17 years in exile — now in power: BNP chief Tarique Rahman’s bold promise to ‘restore justice
Feb 14, 2026, at 05:52 pm
Tarique Rahman, who led the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) back to power after returning to the country following 17 years in exile, has pledged to prioritise justice and the rule of law as the cornerstone of his administration.
From uprising hero to election defeat: Tasnim Jara’s solo gamble ends in shock loss
Feb 14, 2026, at 05:17 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Tasnim Jara, who had emerged as a prominent face during the July uprising against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, hoped to usher in political and structural change in Bangladesh.
Winners and losers revealed: Anti-India leaders’ fate in Bangladesh elections
Feb 14, 2026, at 03:33 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh’s closely watched national elections, which marked a dramatic political shift with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerging victorious and ending the Awami League’s long dominance, also saw the electoral fortunes of several controversial and anti-India figures unfold.
BJP wins a seat in Bangladesh — But not the one you think!
Feb 14, 2026, at 03:13 pm
The BJP has won a seat in Bangladesh’s general elections — but it is not India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The victor represents the Bangladesh Jatiya Party.
Feb 13, 2026, at 10:13 pm
A woman, born in Bangladesh and allegedly trafficked to Pakistan 35 years ago, has approached the Lahore High Court seeking justice after being offloaded from a Dhaka-bound flight.
Tarique Rahman-led BNP's Bangladesh victory: A strategic crossroads for India
Feb 13, 2026, at 03:30 pm
Bangladesh’s first general election since the violent July 2024 uprising has delivered a dramatic political comeback for Tarique Rahman and his Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
Hindu Tea worker found bound and bloodied in Bangladesh garden amid general polls; probe underway
Feb 13, 2026, at 02:51 pm
The body of a Hindu tea garden worker, with his hands and feet tied, was recovered from a tea estate in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar district in Bangladesh, according to local media reports.
Feb 13, 2026, at 01:43 pm
In the run-up to Bangladesh’s February 12 general election, few political parties projected as much confidence as the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.
Feb 13, 2026, at 09:10 am
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, has staged a dramatic comeback in Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary elections, securing 151 constituencies, according to early vote-counting trends.
Tarique Rahman's BNP surges ahead as Bangladesh counts votes in high-stakes 2026 election
Feb 13, 2026, at 03:16 am
Dhaka/IBNS: Unofficial trends indicate that Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is in a commanding position as votes continue to be counted in Bangladesh’s landmark 2026 parliamentary election.
Feb 13, 2026, at 01:54 am
Islamabad/IBNS: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has reportedly suffered an 85 percent loss of vision in his right eye while incarcerated at Adiala Jail, according to a report submitted by Supreme Court-appointed amicus curiae Salman Safdar.
Bangladesh votes for first time since Hasina’s ouster — Why India is watching closely
Feb 12, 2026, at 11:07 am
Dhaka/New Delhi/IBNS: Bangladesh went to polls on Monday succeeding the ouster of Sheikh Hasina and the turbulent phase of interim governance under Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus.
Feb 11, 2026, at 01:59 pm
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has delivered one of the most candid acknowledgements yet of Islamabad’s controversial alignment with the United States, accusing Washington of exploiting Pakistan for strategic gains before abandoning it.
Feb 11, 2026, at 10:19 am
The Bangladeshi government has announced housing and financial assistance for the family of Hindu labourer Dipu Chandra Das, who was lynched over alleged blasphemy in Mymensingh in 2025, just hours before the country heads to the polls for general elections.
Hindu businessman hacked to death days before Bangladesh polls, minority safety fears rise
Feb 10, 2026, at 05:32 pm
A 62-year-old Hindu businessman was hacked to death by unidentified attackers in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh region, according to media reports, in an incident that occurred just days before the country is set to vote in national elections.
Bangladesh: Over125 groups urge immediate action on violence against Hindus ahead of polls
Feb 10, 2026, at 03:47 pm
A coalition of human rights groups, faith-based organisations, and civil society leaders has issued an emergency appeal expressing concern over alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh, which has been facing political instability since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in 2024 following mass protests.
Bangladesh poll manifestos mirror India’s welfare schemes as BNP, Jamaat bet big on women, freebies
Feb 10, 2026, at 03:13 pm
As Bangladesh heads towards one of its most consequential elections in nearly two decades, its political discourse is beginning to sound strikingly familiar to Indian voters.
Feb 08, 2026, at 06:46 pm
Ramesh Chandra Sen, a senior Awami League leader and former minister in Bangladesh, died on Saturday after falling ill at Dinajpur District Jail, just days before the politically volatile nation is set to vote in national elections.
Epstein files spark row: Dalai Lama’s Office issues strong denial
Feb 08, 2026, at 03:21 pm
Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on Sunday categorically denied media reports linking him to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Baloch leader calls on UN, media to expose alleged rights abuses in Balochistan
Feb 07, 2026, at 05:57 pm
Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch has invited members of the United Nations Security Council, the European Parliament, human rights organizations, OIC member states, global media, and the international community to visit Balochistan to witness, firsthand, what he described as the ground realities allegedly being hidden by Pakistan and its military.
Terror strikes again: Cop shot down while guarding polio workers in Pakistan
Feb 07, 2026, at 05:43 pm
A police officer assigned to guard a polio vaccination team was shot dead on Saturday when armed terrorists opened fire on them in Balochistan, Pakistan.
‘Home-grown ills’: India hits back at Pakistan after Islamabad mosque attack
Feb 07, 2026, at 10:29 am
The Indian government on Friday issued a strong response to Pakistan following the deadly suicide attack at a mosque in Islamabad, saying Islamabad should address its internal challenges instead of blaming others for its “home-grown ills.”
Terror at Friday prayers in Pakistan mosque: ISIS claims responsibility
Feb 07, 2026, at 09:02 am
The Islamic State (IS) terror group has claimed responsibility for the suicide blast at a mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, that left at least 69 people dead on Friday, according to media reports.
Islamabad shrine attack: Suicide bomber kills at least 69, sparks citywide emergency
Feb 06, 2026, at 09:22 pm
At least 69 people were killed and more than 160 were injured after a suicide bomber detonated explosives at a Shia place of worship in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, on Friday, according to local media and security officials.
Feb 06, 2026, at 08:34 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Violence returned to the streets of Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka on Friday, just days before the country heads into a crucial general election, as protests led by the Inquilab Moncho escalated into fierce clashes with police.
Horror in Islamabad: 31 killed as suspected suicide bomber strikes mosque during Friday prayers
Feb 06, 2026, at 07:04 pm
At least 31 people were killed and 169 others injured after a suspected suicide bomber targeted a mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, during Friday prayers.
Bloodbath at Friday prayers: Suicide bomb rips through Islamabad mosque, 15 dead
Feb 06, 2026, at 05:13 pm
At least 15 worshippers were killed and dozens injured in a bomb blast at a mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, on Friday, media reports said.
BREAKING: Blast reported at mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, several killed
Feb 06, 2026, at 03:39 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: A blast was reported at a mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad on Friday, media reports said.
Security forces handicapped: Pakistan Defence Minister’s shock admission on Baloch violence
Feb 04, 2026, at 06:57 pm
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has acknowledged in the National Assembly that the country’s security forces face significant operational challenges in countering Baloch insurgents due to the vast geographical expanse of the region.
Female suicide attackers emerge at centre of deadly BLA assaults that rocked Pakistan’s Balochistan
Feb 02, 2026, at 02:54 pm
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has released photographs of two suicide attackers involved in the recent wave of coordinated, large-scale assaults across Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province.