Bangladesh-India relations
Rising Tensions: Bangladesh's Anti-India Stance Emerges as Yunus Administration Reorients Foreign Policy
Dec 16, 2025 05:22 pm CST
Bangladesh's political landscape is witnessing a concerning shift as NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah issues provocative statements against India, threatening the severance of India's northeastern states while the Muhammad Yunus administration appears to favor closer ties with Pakistan. This realignment coincides with Bangladesh's 55th Victory Day celebrations, raising concerns about the erosion of the liberation war's legacy and increasing attacks on minority communities amid growing radical Islamic influence in the country.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Implicated in 2009 Military Massacre, Commission Reveals
Dec 01, 2025 02:39 am CST
A commission investigating the 2009 Bangladesh Rifles mutiny that killed 74 people has concluded that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered the killings. The report, submitted by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, identifies former MP Fazle Noor Taposh as the principal coordinator and suggests foreign involvement in the massacre that destabilized Bangladesh's military forces.
Bangladesh Political Crisis: Sheikh Hasina's Trial Verdict Set for November 17 Amid Rising Tensions and Diplomatic Strain with India
Nov 13, 2025 06:02 pm CST
Bangladesh faces escalating political turmoil as former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina awaits her November 17 trial verdict on crimes against humanity charges. The Muhammad Yunus interim government has protested India's decision to grant Hasina media access, while nationwide lockdown protests organized by her Awami League party trigger violence across Dhaka. This diplomatic tension between Bangladesh and India highlights the fragile political situation in the South Asian nation as it grapples with unrest and an uncertain future.
Bangladesh Detains 8 Indian Fishermen: Diplomatic Efforts Underway for Their Release
Oct 24, 2025 01:58 am CST
Eight fishermen from Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh are currently detained by the Bangladesh Navy after allegedly crossing into their territorial waters. Indian authorities, including the High Commission in Dhaka and government officials, are working through diplomatic and legal channels to secure their safe return. A special legal team is providing assistance while ministers and officials maintain contact with the fishermen's families during this international maritime incident.
Muhammad Yunus Addresses India-Bangladesh Tensions: Cites Sheikh Hasina's Refuge and SAARC Revival Challenges
Sep 25, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has openly discussed strained relations with India during his New York visit, attributing tensions to India's disapproval of student protests that ousted Sheikh Hasina and India's decision to shelter the former premier. Yunus also advocated for SAARC revival while suggesting India's politics have hindered regional cooperation, and announced plans for Bangladesh's first genuine democratic elections in 15 years, scheduled for February 2025.