With bangladesh all set to go to polls in february
Anti-india rhetoric is moving to the center of bangladesh’s political discourse
As the country heads toward national elections,
With senior leaders now openly invoking threats that have set off alarm bells in new delhi.

Anti-India Rhetoric Takes Center Stage in Bangladesh Poll Campaign

The move follows heightened security concerns at the Indian mission in the Bangladeshi capital. India has evacuated non-essential staff and dependents from its High Commission in August 2024 amid widespread unrest that led to the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.


India issues formal diplomatic protest over 'anti-India' rhetoric 

Ministry of external affairs on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh high commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah. This comes after Indian High Commission in Dhaka received a threat. 


India summons Bangladesh high commissioner in New Delhi

India has summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner, Muhammad Riaz Hamidullah, to convey strong concerns over threats to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and a series of inflammatory anti-India remarks made by Bangladeshi political leaders. The move follows statements from National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah, who threatened to isolate India's northeastern states and offer refuge to separatist groups.

India Summons Bangladesh High Commissioner Amid Rising Tensions

 Ministry of external affairs on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh high commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah. 
This comes after Indian High Commission in Dhaka received a threat. 

Bangladesh Envoy Summoned Amid Threats to Indian High Commissione

#Gravitas On this day, December 16, 54 years ago, history was rewritten on the battlefields of the subcontinent.  On December 16, 1971, nearly 93,000 Pakistani soldiers laid down their arms before the Indian army and the Mukti Bahini in Dhaka, bringing a swift end to a 13-day war and giving birth to Bangladesh.


India marks Vijay Diwas, honouring 1971 war victory

India has physically fenced 93.25% (2,135 km) of its 2,289 km border with Pakistan, leaving 6.75% (154 km) unfenced, while 79.08% (3,240 km) of the 4,097 km India-Bangladesh border is fenced with 20.92% (857 km) remaining. Additionally, 9.214 km of fencing is complete along the 1,643 km Indo-Myanmar border, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai informed the Lok Sabha.

India Fences 93% of Pakistan Border, 79% of Bangladesh Border: MoS Home in Lok Sabha

India marked Vijay Diwas with commemorative events honouring the 1971 victory, as a Bangladesh delegation joined the celebrations to highlight shared history and strong bilateral ties.


Bangladesh delegation joins India's Vijay Diwas celebrations

Bangladesh's former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is fighting for her life after being placed on ventilator support due to a sharp decline in her health. 

Bangladesh Ex-PM Khaleda Zia's Health Deteriorates 

Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has criticized the interim government’s proposed election plan, calling it flawed and unfair. The party warns that the current approach could undermine democratic processes and urges for a more transparent and credible electoral system.

Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League Denounces Interim Government’s Election Plan

Bangladesh's Awami League has rejected the interim government's announcement of holding national elections on February 12, 2026, terming the move "illegal" and accusing the administration of bias and exclusion. 

Awami League Rejects Bangladesh Election Roster, Denounces Interim Govt's Plan

Bangladesh has officially announced the dates for its first elections following the ouster of long-time leader Sheikh Hasina. Stay tuned as the nation prepares for a pivotal political transition, with major parties gearing up for the upcoming polls. In this video, we break down the election timeline, key candidates, and what it could mean for Bangladesh's future.

Bangladesh Announces Dates Of First Elections After Sheikh Hasina's Ouster

Bangladesh’s iconic Tangail saree weavers are seeking UNESCO heritage status to protect a centuries-old handloom tradition now under threat. 


Bangladesh: Tangail saree weavers seek UNESCO heritage status 

Exhumed bodies will be given post-mortem examinations and DNA testing. The process is expected to take several weeks to complete.



Bangladesh starts exhumation of mass grave linked to 2024 unrest

Brigadier General (retd) Abdullahil Amaan Azmi is the son of Ghulam Azam, the infamous former Jamaat-e-Islami chief and a convicted war criminal responsible for the genocide of Hindus and pro-liberation Bengalis during the 1971 Liberation War. 

‘India must break into pieces for peace in Bangladesh,’ says ex-general in Dhaka

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends his heartfelt prayers and wishes for the speedy recovery of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Prays for Zia's Speedy Recovery 

PM Modi extended all possible support to Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, who is critically ill and remains in intensive care in a hospital in Dhaka

PM Modi expresses ‘deep concern’ over Bangladesh’s ex-PM Khaleda Zia’s health, assures all possible assistance

Bangladesh sent a formal extradition request to India last week through its High Commission in New Delhi, following the tribunal's verdict. The request was processed under the existing extradition treaty between the two countries, the interim government's Foreign Affairs Adviser said.

Hasina's Extradition :Dhaka Reportedly Considers ICC Route for Hasina Extradition

Hasina's Extradition: Bangladesh Considers International Criminal Court Action

Bangladesh sent a formal extradition request to India last week through its High Commission in New Delhi, following the tribunal's verdict. The request was processed under the existing extradition treaty between the two countries, the interim government's Foreign Affairs Adviser said.


Hasina's extradition: Dhaka may seek Hasina's extradition through international criminal court

Bangladeshi politician or public figure Rahman has expressed his willingness to return to Bangladesh, signaling potential developments in the country’s political or social landscape.

Bangladesh: Rahman Expresses His Willingness to Return to Bangladesh

A Dhaka court has sentenced Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison over alleged irregularities in plot allocations.

Bangladesh: Dhaka Court Hands Hasina 21-Year Sentence Over Plot Allocations

Pakistan’s economy continues to suffer as systemic corruption drains resources, undermines growth, and erodes public trust. Analysts warn that mismanagement, bribery, and weak regulatory oversight are significantly impacting the country’s GDP.

India Poverty Rate Nearly Halved In a Decade | Bangladesh's Poverty Spike In 2025

A massive fire has erupted in Dhaka, triggering an emergency response as more than a dozen fire engines race to contain the blaze. Officials are still assessing the scale of the damage and potential casualties as firefighters battle the flames. This developing situation highlights ongoing urban safety challenges in Bangladesh’s capital. Stay tuned for real-time updates and ground reports.

Dhaka Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts, Over a Dozen Fire Engines Rushed to the Scene

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