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  Sonia Gandhi, Rahul and Priyanka meet Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi

  India | June 10, 2024 16:37 IST

  Sheikh Hasina was in the national capital to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is expected to return to her country on Monday. She arrived on Saturday and joined other foreign leaders at a banquet hosted by President Murmu after the glittering ceremony.

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  Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in India ahead of Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony

  India | June 08, 2024 13:10 IST

  The Bangladeshi PM was scheduled to leave for India at 11 am on Saturday and will return on June 10 after attending Modi's oath-taking ceremony. Hasina is also expected to hold an important meeting on the sidelines of the swearing-in event, according to a Bangladeshi minister.

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  From Bangladesh to Sri Lankan PMs, these leaders are invited to PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony

  World | June 06, 2024 12:25 IST

  Besides, Bangladesh and Sri Lankan PM, leaders of Bhutan, Mauritius, and Nepal are also expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  'Conspiracies to carve new Christian country out of Bangladesh': Hasina's biggest allegations on US

  World | May 27, 2024 19:11 IST

  Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asserted that she was promised a smooth re-election in the January 7 polls if she consented to allow a "foreign country" to construct an airbase within Bangladeshi territory.

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  PM Sheikh Hasina expresses 'deep shock' over murder of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar in India

  World | May 22, 2024 17:01 IST

  Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina conveyed profound grief and sadness over the passing of seasoned Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar. Anar, representing the Jhenaidah-4 constituency situated along the border, was reported missing in India and tragically discovered deceased in Kolkata.

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  Is Bangladesh turning into Maldives amid 'India Out' campaign? Will it impact trade relations?

  World | April 02, 2024 13:01 IST

  The anti-India or "India Out" campaign in Bangladesh is not new. However, the opposition BNP leaders have increased the campaign after witnessing Maldives President Muizzu's success in the Presidential polls.

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  'When opposition burns their wives' Indian saris': Hasina lashes out at 'India Out' campaign

  World | April 01, 2024 15:06 IST

  The matter escalated after Bangladesh's Opposition leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi called for the boycott of Indian products in front of the party's central office in Nayapaltan.

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  FACT CHECK: False claim surrounds image of Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi, Bangladesh PM | Check truth

  Fact Check | March 31, 2024 14:46 IST

  A misleading claim has surfaced surrounding an old photograph featuring former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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  Bangladesh: Three arrested in connection with Dhaka fire that killed 46 people

  World | March 02, 2024 15:03 IST

  The blaze at the shopping mall killed 46 individuals while over 20 people were hospitalised in critical condition. The fire may have been caused due to a gas leak or a stove, say fire authorities, as it quickly spread to the upper floors.

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  PM Modi congratulates his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina on historic fourth consecutive term

  India | January 08, 2024 19:10 IST

  Bangladesh Elections 2024: This election marks the second-lowest turnout since Bangladesh restored democracy in 1991, with the lowest recorded in the controversial February 1996 polls at 26.5%.

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  Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina elected for fifth term, declares Election Commission

  World | January 07, 2024 23:51 IST

  Leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which boycotted General Elections, said it plans to intensify its anti-government movement through a peaceful public engagement programme from Tuesday as it dubbed the polls as "fake".

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  Bangladesh elections: Amid violence and Opposition boycott, voter turnout falls record low

  World | January 07, 2024 18:55 IST

  According to the initial estimates, the voter turnout was around 40 per cent but the figure could change after the final count, Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said.

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  'We are very lucky...India is our trusted friend': Bangladesh PM Hasina praises Delhi's role in 1971

  World | January 07, 2024 11:14 IST

  Bangladesh elections: PM Hasina recounted the horrors of her family's massacre in 1975, in which her whole family was killed and she lived in exile in India for years.

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  Bangladesh general election underway with main Opposition boycotting polls, PM Hasina casts vote

  World | January 07, 2024 10:45 IST

  Bangladesh general elections are underway amid incidents of pre-poll violence in the past few days. The elections are taking place under the observation of the UN, and Indian officials. The country's main Opposition leader is boycotting the polls.

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  Bangladesh: 'Opposition party sets passenger train on fire', 4 including a mother and child killed

  World | December 19, 2023 14:51 IST

  The miscreants set on fire three compartments of the Dhaka-bound inter-district Mohanganj Express early morning shortly after the train left the Airport Railway Station at the entry point of the capital, police and witnesses said.

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  India assures Bangladesh to stand firmly even after 52 years of Liberation War and West's pressure

  World | December 17, 2023 20:21 IST

  Conveying his warmest wishes on Victory Day, Verma said the Liberation War and the triumph of the people epitomise the two countries' shared sacrifices for Bangladesh's freedom and stand testimony to the time-tested friendship between Delhi and Dhaka.

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  PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurate three development projects via video conferencing | WATCH

  India | November 01, 2023 11:21 IST

  As per the PMO release, the three projects are expected to strengthen the connectivity and energy security in the region. Scroll down to read about the projects and their significance.

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  US, UK and Canada among nations to condemn political violence in Bangladesh after four killed

  World | October 30, 2023 22:25 IST

  The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) organised a major rally demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation ahead of the general elections in January. The ensuing unrest led to paramilitary forces being deployed in the capital.

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  Bangladesh witnesses worst ever dengue outbreak as more than 1000 killed and over 2 lakh infected

  World | October 03, 2023 12:43 IST

  Bangladesh health agency said over 2 lakh cases have been registered this year-- thus marking the worst outbreak on record. Among those who died in the outbreak, over 100 children have lost their lives.

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  PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Bangladesh and Mauritius PMs, vows to boost economic ties

  India | September 08, 2023 23:59 IST

  G20 Summit: The meeting between PM Modi and Hasina comes a day before the G20 meeting at Prime Minister's residence where they reiterated their firm commitment to further strengthening the bilateral relations that exist between two friendly neighbours.