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

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


Bangladesh politics: Jamaat e Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman says he is ready for a unity government

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

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.


Bangladesh mourns death of former PM Khaleda Zia 

Khaleda Zia funeral: Thousands join funeral procession at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar 

Bangladesh's Awami League has accused Tarique Rahman of being involved in a "politics of power and extortion." The allegations come amid ongoing political tensions in the country, highlighting the deep-rooted rivalry between major political parties.


Bangladesh: Awami League reacts to Tarique Rahman's return

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

Nepal-Bangladesh PTA Talks Resume After Deadlock

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

Bangladesh violence: Minorities continue to face mob attacks in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Elections Heat Up: Jamaat Demands Fair Play

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

Bangladesh Elections Heat Up: Jamaat Demands Fair Play

Bangladesh Polls Feb: NCP Fields Just 3 Women Candidates

Bangladesh Heads for Feb 12 Elections as BNP Fields 328 Candidates

Bangladesh Violence: Another Hindu Man Killed Amid Rising Violence

IPL 2026: Bangladesh government directs indefinite ban on IPL telecast

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

Bangladesh condemns decision of BCCI to remove Rahman

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

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

Bangladesh student leader boasts of killing Hindu police officer amid 2024 stir

Bangladesh unrest: mob lynchings, arson target Hindus across Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Hindu Businessman Attacked, Set on Fire in Bangladesh

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

Bangladesh politics: Jamaat e Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman says he is ready for a unity government

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

Bangladesh mourns death of former PM Khaleda Zia

Khaleda Zia funeral: Thousands join funeral procession at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar

Bangladesh: Awami League reacts to Tarique Rahman's return