Approximately 1,000 supporters gathered at Dhaka’s Shaheed Minar to rally behind the National Citizen Party (NCP), a new political movement formed by students who led last year’s uprising that removed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power. Pledge to Build a “New Bangladesh” NCP

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a fresh executive order imposing new “reciprocal tariffs” on over 70 countries, with India facing a higher rate than both Pakistan and Bangladesh. The decision has triggered sharp political reactions and fresh diplomatic unease, especially from India. India to Face 25% Tariff, Neighbours Get Leniency Under the revised

Pakistan and Bangladesh have reached a diplomatic accord to grant visa-free entry to holders of diplomatic and official passports, signaling a notable deepening of bilateral relations and renewed cooperation on security matters. Agreement at High-Level Talks Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi of Pakistan met with Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Adviser, Lt. Gen. (Retd) Jahangir Alam

A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI fighter jet crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday afternoon, killing at least 19 people and injuring around 170 others. The aircraft was on a routine training flight when it suffered a technical malfunction shortly after take-off. Most Victims Were Students The crash […]

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a pointed rebuttal to Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus, following provocative remarks on India’s Siliguri Corridor. Sarma’s warning comes amid rising geopolitical sensitivities and growing Indo-Bangladesh friction over regional access and security. Sarma Highlights Bangladesh’s Own Vulnerabilities In a

A recent report by the United Nations has brought to light severe human rights violations inflicted upon Bangladesh’s Hindu, Ahmadiyya Muslim, and indigenous communities during the anti-discrimination protests of 2024. The findings implicate the former government, security forces, and associated groups in systematic abuses that may constitute crimes against humanity.

Bangladesh’s interim government has escalated its efforts to secure the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently residing in India. Hasina sought refuge in India after her ousting during mass protests in August 2024. The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh has since issued arrest warrants against her, accusing her and several

Bangladesh has decided to proceed with its diesel imports from India, reaffirming energy trade ties despite recent border tensions. The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) announced that 130,000 metric tonnes of diesel will be imported from India’s Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) throughout 2025. The import arrangement, approved in a recent BPC board meeting, will cost

India has summoned Bangladesh's deputy high commissioner to address escalating tensions over border fencing activities in Malda's Baishnabnagar, following objections from Border Guard Bangladesh.

Bangladesh summons Indian High Commissioner to address recent border tensions and diplomatic incidents.