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Topic: Dhaka

Dhaka summons Indian diplomat over Hasina interviews, day after Indian media branded ‘bootlickers’

India’s Deputy High Commissioner in Dhaka Pawan Badhe was summoned and informed by Bangladesh’s foreign ministry that continued media access to Sheikh Hasina is unhelpful for bilateral ties. 

Bangladesh Army chief cancels Saudi visit after 14 officers held over ‘excesses’ under Hasina

Warrants were issued against 32 individuals, including ex-PM Hasina & her military secretary Major General Kabir Ahmed. Detentions are among the most extensive within armed forces.

Bangladesh seeking to shift blame: MEA slams Dhaka bid to link India to hill tracts violence

On 28 September, violent protests in Khagrachhari hill district over alleged sexual assault of school girl left 3 dead. Interim govt, Bangladesh politicians link India to protests.

In 1st major election since Hasina’s ouster, Jamaat student wing sweeps Dhaka student union polls

Islami Chhatra Shibir wins 23 of 28 posts in DUCSU polls. Bangladesh Nationalist Party backed Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal draws a blank for 3 big posts. Awami League’s BCL banned from polls.

BSF chief to once again flag rising attacks on personnel at Bangladesh border with his counterpart

Attacks on BSF personnel by Bangladeshi miscreants have increased over past year, coinciding with fall of Hasina government. Matter was also discussed in previous meeting in Delhi.

Over half a dozen India-Bangladesh border issues to be raised by BSF at 56th DG-level meet in Dhaka from Monday

The co-conference between India's Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will be organised by the BGB at Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka.

The Bangladesh puzzle: India’s cautious diplomacy with a once-trusted neighbour

The India-Bangladesh relationship continues to remain tense, with New Delhi focusing on engaging with the next govt in Dhaka following elections expected in 2026.

China to ‘solidly advance’ trilateral cooperation with Bangladesh & Pakistan, says its envoy in Dhaka

New Delhi: China aims to "solidly advance" trilateral cooperation with Bangladesh and Pakistan, as the Communist Party of China seeks to deepen ties with...

Indian medical team starts treatment of burn patients from Bangladesh jet crash

Specialised team of doctors, nurses arrived in Bangladesh from Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital & Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, 2 top hospitals specialising in burn & plastic surgery.

Dhaka jet crash: New Delhi offers aid, seeks details of critical cases for treatment in India

Following PM Modi’s condolence message, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said New Delhi has formally written to Bangladesh, offering ‘all possible support and assistance’ for the injured.

On Camera

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.