U.S. diplomats reportedly expressed interest in engaging with Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami during a December off-the-record meeting with journalists, signaling potential mainstreaming efforts ahead of February elections.


U.S. Eyes Jamaat Friendship? Bangladesh Shift Sparks Debate

Bangladesh will not travel to India to play in next month's T20 World Cup, its cricket board said on Thursday, effectively ruling the country out of the tournament.


T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Remains Firm on Stance Despite Risk of Exclusion

Bangladesh’s election campaign season has officially begun for the first time since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Political parties are hitting the ground as the country prepares for a high-stakes vote amid a shifting political landscape and intense public scrutiny.


Campaigning Season Kicks Off in Bangladesh for First Time After Hasina's Ouster

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected Bangladesh’s request to move its T20 World Cup matches out of India, citing the lack of a credible security threat and the risks of altering schedules so close to the tournament. Bangladesh had sought to play its games in Sri Lanka amid rising tensions with India. With the tournament set to begin on 7 February, uncertainty remains over Bangladesh’s participation. Here’s what the decision means for the World Cup.

ICC Rejects Bangladesh Request to Move T20 World Cup Matches From India

India has decided to recall family members of its diplomatic staff from Bangladesh amid rising security concerns, signalling New Delhi’s heightened caution over the safety of Indian mission personnel and evolving regional conditions.


India-Bangladesh Tensions: India to Bring Back Family Members Of Diplomats from Bangladesh

Bangladesh has played down concerns over attacks on religious minorities, with the government saying that only 71 crimes were communal in nature in 2025. Officials said most reported incidents were not motivated by religion, rejecting claims of widespread targeting of minority communities.


Bangladesh Downplays Minority Attacks, Says Only 71 Communal Crimes In 2025

Journalists, editors, and media owners in Bangladesh on Saturday urged authorities to ensure their safety following recent attacks on two major newspapers in Dhaka.

Bangladesh: Mobs Attack Daily Star & Prothom Alo Offices in Dhaka

Islami Andolan Bangladesh announced its exit from the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party electoral alliance on January 16, 2026, citing unfair seat-sharing and deviation from Islamic ideals ahead of general elections.


Islami Andolan Quits Jamaat Alliance Pre-Polls

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has removed Director M. Nazmul Islam as Chairman of its Finance Committee following protests and a boycott by BPL players, who demanded action over his controversial remarks.


Bangladesh Cricket Board Sacks Director Nazmul Islam

A 28 year old Hindu auto driver, Samir Das, has been beaten to death in Daganbhuiyan in Bangladesh’s Chittagong region, according to local media reports. The killing is the latest in a series of attacks on Hindu minorities in the country. The brutal assault took place on Sunday night, raising renewed concern over the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh.


Hindu Auto Driver Beaten to Death in Bangladesh Amid Minority Attacks Surge | WION

Nepal and Bangladesh have resumed commerce secretary-level talks on a long-pending Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) in Dhaka, aiming to boost bilateral trade currently worth Rs 5.84 billion.


Nepal-Bangladesh PTA Talks Resume After Deadlock 

Bangladesh’s Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has recommended that a magistrate court discharge former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 112 other accused in a case filed over an alleged attempted murder during the July uprising, citing lack of evidence and “factual errors” after investigators could not locate the claimed victims. The final investigation report submitted to the court highlights gaps in proof, and the next hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2026, as authorities consider dropping the charges entirely.

Bangladesh: Police Want Discharge Of Accused Against Hasina, PBI Cites Lack Of Proof 

Bangladesh has witnessed over 50 reported incidents of mob violence against religious minorities since December, raising serious concerns over law and order, minority safety, and the government’s ability to curb rising communal attacks.

Bangladesh violence: Minorities continue to face mob attacks in Bangladesh

Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh escalated pre-election rhetoric on January 7, 2026, alleging interim government officials under Muhammad Yunus exhibit political bias favoring BNP alliances, demanding Election Commission neutrality ahead of the February 12 Jatiya Sangsad vote that will fill 300 general seats plus 50 reserved women's seats alongside a July Charter referendum.

Bangladesh Elections Heat Up: Jamaat Demands Fair Play

A recent opinion poll in Bangladesh predicts strong support for the BNP, while Jamaat-e-Islami trails as a distant second. The survey highlights shifting political dynamics and voter sentiment ahead of upcoming elections, offering insights into the nation’s evolving political landscape.


Bangladesh Opinion Poll Shows BNP Leading, Jamaat-e-Islami Lags Behind

Bangladesh Elections Heat Up: Jamaat Demands Fair Play 

Bangladesh Polls Feb: Bangladesh's 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections on February 12, 2026-first since Sheikh Hasina's ouster-will contest all 300 general seats plus 50 reserved women's seats the next day, alongside a July Charter referendum; the National Citizen Party (NCP), born from 2024 student uprising, nominated 44 candidates (just 3 women) amid 1,842 total valid aspirants after invalidating 723, while BNP eyes dominance without banned Awami League.


Bangladesh Polls Feb: NCP Fields Just 3 Women Candidates

Bangladesh is set to head to the polls on February 12 as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) fields 328 candidates for 285 parliamentary seats. The move highlights intense political competition and sets the stage for a closely watched national election. Stay tuned for updates on Bangladesh’s political landscape and election developments.

Bangladesh Heads for Feb 12 Elections as BNP Fields 328 Candidates

A Hindu grocery store owner, Moni Chakraborty, was reportedly killed in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi district after being attacked with sharp weapons late Monday night. His death marks the second such incident involving a Hindu man within 24 hours.

Bangladesh Violence: Another Hindu Man Killed Amid Rising Violence

The Bangladesh government has banned the broadcast of IPL 2026 in the country as a response to the BCCI's decision to pull Mustafizur Rahman out of the tournament.


IPL 2026: Bangladesh government directs indefinite ban on IPL telecast

Breaking: Bangladesh's government ordered an indefinite ban on all IPL telecasts, promotions, and coverage following BCCI's directive to KKR to release pacer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of IPL 2026.


Breaking: No More IPL in Bangladesh: Indefinite Ban Amid BCCI-Mustafizur Controversy 

Bangladesh’s Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul has condemned the Board of Control for Cricket India’s (BCCI) decision to remove fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as he said that the country should be playing its upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 matches in Sri Lanka and not India. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Mustafizur Rahman on Saturday on the BCCI's instructions.


Bangladesh condemns decision of BCCI to remove Rahman 

New Year,but the same old story continues in Bangladesh. Hindus are under threat in Bangladesh As 2026 begins a disturbing pattern continues a spike in violence against Hindus and other minorities, which is raising serious questions over law, order and political will in Dhaka ahead of the february polls. Watch this story to find out more.


Bangladesh political violence: Political killings attributed to indifferences within party ranks 

New Year, but the same old story continues in Bangladesh. Hindus are under threat in Bangladesh As 2026 begins a disturbing pattern continues a spike in violence against Hindus and other minorities, which is raising serious questions over law, order and political will in Dhaka ahead of the february polls. Watch this story to find out more.

Bangladesh Political Violence: Another BNP Leader Shot Dead Within a Month

New Delhi: A viral video from Bangladesh has sparked widespread outrage after a local leader of the Students Against Discrimination (SAD), the student platform that spearheaded the 2024 protests leading to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, appeared to boast about involvement in the killing of a Hindu police officer during the unrest.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the footage, filmed last week at a police station in Habiganj district, Mahdi Hasan, identified as the general secretary (or district member secretary) of SAD’s Habiganj unit, is seen arguing with a police officer over the arrest of an activist. During the exchange, Hasan reportedly boasted threateningly, “We burned down the Baniachong Police Station, we set SI Santosh on fire.” He was referring to the events on 5 August 2024, the day mass protests culminated in Hasina’s resignation and flight from the country.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/%E2%80%98It%20was%20a%20brilliant%20operation,%E2%80%99%20says%20Trump%20after%20US%20captures%20Maduro%20and%20his%20wife">‘It was a brilliant operation,’ says Trump after US captures Maduro and his wife</a>&nbsp;The remarks point to the violent attack on Baniachong Police Station in Habiganj, where Sub-Inspector Santosh, a Hindu officer, was killed by a mob. Many accounts indicate that the station was set ablaze amid escalating clashes. The body of Sub-Inspector Santosh was left on the road, desecrated and displayed publicly, before being recovered. Students Against Discrimination has responded by issuing a show-cause notice to Hasan, seeking his explanation for the remarks, which the group described as potentially breaching discipline.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-captured-maduro-and-his-wife-confirms-us-strikes-on-venezuela-1767432237551">Maduro kidnapped? Trump says ‘captured’ Venezuelan President and his wife, confirms US strikes</a>&nbsp;The 2024 protests, initially against civil service job quotas, evolved into a broader anti-Hasina government movement, resulting in hundreds of deaths nationwide. Post-uprising, human rights groups documented attacks on minorities, including Hindus, amid reports of vandalism, looting, and violence.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-strikes-venezuela-military-sites-caracas-aragua-1767430307213">US launches attack on Venezuela: Which sites are attacked?</a>&nbsp;The situation of minorities remains deplorable since the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus took charge after the toppling of the Hasina government in August of 2024 following mass protests. In December 2025, a surge in violence against Hindu minorities was seen in Bangladesh. A 27-year-old Hindu garment unit worker, Dipu Chandra Das, was beaten to death and his body set on fire by a mob in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district. The incident occurred amid heightened communal tensions following the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi on 18 December.

The remarks point to the violent attack on Baniachong Police Station in Habiganj, where Sub-Inspector Santosh, a Hindu officer, was killed by a mob. The body of Sub-Inspector Santosh was left on the road, desecrated and displayed publicly, before being recovered.

New Delhi: A viral video from Bangladesh has sparked widespread outrage after a local leader of the Students Against Discrimination (SAD), the student platform that spearheaded the 2024 protests leading to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, appeared to boast about involvement in the killing of a Hindu police officer during the unrest. In the footage, filmed last week at a police station in Habiganj district, Mahdi Hasan, identified as the general secretary (or district member secretary) of SAD’s Habiganj unit, is seen arguing with a police officer over the arrest of an activist. During the exchange, Hasan reportedly boasted threateningly, “We burned down the Baniachong Police Station, we set SI Santosh on fire.” He was referring to the events on 5 August 2024, the day mass protests culminated in Hasina’s resignation and flight from the country. Also Read: ‘It was a brilliant operation,’ says Trump after US captures Maduro and his wife The remarks point to the violent attack on Baniachong Police Station in Habiganj, where Sub-Inspector Santosh, a Hindu officer, was killed by a mob. Many accounts indicate that the station was set ablaze amid escalating clashes. The body of Sub-Inspector Santosh was left on the road, desecrated and displayed publicly, before being recovered. Students Against Discrimination has responded by issuing a show-cause notice to Hasan, seeking his explanation for the remarks, which the group described as potentially breaching discipline. Also Read: Maduro kidnapped? Trump says ‘captured’ Venezuelan President and his wife, confirms US strikes The 2024 protests, initially against civil service job quotas, evolved into a broader anti-Hasina government movement, resulting in hundreds of deaths nationwide. Post-uprising, human rights groups documented attacks on minorities, including Hindus, amid reports of vandalism, looting, and violence. Also Read: US launches attack on Venezuela: Which sites are attacked? The situation of minorities remains deplorable since the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus took charge after the toppling of the Hasina government in August of 2024 following mass protests. In December 2025, a surge in violence against Hindu minorities was seen in Bangladesh. A 27-year-old Hindu garment unit worker, Dipu Chandra Das, was beaten to death and his body set on fire by a mob in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district. The incident occurred amid heightened communal tensions following the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi on 18 December.

The remarks point to the violent attack on Baniachong Police Station in Habiganj, where Sub-Inspector Santosh, a Hindu officer, was killed by a mob. The body of Sub-Inspector Santosh was left on the road, desecrated and displayed publicly, before being recovered.

Bangladesh student leader boasts of killing Hindu police officer during 2024 protests

Bangladesh unrest: mob lynchings, arson target Hindus across Bangladesh

A Hindu businessman has been brutally attacked, hacked and set on fire by miscreants in Bangladesh, police said on Thursday (January 1, 2026).

Bangladesh: Hindu Businessman Attacked, Set on Fire in Bangladesh

A Hindu businessman in Bangladesh was attacked by a mob while returning home, marking another instance of religiously motivated violence in the country. Local authorities have confirmed the incident and are investigating the attackers. The victim sustained injuries and has received medical treatment. The attack has sparked outrage among community members and human rights groups, who are calling for stronger protection for minority communities. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about safety and religious intolerance in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh: Hindu Businessman Attacked | Officials Send Das To Dhaka For Treatment

Opinion polls suggest that Jamaat-e-Islami will finish a close second to the ​Bangladesh Nationalist Party in the first election it has contested in nearly 17 years as it marks a return to mainstream politics in Bangladesh


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A Hindu man in Bangladesh suffered serious injuries after allegedly being attacked by a group of assailants who stabbed him and set him on fire, in a case that has once again drawn attention to the growing insecurity faced by religious minorities in the country. The victim, 50-year-old Khokon Das, was reportedly on his way home on December 31 when he was stopped by a mob in Shariatpur district. According to local reports, the attackers assaulted him with sharp weapons, beat him severely, doused him with petrol, and then set him ablaze.&nbsp;Despite suffering multiple stab wounds and burn injuries, Das managed to save his life by jumping into a nearby pond. He was later pulled out by residents and taken to Shariatpur Sadar Hospital, where doctors described his condition as critical. The incident occurred around the same time External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Dhaka to attend the funeral of former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia. During the visit, Jaishankar delivered a condolence message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to BNP leader Tarique Rahman.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/human-radar-man-sits-on-moving-car-bonnet-to-guide-driver-through-zero-visibility-fog-internet-reacts-1767267578124">Human radar? Man sits on moving car bonnet to guide driver through zero-visibility fog, internet reacts</a>&nbsp;Following the visit, Bangladesh expressed hope for renewed engagement with India. Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, said on social media that both countries were aiming to strengthen ties based on shared interests, pragmatism, and mutual dependence.<h2>Growing attacks on minority communities</h2>This incident is part of a broader pattern of violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh. In recent weeks, unrest following the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi has led to multiple mob attacks. In Mymensingh, garment worker Dipu Chandra Das was reportedly beaten to death and his body burned by a mob, with bystanders filming the attack.&nbsp;In another case on December 24, 29-year-old Amrit Mondal was allegedly lynched in the Hossaindanga area of Kalimohar Union. Separately, a 40-year-old Hindu man was killed after being shot inside a garment factory in what police termed an accidental discharge by a coworker.&nbsp;India’s Ministry of External Affairs has said that nearly 2,900 incidents involving attacks on minorities have been recorded since Bangladesh came under an interim government. Bangladesh, currently under a transitional administration headed by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, is navigating political uncertainty amid preparations for elections, while deteriorating law and order has heightened fear among minority communities.

Another Hindu man attacked, set ablaze by mob in Bangladesh: Reports

A Hindu man in Bangladesh suffered serious injuries after allegedly being attacked by a group of assailants who stabbed him and set him on fire, in a case that has once again drawn attention to the growing insecurity faced by religious minorities in the country. The victim, 50-year-old Khokon Das, was reportedly on his way home on December 31 when he was stopped by a mob in Shariatpur district. According to local reports, the attackers assaulted him with sharp weapons, beat him severely, doused him with petrol, and then set him ablaze. Despite suffering multiple stab wounds and burn injuries, Das managed to save his life by jumping into a nearby pond. He was later pulled out by residents and taken to Shariatpur Sadar Hospital, where doctors described his condition as critical. The incident occurred around the same time External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Dhaka to attend the funeral of former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia. During the visit, Jaishankar delivered a condolence message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to BNP leader Tarique Rahman. Also Read: Human radar? Man sits on moving car bonnet to guide driver through zero-visibility fog, internet reacts Following the visit, Bangladesh expressed hope for renewed engagement with India. Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, said on social media that both countries were aiming to strengthen ties based on shared interests, pragmatism, and mutual dependence. Growing attacks on minority communities This incident is part of a broader pattern of violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh. In recent weeks, unrest following the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi has led to multiple mob attacks. In Mymensingh, garment worker Dipu Chandra Das was reportedly beaten to death and his body burned by a mob, with bystanders filming the attack. In another case on December 24, 29-year-old Amrit Mondal was allegedly lynched in the Hossaindanga area of Kalimohar Union. Separately, a 40-year-old Hindu man was killed after being shot inside a garment factory in what police termed an accidental discharge by a coworker. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has said that nearly 2,900 incidents involving attacks on minorities have been recorded since Bangladesh came under an interim government. Bangladesh, currently under a transitional administration headed by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, is navigating political uncertainty amid preparations for elections, while deteriorating law and order has heightened fear among minority communities.

A Hindu man was critically injured after a mob attack in Bangladesh. This comes in the wake of growing violence and insecurity faced by minority communities

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and longtime leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness. A dominant figure in the country’s politics for decades, Khaleda played a key role in shaping Bangladesh’s democratic journey following years of military rule. She served twice as prime minister and was known for her intense rivalry with Sheikh Hasina, which defined national politics for years. This report looks back at her political rise, major milestones, controversies, and the enduring legacy she leaves behind in Bangladesh’s history.


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