Could one of the world’s most mysterious diamonds be sitting unnoticed in a bank vault in Bangladesh? The interim government in Dhaka has ordered the unsealing of a state-run bank’s vault, believed to possibly contain the Dariya-e-Noor; the legendary sister diamond of the Kohinoor.

Both gems are believed to have originated from the Golconda mines in southern India. While the Kohinoor is currently in the UK, the Dariya-e-Noor has not been officially seen for decades. So how did it supposedly reach Bangladesh? And what do we really know about its origins?


Darya-e-Noor diamond in Bangladesh? | Dhaka eyes to unveil the mystery

The massive 108-carat Kohinoor gem was given to Queen Victoria in 1849 by Indian ruler Duleep Singh. It was worn by the Queen Mother on her crown in 1937. World | India News

Will UK share Kohinoor with India? Here’s what British Minister responded when asked about returning the historic gem

The Kohinoor diamond, known for being one of the largest cut diamonds, has sparked a controversy after Buckingham Palace announced King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis.

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Indian government is keen to begin talks with the United Kingdom over repatriation of objects taken from the country during the colonial era beginning with “cooperation in manuscripts”, said a report in Politico citing an unnamed Indian government representative.

India keen to talk with Britain for return of colonial era objects

The Daily Telegraph has reported that India is mulling over throwing its diplomatic weight behind Greece and other nations in quest of reclaiming artefacts from the United Kingdom.

India to help Greece reclaim historical artefacts from UK, reports British media

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government will soon begin a diplomatic campaign to reclaim the Kohinoor diamond and thousands of other treasures taken by Britain during their centuries-long colonial exploits in the Indian subcontinent.

India’s PM Modi eyes return of Kohinoor, thousands of other treasures from Britain

Why are the Great Pyramids in Egypt? Simply because they were too large and too heavy for the British to have carried them back home! This is a joke, that is often used to describe the many proud possessions which the British acquired during the hey days of their Empire.

Opinion | Who does the Kohinoor belong to?

For hundreds of years, the British royal family's flaunting of the Kohinoor diamond has been a bone of contention between the UK and India. The Kohinoor, which is now part of the crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, is displayed at the Tower Of London in a ticketed arena.

Kohinoor to emerald studded horse harness: The troubled colonial history of British royal jewels

Britain is set to show-off the Koh-i-noor as part of its nation's crown jewels. The nation will also stage the history of the controversial diamond. For how long will the UK remain in its colonial hangover? Mohammed Saleh reports.

Gravitas: UK to show koh-i-noor as 'symbol of conquest'

The Tower of London will inaugurate a special exhibition on the Crown Jewels to mark King Charles' coronation. The Jewel house display will look at the origins of some of the precious objects for the first time including the controversial Kohinoor diamond.

Kohinoor and other crown jewels to be on display in new exhibition to mark King Charles' coronation 

Among the many Indian possessions that Indians want back from the British, the Kohinoor diamond probably tops the list. One of the largest cut diamonds in the world, it currently adorns the crown of the late Queen Elizabeth.

Give it back to India!: Watch heated debate over Kohinoor ownership in Good morning Britain

Britain's queen console Camilla won't be wearing Kohinoor diamond for her coronation ceremony scheduled for the May 6th, she has chosen to wear equally controversial crown which includes the Cullen in three, four and five diamonds which were mined in South Africa.

WION Fineprint: Queen Consort chooses Cullinan diamonds; Camilla not to wear Kohinoor diamond

Buckingham Palace has clarified that Queen Consort Camilla will not be wearing the Koh-I-Noor diamond at King Charles III's coronation. It is being seen as a diplomatic decision to avoid stirring tensions with India. Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: No Koh-I-Noor at King Charles III's coronation

The Queen Consort Camilla will wear Queen Mary's crown at King Charles's coronation, without the Kohinoor diamond over concerns it would serve as an unwelcome reminder of the British Empire.

UK Queen consort Camilla to wear Queen Mary's crown without Kohinoor diamond

For the coronation ceremony of Britain's King Charles III, which is to be held at Westminster Abbey in May, Queen Consort Camilla has chosen to wear the crown on which the controversial colonial-era Kohinoor diamond is not set, said the Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

UK's Queen Consort Camilla to wear crown with no Kohinoor for King Charles' coronation

The clamour to return the Kohinoor diamond to India has increased in response to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch of Britain with the longest reign.

Twitteratis demand Kohinoor's return to India after Queen Elizabeth II's death

The United Kingdom has proposed the return of Elgin marbles of Athens, Greece after almost 200 years. In this process, UK is also expected to initiate the return of a host of Indian artifacts which were captured from India during the colonial times.

Is UK finally returning the Kohinoor back to India?

Boris Johnson's expected departure on Thursday, after a tidal wave of resignations from his top team came just three years after he took over from Theresa May in an internal Conservative leadership contest.

On UK PM's resignation, Fevicol tweets about Kohinoor, here's what it said

Former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar left English commentator Alan Wilkins stumped as he asked him about the Kohinoor diamond on commentary during the match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing IPL 2022.

Sunil Gavaskar wins the internet as he asks British commentator about Kohinoor diamond during IPL game

The Country May Be Struggling With Economic Distress & Political Instability, But Pakistan Asks UK To Return Kohinoor Diamond To Lahore. Watch video to know more.

Pakistan wants Kohinoor diamond in Lahore

The 108-carat Kohinoor diamond was "surrendered" by the Maharaja of Lahore to the Queen of England and "not handed over" to the British nearly 170 years ago, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said in reply to an RTI query by a Ludhiana-based activist.

Kohinoor 'surrendered', not stolen: Archaeological Survey of India

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