Amid rising India–Bangladesh tensions, Russia’s envoy to Bangladesh has urged Dhaka and New Delhi to exercise restraint and de-escalate. The diplomatic intervention comes as regional stability and bilateral ties face fresh strain.

India-Bangladesh: Russian Envoy to Bangladesh Urges Dhaka-Delhi De-escalation

The Russian Ambassador in Bangladesh has weighed in on the souring of ties between Dhaka and New Delhi. He has asked Dhaka to remember the crucial role that India played in securing Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971. The Russian reminder comes as Dhaka keeps issuing statements of alarm over the recent protests in India. Indian have been protesting over the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. India has ensured that no harm has come to Bangladeshi diplomatic missions.

Russia Urges De-Escalation Of Delhi Dhaka Tensions

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Grigoryevich Khozin recalled India's crucial role in Bangladesh's independence in 1971, along with the support extended by Russia, underscoring the historical significance of cooperation among the three countries.


Dhaka-Delhi diplomatic row: Russia tells Bangladesh to remember India's role in 1971 

Following clashes in Bangladesh, Inqilab Moncho demands a speedy trial into the murder of Osman Hadi. Activists call for swift justice amid rising tensions and public outrage over the case.


Bangladesh violence: BNP leader calls for probe into Jamaat's link to Hadi's murder

Tensions have escalated between India and Bangladesh after Dhaka suspended visa services at its missions in Delhi and Agartala. The move signals a growing diplomatic tussle between the two neighbors, raising concerns over travel, bilateral ties, and regional cooperation amid an already sensitive political climate.

Bangladesh Suspends Visa Services at Delhi, Agartala Missions

Bangladesh is facing a deepening political and security crisis following the killing of youth leader and election candidate Sharif Osman Hadi. On Monday, another student leader was reportedly shot, raising concerns over law and order and press freedom under the interim government. With elections approaching, serious questions rise about whether the unrest is being deliberately engineered to sabotage democratic processes in the country.


Bangladesh Unrest: Religious Hatemongers, Lynch Mobs Seek to Destroy Bangladesh Democracy 

Later that same day (Dec 12), while campaigning in Dhaka’s Paltan area, Hadi was travelling in a battery-operated rickshaw. Two helmeted assailants on a motorcycle intercepted him and shot him in the head at close range before fleeing.

Who shot ya? Politician who posted 'Greater Bangladesh' map, gets assassinated by unknown men same day

A seven-year-old daughter of a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader was burnt to death in Bangladesh's Lakshmipur Sadar upazila as a mob of protestors set his residence ablaze on Sunday, the Daily Star reported.


Bangladesh Protests: BNP Leader House Set on Fire in Lakshmipur

Bangladesh witnessed a sea of people joining the funeral of the popular figure of the July 2024 uprising, Sharif Osman Hadi, in a state mourning on Saturday.

Hundreds of thousands of people joined the funeral of slain political activist and aspirant of Dhaka-8 constituency of the February 2026 election, held before the national parliament in Dhaka.

Hadi, 32, was laid to rest near the Dhaka University Central Mosque, next to the grave of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, whose writings inspired an uprising.

Bangladesh Protests: Osman Hadi's Death And Its Impact on Upcoming Polls

The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangladesh's Chittagong has suspended its operation on Sunday (Dec 21), citing security concerns amid ongoing unrest in the country after student leader Osman Hadi's death. The IVAC announced on its website, saying that, due to the recent security situation at the Assistant High Commission of India (AHCI) in Chittagong, the visa operations will remain suspended until further notice.

Bangladesh Protests: Indian Visa Centre in Bangladesh Suspends Operations in Chittagong Amid Unrest

Seven people have been arrested in connection with the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, the interim government announced on Saturday (December 20, 2025).


Bangladesh Protests: Lakhs Turn Up For Hadi's Funeral

Bangladesh: Bangladesh has erupted in violence following the death of uprising leader Osman Hadi, who died in Singapore after being shot by masked attackers in Dhaka. Hadi, a key figure in the 2024 student-led protests that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was campaigning for parliamentary elections when he was attacked. 

Bangladesh Protests: Violence Erupts As Protesters Demand Osman Hadi's Killers Be Arrested

Protesters in Dhaka have taken to the streets demanding the return of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Demonstrations highlight growing political unrest and calls for leadership change. This video covers the reasons behind the protests, key developments, and reactions from authorities.

Dhaka: Protesters Demand Return of Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina

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.


Dhaka protest: India issues formal diplomatic protest over 'anti-India' remarks

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

One of Bangladesh’s largest and most crowded slums, Korail, is home to nearly 80,000 people and sits between the Gulshan and Banani areas. The slum is surrounded by high-rise apartments and office buildings.

Over 1,500 homes destroyed, thousands left homeless as Bangladesh slum fire rages for 16 hours

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

Bangladesh NSA  meets Indian NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi amid rising tensions over the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina. As Dhaka pushes for her return following a death sentence verdict, India reiterates its commitment to Bangladesh’s stability. Here’s what the high-stakes meeting at the Colombo Security Conclave means for regional security.

High-Stakes Meeting: Bangladesh NSA Meets Ajit Doval as Hasina Extradition Tensions Rise 

Islamist groups in Bangladesh are mobilising for a massive rally in Dhaka on November 15. They are demanding that the Muhammad Yunus government declare the Ahmadiyya Muslim community "non-Muslim", following Pakistan's model of communal persecution. With clerics threatening that fire of revolt would engulf Bangladesh if their demand wasn't met, fear has gripped the tiny Ahmadiyya community.


Dhaka Islamist Protests: Push To Label Ahmadiyyas As Non-Muslims 

Bangladeshi politicians have stalled the July charter, a key democratic reform plan. What is the July charter and why is there so much debate around it?


The July Charter Debate: Will Bangladesh's elections get delayed?

Dhaka: Pakistan's Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza has said Islamabad was willing to deepen ties with Dhaka as he met Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus here.


Pak Top General, Yunus Hold Strategic Talks Focused on Trade, Defence & Connectivity