Shirin Chaudhury was taken into custody from her residence in Dhanmondi. Last month, Awami League voiced deep concern over ‘widespread arrests and custodial deaths’ nationwide.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman’s two-day visit to New Delhi this week, along with a high-powered delegation, is being hailed as a ‘major diplomatic breakthrough’.
India and Bangladesh should remain alert and remember that Turkey’s increasing role in Dhaka’s defence capabilities goes against India’s security and strategic interests.
In a televised address before new govt was sworn-in, Yunus praised China, while talking about ‘strategic balance’. He didn’t talk directly about violence seen during his tenure.
India–Bangladesh ties have historically witnessed strain during BNP. As Tarique Rahman prepares to take charge, will past patterns persist or give way to new diplomatic script?
In post-Hasina era, the BNP’s rise has been meteoric. Once centre-right nationalist party is now steering towards centre-left politics, to capture void left by Awami League ban.
Late Khaleda Zia's son is expected to become Bangladesh's first male PM in 36 years; party told supporters to refrain from celebrations and maintain calm instead.
New Delhi: Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister called for the cancellation of the elections held Thursday, labelling the whole exercise as a “farce”...
BNP claims Mohibuzzaman Kachi received fatal head injuries as he was pushed by Jamaat-e-Islami supporters when he tried to stop them from committing 'irregularities' at a booth.
How PM Narendra Modi, who has completed 12 years in office, goes from here would be keenly watched. It could give an inkling of his plans for 2029 and beyond.
American shipments made up 55% of LPG imports in May, while strong inflows from Russia and Venezuela helped offset disruptions in Middle Eastern crude supplies.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian counterpart Richard Marles agreed to further maritime domain awareness activities both undersea and through patrol aircraft.
An oil shock, monsoon fears, rampant unemployment, and the seeming inevitability of inflation are common to both eras. Indira Gandhi’s self-destructive responses are instructive today.
COMMENTS