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New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah on Wednesday to convey New Delhi's strong concerns over the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh. According to the MEA, the Bangladeshi envoy's attention was drawn specifically to the activities of some extremist elements who have announced plans to create a security situation around the Indian mission in Dhaka. India outrightly rejected the false narrative sought to be created by extremist elements regarding certain recent events in Bangladesh. The MEA expressed concern that the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has neither conducted a thorough investigation nor shared meaningful evidence with India regarding the incidents. "India has close and friendly relations with the people of Bangladesh rooted in the liberation struggle, and strengthened through various developmental and people-to-people initiatives. We are in favour of peace and stability in Bangladesh and have consistently called for free, fair, inclusive and credible elections, conducted in a peaceful atmosphere," read a statement issued by the MEA. India called on the Yunus-led interim government to ensure the safety of Indian missions and posts in Bangladesh in keeping with its diplomatic obligations. Earlier on Sunday, India rejected assertions made by the Yunus-led interim government, stating that it has consistently expressed support for fair, free, inclusive and credible elections being held in the neighbouring nation in a peaceful atmosphere. The MEA said that India has never allowed its territory to be used for activities hostile to the interests of the people of Bangladesh. "India categorically rejects the assertions made by the interim Government of Bangladesh in its press note dated 14 December 2025. We have consistently reiterated our position in favour of free, fair, inclusive and credible elections being held in Bangladesh in a peaceful atmosphere," the MEA said in a statement. "India has never allowed its territory to be used for activities inimical to the interests of the friendly people of Bangladesh. We expect that the interim Government of Bangladesh will take all necessary measures for ensuring internal law and order, including for the purpose of holding peaceful elections," it added.
IMAGE: India are scheduled to tour Bangladesh for a white-ball series in August. Photograph: Screengrab/X The India tour of Bangladesh, which was scheduled to be held in August, is likely to be cancelled because of the situation prevailing in the country over the last few months, sources in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said. India is supposed to play a three-match ODI series from August 17, which will then be followed by a three-match T20I series, which will begin from August 26. Speaking about the India tour of Bangladesh, a BCCI source told ANI, "India tour of Banglade ...Read More >
Dehradun, Jul 14 (PTI) Uttarakhand Police on Monday said that they have confirmed the nationality of one alleged Bangladeshi citizen, who was caught under 'Operation Kalanemi', and will now be deported to his native country. Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Singh said that Rukn Rakam (26) alias Shah Alam was arrested on Friday while roaming around in the guise of a seer. During interrogation, it was revealed that he was a Bangladeshi citizen and had been living in India illegally, Singh said. Also Read | How To Check Lottery Sambad Results: A Comprehensive Guide for Indian Lotte ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The Indian government expressed regret on Tuesday over the reported demolition of the ancestral property of celebrated filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh and expressed its willingness to extend cooperation in its restoration. "We note with profound regret that the ancestral property of noted filmmaker and litterateur Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, belonging to his grandfather and eminent litterateur, Upendra Kishor Ray Chowdhury, is being demolished," the Ministry of External Affairs said. Also Read | India Urges Bangladesh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): The India tour of Bangladesh, which was scheduled to take place in August, is likely to be cancelled because of the situation prevailing in the country over the last few months, as per sources in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Also Read | Who Is The Current WWE Universal Champion? Does The Title Still Exist?. India is supposed to play a three-match ODI series from August 17, which will then be followed by a three-match T20I series, which will begin from August 26. Speaking about the India tour of Bangladesh, a BCCI source told ANI, "India ...Read More >
New Delhi: A major row has erupted after Muhammad Yunus presented a book to a visiting Pakistani general with a map of India that shows the northeastern states as part of Bangladesh. This took place during the visit of Pakistan's joint chiefs of staff committee chairperson, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, to Dhaka over the weekend. The meeting came amid a recent thaw in ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh. This policy shift took place after the ouster of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sk Hasina from the country in August 2024. Yunus took over as head of an interim government within days. S ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, said that the visit of Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is "good and important" as both nations look to bolster bilateral ties after India-Bangladesh relations nosedived under Muhammad Yunus's interim government Speaking with ANI, Sikri highlighted the positive efforts of India to welcome the new Tarique Rahman-led BNP government. "It is both good and important that the new Foreign Minister of Bangladesh is visiting India. India welcomed the new BNP government led by PM Tarique Rahman w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri met Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday to discuss enhancing energy ties between the two nations, following the visiting dignitary's high-level talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar earlier in the day. In a post on X, Puri noted the high-level participation from the Bangladeshi delegation during the meeting held in the national capital. "Pleased to receive the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, HE Dr. Khalilur Rahman. He was accompanied by HE Mr. M. Humayun Kabir, A ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): Responding on the arrest and denial of bail of Chinmoy Krishna Das the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday urged Bangladeshi government to ensure the safety and security of Hindus. "We have noted with deep concern the arrest and denial of bail to Shri Chinmoy Krishna Das, who is also the spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote", the statement said. "This incident follows the multiple attacks on Hindus and other minorities by extremist elements in Bangladesh. There are several documented cases of arson and looting of minorities' ho ...Read More >
New Delhi: Three Indian nationals have been abducted in Mali amid a surge in terrorist violence across the West African country. On Wednesday, India expressed serious concern over the incident and urged the Malian authorities to ensure the safe return of the kidnapped persons. "The Ministry of External Affairs is deeply concerned about the abduction of three Indians employed at the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes, Mali. The kidnapping took place on July 1, 2025, when armed attackers stormed the factory and took the three workers hostage," the MEA said in a statement. The Indian Embassy in Ba ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 16 (ANI): Following the tragic road accident in the Muwani area of Pithoragarh district on Tuesday that claimed eight lives, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the state government would provide Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured. This would be in addition to the ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF), announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which would be given to the next of kin of the deceased. Also Read | Weather Forecast Today, July 16: Check ...Read More >
India is yet to respond to the statement from Bangladesh. Dhaka has lodged a protest over the killing of three Bangladeshi nationals who had crossed the Indian border illegally. The three Bangladeshis were killed on Wednesday by an angry mob on suspicion of being cattle thieves in a border village called Bidyabil, in the Khowai district of Tripura. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh said, "The Government of Bangladesh strongly protests and condemns the brutal be ...Read More >
The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka, the primary integrated centre handling all Indian visa services in the capital, closed its operations from 2 pm on Wednesday. "In view of the ongoing security situation, we wish to bring to your kind notice that IVAC JFP Dhaka will be closed at 2 pm today," the IVAC said in a statement. It added that all applicants with appointments scheduled for submission on Wednesday would be rescheduled for a later date, PTI reported. Earlier in the day, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi summoned Bangladesh High ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Amid the conflict in West Asia and the Gulf region, which has resulted in a fuel crisis in several countries across the world, India on Thursday said that it has received a request from Bangladesh for the supply of diesel, which is currently being examined by the government. Other countries from the neighbourhood, including the Maldives and Sri Lanka, have also approached India. The inputs were shared by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiwal during a weekly presser here in the national capital on Thursday. Speaking about India's energy ...Read More >
ISKCON Kolkata has raised concerns with India over ongoing persecution of its monks and Hindu communities in Bangladesh, following the arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das. ISKCON Kolkata has seriously raised concerns with the Indian government over the ongoing persecution of its monks and Hindu religious communities in Bangladesh. This is after the recent arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, a development that is very worrying in light of a series of attacks on members of the Hindu Vaishnavite order and other minority communities. ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharaman Das shared with PTI that ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): India has expressed its concern over the escalating incidents of violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and desecration, and damage to their places of worship, and has also called on the interim government there to ensure the safety of minorities. In a response to question asked by RJD MP AD Singh, Minister of State for Ministry of External Affairs, Kirit Vardhan Singh in a written reply to Rajya Sabha, stated that the "primary responsibility" for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, "rests with ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs will hold a meeting on Friday. During the meeting, the committee will record evidence of experts/non-official witnesses in connection with the examination of the subject 'Future of India-Bangladesh Relationship'. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has been the chairperson of the Committee of the External Affairs since September 2024. India has strongly condemned the demolition of a Durga temple in Dhaka, criticising the role of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in allowing the destruction and projectin ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a strong and clear message, Shiv Sena supremo and Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde asked the party ministers, legislators and office bearers to strictly follow party discipline and not compel him to take action. "In the past few days, certain incidents have taken place. People don't point fingers at you -- they point at me for what you do. They ask me: 'What are your MLAs up to? You all are my people. We are one family. Your disrepute is my disrepute. Don't waste your energy on unnecessary matters. Speak less, work more. "Some ministers had ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted his Bangladeshi counterpart Khalilur Rahman and a high-level delegation on Wednesday to review the depth of bilateral engagement alongside regional and international issues. The high-stakes meeting, held in the national capital, focused on the trajectory of the neighbourhood partnership. Highlighting the discussions, EAM Jaishankar posted on X, "Pleased to host FM Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh and his delegation this afternoon. We discussed strengthening our bilateral relationship in its various facets. Also exch ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a petition alleging that the Assam government has reportedly launched a "sweeping and indiscriminate drive" to deport persons suspected to be foreigners to Bangladesh. A vacation bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Satish Chandra Sharma asked the All BTC Minority Students Union (ABMSU) to approach the Gauhati High Court for appropriate relief. Also Read | INR 2,000 Currency Notes Worth INR 6,181 Crore Still in Circulation After Withdrawal 2 Years Ago, Reveals RBI Data. The petitioner said that the state of Ass ...Read More >
New Delhi: The razing of a Durga temple in Dhaka's Khiliket area has cast a long shadow over India-Bangladesh ties, reviving questions about the safety of religious minorities in post-Hasina Bangladesh. With reports attributing the demolition to pressure from radical Islamist groups, the incident on Thursday represents a potential inflection point in India's foreign policy approach toward its eastern neighbour. "We understand that extremists were clamouring for demolishing the Durga temple in Khilkhet, Dhaka," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during a regular media ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has asked Bangladesh to reconsider its decision to demolish the ancestral property of noted filmmaker Satyajit Ray and has offered help to preserve the iconic building. Describing the move to demolish the "landmark" building in Mymensingh as a matter of "profound regret", New Delhi on Tuesday also urged Dhaka to convert it into a museum symbolising shared culture of the two countries and pledged to extend cooperation for it. The iconic building belonged to the filmmaker's grandfather, Upendra Kishor Ray Chowdhury, who was also a renowned litterateur. The reaction by the Mini ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): India has expressed dismay over Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus-led interim government's decision to allow demolition of a makeshift Durga Temple in Khilkhet in Dhaka, saying that the governnment instead of providing security to the temple, projected the episode as illegal land use and allowed the destruction of the temple. Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the action has resulted in damage to the deity before it was shifted. When asked about Temple demolition in Bangladesh, he sai ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, June 26: India on Thursday strongly condemned the demolition of the Durga Mandir (temple) in Dhaka, criticising the role of Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in allowing the destruction and projecting it as a case of illegal land use. "We understand that extremists were clamouring for demolishing the Durga temple in Khilkhet, Dhaka. The interim government, instead of providing security to the temple, projected the episode as a case of illegal land use and allowed the destruction of the temple today," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a media briefing here. "This has res ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Government of India has expressed deep regret over the ongoing demolition of the ancestral property of legendary filmmaker and author Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, and has offered its cooperation in repairing and restoring the historic structure. In a press release issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India said, "We note with profound regret that the ancestral property of noted filmmaker and litterateur Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, belonging to his grandfather and eminent litterateur, Upendra Kishor Ray Chowdhury, is b ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The BJD chief, Naveen Patnaik, on Saturday sought the personal intervention of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the early and safe release of an Odisha resident allegedly abducted by militants in the West African country of Mali. Twenty-eight-year-old P Venkataramana is a resident of Patnaik's Assembly constituency Hinjili from where he has been elected for six consecutive terms since 2000. Taking to X, Patnaik said: "Concerned to know that P Venkataramana of Hinjilicut block of Ganjam district has been kidnapped by extremists in the African country Mali. He has remaine ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Emphasising India's role as a major exporter of refined petroleum products, particularly to neighbouring countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that the Indian government has received a request from Bangladesh for diesel supply, which is currently under review. "India is a major exporter of refined petroleum products, especially to our neighbourhood. We have received a request from the government of Bangladesh for the supply of diesel, which is being examined. Given our people-centric and development-oriented approach to relatio ...Read More >
Delhi/Hyderabad, Mar 30 (Maxim News): Bangladesh cricket fans were shocked by the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament. India's JioStar has announced that it has terminated its IPL broadcasting contract in Bangladesh. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp This development comes after the government there said that it was reconsidering the previous ban on IPL broadcasting. The cancellation will come into effect immediately, according to a letter written by JioStar to TeeSports (Bangladesh broadcaster) The decision was reportedly due to the partner's failure to make payments on time as per the agreeme ...Read More >
Agartala: Police in Tripura have arrested seven members of a Hindu organization for allegedly breaking into the Bangladesh consulate in Agartala and vandalizing its property. The incident, which took place on Monday, has drawn sharp criticism and raised concerns over diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh. According to senior police officials, the accused forced their way into the consulate premises, damaging furniture and documents. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation, though initial reports suggest the group was protesting alleged incidents of violence again ...Read More >