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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicSheikh Hasina

Topic: Sheikh Hasina

Urdu press slams Waqf bill, sees ‘agenda to strip Muslims of assets under guise of reform’

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

‘Will do everything to restore democracy’: Sheikh Hasina’s son dismisses asylum rumours

When asked about former PM's plans of returning to politics, Wazed refrained from making definitive comments adding that such questions must be directed to Hasina.

Bangladesh influx prompts BSF game plan to secure border. ‘Non-lethal’ crowd control, papers must

BSF in regular touch with Border Guard Bangladesh, who are 'cooperating' to contain crowds. Centre constitutes panel to ensure safety of Indian citizens and minorities in Bangladesh.

Backing Sheikh Hasina cost India. She was playing all sides

India kept playing ‘friend’ as Xi Jinping visited Dhaka in 2016 and signed lavish contracts together totalling $40 billion.

Bangladesh events show chinks in ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. India has the right to intervene

The future of Bangladesh cannot be left to be decided by vandals on the streets of Dhaka or by unelected civilians whose apron strings will now be attached to the army. New Delhi must assert its position and act decisively.

Hindu homes attacked, actor lynched, library gutted in Bangladesh. The crisis could spill over to India

Amid rising violence in Bangladesh, people are divided on whether it's politically or religiously motivated. Experts say change of guard in the troubled country could be bad news for India.

Sheikh Hasina will return to Bangladesh after interim government calls for elections, says son

A caretaker government led by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in Thursday, it will be tasked with holding elections.

‘If a Bangladeshi Hindu is under attack tonight, call me.’ Former BNP MP’s open message amid turmoil

Common citizen has no one to turn to with many police stations remaining unmanned & Bangladesh Army helpline flooded with distress calls from across the country.

India says ‘closely analysing’ Bangladesh crisis, including possibility of ‘foreign hand’

MEA spokesperson says India hopes normalcy returns so Bangladesh so that our high commission and assistant high commission can begin their normal work as soon as possible.

‘Despair’ over Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification & Nita Ambani’s ‘publicity blitz’ at Paris Olympics

Foreign media also looked at Indian Right-wing's participation at conferences abroad with aim to build global front against liberalism, and India's 1st multi-nation air combat exercises.

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Don’t mistake India’s economic recovery for a new era of rapid growth

The underlying issue is that there hasn’t been enough of a structural change in the economy since the launch of reforms in 1990-91, despite per capita incomes multiplying nearly five-fold.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.