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Topic: Bangladesh

Yunus govt to ‘bar’ Hasina’s Awami League, like-minded parties from contesting Bangladesh polls

Since taking over in August, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt has been plagued by controversies. Concerns about the conduct of elections & rewriting of history have been raised.

Bangladesh interim govt cancels 8 national holidays linked to Mujibur Rahman, nation’s liberation war

The interim govt led by Muhammad Yunus labelled the holidays declared by Sheikh Hasina govt as 'fascist, forceful'. Some have said the move 'diminishes history'.

India voices concern over incidents at Durga Puja events in Bangladesh. ‘Pattern of desecration’

The MEA in a statement called on Bangladesh govt to ensure safety of Hindus. This comes months after alleged attacks on minorities following ouster of Sheikh Hasina.

17 arrested, dozen cases of untoward incidents related to Durga Puja registered in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has a minority Hindu population, that has been at centre of attacks after the ouster of former PM Sheikh Hasina.

Crown of Kali gifted by PM Modi stolen from Bangladesh temple, New Delhi asks Dhaka to act quickly

The Indian high commission in Dhaka is in touch with local authorities to ensure the return of the crown gifted by Modi during a visit to Jeshoreshwari temple on 27 March, 2021.

An aspiring armyman, a science prodigy, a Messi fan—untold stories of student ‘murders’ in Bangladesh

Families navigate a long road to justice for their children killed in student protests that led to Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.

SubscriberWrites: Decoding India’s role in Bangladesh’s liberation: A diplomatic masterclass

Chandrashekhar Dasgupta’s insightful book dismantles myths about India’s involvement in the Bangladesh war, revealing a complex strategy and a focus on peace, not partition.

Indian industry in Bangladesh is staring at a void. New Delhi must give line of credit to Dhaka

For New Delhi, SAFTA and CEPA will be critical. Such frameworks could institutionalise economic ties with Bangladesh, making them resilient to political disruptions.


Bangladesh can’t afford another coup. Yunus govt must not trust all army officers with power

The former Chief Justice of Bangladesh was threatened by the military intelligence to leave the country. The army is no saint.

Indian High Commission in Dhaka, facing protests & threats, returns 20,000 visa applicants’ passports

India suspended visa services in Bangladesh last month. Only few hundred urgent requests including those for medical or student visas are being considered for now, it is learnt.

On Camera

10 years of the Commercial Courts Act—has the law delivered on its promise?

More than 60 per cent of the suits remain pending after two years of having been filed, and this proportion is agnostic to whether the suit is a commercial or ordinary suit.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.