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Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina condemns Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das's arrest; calls for immediate release

Nov 29, 2024, at 01:36 am

Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Thursday condemned the murder of a lawyer in Chittagong and the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, demanding his immediate release.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says arrest of Hindu leader in Bangladesh is 'extremely worrying', urges Indian govt to intervene

Nov 27, 2024, at 11:29 pm

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday expressed her concern over the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari and the attacks on minority communities in Bangladesh.

Ensure safety of Hindu community in Bangladesh, says MEA spokesperson amid fresh clashes in Chittagong

Nov 08, 2024, at 08:39 pm

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday said the recent attack on Hindu community members in Bangladesh can trigger further tensions in the community.

We will strengthen great partnership with India and 'good friend' Modi: Donald Trump

Nov 01, 2024, at 02:54 pm

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Thursday said if he is voted back to power then his administration will strengthen great partnership with India.

Bangladeshi radical Islamist leader calls on Mamata Banerjee to 'free West Bengal from Modi rule' in viral video

Sep 15, 2024, at 03:31 am

Dhaka: Bangladeshi Islamic radical Jashimuddin Rahmani Hafi, released by the interim government following Awami League chief and Prime Minsiter Sheikh Hasina's departure, has called on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to "liberate Bengal from Modi's rule and declare its independence."

Bangladesh: International Crimes Tribunal Chief says former PM Sheikh Hasina will be extradited from India, tried on mass killing charge

Sep 09, 2024, at 12:15 am

Newly appointed International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Md Tajul Islam on Sunday said all necessary steps will be taken to extradite former PM Sheikh Hasina from India and try her on the charge of mass killings during the student-led protests in July and August.

'She has to keep silent in India till...' : Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus underscores conditions for Sheikh Hasina's return

Sep 06, 2024, at 03:21 am

Dhaka: Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh's interim government, has criticized former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for making political statements from India, calling it an "unfriendly gesture."

Amid earlier aspersions of US interference in Indian democracy, American diplomats meet Omar Abdullah, other leaders ahead of J&K polls

Aug 28, 2024, at 08:31 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with the United States President Joe Biden to discuss a wide range of topics, US diplomats visiting Jammu and Kashmir met National Conference's (NC) second top leader Omar Abdullah and some other political leaders ahead of Jammu and Kashmir.

Narendra Modi, Joe Biden discuss situation in Ukraine during telephonic conversation 

Aug 27, 2024, at 03:03 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden had a telephonic conversation Monday when they discussed the ongoing situation in Ukraine and the current condition of Bangladesh and its Hindu minority where political turmoil led to the ouster of former PM Sheikh Hasina.

If we divide then we will be chopped off, says Yogi Adityanath citing the recent situation in Bangladesh

Aug 26, 2024, at 11:20 pm

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday referred to the recent crisis in Bangladesh and emphasised the need to maintain the unity of the nation.

Bangladesh's BNP, netizens blame India for ongoing floods, New Delhi rejects claims

Aug 23, 2024, at 08:11 pm

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, which is a part of the interim government that was formed following the ouster of late PM Sheikh Hasina earlier this month, has accused India of the recent flood which has disrupted normal life in the protest-hit nation and even led to the death of six people.

India lobbied US to go easy on Sheikh Hasina before her ouster as Bangladesh Prime Minister: Report

Aug 16, 2024, at 09:56 pm

New Delhi/Washington/IBNS: A year before Sheikh Hasina was deposed (on Aug 5) in a student uprising, Indian officials started to lobby their United States counterparts to stop pressuring the then Bangladeshi Prime Minister, reports The Washington Post, citing US and Indian officials.

'Would have been a disgrace for us if we did not help her': Shashi Tharoor on India's decision to shelter ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Aug 12, 2024, at 04:09 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor backed the Indian government's decision to give refuge to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled her country after resigning facing violent anti-quota protests in her backyard, media reports said.

BSF jawan prevents Bangladeshi nationals from entering India illegally with his passionate appeal

Aug 12, 2024, at 12:31 am

An Indian Border Security Force jawan maintained his calm and composure in dealing with a large number of Bangladeshi citizens who were trying to take refuge in the neighbouring nation amid ongoing turmoil in the country which even forced former PM Sheikh Hasina to escape from Dhaka.

Vice President Dhankhar slams Congress leader's 'Bangladesh can happen here' remark

Aug 11, 2024, at 02:17 am

New Delhi: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has expressed shock and concern over senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid’s remark that a Bangladesh-like situation could also arise in India and advised Congress leaders to guard against promoting such narratives, media reports said.

India forms committee to monitor the current situation on Indo-Bangladesh border

Aug 09, 2024, at 10:57 pm

India on Friday said it has formed a committee that will monitor the current situation on the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) in the wake of the violence that the neighbouring nation is witnessing and even led to the fall of the former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government.

PM Modi extends 'best wishes' to Muhammad Yunus as he takes oath to head Bangladesh interim govt

Aug 09, 2024, at 04:03 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, who was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh's caretaker government on Thursday. 

Amid Sheikh Hasina's asylum speculation, EAM Jaishankar speaks to UK Foreign Secretary

Aug 09, 2024, at 02:40 am

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has discussed recent events in Bangladesh with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, following the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government due to violent protests, according to the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday.

Situation in Bangladesh worrisome for India: Former envoy Veena Sikri 

Aug 07, 2024, at 11:59 pm

Former High Commissioner to Bangladesh Veena Sikri has said the current situation in the neighbouring nation is 'worrisome for India'.

Indian government brings back non-essential staffers, family members of Dhaka mission amid violence, chaos in Bangladesh

Aug 07, 2024, at 09:26 pm

India has brought back 190 non-essential staffers and their family members from the Indian High Commission in Dhaka after the country plunged into political turmoil following former PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation and escape to New Delhi amid violent protests which left over 300 people dead, media reports said.

Sheikh Hasina's US visa revoked, says report; son refutes speculations of her seeking asylum anywhere

Aug 07, 2024, at 05:44 am

Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s US visa has been revoked, News18 reported quoting insider sources close to the opposition in Bangladesh.

Amit Shah meets S Jaishankar, Ajit Doval to discuss Bangladesh's situation

Aug 07, 2024, at 04:14 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval Tuesday to discuss the security situation in the country amid the massive turmoil in Bangladesh.

No provision for refuge: UK amid speculations on Sheikh Hasina's asylum

Aug 07, 2024, at 02:45 am

British immigration rules do not allow individuals to seek asylum or temporary refuge in the country, the UK Home Office told NDTV Tuesday morning, amid speculations that ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina, now in Delhi, will fly to London to claim sanctuary.

You cannot rule out involvement of foreign powers in current political turmoil in Bangladesh: former Indian envoy to Dhaka

Aug 07, 2024, at 12:39 am

Former Indian Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said the involvement of foreign powers in the current political turmoil in Bangladesh could not be ruled out.

Sheikh Hasina sought approval to come to India at very short notice: S Jaishankar informs Rajya Sabha on Bangladesh crisis

Aug 06, 2024, at 09:09 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha that Sheikh Hasina requested approval to come to India at a 'very short notice' in the wake of the anti-government violence in Bangladesh which led to her ouster and escaping from the South Asian nation.

Bangladesh turmoil: Jaishankar chairs all-party meeting, briefs MPs about Centre's actions

Aug 06, 2024, at 04:43 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The central government on Tuesday held an all-party meeting under the leadership of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the Bangladesh turmoil and the fall of Sheikh Hasina government amid widespread violence taking place in the neighbouring country.

With Sheikh Hasina stationed at Ghaziabad, PM Modi chairs key cabinet meeting on Bangladesh unrest

Aug 06, 2024, at 06:30 am

The Cabinet Committee on Security met at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence Monday evening amid the turmoil in neighbouring Bangladesh and its leader Sheikh Hasina arriving in Ghaziabad after fleeing the country following massive protests over job quotas.  

S Jaishankar briefs PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi after Sheikh Hasina flees Bangladesh following army takeover

Aug 06, 2024, at 02:23 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar about the violence in neighbouring Bangladesh, in which over 300 have died so far, and the resignation of former PM Sheikh Hasina, her fleeing the country following the fall of her government.

Sheikh Hasina meets NSA Ajit Doval after landing at Ghaziabad, may seek asylum in London

Aug 06, 2024, at 01:54 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina met India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval Monday evening after landing at the Hindon Air Force base in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, media reports said.

Who gave her the authority? BJP targets Mamata Banerjee for offering shelter to distressed people from violence-hit Bangladesh

Jul 22, 2024, at 03:47 am

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after she said her state was ready to give shelter to the distressed people from neighbouring Bangladesh amid ongoing tension in the country over quota protests.