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. […]

International

Protests Rock Bangladesh After Death of Youth Leader

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Bangladesh witnessed widespread protests and violence on Thursday following the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, triggering unrest in Dhaka and several other cities. Demonstrators took to the streets soon after news of his death emerged, expressing anger and demanding accountability amid an already tense political climate. Circumstances Surrounding the Death Sharif

International

Anti-India Protests in Bangladesh Lead to Visa Centres Closure

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

Two Indian visa application centres in Rajshahi and Khulna, Bangladesh have been temporarily closed following protests near Indian diplomatic premises, as authorities cited security concerns for staff and visitors. The move adds to earlier adjustments in visa services in the country and comes amid heightened tensions triggered by public demonstrations in several

International

India Shuts Two More Visa Centres in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

India has closed two additional visa application centres in Bangladesh, citing a worsening security situation and concerns over the safety of staff and applicants. The centres in Rajshahi and Khulna have been shut temporarily as authorities review conditions on the ground. Security Concerns Behind the Move Indian officials said the decision was taken as a […]

International

India Suspends Visa Services as Bangladesh Ties Strain

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

India has suspended visa services in Bangladesh after shutting its main visa application centre in Dhaka and halting operations at centres in Rajshahi and Khulna, citing security concerns. The decision comes amid rising tensions between the two countries following protests in Bangladesh that raised concerns over the safety of Indian diplomatic missions and personnel.

International

India Summons Bangladesh Envoy Over Security Concerns

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, to express concern over a security threat directed at the Indian High Commission in Dhaka. The meeting took place in New Delhi on Wednesday, with Indian officials emphasising that the safety of diplomatic staff and missions must be […]

National

India Denies Use of Its Soil Against Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

India on Sunday firmly rejected allegations made by Bangladesh that Indian territory was being used for activities hostile to Dhaka. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the claims were baseless and categorically denied that India had ever allowed its soil to be used against Bangladesh or its people. Responding to the summons issued by […]

International

Bangladesh Orders Security Clampdown Amid Fresh Unrest

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Bangladesh’s interim government has ordered a nationwide security clampdown after fresh unrest broke out in several parts of the country, raising concerns over public safety and stability. Authorities said the decision was taken following incidents of violence, vandalism, and clashes that disrupted daily life in urban and semi-urban areas. Heightened Security Measures

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Bangladesh President Plans Mid-Term Exit After ‘Humiliated’ By Interim Government

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has indicated that he plans to step down midway through his five-year term, shortly after the country’s national election scheduled for February 12, 2026. He said he felt increasingly “humiliated” and sidelined by the current interim government, which is led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Background and Reasons Shahabuddin, 75,