India-Bangladesh relations
Assam CM Himanta Sarma Condemns Bangladesh's Territorial Claims on Northeast India as "Baseless and Dangerous"
Dec 16, 2025 10:08 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has firmly rejected suggestions from Bangladeshi factions about separating Northeast India from the mainland, calling such claims "baseless and dangerous." The dispute centers around the strategic Chicken's Neck corridor, with Sarma warning that India would respond decisively to any threats to its territorial integrity. This diplomatic tension follows provocative statements from Bangladesh's National Citizen Party officials regarding potential "isolation" of India's northeastern states.
India Rejects Bangladesh's Claims Linking Attackers to India in Pre-Election Violence Case
Dec 15, 2025 04:18 pm CST
India has firmly denied Bangladesh's allegations connecting attackers of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi to India. Following the assault on the anti-Sheikh Hasina figure, Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus interim government requested India's help in apprehending the perpetrators. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has demanded the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the country faces rising extremism ahead of February elections.
Bangladesh February Election: Key Parties and Issues Following Hasina's Removal
Dec 11, 2025 09:21 pm CST
Bangladesh prepares for its first national election since Sheikh Hasina's ousting, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerging as frontrunner while Jamaat-e-Islami seeks political revival. This comprehensive guide examines the major political contenders, their platforms, and critical issues including democratic restoration, economic recovery, diplomatic realignment, and governance reforms that will shape Bangladesh's political future.
S Jaishankar Addresses Sheikh Hasina's Future in India and Bangladesh Relations
Dec 06, 2025 04:11 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clarified that former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's continued stay in India is her personal decision following her exile last year. He emphasized India's commitment to supporting democratic processes in Bangladesh while expressing optimism for improved bilateral relations in the future.
PM Modi Expresses Concern and Offers Support for Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's Health Crisis
Dec 02, 2025 01:20 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep concern about former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's deteriorating health condition and offered India's full support. The 80-year-old BNP chairperson is currently hospitalized with a severe chest infection affecting her heart and lungs. Modi's gesture highlights the diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh during this health crisis.
Bangladesh Navy Successfully Conducts Missile Launches in Bay of Bengal Amid Growing Defense Ties with Pakistan
Dec 01, 2025 08:52 pm CST
The Bangladesh Navy has successfully completed missile launches during its Annual Sea Exercise-2025 in the Bay of Bengal, demonstrating enhanced naval warfare capabilities. This military exercise follows increased defense cooperation between Bangladesh and Pakistan, marked by recent high-level military exchanges and visits. Under Muhammad Yunus's interim government, Bangladesh has been pursuing closer ties with Pakistan while relations with India have become increasingly strained, creating new strategic challenges in the region.
Bangladesh-India Relations at Critical Juncture Following Hasina's Death Sentence
Nov 20, 2025 01:37 am CST
The Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal's death sentence against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity has created a diplomatic challenge for India-Bangladesh relations. As Hasina remains in India and refuses extradition, both nations navigate complex political terrain while preparing for Bangladesh's February elections. The interim government under Muhammad Yunus seeks stability while managing relations with India amid growing political realignment within Bangladesh's major parties.
Trump Administration Shifts US Position on Bangladesh as Hasina's Son Claims Biden Funded Regime Change
Nov 19, 2025 05:18 pm CST
Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, claims the Biden administration spent millions through USAID to orchestrate regime change in Bangladesh. Now living in the US while his mother faces a death sentence in absentia, Wazed notes a significant policy shift under President Trump, who has expressed greater concern about terrorism and Islamism in the region. He also praised India for ensuring his mother's safety during the violent 2024 protests that led to her exile.
Bangladesh's Diplomatic Crisis: How Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence Challenges India-Bangladesh Relations
Nov 19, 2025 03:31 pm CST
The International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh, originally established by Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, has sentenced his daughter Sheikh Hasina to death, creating a complex diplomatic situation for India. This analysis examines the transformation of the tribunal, the political context behind Hasina's sentencing, continuing human rights concerns under Mohammad Yunus's administration, and the implications for regional relations as religious extremism grows in Bangladesh.
India's Legal Options: Can Sheikh Hasina Be Extradited to Bangladesh Under Bilateral Treaty Provisions?
Nov 18, 2025 06:18 pm CST
This article examines the complex legal and diplomatic situation surrounding Bangladesh's request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India following her death sentence in absentia. It analyzes the India-Bangladesh Extradition Treaty provisions, India's legal framework, and diplomatic considerations that give New Delhi significant discretion in handling this high-profile extradition request, despite Bangladesh's insistence that compliance is mandatory under bilateral agreements.