At least 16 people died after a massive fire broke out at a garments factory and a chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka
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Bangladesh: 3 die during protests over alleged gangrape of tribal girl
At least three people were killed and four others injured on Sunday during clashes between indigenous residents and Bengali settlers in Guimara upazila of Bangladesh’s Khagrachhari district, following protests over the alleged gangrape of a tribal schoolgirl.
India beat Bangladesh on penalties to win 7th SAFF U17 title
In the shootout, India showed remarkable composure. Gangte, Korou Meitei Konthoujam, and Indra Rana Magar all converted confidently before Shubham Poonia scored the decisive fourth kick.
Hindu groups call for 365-day security as violence rises in Bangladesh
The attacks took place even as preparations continued for Durga Puja, which will be celebrated nationwide from September 28 to October 2.
Once-banned Islami Chhatra Shibir regains influence in Bangladesh politics
Islami Chhatra Shibir, the student wing of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, which was banned last year, has re-emerged on the country’s political stage after securing major victories in university polls.
Islamist student wing sweeps Dhaka University Polls, raises questions ahead of 2026 elections
In a stunning comeback, the student wing of Bangladesh’s Islamist political party Jamaat-e-Islami has clinched a landslide victory in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections. The results, seen as politically significant, come just months ahead of the February 2026 national polls, media reports said. The Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS)-backed panel secured 23 of […]
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visits Bangladesh, refuses to apologise for 1971 genocide
Bangladesh has demanded an apology for the 1971 genocide from Pakistan and urged it to resolve long-standing historical issues during Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s visit to the South Asian country, media reports said. Dar has refused to apologise. He is the senior-most Pakistani leader to visit Bangladesh in more than a decade. During a meeting […]
Bangladesh to hold general polls in February: Muhammad Yunus
Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said he will ask the Election Commission to organise the general polls in Bangladesh in February next year.
Trump eyes exploring Pakistan’s ‘massive’ oil reserves, hints at future supply to India
US President Donald Trump has announced that his nation signed a deal to develop and explore “massive oil reserves” in Pakistan
Hindu houses vandalised in Bangladesh following FB post that triggered tension
Fear gripped members of the Hindu community in Bangladesh’s Rangpur area after several of their homes were vandalised
