International

US Lawmakers Condemn Killing of Hindu Man in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

United States lawmakers have strongly condemned the killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, calling it a grave act of violence and urging authorities in Dhaka to ensure justice and protect religious minorities. The condemnation follows the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in the Mymensingh district, an incident that has triggered international concern over the […]

International

Bangladesh Polls Will Be Held on Time, Says Muhammad Yunus

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Bangladesh’s interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that the country’s general election will be held on schedule despite continuing unrest in parts of the country. Yunus conveyed the assurance during a meeting with a senior United States official, stressing that the interim administration remains committed to a timely and constitutional electoral process. The

International

Bangladesh Suspends Visa Services in New Delhi

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has temporarily suspended all consular and visa services until further notice, according to an official notice issued by the mission. The suspension applies to visa processing as well as other routine consular services and has been attributed to unavoidable circumstances. Applicants have been advised to monitor official

International

Bangladesh Leader Motaleb Shikder Shot in Khulna

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

A senior political leader in Bangladesh was injured after being shot in Khulna on December 22, adding to growing concerns over political violence amid ongoing unrest in the country. Shooting Incident in Khulna Muhammad Motaleb Shikder, a leader of the National Citizen Party, was shot by unidentified attackers in the Sonadanga area of Khulna. He […]

National Politics

Shashi Tharoor Says India Can Persuade, Not Interfere in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said that India cannot interfere in Bangladesh’s internal affairs but can use diplomatic channels to persuade Dhaka to protect minorities amid unrest in the neighbouring country. Tharoor’s comments came after reports of violent protests and the lynching of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh sparked concern in India. Comments on Lynching […]

Fashion International

Sheikh Hasina Attacks Yunus Interim Government Over Unrest

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has launched a sharp attack on the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, accusing it of failing to control rising unrest and violence across the country. Speaking from abroad, Hasina said Bangladesh has descended into chaos since her exit from office and claimed the administration has been unable to […]

International

India, Bangladesh Spar Over Lynching, Protest Claims

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

India has rejected claims by Bangladesh media that there was a security breach at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi during a protest on December 20. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs called those reports “misleading propaganda” and said there was no attempt by protesters to breach the mission’s security. Officials said about 20–25 […]

International

Tens of Thousands Mourn Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Thousands of mourners gathered in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Saturday, December 20, 2025, for the funeral of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader who died after being shot earlier this month. The funeral took place under tight security near the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) complex, drawing large crowds amid heightened political tensions ahead of the country’s […]

International

UN Rights Chief Urges End to Violence in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has urged people in Bangladesh to refrain from violence and revenge attacks following recent unrest triggered by the death of a prominent protest leader. Türk said on Friday that retaliation and revenge would only deepen divisions in the country and harm the rights of all […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Dear Bangladesh, Blame India If You Want, But Fix Your Politics First

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Grief has a way of demanding villains before it demands facts. In Bangladesh today, that villain is once again India, summoned reflexively even as the most basic questions remain unanswered at home. Let us put one thing on the table immediately and without diplomatic sugarcoating. India is not in the business of killing mosquitos abroad. […]