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Bangladesh's 'dark prince' Tarique Rahman leads BNP revival, likely to be PM

On December 25, 2025, Tarique Rahman returned to Dhaka, just in time for the national election. Greeted by a sea of people, many of them longtime BNP workers, Rahman vowed to restore peace and stability in Bangladesh and to make Dhaka a nation “we all dream of”. His mother was ailing by then.

Updated on Feb 13, 2026, 7:12 AM IST

Sheikh Hasina ouster to key polls: A look at 2 years of turmoil for Bangladesh

On August 5, 2024, thousands of protests engulfing the government buildings in the morning including the Prime Minister’s Office, Bangladesh’s Parliament, and Ganabhaban.

Updated on Feb 11, 2026, 12:10 PM IST

One big party, Oppn disbanded: How Bangladesh poll resembles similarity with Pak

Supporters of the Jamaat-e-Islami party attend a rally on the final day of campaigning in Dhaka on February 9, 2026 ahead of the country's general election on February 12. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP)

Published on Feb 10, 2026, 8:44 PM IST

Bangladesh opens dairy, agriculture to US in new deal; textiles get zero tariffs

File photo of US President Donald Trump and Muhammad Yunus.

Updated on Feb 10, 2026, 4:10 PM IST

Decoding the revival of Jamaat-e-Islami: The who & why ahead of Bangladesh polls

Jamaat-e-Islami is contesting against the BNP as part of an 11-party alliance led by the National Citizen Party, NCP, and JeI leaders.

Updated on Feb 8, 2026, 9:58 AM IST

Protestors clash with Bangladesh police over Hadi killing in Dhaka, 50 injured

Inquilab Mancha supporters hold a protest gathering demanding justice for their party leader Sharif Osman Hadi who was killed last December, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Friday.

Published on Feb 6, 2026, 10:35 PM IST

Bangladesh court schedules hearing for Sheikh Hasina in sedition case on Feb 9

Hasina, who was ousted after violent student-led protests over July and August 2024, fled to India on August 5 that year.

Published on Jan 21, 2026, 4:54 PM IST

Bangladeshi travellers to US required to pay $15,000 visa bond from Jan 21

B1 and B2 are non-immigrant visas for those who are visiting US temporarily for business, tourism or a short visit.

Updated on Jan 20, 2026, 12:57 AM IST

645 minority-related incidents in Bangladesh last year, 71 were communal: Yunus

Bangladesh records 645 minority-related incidents in 2025, police review shows

Updated on Jan 19, 2026, 4:36 PM IST

A Dhaka in flux offers an opportunity for New Delhi

Long considered in the Indian strategic circles as an anti-India political formation, the BNP is not only the clear favourite in this election, but is also shedding its anti-India image. (AFP)

Published on Jan 18, 2026, 9:46 PM IST

‘Hindus being murdered, temples being burnt’: UK MP flags Bangladesh violence

Bob Blackman is a member of the UK House of Commons for nearly two decades now.

Updated on Jan 16, 2026, 2:24 PM IST

Bangladesh restricts visa services for Indians amid growing tensions: Report

Tourist and other visa services for Indians have also been suspended at Bangladeshi missions in Mumbai and Chennai.

Published on Jan 8, 2026, 4:27 PM IST

Defence deal, direct flights: Thaw in B'desh-Pak ties amid strain with India

FILE: A Biman Bangladesh flight to Kathmandu makes an emergency landing at Jai Prakash Narayan airport due to technical problems, in Patna on Friday. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Jan 8, 2026, 3:11 AM IST

Another Hindu man killed in Bangladesh, second such incident in 24 hours

Family members and neighbours reportedly said that Sarat Chakraborty had no disputes with anyone and had no enemies.

Updated on Jan 6, 2026, 12:58 PM IST

Thousands join Khaleda Zia's funeral, Jaishankar conveys India's condolences

Thousands of people were expected to attend the funeral of Khaleda, who will be laid to rest beside the grave of her husband, former president Ziaur Rahman.

Updated on Dec 31, 2025, 5:00 PM IST

Khaleda Zia funeral: Jaishankar arrives in Dhaka, hands over letter from PM Modi

Jaishankar also met Zia's son Tarique Rahman.

Updated on Dec 31, 2025, 2:06 PM IST

Jaishankar to attend former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's funeral in Dhaka

"The External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar will represent the Government and people of India at the funeral of Begum Khaleda Zia," the ministry said.

Updated on Dec 30, 2025, 8:12 PM IST

Khaleda Zia dies at 80: Widowed by a coup, she went on to rule Bangladesh twice

Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on December 30, 2025 aged 80, her Bangladesh National Party said.

Updated on Dec 30, 2025, 12:49 PM IST

BNP's Tarique Rahman files nomination for B'desh polls, to contest from Dhaka-17

Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)'s acting chairman addresses supporters during a rally after his arrival in Dhaka.

Published on Dec 29, 2025, 1:58 PM IST

‘Fabricated’: BSF on Dhaka's claims of suspects in Hadi's killing entering India

People stage a protest over the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, one of the key leaders in the Bangladesh student uprising, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Updated on Dec 29, 2025, 1:48 PM IST

‘Isolated incidents’: Dhaka downplays concerns over attacks against minorities

India has condemned the recent killing of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das.

Updated on Dec 28, 2025, 11:00 PM IST

Dhaka Police claims suspects in Hadi's killing fled to India; cops, BSF deny

The death of Osman Hadi led to large-scale protests and violence in the country.

Updated on Dec 29, 2025, 10:03 AM IST

Hadi's Inqilab Moncho plans mega blockades across Bangladesh, issues warning

Supporters chant slogans as they block Shahbagh Square demanding justice, following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a student leader, who was undergoing treatment in Singapore after being shot in the head, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 19, 2025.

Updated on Dec 28, 2025, 2:02 PM IST

Who was Amrit Mondal? Hindu man killed in Bangladesh after extortion claims

The incident took place on Wednesday night at Hosendanga village in Pangsha upazila of Rajbari district.

Updated on Dec 26, 2025, 10:56 AM IST

Hindu man beaten to death by mob in Bangladesh's Rajbari over extortion claims

Bangladesh Police personnel stand guard outside the International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka.

Updated on Dec 25, 2025, 11:01 PM IST

'Build a Bangladesh we dream of': Tarique Rahman marks homecoming | Top quotes

Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)'s acting chairman waves to supporters after his arrival in Dhaka.

Updated on Dec 26, 2025, 6:51 AM IST

Tarique Rahman walks barefoot on Bangladesh soil after 17-year exile | Video

His return is seen as a major boost for the BNP ahead of the February 12 parliamentary elections.

Updated on Dec 25, 2025, 4:49 PM IST

Bangladesh home ministry official resigns amid unrest over Osman Hadi's killing

His resignation might not come as a surprise, as calls for him to step down from his position were made by Inqilab Moncho, a mass cultural movement formed during last year's July Uprising

Updated on Dec 25, 2025, 1:59 PM IST

Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman lands in Dhaka

Bangladesh Nationalist Party put up banners across Dhaka to welcome acting chairman Tarique Rahman to the country. (Reuters)

Published on Dec 25, 2025, 12:22 PM IST

Why Khaleda Zia's exiled son Tarique Rahman is returning to Bangladesh politics?

Tarique Rahman, who was a powerful figure within BNP, saw a turbulent period after spending 18 months in jail in Bangladesh

Published on Dec 24, 2025, 11:44 AM IST

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