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A Bangladeshi MP warns of a potential Muslim refugee influx from India, citing regional conspiracies possibly linked to recent elections in Assam and West Bengal. He drew parallels to Rohingya arrivals and cited remarks about expelling illegal Bangladeshis. Concerns were also raised about ongoing border killings and potential "push-in" situations, suggesting an emerging crisis.

A BJP victory in Bengal could streamline India-Bangladesh ties, boosting cooperation on water, trade, and security. This alignment offers a chance to revive the stalled Teesta water-sharing deal, a crucial confidence-building measure.

This victory gives BJP more than a new state. It gives Modi an eastern anchor to complement his dominance across the Hindi heartland and the West.

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister reiterated calls for former PM sheikh hasina's extradition during his India visit, marking the new government's first official approach. Discussions also covered energy cooperation, visa easing, and increased diesel and fertilizer supplies. Dhaka emphasized a "Bangladesh First" foreign policy, while India expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral ties.

Bangladesh declared former PM sheikh hasina politically irrelevant ahead of Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman's India visit. Dhaka has requested Hasina's extradition, stating her Awami League no longer exists. India expressed willingness to rebuild ties with a forward-looking approach based on mutual interest.

Former Bangladesh Parliament Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury has been arrested by Dhaka police. Officials confirmed her detention late Monday night. The specific charges remain unclear, but preliminary information suggests a link to violence during the July mass uprising. A murder complaint in Rangpur names Chowdhury and former minister Tipu Munshi. Munshi is already in custody.

The development comes at a time when Bangladesh authorities were reviewing a ban on IPL telecast. With the deal now terminated, there is no immediate option for the tournament to return to television screens in the country.

Shakib, 39, had moved to the United States after the country's Awami League government led by sheikh hasina was removed following a student uprising in 2024. The interim government had barred Shakib from representing Bangladesh

In a solemn observance of Genocide Day, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed his profound condemnation of the atrocious acts committed by the Pakistani military during Operation Searchlight on March 25, 1971. He referred to this tragic event, where countless unarmed civilians were mercilessly targeted, as an indelible stain on history

Accused shooter Faisal Karim Masud, arrested for the murder of Bangladeshi activist Osman Hadi, denied firing the shots and blamed Jamaat-e-Islami and BNP. The National Investigation Agency is seeking to question Masud and his accomplice, Alamgir Hossain, who were produced in court and sent to prison. Authorities are intensifying efforts for their repatriation.

Two prime suspects in the murder of Bangladeshi youth activist Sharif Osman Hadi were arrested by the Bengal Special Task Force in Bongaon. The duo had entered India from Bangladesh after the fatal attack on Hadi in Dhaka and were attempting to return to their home country. Hadi was a prominent critic of the former Bangladeshi government.

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accused former interim government chief Muhammad Yunus of plotting to overthrow him and destabilize the country. Shahabuddin alleged a secretive Bangladesh-US trade agreement and credited the military and BNP leadership for his presidency during Yunus's tenure. Separately, a Yunus-appointed prosecutor was replaced amid ongoing legal proceedings.

Bangladesh PM sheikh hasina met Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in New Delhi after attending PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony.

Sheikh Rehana, the devoted sister of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister sheikh hasina, has been a pillar of support during pivotal times in the nation's history. In 1975, when the sisters were forced to flee the country, and again 49 years later, as widespread protests engulfed Bangladesh, she remained steadfast by her sister's side. As sheikh hasina stepped down from her position and departed for India, Sheikh Rehana accompanied her on the military aircraft.

sheikh hasina, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, faces indictment. This is regarding the deaths of protestors during an uprising last year. A tribunal accepted charges of crimes against humanity against her. The charges relate to a mass protest where many students died. An audio recording suggests Hasina ordered a deadly crackdown. The interim government seeks her extradition from India.

Nahid Islam, the information adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, resigned to join politics and will lead a new party launching on February 28. He was instrumental in the student-led movement that ousted former Prime Minister sheikh hasina in August 2024, leading to significant political upheaval.

Former Bangladesh PM sheikh hasina has defied a death sentence for "crimes against humanity," calling the International Crimes Tribunal's ruling politically motivated. She claims the August 2024 student protests, which led to her government's fall, were not a premeditated assault. Hasina insists on facing charges in a legitimate court, highlighting her government's human rights achievements and economic growth.

Bangladesh Prime Minister sheikh hasina will visit Ajmer on September 8 and offer prayers at the dargah of Sufi Khwaja Moinuddin Chisty in the city. She is a devotee of Saint Khwaja Garib Nawaz.