Thursday, 01 October 2026

India

Tarek Rahman’s India Trip Confirmed, No Cause for Haste: Dinesh Trivedi

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Wednesday said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to India was “100% confirmed”, but no discussions had yet taken place on its date or timing.

No Urgency Over PM Tarique Rahman’s India Visit, Says Indian Envoy

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi said there was no urgency over Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India, stating that discussions remained positive and a meeting between the two countries’ leaders would be held at a mutually convenient time.

Gujarat Hilsa allegedly sold as Padma fish in Bangladesh, buyers complain of poor taste

Consumers in Bangladesh have complained that hilsa imported from India’s Gujarat is being sold as locally sourced Padma hilsa, despite lacking the familiar taste and texture of domestic fish. The Bangladesh government temporarily banned hilsa imports from India on Wednesday, September 23, cancelling

India's response, after Dhaka to review 101 agreements from the Sheikh Hasina's era

India has said it will take all necessary measures to protect its interests after reports that Bangladesh is reviewing 101 agreements signed with New Delhi during the Sheikh Hasina government’s tenure. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said Bangladesh had not formally communicated any such review

Bangladesh–India Work on PM Tarique Rahman’s Proposed New Delhi Visit in November

Bangladeshi and Indian officials have resumed discussions to finalise Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to New Delhi in November, following a period of strain in bilateral relations, The Hindu reported, citing diplomatic sources. Diplomatic sources said both countries were working to a

Mahdi Amin urges Indian envoy to prevent fugitives from creating instability

Prime Minister’s Adviser and spokesperson of Prime Minister’s Office Mahdi Amin has urged the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh to ensure that fugitive allies of fascism and convicted criminals staying in India cannot make any attempt to create instability. He made the call when Indian High Com

Stall Over New Bangladesh Envoy as Delhi Holds Back Clearance

India has not yet granted formal approval for Bangladesh’s nomination of Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam as its next high commissioner to New Delhi, more than a month after Dhaka submitted his name, according to an NDTV report. Bangladesh wants to appoint Siam as its next high commissioner in Delh

Bangladesh seeks new bilateral relationship with India through direct talks

Bangladesh wants to rebuild its relationship with India through direct bilateral meetings rather than multilateral alliances or forums, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said on Sunday. Speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kobir said Bangladesh wanted to move to

BRICS nations call for 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war

Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint statement. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who joined Russian, Iranian, Indian and other leaders in India'

BRICS Summit

India welcomes Putin and Pezeshkian amid war tensions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi on Friday, September 11, ahead of the two-day 18th BRICS Summit beginning Saturday. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also due to attend, marking his first visit

PM or any other representative will not attend BRICS summit: Humaiun Kobir

Bangladesh will not send Prime Minister Tarique Rahman or any other representative to the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, Foreign State Minister Humaiun Kobir said on Thursday. Kobir made the remarks while responding to journalists’ questions on the sidelines of an international semi

Stolen Lemurs from Bangladesh Land in Ambani's Zoo: UK Media Cites Ajker Patrika

Two ring-tailed lemurs allegedly stolen from a safari park in Bangladesh have been found at a zoo and wildlife centre linked to India’s wealthiest family, according to a report by British newspaper The Independent, citing Ajker Patrika. Ajker Patrika first reported the matter.

PM to carry 'New Bangladesh' message to UNGA: Humaiun

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will carry the message of a "New Bangladesh" and its progress to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said today. "The Prime Minister will go to the United Nations with the message of the progress of a New Banglade

India has no update on Tarique Rahman’s participation in BRICS summit

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has said it has no updated information on whether Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will attend the 18th BRICS Summit, scheduled to be held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks during the ministry’s re

PM will visit India when an appropriate environment created: Humaiun Kobir

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India has not yet been scheduled and will take place when an appropriate diplomatic environment is created, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kobir

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rises to 682 as nearly 3,000 remain missing

The death toll from devastating floods in the China-Nepal border region has risen to 682, authorities said on Saturday, as rescue teams continued searching for nearly 3,000 missing people for a fourth consecutive day. Nepal’s National Disaster Management Authority said 675 people had died in Nepal.