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Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina has alleged that there was a conspiracy to kill her and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana, the moment she was ousted from power.

Bangladesh army general has met the Pakistan army chief in Islamabad.

Muhammad Yunus, proposing the replacement of the state principles of secularism, socialism and nationalism. The commission set up by the Yunus administration, after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as prime minister following a mass agitation led by students, also proposed a bicameral parliament for the country and a two-term limit on a premier's tenure.

Chakma Development Foundation of India (CDFI) welcomed the recognition of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHTs) region as a “foreign affairs issue” by the Interim Government of Bangladesh.

In a letter to the prime minister, Siddiq thanked him for the «confidence» he had shown towards her in recent weeks and said she had been grateful for having the chance to «share the full details of my finances and living arrangements, both present and historic». City minister Tulip Siddiq refers herself to government adviser on ministerial standards Siddiq has been under pressure over allegations about properties linked to her aunt Sheikh Hasina, who was deposed as Bangladesh's longest-serving prime minister in August. The now former minister referred herself to the PM's ethics wa...

Khaleda Zia's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Tuesday demanded that the general election be held by July-August this year, refuting interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus's stance to stage it by the year-end or mid-2026. «There is no reason to delay the election that much,» said BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir after an overnight meeting of the party's standing committee that was chaired virtually by acting BNP chairperson Tarique Rahman from London.

Nural Islam, Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, to discuss the escalating border tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka.

Awami League absent from the political stage following the 5 August 2024 political changeover, the two long-standing allies, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), appear to be drifting apart as they vie for dominance ahead of the upcoming elections. The BNP has been trying to distance itself from the JeI to gain more support from secular and international communities. This move has led to internal disagreements within the BNP, as some leaders still see value in maintaining ties with the JeI. Additionally, the JeI has been focusing on its own political agenda, which sometimes conflicts with the BNP's goals. Supporters of both parties have been particularly active on social media, exchanging harsh words and fueling the growing hostility between them.

Champions Trophy this year, said sources in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Also, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is being discussed as India's next captain, added the sources. Rohit's captaincy has been a mix of memorable highs and some extremely disappointing lows. Be it a 10-match winning streak during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup at home, which concluded with a loss to Australia in the final or India's redemption with an ICC T20 World Cup title win in 2024 at Barbados, Rohit's captaincy has given fans plenty of positives. Under him, team also made it to the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023, where they lost to Australia.

Mani Shankar Aiyar on Saturday night said that deposed Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina should be allowed to stay in India as long as she wants. Expressing happiness that Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri went to Dhaka last month and held discussions with the authorities there, Aiyar told PTI on the sidelines of the 16th Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival that the talks should be continuous and New Delhi needs to establish ministerial contacts with the interim government of Bangladesh. About demands by Bangladesh to extradite Hasina, he said, «I hope we will never disagree that Sheikh Hasina has done a lot of good for us. I am glad she was given refuge. I think we should be her host as long as she wants, even if it is for all her life.» Hasina, 77, has been living in India since August 5 when she fled the country following a massive student-led protest that toppled her 16-year regime.

India Meteorological Department (IMD), authorities have said, citing restrictions on non-essential foreign travel at government expense. Mominul Islam, the acting director of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), on Friday confirmed receiving the invitation from the IMD a month ago, saying: «The India Meteorological Department invited us to their 150th anniversary celebrations. We maintain good relations and continue to collaborate with them.» «However, we are not going to the event as there is an obligation to limit non-essential foreign trips funded by the government,» Islam told bdnews 24. He emphasised the regular contact between the two agencies, noting his recent visit to India on December 20, 2024, for a separate meeting with Indian meteorologists.

Who are likely to make a cut in the Champions Trophy India squad?Out-of-form veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue to form the batting core of India's ODI squad, however, three senior players whose future in the 50-over format could be debated when the selectors gather this weekend to pick the squad for the Champions Trophy.India will play all their Champions Trophy games in Dubai, starting with the clash against Bangladesh on February 20. This came after the team refused to travel to original hosts Pakistan citing security concerns.Following a not-so-satisfactory performance in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Team India look futuristic for the upcoming white-ball tournaments including England's tour to India, followed by ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Bangladeshi cattle smugglers on the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Thursday night, a statement from the paramilitary force said. In a retaliatory action carried out in self-defence, the jawans successfully foiled the smuggling attempt and recovered 10 bulls, it added. The incident took place at Khutadah border outpost (BOP), where BSF personnel saw smugglers approaching the border fence from the Indian side with cattle. Simultaneously, smugglers from the Bangladesh side crossed the international border into India. When the BSF jawans challenged them to stop, the smugglers ignored the warning and advanced aggressively, wielding sharp-edged spears while attempting to cut the border fence. In response to the threat, a BSF jawan fired a blank round as a warning.

A senior official of the European Investment Bank says the regional lending agency is keen to double its funding for Bangladesh, but she expressed concern over human rights as the country endures a spell of political turmoil

Border Security Force's (BSF) attempts to erect fences in certain areas along the India-Bangladesh border, the two forces held an informal meeting at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Petrapole in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Thursday. The pre-scheduled meeting, aimed at fostering mutual cooperation and enhancing coordination along the border, was attended by BSF South Bengal Frontier inspector-general Maninder PS Pawar and BGB brigadier-general Mohammad Humayun Kabir.

Mint.Champions Trophy News LIVE: Full schedule for the five-T20Is and three ODIs that England will be playing in India22 January – 1st T20I at Eden Gardens, Kolkata25 January – 2nd T20I at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai28 January – 3rd T20I at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot31 January – 4th T20I at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune2 February – 5th T20I at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai6 February – 1st ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur9 February – 2nd ODI at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack12 February – 3rd ODI at Narendra Modi Stadium, AhmedabadChampions Trophy News LIVE: India’s schedule in the upcoming ICC CT 2025.20 February 2025: India vs Bangladesh at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (2.30 pm)23 February 2025: India vs Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (2.30 pm)2 March 2025: India vs New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (2.30 pm)4 March 2025: Semi-final 1 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (2.30 pm)5 March 2025: Semi-final 2 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (2.30 pm)9 March 2025: The Final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Final will be played in Dubai if India qualify, 2.30 pm)10 March 2025: Reserve Day for finalChampions Trophy News LIVE: Earlier, England have already announced their squads ODI squad for India tour and Champions Trophy 2025.

BSF on Tuesday said that fencing work at the border between India and Bangladesh in Malda district was going on in a peaceful manner. BSF South Bengal DIG Nilotpal Kumar Pandey said the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) had raised an objection over the matter.