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The Shattering of Images in Bangladesh. Representational Photo/ (Image Sourc:e: Freepik)

By July 1971, India the neighbour was saddled with six and a half million refugees fleeing from this pogrom. Over…

December 21, 2024 18:09 IST

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Bangladesh’s betrayal: Drifting from India’s growth story

India’s contributions to Bangladesh’s development and security have been substantial and consistent. From landmark initiatives like the Maitree Express and…

December 13, 2024 15:06 IST

India-Bangladesh Talks: Addressing Minority Concerns and Continued Cooperation

Misri’s visit, which follows a period of political upheaval in Bangladesh, is the first high-level engagement between the two countries…

Updated: December 18, 2024 12:14 IST

Bangladesh-Pakistan direct flights set to resume after 5 years as bilateral thaw progresses

This announcement comes on the heels of another important development in bilateral trade: in mid-November, the first direct cargo vessel…

December 6, 2024 21:34 IST

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Bangladesh on December 9 amid ongoing crisis

Misri’s visit will focus on enhancing cooperation between the two countries, particularly in areas such as security, trade, and regional…

December 6, 2024 18:57 IST

Bangladesh to remove Father of the Nation Mujibur Rahman’s image from new banknotes

Bangladesh Bank has started printing new notes in denominations of Taka 20, 100, 500, and 1,000, featuring symbols of the…

December 5, 2024 22:31 IST

India condemns breach Agartala, Bangladesh Assistant High Commission premises, protests Hindu monk arrest

Violence in Agartala: Bangladesh halts consular services, summons Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma – Here’s what they discussed

The backdrop to these developments involves increasing political instability and violence in Bangladesh. The country has seen rising tensions following…

December 3, 2024 21:11 IST

Chinmoy Krishna Das, a hindu monk receives no relief from Bangladesh sessions court on Tuesday. (Image Source: X/Twitter)

Chinmoy Das gets no relief from Bangladesh court; next hearing on January 2025

On Tuesday a Bangladesh court set January 2, 2025 as the next date of hearing in the case. Chinmoy Das…

December 3, 2024 16:03 IST

‘Deeply regrettable’: India condemns breach at Bangladesh Assistant High Commission premises in Agartala

The incident unfolded as thousands of protesters marched in Agartala, the capital of Tripura, voicing anger over the arrest of…

December 2, 2024 18:55 IST

Tripura’s Transport Minister alleges attack on Indian bus, passengers threatened in Bangladesh

The Agartala-Kolkata bus service via Dhaka significantly reduces travel time and costs compared to trains or flights, with the latter…

Updated: December 1, 2024 14:00 IST

A demonstrator displays a placard during a protest , in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 9, 2024. Representational Photo/(Image Source: Reuters)

Tensions escalate in Bangladesh as mob vandalizes three Hindu temples over monk’s arrest

A mob vandalized three Hindu temples in Chattogram, Bangladesh, on Friday, damaging the Shantaneshwari Matri and Shoni Temples. The attack…

November 30, 2024 11:58 IST

Activists of Hindu Jagaran Mancha participate in a rally to protest over arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das by the Bangladesh police, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra)

India expresses concern over minority rights in Bangladesh amid rising violence

India’s reaction comes on the heels of increasing tensions in Bangladesh, particularly regarding the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna…

November 29, 2024 19:36 IST

Donald Trump to prioritise human rights, India ties amid Bangladesh’s minority violence, says former advisor

Former U S Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Commissioner Johnnie Moore noted that the incoming U S administration, led…

November 29, 2024 11:50 IST

‘Unjustly Arrested’: Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina condemns arrest of Hindu spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, demands immediate release

Hasina also pointed to the broader issue of religious intolerance, noting, “Temples, mosques, shrines, churches, and Ahmadiyya homes have been…

November 28, 2024 19:19 IST

Tripura: Rs 250-crore Sabroom Land Port to boost India-Bangladesh trade, set to begin operations in early 2025

The Sabroom land port is strategically positioned to capitalize on its proximity to the Chittagong port in Bangladesh. It is…

November 26, 2024 18:18 IST

India voices concern over arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh, urges govt to ensure minority protection

The arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das and the subsequent protests highlight the ongoing challenges faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh.

Updated: November 26, 2024 15:26 IST

Bangladesh interim govt enlists Interpol to help repatriate ex-PM Sheikh Hasina from exile

Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina now on Interpol radar – Here’s why

Hasina and key members of her political party, the Awami League, face serious accusations of using violent measures to suppress…

Updated: November 11, 2024 01:34 IST

Bangladesh Durga Puja: 17 arrested amid rising security concerns for Hindu minority after vandalism, theft incidents

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement condemning the attacks on Hindu temples and mandaps in Bangladesh, describing…

Updated: October 12, 2024 15:46 IST

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