Bangladesh

Country in South Asia

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Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world and twelfth-most densely populated with a population of 174,655,977 in an area of 148,460 square kilometres (57,320 sq mi). Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the north, west, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. To the south, it has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal. To the north, it is separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor, and from China by the mountainous Indian state of Sikkim. Dhaka, the capital and largest city, is the nation's political, financial, and cultural centre. Chittagong is the second-largest city and the busiest port of the country. The official language is Bengali, with Bangladeshi English also used in government. Islam is the official and largest religion and Bengali Muslims form the largest ethnoreligious group in the country.

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Starmer defends former Treasury minister at PMQs Sir Keir Starmer has defended Tulip Siddiq after the former Treasury minister resigned from government over an anti-corruption investigation into her wider family in Bangladesh. The prime minister told.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:36Published 1 week ago

Stride: Starmer should have acted earlier on Tulip Siddiq Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "should have acted earlier" to ensure Tulip Siddiq left the government over an anti-corruption investigation into her wider family in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:28Published 1 week ago

Jones: Siddiq's family ties became distraction for govt Darren Jones says Tulip Siddiq's resignation from the government can be seen as a "clear success" for Sir Keir Starmer, as it shows the prime minister's new independent process for investigating.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:37Published 1 week ago

Tulip Siddiq departs Parliament after resignation Tulip Siddiq ignores questions from an ITV News reporter as she departs Parliament following her resignation as Treasury minister, following pressure around her connections to the deposed Bangladeshi.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:31Published 1 week ago

Philp: Siddiq scandal shows Starmer is a crony PM Chris Philp has accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of being "more interested in his cronies" than making appointments with integrity. The shadow home secretary's comments come after Tulip Siddiq.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:49Published 1 week ago

Stride: Siddiq must go over corruption allegations Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has called for Prime Minister Starmer to sack Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, arguing it is “impossible” for her to continue as anti-corruption minister while facing.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:31Published 2 weeks ago

PM to act on findings of investigation into Siddiq The Prime Minister will act on the findings of an independent investigation into Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, Cabinet minister Peter Kyle has said. Following reports that she lived in properties in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:37Published 2 weeks ago

What’s Next for India in 2025? Putin's New Role \| Pak Army In Bangladesh \| Chinese Jets In Pakistan As 2024 concludes, Nagen Singh, Editor at Oneindia, engages in a comprehensive interview with veteran journalist Shastri Ramachandaran delving into new geopolitical developments. They discuss China's.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 25:23Published 3 weeks ago

Pakistan Army Returns to Bangladesh After 53 Years: Strategic Shift To Challenge India’s Influence? After more than five decades, Pakistan’s military is rekindling ties with Bangladesh. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza's proposed visit to Dhaka and the plans for joint naval exercises signal a major.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published on December 23, 2024

Priyanka Gandhi’s Bangladesh Bag Sparks Controversy in Parliament - Leaders Protest in Support Priyanka Gandhi sparked controversy in Parliament after being seen with a bag from Bangladesh, just one day after her comments on the Palestine issue drew attention. #PriyankaGandhi #BangladeshBag.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:07Published on December 17, 2024

'He is a Fascist': Sheikh Hasina Celebrates Bangladesh Bijoy Divas with Scathing Attack on Md Yunus In a fierce new attack, Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has accused interim leader Muhammad Yunus of leading a "fascist" regime that undermines the spirit of Bangladesh's.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published on December 16, 2024

Netanyahu on Trial: Protests Erupt as he Faces Accusations of Political Games and War Profiteering As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes the stand in his high-profile corruption trial, protests are breaking out outside the Tel Aviv-Jaffa District Court. Activists demand a hostage release.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published on December 10, 2024

Israeli Navy's first ever strike on Syria: Shocking Video of Largest Ever operation Since 1974 Israel's Navy recently targeted Syrian navy vessels in Latakia and Minet el-Beida to prevent military assets from falling into enemy hands. This operation follows the collapse of Assad’s regime, with.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published on December 10, 2024

Jolani Vs Netanyahu: A New Battlefront in Syria? Jerusalem Pledge Sparks Growing Tensions Israel's Navy recently targeted Syrian navy vessels in Latakia and Minet el-Beida to prevent military assets from falling into enemy hands. This operation follows the collapse of Assad’s regime, with.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published on December 10, 2024

'Time to Answer': Jaishankar Breaks Silence On Hindus Killed in Bangladesh \| Key Details In a strong response to the escalating violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has called on the interim government of Bangladesh to take full.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published on November 29, 2024

Bangladesh Tensions: Police Use Tear Gas on Hindus; India Concerned Over ISKCON Monk’s Arrest Tensions flare in Bangladesh as police used tear gas to disperse a large group of Hindu protesters in Dhaka and Chittagong, following the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent ISKCON monk. Das,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:55Published on November 27, 2024

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Saif Ali Khan attack suspect may have criminal record in Bangladesh: Cops Police plan to recreate the sequence of events in Saif Ali Khan's knife attack while ensuring the actor's family is not retraumatized. The suspect, Shariful Fakir, was tracked down in Thane. He had.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago
Saif Ali Khan attack: Accused panicked after seeing his photo on TV, planned Bangladesh escape, say police Mumbai Police have arrested Bangladeshi national Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, also known as Vijay Das, for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan in Bandra. An extensive review.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago
Well-oiled network provides Bangladesh illegal entry, jobs The arrest of an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant for an attempted robbery on actor Saif Ali Khan has highlighted concerns regarding unauthorised immigration in Mumbai. Illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago

Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Is the accused Bangladesh? Lawyer says no proof The court has granted police custody of Shehzad for five days, instructing investigators to submit a detailed report within this period. DNA - Published 4 days ago
Saif Ali Khan attack: Lawyer of accused claims 'police have no proof he is a Bangladeshi' Amid the ongoing investigation into Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case, the accused’s advocate questions claims of his Bangladeshi origin, asserting lack of evidence. Shehzad, living in.. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
How Mumbai Police tracked down Saif Ali Khan’s attacker after 3 days Mumbai Police have arrested Bangladeshi national Mohd Shariful Islam Shehzad for allegedly attacking actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence. Shehzad, who entered India illegally, was located in.. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago

Saif Ali Khan stabbed: Main accused arrested, evidence shows Bangladeshi origin The police is suspecting the attacker to be a Bangladeshi national. DNA - Published 5 days ago
Haathi kiska saathi? Battle for jumbo that crossed border A Bangladeshi man, Atikur, is fighting to reclaim his elephant, Chandratara, who wandered into India. The elephant crossed into Tripura and is now in the custody of forest officials after ownership.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
Murder accused who fled after shooting at police gunned down A murder suspect, Sajjak Alam, who had escaped after shooting two policemen, was killed in an encounter while attempting to flee to Bangladesh in West Bengal. Intercepted by an eight-member police.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
India, Bangladesh farmers clash over 'stolen crop', 'cutting of mango trees' Farmers from India and Bangladesh clashed at the Malda border over allegations of theft and trespassing on Saturday, escalating into a violent confrontation. The BSF and BGB intervened to restore.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago

'We have made our position very clear': MEA on border row with Bangladesh India reiterates commitment to crime-free border with Bangladesh, stressing enhanced security measures, adherence to bilateral agreements, and implementing technical solutions. Both nations emphasize.. IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago
Dhaka awaits Delhi response on new envoy's appointment Bangladesh is awaiting India's response regarding the appointment of a new high commissioner to India, with a typical timeframe of three to four months. The Bangladeshi foreign ministry has no.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Tulip Siddiq named in third Bangladesh inquiry into money laundering and power misuse Former anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq has been named in a third inquiry being launched by authorities in Bangladesh investigating money laundering and power misuse. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Tulip Siddiq faces new corruption investigation in Bangladesh Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq has been named by investigators in Bangladesh who allege she was involved in the illegal allocation of land to members of her family while serving as an MP. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq has resigned as a Treasury minister after controversy over links to her aunt's ousted political movement in Bangladesh. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	BSF, Bangladesh border guards to hold talks in Feb on construction of single-row fence The DG-level talks between the BSF and BGB will address the issue of India's construction of a single-row fence along the Indo-Bangladesh border. BSF had halted construction in West Bengal after BGB.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Army chief general Upendra Dwivedi says Dhaka strategically key, 'animosity' not good for ties India and Bangladesh recognize each other as strategically important neighbors with strong military relations. Army chiefs from both nations emphasize cooperation and discourage animosity. Military.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago	India summons Bangladesh envoy over border fencing concerns India summoned Bangladesh's acting high commissioner to address the border fencing issue, emphasizing compliance with past agreements to prevent illegal activities. India stressed that it follows all.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
'Expectation all earlier understandings will be implemented': India to Bangladesh amid border fencing row The Ministry of External Affairs summoned Bangladesh's acting high commissioner to discuss border security issues, reinforcing India's commitment to a crime-free border. Emphasizing existing protocols.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago	Bangladesh calls Indian envoy over 'unauthorised' border fencing Bangladesh's foreign ministry summoned Indian high commissioner Pranay Verma to address concerns over BSF's unauthorized construction of barbed wire fencing along the border, causing tensions... IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Siddiq boasted of links with ousted Bangladeshi PM Tulip Siddiq has sought to distance herself from her aunt, deposed Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, claiming they never spoke about politics. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Bangladesh turns down IMD invite IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Badenoch calls on Starmer to sack minister over property allegations Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has called on Sir Keir Starmer to sack Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq over allegations she lived in properties linked to allies of her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, the.. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Majority of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh ‘not communally motivated’ but ‘political in nature’: Police report A police report states that the majority of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh since August 2024 were politically motivated. With 1,769 incidents reported, police confirmed 1,234 as political, 20 as.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
IMD marks 150 years: Centre invites Pakistan, Bangladesh and other nations from 'undivided India' to join celebrations The government has invited officials from countries that were part of undivided India, such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, to celebrate 150 years of the India Meteorological Department... IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	Ties frosty but Bangladesh to buy 50,000 tonnes of rice from India The Bangladesh interim government has approved the import of 50,000 tonnes of non-basmati parboiled rice from India to fulfill domestic demand. A private Indian company will supply the rice at a cost.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
'Not an inch': BSF rejects reports of Bangladesh border guards taking control Indian land The BSF has labeled reports claiming the BGB took control of Indian land along the International Border as baseless. The BSF clarified that the area in question is within Indian territory and.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	Indian fishermen tortured in Bangladesh custody, alleges Mamata Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee revealed that some of the 95 Indian fishermen detained in Bangladesh were tortured in custody, after they mistakenly entered Bangladeshi waters. She noted their injuries and.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Anti-corruption minister refers herself to ethics watchdog Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq has referred herself to the prime minister's ethics watchdog over alleged links to a Russian deal with her aunt, the former Bangladesh prime minister, and.. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	'Dam over Brahmaputra won't impact water flows to India': China after New Delhi registers protest China has assured India and Bangladesh that its proposed dam on the Brahmaputra River will have no negative impacts on downstream countries. India has already expressed concerns and sought transparency.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina A Bangladeshi court has issued a second arrest warrant for former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, currently exiled in India, for her alleged role in enforced disappearances. The interim government is.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	Delhi Police detains 9 Bangladeshi nationals in crackdown on illegal immigration Delhi Police have detained nine Bangladeshi nationals in a crackdown on illegal immigration. They were arrested from locations in Central and South West Delhi, including a hotel in Nabi Karim. Efforts.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
'T for terrorism': MEA's dig at Pakistan foreign minister's 'two to tango' comment on bilateral ties MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses Pakistan foreign minister Ishaq Dar's comments on Indo-Pak relations, stressing terrorism as the key issue. Dar also discusses strengthening ties with.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	'Must get a fair trial': India warns Bangladesh over arrested Hindu priest, others The ministry of external affairs emphasized the need for a fair trial for Hindus, including Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, who were arrested in Bangladesh. Das's bail request was denied by a.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
India, Bangladesh begin return of jailed fishermen India and Bangladesh agreed to a mutual exchange of 185 fishermen and their vessels amid discord in ties. Dhaka will hand over 95 Indian fishermen, while India will release 90 Bangladeshi fishermen... IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	BSF allowing Bangladeshi infiltration as part of Centre's 'blueprint': Mamata Banerjee Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BSF of facilitating illegal border-crossing from Bangladesh, alleging a central government agenda to undermine her administration. She plans to address this with.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
'Rolling out red carpet': Giriraj Singh accuses Mamata govt of turning West Bengal into 'nursery for Bangladeshi infiltrators' Union minister Giriraj Singh accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of turning the state into a hub for Bangladeshi infiltrators, while Banerjee blamed the Border Security Force for facilitating the.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	Himanta Biswa Sarma says 'we should not encourage Bangladeshi Hindus to come to India'; Congress hits back IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
'Give-and-take relationship': What Bangladesh army chief said on 'unresolved' India-Bangladesh issues Bangladesh's army chief stresses the need for a fair and balanced relationship with India, highlighting mutual dependence and shared interests in areas like economic trade, medical tourism, and.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	TMC leader meets jailed Bangladeshi Hindu priest Chinmoy Das's lawyer TMC leader Kunal Ghosh met with Bangladeshi lawyer Rabindra Ghosh, who is defending Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das. Rabindra Ghosh urged India to address minority persecution in Bangladesh. Das, an.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
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Seven illegal immigrants from Bangladesh deported from South Delhi IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2024	'No negative affect on lower reaches': China defends plan to build world's largest dam over Brahmaputra River in Tibet China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, aiming to develop clean energy and address climate change. Despite assurances from China about the.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 27, 2024
China to build world's biggest dam near border; India waits & watches China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra in Tibet, close to the Indian border. This significant project, expected to cost over one trillion yuan, raises.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 27, 2024	China plans world's largest dam on Brahmaputra: How will it impact India China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, near the Indian border. Estimated to cost $137 billion, this project raises concerns in India and.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 26, 2024
2 more 'members' of Bangladesh-based terror cell held in Assam; 10 nabbed since last week Two more suspected terror module members operated from Bangladesh were arrested in Assam, bringing the total arrests to 10. The suspects, linked to the Ansarullah Bangla Team and al-Qaida, were.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 25, 2024	Shankaracharya meets Bangladeshi Hindus, assures to raise concerns with govt Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati assured a group of Bangladeshi Hindus of raising their concerns about religious persecution with the Indian government. The Shankaracharya criticized.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 25, 2024
'They are vote bank': BJP accuses AAP of aiding Rohingya, Bangladeshi immigrants in Delhi The BJP accuses AAP of aiding illegal Rohingya and Bangladeshi immigrants in Delhi by providing them with official documents to use them as a vote bank. AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, refute.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 25, 2024	Will follow up with India if no reply received: Bangladesh on Sheikh Hasina's extradition Bangladesh is awaiting a response from India regarding the extradition request for former PM Sheikh Hasina. The Foreign Affairs Ministry plans to issue a reminder if no reply is received soon... IndiaTimes - Published on December 25, 2024

Bangladesh

Country in South Asia

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