Vandalisation of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence is regrettable: MEA
Feb 08, 2025, at 05:45 pm
The Indian government has condemned the vandalisation of Bangladesh's Founding Father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence in Dhaka and called the act 'regrettable'.
Sheikh Hasina's conflating comments were made in her individual capacity: India to Bangladesh
Feb 08, 2025, at 12:01 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a strongly worded statement, India Friday said comments attributed to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have been made in her individual capacity and New Delhi has no role to play in it.
India sends 16400 tonnes of rice to Bangladesh amid tensions
Feb 02, 2025, at 07:47 pm
India sent a second consignment of rice to Bangladesh on Saturday, ignoring the recent deterioration of its relationship with the neighbouring nation following the ouster of former PM Sheikh Hasina on August 5 amid violent protests against her regime.
Maldives sees biggest jump in India’s development aid despite strained ties
Feb 01, 2025, at 09:03 pm
New Delhi: The Maldives has received the highest increase in India’s development aid among Southeast Asian nations in the Union Budget 2025, following a tumultuous year in bilateral relations, media reports said.
Jan 25, 2025, at 01:28 pm
A top Indian official on Friday said New Delhi is keeping a close watch on any activities happening in the neighbourhood when it is related to national safety following the visit of a delegation of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency to Bangladesh.
Saif Ali Khan's attacker wanted to treat ailing mother in Bangladesh with the stolen money: Reports
Jan 22, 2025, at 02:28 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan on Tuesday waved at his fans with a big smile as he returned home days after he was hospitalised following an attack on him by an intruder at his place during an alleged burglary attempt, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Two Indian nationals arrested by BGB when they were attempting to illegally cross border
Jan 20, 2025, at 04:59 pm
Two Indian nationals and their Bangladeshi broker were arrested by Border Guard Bangladesh members when they were attempting to enter the country through Phulbari border in Kurigram, media reports said.
Five Bangladeshi nationals illegally staying in Kolkata's suburb arrested
Jan 14, 2025, at 10:45 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Five Bangladeshi nationals were on Monday arrested from West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district for illegally staying in India, media reports said.
New Delhi-Dhaka tension: India summons top Bangladeshi official amid border row
Jan 13, 2025, at 05:13 pm
India on Monday summoned the Bangladeshi Deputy High Commissioner Md. Nural Islam to discuss the border issues, media reports said.
India stands at 85th position in world's most powerful passport list, Pakistan struggles at 103
Jan 10, 2025, at 09:32 am
Singapore and Japan topped the list of the Henley Passport Index 2025 unveiled recently while India stood at 85th position on the chart, falling by five positions.
Pakistan, Bangladesh invited to 'undivided India' seminar, Islamabad confirms participation
Jan 10, 2025, at 01:17 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India has invited Pakistan and Bangladesh, among other neighbouring countries to participate in an 'undivided India' seminar that is being organised to commemorate 150 years of the India Meteorological Department, said reports.
India extends ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's visa: Reports
Jan 08, 2025, at 04:51 pm
The Indian government has extended the visa of ousted former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, a day after the interim government of the South Asian nation cancelled her passport, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Interim government cancels training programme for 50 judges in India amid strain in ties
Jan 05, 2025, at 08:38 pm
The Interim government in Bangladesh has cancelled the training of 50 judges from the country in India amid deteriorating relationship between the two neighbours since the fall of former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government in August last year.
Delhi Police bust Bangladeshi immigration racket, 11 arrested
Dec 24, 2024, at 02:42 pm
At least 11 people were arrested after police busted an illegal immigration nexus in Delhi which involved Bangladeshi nationals.
Dec 21, 2024, at 06:21 pm
The Indian government has lodged a severe protest with Bangladesh over a now-deleted social media post by a leader and asked 'all concerned' to remain mindful while making such remarks.
Dec 17, 2024, at 01:44 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday took a tote with a message against the attack on minorities in Bangladesh, a day after she earned the wrath of the ruling party BJP for carrying a bag with 'Palestine' written on it.
India was just an ally: Bangladesh politicians express pique over PM Modi's 'Vijay Diwas' post
Dec 17, 2024, at 12:30 pm
Dhaka/New Delhi/IBNS: Several Bangladeshi politicians including the members close to the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus have expressed displeasure over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on the Vijay Diwas.
Jaishankar calls attack on Hindus in Bangladesh 'a source of concern'
Dec 13, 2024, at 01:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called the attack on minorities in Bangladesh a "source of concern" and hoped the current regime in Dhaka will ensure the safety of the Hindus amid the massive unrest in the South Asian country.
Dec 10, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid escalating tension between India and Bangladesh over the atrocities on minorities in the neighbouring country, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday asked political leaders to refrain from making any provocative statements.
Dec 09, 2024, at 11:53 pm
Bangladesh on Monday said it is inappropriate for India to comment on the internal affairs of the country, hours after visiting Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri raised the issue of the safety of minorities in the Muslim-majority nation while meeting his counterpart Md Touhid Hossain.
Dec 09, 2024, at 05:13 pm
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who visited Dhaka for the first time ever since the interim government took charge, raised the issue of the safety of minorities in the Muslim-majority nation while meeting his Bangladeshi counterpart Md Touhid Hossain.
Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar demonstrates over atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh
Dec 09, 2024, at 04:12 pm
Minority community members in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city demonstrated on Sunday over the alleged targeting of minorities in the neighbouring Bangladesh ever since the former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government toppled on August 5.
Dec 09, 2024, at 01:47 pm
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday visited Dhaka amid the strained relationship between the neighbouring nations and met his Bangladesh counterpart Md Jashim Uddin, media reports said.
India to create comprehensive anti-drone unit for border security: Amit Shah
Dec 08, 2024, at 11:46 pm
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said within a few years, a comprehensive anti-drone unit will be established to protect the country from threats posed by drones.
Dec 04, 2024, at 08:36 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has outrightly rejected West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's proposal to deploy United Nations peacekeepers in violence-hit Bangladesh, questioning the veteran politician's understanding of how such a force is sent on an assignment in a country.
Hours after closing consular office in Tripura, Bangladesh summons Indian envoy in Dhaka
Dec 04, 2024, at 03:03 am
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh summoned an Indian envoy to Dhaka on Tuesday, hours after it closed its visa and consular office in Tripura following a security breach the day before.
Bangladesh: Court defers bail hearing of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das for one month
Dec 03, 2024, at 08:09 pm
A Bangladeshi court on Tuesday deferred the bail hearing of arrested Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das till January 2.
Dec 03, 2024, at 06:29 am
Agartala/IBNS: Hotels and restaurants in Tripura have stopped accepting bookings from Bangladeshi tourists amid strained diplomatic relations over Hindu persecution in the neighbouring country, the top association of the travel sector in the northeast state said in a statement.
Dec 03, 2024, at 05:48 am
ISKCON spokesperson Radharaman Das on Monday claimed the only lawyer, who was ready to defend arrested Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, is currently fighting for his life in a hospital after he was attacked in Bangladesh.
India calls Bangladesh mission's breach in Agartala 'deeply regrettable'
Dec 03, 2024, at 05:44 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Monday condemned the breach at the Bangladesh mission's premises in Agartala and called it "deeply regrettable".