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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicIndia-Bangladesh border

Topic: India-Bangladesh border

‘Need her leadership now more than ever,’ Bangladeshis back Sheikh Hasina at border amid ongoing unrest

Speaking at the Fulbari Integrated Check Post (ICP), several visitors from Bangladesh expressed deep concern over the political and social turmoil back home.

Along Bangladesh border, BSF seizes gold worth over Rs 4 cr concealed in cycle tyres, bike seat cover

On Wednesday, BSF seized 20 gold biscuits worth Rs 2.31 crore from inside a bicycle’s tyre. The day before gold worth about Rs 2.43 cr confiscated at Laxmipur border outpost.

Tripura CM holds high-level security meet to review preparedness along India-Bangladesh border

The hour-long meeting, attended by officials from the BSF, Assam Rifles & other security agencies, focused on intensifying surveillance & security measures across the international boundary.

India not a ‘dharmashala’, says Shah as immigration bill clears LS hurdle amid Oppn’s criticism

Talking on The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, Shah said inaction by TMC govt in West Bengal is delaying fencing along considerable part of India's border with Bangladesh.

Border Guard Bangladesh chief dismisses reports of attacks on Hindus as media ‘exaggeration’

Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, who was in India for border talks with the BSF, also said the law & order situation in the country was a 'political' problem.

Dhaka brings up renewal of Ganges Water Treaty during Jaishankar-Hossain meet in Muscat

Jaishankar met with his Bangladeshi counterpart on margins of Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat. This was their second meeting, following the first in New York City last year.

Bangladesh, Myanmar pose new security threats for India—domestic politics isn’t helping either

Earlier, terrorist attacks emanated from Pakistan. Now, there is the possibility of Bangladesh too promoting anti-India activities. Worse, the two could work in unison.

Family seeks repatriation of body of Bangladesh leader found dead in India. Cause of death a mystery

Bangladeshi Awami League leader Ishaque Ali Khan Panna’s semi-decomposed body was found in Meghalaya. Conflicting reports have emerged about how he entered India & how he died.

‘Were trying to infiltrate into India’ — 11 Bangladeshis apprehended at border, says BSF

Force patrolling the Indo-Bangladesh border areas in West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Assam, & Mizoram, has been on 'high alert' since Sheikh Hasina stepped down amid the turmoil in Bangladesh.

Counselled restraint to Hasina govt amid protests, our border forces on alert — Jaishankar in Parliament

The external affairs minister said India expected Bangladesh to keep minorities safe, as well as protect its missions in the country.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.