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The Latest Breaking News from Bangladesh

India’s dominance looms over faster and more furious T20 World Cup

India are favourites by a long way but England are on form approaching tournament already hit by controversy

The Guardian - UK

New Nipah-like bat virus in Bangladesh is becoming more deadly, scientists warn

PRV infections are typically mild, but that has not been the case in these newly documented cases

The Independent UK

Pakistan's boycott of a game against India looms over cricket's T20 World Cup

Pakistan's looming boycott of a game against India threatens to overshadow cricket's Twenty20 World Cup

The Independent UK

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Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears

Attacks on Bangladesh’s Hindu minority have surged since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in an uprising in 2024

The Independent UK

16 Adorable Moments I Captured At Paw Carnival 2026

Paw Carnival took place in Gulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh, on January 9, 2026, when the area briefly transformed into a living, breathing celebration of pets and their people. For one day, a public space became a rare environment where animals were not only allowed, but welcomed, admired, and deeply cared for.The…

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Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her UK lawmaker niece sentenced in graft case

A special court in Bangladesh has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in prison, and her UK lawmaker niece, Tulip Siddiq to four, over corruption charges. Hasina is accused of misusing power to illegally secure plots of land in a government project to distribute to her family.

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Bangladesh continues to deny attack on minorities

DHAKA: Continuing with its denial of reports of atrocities against minorities, particularly Hindus, the chief adviser Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt on Monday alleged that Indian media outlets and the ousted Awami League are “spreading disinformation” about Bangladesh ahead of its Feb 12 parliamentary election. “Misinformation is being spread deliberately,” chief…

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Pakistan boycott shows growing divide between cricket’s commercial needs and political reality

Latest row to hit the T20 World Cup raises difficult questions for the sport’s governing body, with a lucrative TV deal to protect amid the toxic politics

The Guardian - UK

India slashes aid to Bangladesh by half amid diplomatic tensions

New Delhi cuts Dhaka funding amid strained ties, while Bhutan remains top aid recipient

The Independent UK

Sheikh Hasina convicted again: Bangladesh court hands 10-year sentence in housing scam cases

A Bangladesh court has handed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a 10-year prison sentence in two corruption cases concerning plot allocations. Her niece, British MP Tulip Siddiq, received a four-year sentence. The convictions stem from alleged irregularities in the Purbachal New Town project. Hasina, living in exile, faces multiple other…

The Times of India

Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 10 years in jail in corruption case

Her niece, the British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, has been sentenced to four years in connection with two cases involving a government township project

The Independent UK

Hindu Canadian Foundation protests in −23°C against violence targeting religious minorities in Bangladesh

Dozens of Hindu Canadians gathered in freezing temperatures at Mississauga Celebration Square to call attention to what they describe as ongoing violence and discrimination against religious minorities in Bangladesh.

The Times of India

London councillor paid £20,000 a year while living in Bangladesh

Sabina Khan continues to collect salary despite seeking seat in national assembly elections thousands of miles away

Evening Standard

Jayasree Kabir obituary

Actor who was a celebrated figure of Bangladeshi cinema after being discovered by the Indian director Satyajit Ray

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Breakdown in cricket relations with Bangladesh rings alarm bells for India’s Olympic bid

Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the men’s T20 World Cup has caused concern, with the IOC unlikely to award the 2036 Games to India if there is a risk of a boycott

The Times of India

Bangladesh polls: US embassy issues security alert; warns of political violence and 'extremist attacks'

The US embassy in Bangladesh has issued a security alert for its citizens ahead of the February 12 parliamentary elections, warning of potential political violence and extremist attacks. Americans are advised to remain vigilant, avoid large gatherings, and monitor local news due to anticipated transportation restrictions and a history of…

The Times of India

After 14 years, Pakistan-Bangladesh direct flights resume

Pakistan and Bangladesh have resumed direct air connectivity after a 14-year hiatus, with Biman Bangladesh Airlines operating the inaugural Dhaka-Karachi flight. This move aims to enhance bilateral ties, promote tourism, and strengthen people-to-people links, with plans to increase flight frequency and reduce fares.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina denounces upcoming election from exile

Her party has been barred from the polls

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'No security threat here': Bangladesh questions India's move to recall diplomats' families

Bangladesh’s foreign affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said that there was “no reason” for India to recall the family members of its diplomats from Dhaka. This comes after New Delhi cited precautionary safety concerns amid rising extremist activity ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for February 2026.

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India-EU Trade Deal: 9 Shocking Changes That Could Change India's Future

After nearly two decades of talks, India and the European Union (EU) have finalized a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that promises to transform trade, industry, and business in India. The deal covers goods, services, investment, and market access on an unprecedented scale, creating one of the largest trade partnerships…

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's report on how Bangladeshi workers were tricked into fighting in the Ukraine war

Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia under the false promise of civilian work and then forced to fight in the Ukraine war

The Independent UK

Bangladeshi workers lured to Russia for jobs tricked into fighting brutal war in Ukraine

Workers claim they were threatened with 10-year jail terms and beaten

The Times of India

Death sentences for former Dhaka top cop, 2 others

Former Dhaka police chief and two ex-deputies have been sentenced to death by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity. Convicted in absentia, they were found guilty of leading a brutal crackdown on 2024 protests that led to hundreds of deaths and the ouster of then-PM Sheikh Hasina.

The Independent UK

Pakistan set to make late call on T20 World Cup participation after Bangladesh boycott

Bangladesh have boycotted the tournament amid security concerns and been replaced by Scotland

The Times of India

Bangladesh crisis: Ex-police chief among 3 cops sentenced to death for protest crackdown

A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced Dhaka’s fugitive former police chief and two senior officers to death for crimes against humanity over the killing of six protesters during the July 2024 mass uprising that led to the overthrow of then prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

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