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Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshis without informing Dhaka, government says
Bangladesh has requested clarification about the execution of two Bangladeshi nationals in Saudi Arabia. These executions occurred without prior notification to Bangladeshi authorities on October 14. The Bangladeshi government is seeking copies of court verdicts and details about the offenses. Saudi Arabia has not yet responded to these inquiries from Bangladesh. The situation remains sensitive given the large Bangladeshi workforce in Saudi Arabia and their remittances.
"Resign and face action": Oppn escalates attack on CEC over EC dissent report; BJP calls it "false allegations"
A significant political clash is brewing between the BJP and various opposition factions concerning the Election Commission of India. Accusations of turmoil within the Commission are leading to rising calls for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Opposition groups, notably Congress and Samajwadi Party, allege that the Commission is sabotaging democratic integrity.
Delhi Police arrests LeT's 'most-wanted' Shabbir Lone, who had Kalkaji temple as his target. How was he nabbed and what was his sinister plan?
Shabbir Ahmed Lone, the most wanted LeT commander, arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell, targeted Delhi's Kalkaji Temple and Gauri Shankar Temple. He recruited illegal Bangladeshi youths to carry out terror activities in Kolkata, Delhi and other places. Lone had direct links to Hafiz Saeed and was running a cross-border terror network aimed at radicalising Indian youths.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma asks Hindu couples living in the state to have more than one kid
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged Hindu couples to have more children, citing a declining birth rate compared to religious minorities. He expressed concern over the rising population of Bangladeshi origin Miya Muslims, warning of demographic shifts and potential annexation. Sarma also criticized the Congress for appeasement politics contributing to this trend.
Bangladeshi-origin Miya Muslims may form 40% of Assam’s population by 2027: CM Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Bangladeshi-origin Miya Muslims will constitute 40 percent of the population in the 2027 census, a significant rise from 21 percent when he began his political career. He warned of a demographic shift where indigenous populations could fall below 60 percent, potentially leading to annexation concerns.
Visa curbs hit Bangladesh participation at Kolkata cable TV show
Kolkata's Cable TV Show 2025 sees fewer Bangladeshi delegates due to visa issues. Indian authorities intervened to allow about 60 participants. Bangladesh is a key market for Indian cable TV equipment. Reduced participation may affect cross-border trade. Chinese participation has also ceased. The show highlights new technologies in digital cable, broadband, and OTT services.
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Did Pakistan's High Commissioner to Bangladesh flee after being honey-trapped? His absence sparks buzz
Pakistan's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Syed Ahmed Maroof, has unexpectedly gone on leave, sparking intense speculation after alleged honey-trap videos surfaced. His sudden departure and reported meetings with Pakistani officials have fueled rumors of a potential shift in diplomatic strategy. Deputy High Commissioner Muhammad Asif is currently serving as the Acting High Commissioner.
India working to draw Bangladesh attention on minority atrocities, says Jaishankar
External affairs minister S Jaishankar has stated that the government is actively engaging with Bangladesh to address the issue of atrocities on minorities. The RSS has also urged the government to ensure the protection and wellbeing of Hindus in Bangladesh, appealing to international organizations to pressurize the Bangladeshi government.
Fake Aadhaar, voter IDs, and a counterfeit website: How a gang helped illegal Bangladeshi immigrants settle in India
Police uncover an illegal immigration racket helping Bangladeshi nationals forge documents to settle in India, arresting 11 individuals including Aadhaar operators and tech experts. The gang used fake websites to create counterfeit IDs and facilitated illegal entry through jungle routes and express trains.
Chakma leaders urge PM Modi to avoid talks with Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus amid violent attacks on indigenous tribes
Chakma leaders in India have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to avoid dialogue with Bangladesh's interim government chief at the UN General Assembly. They seek downgraded diplomatic relations until the safety of hill tribes and religious minorities in Bangladesh is ensured, citing recent attacks on indigenous peoples in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
Bangladesh crisis crash-lands on Indian tourism
Political unrest in Bangladesh is causing a significant drop in inbound tourism to India. Bangladeshi travelers, who usually make up 23% of India’s inbound tourism—primarily for medical and shopping reasons—have seen a 90% decline in outbound travel due to recent turmoil. With flights disrupted and visa services limited, travel between the two countries has nearly halted. This decline, particularly affecting popular destinations like Kolkata and Northeast India, has led to a 40% drop in bookings from Bangladeshi visitors.
Author Aanchal Malhotra's debut book 'Remnants of a Separation' is getting a sequel
'In the Language of Remembering' is scheduled for release on May 10.
India extends support to Bangladesh candidature for WHO post; revival of rail link on cards in Dec 17 summit
Newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Doraiswami conveyed this support when he paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Ganabhaban residence in Dhaka on Thursday, according to a report by Bangladesh’s official news agency BSS.
Bangladesh halts visas for Pakistani nationals amid diplomatic impasse
The diplomatic row between Bangladesh and Pakistan is on the rise since last year when Dhaka denied a visa to the Pakistan high commissioner.
Terrorists arrested in Patna with ISIS posters, troop deployment docs
The duo -- Khairul Mandal and Abu Sultan from Jhenaidah district of Bangladesh -- are associated with the terror outfit Jamiat-Ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and Islamic State Bangladesh.
Soften national borders instead of demonising ‘illegal foreigners’
The 21st century avatar of BJP is characterised by the endless search for an enemy, whether that enemy is “anti-nationals”, “urban Naxals”, “half-Maoists” or now the Bangladeshi Muslim immigrant.
ET View: The Court helped create the NRC mess, now should prevent a crisis
If these people are labelled Bangladeshi infiltrators and disenfranchised, the potential for violence this would create is immense.
Kolkata Police made seventh arrest in ABT case
ABT is a banned terrorist organisation in Bangladesh, and the members were involved in free thinker blogger’s murders in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh-Canada to discuss extradition of Bangabandhu's killer
After the talks, Foreign Secretary Md Shahidul Huq told reporters that the officials of two countries would find out a way for extradition of Chowdhury from Canada.
Will engage CBI to probe Saradha scam in Assam if voted to power: Amit Shah
Shah said that government will engage CBI to probe the Saradha scam. “ All corruption charges that took place in last 15 years will be probed.”
Lok Sabha polls 2014: RSS cheers 'anti-Bangladeshi' rant of Narendra Modi
Modi, who has been changing his tone and tenor to suit the political landscape, donned his Hindutva poster-boy avatar in West Bengal.
Barack Obama nominates 3 Indian-Americans to advisory commission
The Indian-Americans include, US Air Force officer Lt Col Ravi Chaudhary, prominent community leader Shekar Narasimhan and popular film and television actor Maulik Pancholy.
BJP's focus on return to power at Centre
Senior BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu today said that the two-day national executive meeting here would focus on ensuring the return of the NDA at the Centre.
Pak probe links 26/11 to Bangladesh
Investigators see Bangladesh link to Mumbai attacks.
Patil says no to MCOCA-type law
The UPA government has said that it was not in favour of tougher state laws on the lines of Maharasthra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) drafted by states like Gujarat and Rajasthan.
More foreign hands at work
The government is likely to empower ministries or public sector undertakings (PSUs) to decide the number of foreign workers to be allowed for a particular project.
Meghalaya minister bats for uranium mining
Making a strong case for uranium mining, Meghalaya minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said the country's nuclear fuel shortage will be catered to a great extent if mining operations begin in the northeastern state.
BJP demands apology for Afzal-Sarabjit remark
Besides slamming the Home Minister on his comments linking Sarabjit Singh with Afzal Guru, the BJP also wanted an apology on the illegal immigrants row.
Tiffinbites to give India a taste of British curry
British aficionados of Indian food can be a touchy lot. They point out that chicken tikka masala - the UK’s national dish, according to the late Foreign Secretary Robin Cook - is about as authentic as a ham-and-pineapple pizza.
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