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  'Kept me in dark': Bangladesh President Shahabuddin alleges marginalisation by Mohd Yunus

  World | February 23, 2026 13:32 IST

  According to Shahabuddin, Yunus did not follow the constitutional process that requires regular updates to the President. He claimed he was never briefed about several foreign visits or important agreements signed during that period.

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  Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman orders major Army rejig; defence adviser in India recalled

  World | February 23, 2026 12:35 IST

  The move is widely viewed as an attempt by the new leadership to strengthen its control over the armed forces by replacing senior officers appointed under the previous administration led by Muhammad Yunus, which followed the removal of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

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  Facing backlash in Bangladesh, Yunus spews venom in departing speech; rakes up India's seven sisters

  World | February 17, 2026 9:44 IST

  While Yunus mentioned the seven sister states, India's Northeastern region, in establishing a regional economic framework, he carefully missed out mentioning India in his speech in a final attempt to advance his rhetoric, which many believe to be pro-China and aimed at flaring tension with New Delhi

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  Yunus resigns as Bangladesh chief adviser ahead of BNP leader Tarique Rahman's oath-taking

  World | February 17, 2026 0:03 IST

  In his farewell address, Muhammad Yunus urged all in the country to safeguard the democratic space that had reopened during the transition period.

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  Bangladesh Election: Two Hindus among four minority MPs elected as BNP secures big win

  World | February 16, 2026 6:32 IST

  According to the Election Commission, a total of 79 candidates from religious minority communities, including 10 women, contested Thursday’s election. Of them, 67 were nominated by 22 political parties, while 12 stood as independents.

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  Bangladesh elections: Voting ends with 48 pc voter turnout; Tarique Rahman predicts BNP victory

  World | February 12, 2026 16:58 IST

  Bangladesh elections 2026: The voting started in 299 out of 300 parliamentary constituencies across the country at 7:30 am (local time) and continued until 4:30 pm. The counting of votes began shortly after the voting concluded.

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  Bangladesh Election: Security heightened as over 50% polling centres labelled 'risk-prone'

  World | February 11, 2026 8:42 IST

  According to police estimates, around 24,000 of the country’s nearly 43,000 polling centres have been marked as either “high” or “moderate” risk. In Dhaka alone, 1,614 out of 2,131 centres have been identified as sensitive.

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  Bangladesh General Election: Why Bangladesh's February polls matter for Hindu minority's safety

  Explainers | February 10, 2026 12:53 IST

  Bangladesh’s February general election is being closely watched because of growing concerns over minority safety, particularly for Hindus, amid a rise in communal violence since political upheaval in 2024.

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  Over 125 global Hindu bodies call for urgent action amid atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh

  World | February 10, 2026 12:48 IST

  More than 125 organisations and individuals from 15 countries have endorsed the letter, which calls on the United Nations, the United States, the European Union, India, and other global powers to take immediate and decisive measures to protect the Hindu population in Bangladesh.

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  US slashes Bangladesh tariffs to 19 per cent in new trade deal: Key aspects of the pact

  World | February 10, 2026 7:16 IST

  Under the agreement, President Donald Trump’s administration will reduce US reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods from 20 percent to 19 percent.

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  Bangladesh Election: How different political outcomes could reshape New Delhi-Dhaka ties

  World | February 07, 2026 9:52 IST

  Relations between India and Bangladesh have worsened over the past year under interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who has occasionally expressed closeness to Pakistan and China. Issues such as border security, trade and regional stability are closely linked to Bangladesh’s domestic political landscape.

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  50 injured in clash with Bangladesh Police during protests near Muhammad Yunus' residence

  World | February 06, 2026 23:20 IST

  At least 50 activists of the ultra-right group Inqilab Mancha were injured after clashes with police in Dhaka when they defied a ban on protests near interim government chief Muhammad Yunus’ residence. The protesters were demanding justice for the killing of Osman Hadi.

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  Hasina urges people in Bangladesh to reclaim democracy, calls interim govt 'fascist' and 'corrupt'

  World | January 23, 2026 23:54 IST

  Hasina said killings, arson, looting and forced extortion have spread from the capital to rural areas and educational institutions are crippled by disorder. She also alleged that foreign interests are exploiting the crisis to gain control over the country’s land and resources.

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  Hindu man set ablaze by mob in Bangladesh dies of injuries, fourth such incident in 3 weeks

  World | January 03, 2026 13:54 IST

  Khokon 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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  'Burning religious minorities to death...': Sheikh Hasina launches fierce attack on Yunus govt

  World | December 25, 2025 23:49 IST

  Sheikh Hasina has accused the Yunus-led interim government of carrying out severe atrocities against non-Muslims in Bangladesh, citing recent violent incidents as alarming evidence. Minority groups continue to protest rising attacks as the nation grapples with growing unrest.

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  Bangladesh government condemns Dipu Chandra Das' killing, pledges action: 'Heinous criminal act'

  World | December 24, 2025 9:43 IST

  A Hindu man named Dipu Chandra Das was killed after being attacked by a mob over accusations of blasphemy in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh amid violence. 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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  'Yunus working to improve relations with India': Bangladesh's finance adviser amid strained ties

  World | December 24, 2025 6:49 IST

  Experts and diplomatic analysts note that India–Bangladesh relations are at their lowest point since Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan in 1971, with both countries repeatedly summoning each other’s envoys over protests outside their consulates.

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  Bangladesh unrest: Security heightened at Indian mission sites in Sylhet after youth leader's death

  World | December 21, 2025 6:53 IST

  The 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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  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 govt appeals for restraint amid violence, Osman Hadi to be buried today | 10 Points

  World | December 19, 2025 23:59 IST

  Bangladesh 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.