Bangladesh

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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 among the most densely populated with a population of over 171 million within 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. It has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal to its south and is separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor, and from China by the Indian state of Sikkim to its north. 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.

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Hindu Terror Victims: Pahalgam Massacre and the Global Silence on Hindu Persecution The bloodbath in Pahalgam is not an isolated tragedy—it is the latest chapter in a long history of violence against Hindu terror victims. Twenty-six innocent lives, mostly tourists, were killed not.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:00Published 2 weeks ago

Siddiq: Bangladesh arrest warrant a ‘smear campaign’ Labour MP Tulip Siddiq says allegations by Bangladeshi authorities against her are a "politically motivated smear campaign" and insists there is "no evidence that I've done anything wrong". Ms Siddiq's.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:29Published on April 14, 2025

Watch: Volunteers in Bangladesh feed and unite thousands this Ramadan The Bidyanondo Foundation is not just about food. They foster unity and aim to dismantle societal divides while inspiring compassion and service. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:00Published on April 7, 2025

Modi Meets Bangladesh's Yunus in Bangkok Amid Diplomatic Strains and Regional Security Concerns Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok during the BIMSTEC Summit, amid strained ties between the nations. The meeting follows Yunus’s controversial.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published on April 4, 2025

Bangladesh celebrates Eid with grand processions and prayers Bangladesh celebrates Eid with grand processions and prayers Eid al-Fitr was celebrated in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, with large gatherings in open grounds and mosques, along with the revival.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 31, 2025

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Shah Accuses TMC: Aadhaar Cards Given to Bangladeshi Infiltrators, Rohingya Refugees Aadhaar card controversy heats up as HM Amit Shah accuses TMC of issuing Aadhaar cards to Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingya refugees. The allegations raise concerns about national security and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published on March 28, 2025

On Cam: Tulsi Gabbard’s BIG CONFESSION on Yemen War Chat Leak \| Did Gabbard Admit to US’ Mistake? Tulsi Gabbard breaks her silence on the Yemen War chat leak, sparking intense debates. Did she just admit to the U.S. making a critical mistake in its military actions? As the controversy rages on, her.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:33Published on March 27, 2025

Tulsi Gabbard & John Ratcliffe Face Senate Fury, Struggle To Defend Chat US War Chat Leak \| VIDEO Tulsi Gabbard & John Ratcliffe Face Senate Fury: Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe faced intense scrutiny in a fiery Senate hearing over the leaked U.S. war plan discussions related to Houthi military.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:07Published on March 26, 2025

Watch: Bangladesh Refutes Tulsi Gabbard's Claims on Minority Persecution, Calls Remarks Baseless Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has dismissed U.S. official Tulsi Gabbard’s remarks on the alleged persecution of minorities, calling them baseless and lacking evidence... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:29Published on March 19, 2025

Tulsi Gabbard Accuses Bangladesh of Minority Persecution; Dhaka Slams ‘Unjustified & Damaging’ Claim Tulsi Gabbard's recent remarks about violence against minorities in Bangladesh have sparked controversy. While Bangladesh’s interim government strongly rejected her claims, Gabbard also spoke about.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published on March 18, 2025

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BSF Meghalaya nabs 5 Bangladeshi Nationals for illegal entry In two separate operations along the India-Bangladesh border, the Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier intercepted and apprehended five Bangladeshi nationals attempting to cross into India.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
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Top 5 news of the day: Government decides to include caste survey in next census; PM Modi skips Moscow's Victory Day Parade; and more India's government approved caste enumeration in the upcoming census, sparking both support and controversy. Amidst tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, PM Modi skipped Russia's Victory Day.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
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Pahalgam fallout: 1,024 Bangladesh illegals arrested in Gujarat Following the Pahalgam attack, Gujarat police launched a large-scale operation targeting illegal Bangladeshi residents, resulting in the arrest of 890 individuals in Ahmedabad and 134 in Surat. Four.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	Modi govt punishes Bangladesh by halting railway projects due to..., looks for alternatives in..., know its implications Relations between India and Bangladesh have hit a rough patch as the former has halted Rail connectivity projects worth Rs 5,000 crore. The decision reflects India's serious concerns over the rising.. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
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Government points to Dhaka's role in disrupting trade ties with India Despite strained trade relations with Bangladesh, India asserts its commitment to regional trade, clarifying that the trans-shipment facility withdrawal aimed to ease port congestion without impacting.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	India withdrew transhipment facility for Bangladesh due to Dhaka's actions: MEA India has withdrawn transhipment facilities for Bangladeshi exports due to actions by Dhaka affecting bilateral trade, according to the External Affairs Ministry. This decision follows Bangladesh's.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
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Waqf violence: 2 bros held for killing dad-son In West Bengal's Murshidabad, two brothers have been apprehended for the brutal murder of a father and son in Jafrabad. The arrests follow an incident on April 12, where disagreements over the new waqf.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	Tulip Siddiq says 'I have done nothing wrong' after Bangladesh issues arrest warrant Former minister Tulip Siddiq said there is "no evidence" she has done anything wrong after Bangladesh issued a warrant for her arrest. Sky News - Published on April 14, 2025
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BIMSTEC Summit: Jaishankar hits back at Muhammad Yunus on North-East, says... Addressing the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said that India is aware of its special responsibility in regard to BIMSTEC. We, after all, have the longest coastline in.. DNA - Published on April 3, 2025	PM Modi, Muhammad Yunus may meet in Thailand, says Dhaka PM Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus will discuss various issues during the BIMSTEC summit in Thailand on April 3-4. This will be their first meeting since Yunus became chief adviser. While.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 3, 2025
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Bangladesh

Country in South Asia

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