Bangladesh
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.
Tarique Rahman Set to Return to Bangladesh After 17 Years as Former PM Khaleda Zia's Health Deteriorates
Dec 13, 2025 01:46 am CST
Tarique Rahman, son of critically ill former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, will end his 17-year self-exile in London and return to Bangladesh on December 25, just weeks before the country's parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12. The BNP has previously indicated Rahman would assume the prime minister role if the party wins and his mother remains medically unfit.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's Critical Health Condition: On Ventilator Support with Multiple Organ Complications
Dec 12, 2025 09:44 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, 80, has been placed on ventilator support following a severe health deterioration. The BNP chairperson is suffering from complete kidney failure requiring dialysis, heart valve infection (infective endocarditis), and acute pancreatitis while receiving treatment at Dhaka's Evercare Hospital under 24-hour specialist care. A planned medical evacuation to London has been temporarily postponed until her condition stabilizes.
Pakistan's Attempt to Create a South Asian Alliance Without India: Why Experts Say It's Destined to Fail
Dec 10, 2025 06:18 pm CST
Pakistan is pursuing a new regional alliance with Bangladesh and China while attempting to exclude India from South Asian cooperation. Despite Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar's proposal to expand this trilateral mechanism as an alternative to the dormant SAARC, analysts argue that India's economic dominance, crisis management capabilities, and essential role in regional trade make any South Asian bloc without New Delhi impractical and unsustainable.
Bangladesh Former PM Khaleda Zia's Medical Evacuation to UK Postponed for Third Time Due to Air Ambulance Issues
Dec 09, 2025 01:40 am CST
The medical evacuation of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to London has been postponed for the third time after the German air ambulance arranged by Qatar canceled its landing slot in Dhaka. The 80-year-old BNP chairperson, who has been hospitalized since November with multiple ailments, remains too unwell for the long-haul journey according to her medical team.
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.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's London Medical Treatment Delayed Due to Technical Issues and Health Concerns
Dec 06, 2025 02:07 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's planned medical evacuation to London has been postponed due to technical issues with the Qatar Royal air ambulance and a decline in her health condition. The 80-year-old BNP chairperson, who suffers from multiple ailments including cardiac issues and liver cirrhosis, remains under intensive care in Dhaka's Evercare Hospital as doctors evaluate her fitness to travel.
TMC MP Shatabdi Roy Sparks Controversy Over Bangla-Speaking Deportations in Heated Lok Sabha Exchange
Dec 05, 2025 09:01 pm CST
During a heated Lok Sabha session, Trinamool Congress MP Shatabdi Roy ignited controversy by claiming Bangla-speaking people are being wrongfully deported to Bangladesh, leading to a fierce exchange with BJP representatives. The debate escalated when Roy suggested that Hindi and Urdu speakers from BJP should be sent to Pakistan, prompting BJP MP Sambit Patra to strongly refute her claims and defend Odisha's stance on illegal immigration.
Bangladesh's Gen-Z Revolution: Student-Led NCP Fights for Political Relevance After Ousting Sheikh Hasina
Dec 04, 2025 01:55 pm CST
Following the successful uprising against Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's student-led National Citizen Party faces significant challenges in converting their revolutionary street power into electoral success. With just 6% support in polls ahead of February elections, the NCP struggles against established political forces while promising institutional reform and a break from decades of two-party dominance and nepotism in Bangladesh's political landscape.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus Visits Former PM Khaleda Zia During Critical Health Crisis
Dec 04, 2025 03:45 am CST
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has visited former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who remains in critical condition at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. International medical experts from the US, UK, and China are overseeing her treatment, while world leaders including India's PM Modi have offered support. Her son Tarique Rahman continues monitoring her care from London amid speculation about his potential return to Bangladesh.