | May 29, 2025 20:19 IST

  Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus warned that peace is becoming increasingly fragile across Asia due to man-made conflicts. His remarks came just days after the country's Supreme Court acquitted Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam, who had been sentenced to death for 1971 war crimes.

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  Bangladesh on boil again: Paramilitary forces amid protests by civil servants against Yunus govt

  World | May 27, 2025 20:32 IST

  Government employees continued their protests for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, demanding the repeal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance-2025, effectively bringing administrative operations at the Secretariat to a standstill, according to The Dhaka Tribune.

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  Bangladesh on boil again: Paramilitary forces amid protests by civil servants against Yunus govt

  India | May 27, 2025 20:28 IST

  Government employees continued their protests for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, demanding the repeal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance-2025, effectively bringing administrative operations at the Secretariat to a standstill, according to *The Dhaka Tribune*.

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  What's Fueling Bangladesh's Political Crisis? 4 Key Figures Challenging Yunus

  Originals | May 26, 2025 19:16 IST

  Rumours of a coup against Muhammad Yunus's government in Bangladesh have surfaced. Yunus first hinted at resignation but later discussed elections. Why is the country facing a crisis similar to Sheikh Hasina's era? Watch the video to learn more.

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  Bangladesh army chief's warning makes Mohammad Yunus go back on Rakhine corridor

  World | May 22, 2025 20:43 IST

  The proposal for a humanitarian Rakhine corridor raised alarm in Bangladesh, with growing concern that the corridor would compromise national sovereignty and was influenced by US strategic interests.

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  Yunus rakes up India's Northeast again, calls for integrated economic plan with Nepal, Bhutan

  World | May 14, 2025 22:12 IST

  In a previous visit to China, Muhammad Yunus had sought to position Bangladesh as a key regional partner for trade, logistics and manufacturing. Addressing Chinese officials, he pointed to the geographical constraints of India’s northeastern states.

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  TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2025: Trump, Yunus on leaders' list, no Indian featured

  World | April 17, 2025 9:10 IST

  TIME’s 2025 list of the 100 Most Influential People includes global figures like Donald Trump and Muhammad Yunus in the ‘Leaders’ category but no Indian nationals — a notable break from past years. However, Indian-origin Reshma Kewalramani, CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, has been featured.

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  PM Modi Meets Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus In Thailand Amid Strained Ties | 4th April | Speed News

  Originals | April 04, 2025 18:11 IST

  PM Modi met Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus in Thailand amid strained ties. PM Modi also presented a 21-point action plan to strengthen BIMSTEC ties. Moreover, Congress MP challenged the constitutionality of the Waqf bill in the Supreme Court. Watch all the latest updates in today's Speed News.

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  PM Modi, Bangladesh's Yunus seen seated together at BIMSTEC dinner in Thailand | Watch Video

  World | April 03, 2025 23:44 IST

  BIMSTEC summit: This was the first time that both the leaders have been under the same roof since Yunus assumed office in July last year.

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  Plight of Hindus in Bangladesh: Highlight hindus' claim 'militants Ruling Nation Under Yunus…’

  News | December 31, 2024 16:42 IST

  Bangladesh: On December 30, US-based journalist and human rights advocate Sitangshu Guha, along with Bangladeshi journalist Sushanta Das Gupta, highlighted the struggles of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. Guha remarked, "Militant Islamists are ruling the country under Yunus' influence,".

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  Bangladesh govt chief Yunus evades questions from Indian media in New York | Video goes viral

  World | September 24, 2024 17:33 IST

  Mohammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, sidestepped questions from Indian media at a New York hotel on Monday night. A video from ANI shows Yunus avoiding inquiries from a group of Indian journalists covering Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US.

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  Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus, ex-PM Khaleda Zia's son to arrive in Bangladesh as violence continues

  World | August 07, 2024 11:12 IST

  Bangladesh is currently preparing for the formation of an interim government after violent protests over job quotas escalated into an anti-government unrest, compelling Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee. Former PM Khaleda Zia has been freed and Yunus was chosen as the head of the interim government.

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  11 most admired personalities of the world

  World | October 29, 2015 13:14 IST

  New Delhi: A survey by the World Economic Forum (WEF) has found former South African President Nelson Mandela as the most admired personality of the world. He is closely followed by Pope Francis.Interestingly, the list

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  Natwar Singh's account of frosty relations between Sonia and PV Narasimha Rao

  Politics | August 01, 2014 16:09 IST

  New Delhi: The frosty relationship between Sonia Gandhi and late Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao comes out in full view in Natwar Singh's autobiography which says Gandhi was “never fond of” Rao who wondered