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Dhaka, April 10 The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, a human rights organization against religious discrimination, expressed deep concern over the continuation of communal violence across the country in the period before and following this year's national elections, documenting...

New Delhi, April 8 India and Bangladesh on Wednesday vowed to normalize their partnership following more than 18 months of unprecedented strain in relations, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Bangladeshi counterpart Khalilur Rahman agreeing to take steps to bolster ties in...

New Delhi, April 8 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed to his Bangladeshi counterpart Khalilur Rahman India's desire to engage "constructively" with the new government in Dhaka and further strengthen bilateral ties, on Wednesday.In their meeting, Jaishankar and Rahman deliberated...

Dhaka, April 8 – The Bangladesh Awami League has strongly condemned the arrest of Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, the former Speaker of Parliament, calling the case against her “baseless and fabricated”.Chaudhury, the country's first female Speaker, was taken into custody by the Bangladesh police...

New Delhi, April 7 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will host his Bangladeshi counterpart Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday for extensive talks as part of a significant initiative to mend bilateral ties after a period of heightened diplomatic tension lasting over 18 months.Rahman's three-day...

Dhaka, April 6 India is willing to rebuild ties with Bangladesh with a "forward-looking approach," Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma conveyed to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday.The meeting came as India and Bangladesh are making efforts to rebuild bilateral ties after Rahman became...

Dhaka/New Delhi, April 6 Indian envoy Pranay Verma met with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday and conveyed New Delhi's intention to pursue "positive," "constructive," and people-centric relations with Dhaka based on mutual interest.The meeting came as India and Bangladesh are...

Dhaka, March 30 – A leader of the Awami League was seriously injured after being shot by unidentified assailants in Mirpur upazila of Kushtia district, according to local media reports. This is the latest incident of political violence in Bangladesh.The victim, 52-year-old Shafiqul Islam Azam...

Dhaka, March 26 – On Thursday, Bangladesh’s Awami League reiterated its commitment to upholding the principles of the 1971 Liberation War, defending democratic values, and pursuing economic emancipation on the occasion of the country’s 56th Independence Day.The nation observes Independence Day...

Dhaka, March 21 – The newly elected Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government's "Bangladesh First" policy – if more than just a slogan – must guide all future negotiations on the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) and Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement...

New Delhi, March 20 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Riaz Hamidullah, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, in New Delhi on Friday, with discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties.In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar stated, "Met with High Commissioner Riaz...

Ankara, March 11 – With its first session scheduled for March 12, Bangladesh's newly-elected parliament will face two competing mandates: one based on the existing constitutional framework, and the other guided by the political commitments of the July Charter. Experts warn that such a dual...

Dhaka, March 9 – In yet another disturbing incident of violence against the minority community in Bangladesh, a young Hindu boy was fatally run over after a confrontation with robbers attempting to seize his vehicle, local media reported on Monday.The incident occurred on Sunday evening in the...

New Delhi, March 7 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's overwhelming victory in the recent elections is more a reflection of the people's determination to keep Islamist radicals out of power than of the party's popularity, said Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin.She said that having...

Dhaka, March 3 – India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, held a series of meetings with ministers of the newly formed Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government on Tuesday, discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries.According...

Dhaka, March 3 – The Awami League of Bangladesh expressed grave concern on Tuesday over what it described as ongoing mass arrests and custodial killings of political leaders and activists across the country, saying that these actions violate fundamental rights and undermine justice and the rule...

Dhaka, February 28 – The Awami League of Bangladesh has begun to reassert its political presence in the country following the recent parliamentary elections, with over a dozen party offices reopened in the past two weeks, according to local media reports.In several locations, however, party...

Dhaka, February 28 – With a two-thirds majority in parliament, the Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government has taken office amidst high public expectations, with restoring confidence in the country’s judiciary emerging as one of its most pressing challenges.According...

Dhaka, February 27 – The Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) held a protest march on Friday, demanding justice for victims of rape and violence across Bangladesh, including the Narsingdi district, warning that widespread resistance would follow if justice is not delivered.The...

Dhaka, February 27. The Awami League of Bangladesh expressed serious concern over a sharp increase in criminal cases, arrests, intimidation, and physical attacks against journalists across the country since the political transition on August 5, 2024, citing reports from domestic and...