At BJP’s pro-SIR rally, Suvendu calls TMC padyatra ‘jamaati’, assures Matuas :‘you are Hindus, so safe ’

Accusing the TMC of “misleading” people over the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) of electoral rolls, Leader of Opposition in Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Tuesday slammed the Mamata Banerjee-led government for “trying to protect the...

'CIA's Man…': Bangladesh Army Chief Double-Crossed Hasina, Claims Her Ex-Home Minister In New Book | Exclusive

Last Updated:November 03, 2025, 06:39 IST The bombshell was revealed in the book, 'Inshallah Bangladesh: The Story of an Unfinished Revolution' written by Deep Halder, Jaideep Mazumdar and Sahidul Hasan Khokon In a yet-to-be-released book, ousted...

Bangladesh entering risky waters in mending ties with Pakistan

Bangladesh entering risky waters in mending ties with Pakistan New Delhi: While Bangladesh and Pakistan held their Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting after a gap of 20 years as part of the thaw in diplomatic ties, there is little that Dhaka...

Bangladesh eyes arms exports

Highlights: Bangladesh plans a defence economic zone for self-reliant military production Tk15,000 crore investment expected via PPPs, FDI, and joint ventures Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus approved policies for technology transfer and partnerships...

Governance key to securing nation, achieving goals: NSA Ajit Doval

NSA Ajit Doval (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, October 31 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said on Friday that governance plays a seminal role in nation-building and in securing a nation, enabling it to achieve its goals and fulfil the...

‘No barbed wire with Bangladesh’: Why Bengal BJP MP’s remark has put the party in a bind

Even as BJP leaders chose to remain silent on party leader Jagannath Sarkar’s remark on having “no barbed-fence between India and Bangladesh”, the Ranaghat MP on Sunday reiterated his statement, telling The Indian Express that he was referring to...

Bangladesh Air Force setting up drone manufacturing plant in JV with China

The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is partnering with China to establish an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone manufacturing plant in Bangladesh through a technology transfer agreement. Officials expect the construction of the plant to be...

By-poll: Jharkhand minority panel chief claims BJP’s Bangladeshi infiltration issue ‘ridiculous’

Ghatsila (Jharkhand), Nov 2 (PTI) Jharkhand Minority Commission Chairman and JMM leader Hedayettulah Khan on Sunday described the Bangladeshi infiltration issue raised by the BJP as “ridiculous” for the Ghatsila by-poll. Khan, campaigning in...

Bangladesh a land of communal harmony: AFM Khalid 

Bangladesh a land of communal harmony: AFM Khalid Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain today addressed a discussion meeting held at the Lalmonirhat District Council Auditorium. Photo: PID DHAKA, Nov 1, 2025 (BSS) - Religious Affairs...

Zakir Naik likely to visit Bangladesh amid India's concern

Prominent Islamic preacher Zakir Naik is likely to visit Bangladesh in late November, a development that has drawn attention from India, where he faces charges of money laundering and hate speech. The Special Branch (SB) of police has granted...

Bangladesh’s script for Rohingya leadership

When I last wrote in these pages about the Rohingya camp, the process had reached an important milestone. It was presented as a long-overdue step toward democratic participation -- the first time refugees would elect their own representatives. Now...

Election candidates: BNP yet to firm up candidates, Jamaat done

Jamaat-e-Islami has pulled a significant lead in selecting candidates for the upcoming polls while its now rival and former ally, the BNP, seemed to be bogged down with issues related to seat sharing with allies and July charter reforms. With the...

Election should be held in early February: Amir Khasru

Election should be held in early February: Amir Khasru BNP standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury today spoke a Rajshahi Divisional Business Conference at Zila Parishad Auditorium, Rajshahi. Photo : BSS RAJSHAHI, Nov 1, 2025 (BSS)-...

Bangladesh–Bhutan FTA: Mutual Gains, Challenges and Strategic Outlook

Bangladesh and Bhutan are South Asian neighbors’. The Kingdom of Bhutan was the first country to recognize Bangladesh's independence. The relationship between the two countries is strong and long-lasting. In recent years, both countries have...

Accelerated growth a must to raise per capita income: Qaiser

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said that value-addition and export-led growth remain the only sustainable path to lift millions out of poverty and push Pakistan towards its target of becoming a USD 1...

Bangladesh police women’s team crowned national baseball champions for the first time

The Bangladesh Police Women’s Baseball team made history by winning their first-ever national title, defeating the five-time unbeaten champions Bangladesh Ansar Women’s team by 11–02 runs in the grand final of the 6th National Women’s Baseball...

Dhaka calls for collective action against extremism, non-state armed groups

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain on Friday underscored the need for global solidarity to address the growing threats of extremism and non-state armed groups. Speaking at a special session titled 'Non-State Power and Influence: Regional...

Bangladesh interim govt to train youth to strengthen national defense, says Adviser Shojib Bhuyain

Dhaka [Bangladesh], November 1 (ANI): Bangladesh's interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus will train youths to strengthen national defense. The registration has started on Saturday among the youth men and women on Saturday. "To...

News Analysis: Charter, RPO row deepens amid buck-passing

November could prove decisive. With barely a month to go before the announcement of the election schedule, many critical issues remain unresolved -- the timing of the referendum on the July charter, who should issue its implementation order, and...

Bangladesh dockers launch strike against port lease deal

Hundreds of port workers staged a mass hunger strike on Saturday to protest the interim Government’s decision to lease out Bangladesh’s main commercial seaport in southeastern Chattogram to foreign operators, amid a volatile political landscape...