The Bangladesh mission in Tripura’s Agartala ceased issuing visas on Tuesday.  The suspension comes amid a security breach incident at the Assistant High Commission office in Agartala’s Kunjaban area as members of the Hindu Sangharsh Samiti, a Hindu nationalist group,

The Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs has requested a list of politically motivated harassment cases filed during the Awami League’s tenure from January 6, 2009, to August 5, 2024. Dr. Md. Rezaul Karim, spokesperson for the ministry, said that the Solicitor Wing

The attack on Bangladesh’s Assistant High Commission in Agartala, Tripura, highlights a serious breach of international diplomatic norms. Such incidents not only undermine the principles of international law but also strain bilateral relations, raising questions about the host

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma was summoned by the foreign affairs ministry this afternoon over the attacks and vandalism on Bangladesh mission in India. "He has been asked to come," foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain told media in his brief comment without elaborating

Indian authorities have arrested seven people and temporarily suspended three police officials in connection with an attack on the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, India.  West Tripura SP Kiran Kumar confirmed the matter on Tuesday (Dec 3).  He said that

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) is ready to prevent any untoward situation in the border area amid rising tensions with neighboring India, according to a press release issued on Tuesday (Dec 3). BGB headquarter informed the matter to media this afternoon. Public relation official of

A Chattogram court today rescheduled the bail hearing of of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, the spokesperson of Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagaran Jote, has been rescheduled for 2 January next year. The Chattogram Metropolitan Session Judge Saiful Islam set the new date on Tuesday

The Bangladesh government has expressed strong resentment over the violent demonstration and attack carried out by members of the Hindu Sangharsh Samity at the premises of the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Agartala this afternoon. “This act in Agartala violates the

The Indian government has expressed regret over the attack on the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, the capital of Tripura. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "The breach of the premises at the Bangladesh Assistant High

Members of a Hindutva organization vandalized the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission office in Agartala on Monday (December 2).  The attack came during a protest organized by the group against alleged discrimination of Hindus in Bangladesh and the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das.

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has explained government’s stance on alleged propaganda about minority rights violations in Bangladesh to foreign diplomats.  The briefing took place on Monday (December 2) at the Padma State Guesthouse. Speaking to journalists

Chief Adviser (CA) Muhammad Yunus today (Dec 2), sought more Swedish investment, highlighting the interim government is carrying out vital reforms to ensure ease in doing business in Bangladesh. "We encourage more Swedish investment in Bangladesh," said the 2006 Nobel Peace

Adviser to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said that some media outlets in neighbouring countries are spreading false news about Bangladesh. He made the remark on Monday (Dec 2) while responding to questions from journalists during a visit to

Over the past 15 years, $60 billion has been invested in Bangladesh's Annual Development Programme (ADP) and various development projects.  However, a significant portion—estimated between $14 billion and $24 billion (BDT 1.61-2.80 lakh crore)—has reportedly been

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $24.3 million financing agreement with Muktagacha Solartech Energy Limited (MSEL) to develop a grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. As the sole mandated lead arranger, ADB structured, arranged, and

A man and his 10-year-old daughter were killed after being hit by a train in Naogaon's Raninagar upazila on Monday morning. The deceased were Korban, 32, and his daughter Kuhili, residents of Dakkhin Rajapur village. According to locals Korban Ali, who is speech-impaired, is a

The Appellate Division on Sunday stayed a High Court order that had declared August 15 a national holiday for National Mourning Day in 2008. A six-member bench led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed issued the stay after hearing an appeal challenging the High Court's decision,

The government is set to brief diplomats in Dhaka on Monday, focusing primarily on minority-related issues, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain will deliver the briefing at the state guesthouse Padma in the

On December 1, The Hindu reported that government data from the past six years shows no significant increase in the interception of undocumented individuals crossing the India-Bangladesh border following major political changes in Bangladesh. The full report is as follows: There has

Bangladeshi expatriates sent $2.19 billion (219.95 crore dollars) through official banking channels to Bangladesh in November.  This amounts to approximately Tk 26,394 crore, assuming an exchange rate of 120 Taka per dollar. This means that, on average, Bangladesh received