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Bangladesh faces a severe measles crisis with hundreds of child deaths and thousands infected. The current government claims it inherited a complete lack of vaccines, blaming previous administrations for the outbreak due to halted immunization programs. Authorities are now racing to vaccinate, while the High Court considers barring officials from leaving the country amid investigations into vaccine shortages.

Bangladesh High Court rejected a bail plea for Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in a lawyer's killing case. He is already facing trial for sedition, having been denied bail previously. The court will hear bail petitions for four other cases against the monk on Monday.

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state government has completed the "detection and deletion" of alleged illegal immigrants from voter lists and will soon begin deportations. He also highlighted actions against illegal construction, citing the Tiljala drive, and stated that communities must confine loudspeakers to religious premises.

A Bangladeshi individual, Abdul Amin, has received a three-year jail term from a Ballia court for his involvement in a serious forgery case. By using fake Indian documents, he managed to acquire a phony passport and illegally claim land in West Bengal. With roots in a Rohingya camp, Amin has been known to travel internationally with these forged credentials.

West Bengal's new BJP government is enacting swift policy changes, replacing TMC schemes with central programs like Ayushman Bharat and Annapurna Yojna. Mandatory 'Vande Mataram' in schools, revised OBC reservations, and increased age limits for government jobs are among the key decisions. The administration is also scrutinizing caste certificates and initiating corruption probes.

The Supreme Court stated that illegal infiltration by Bangladeshi nationals is not a terrorist act, even as the BJP vows to expel them from West Bengal. The court granted bail to an individual arrested for facilitating illegal immigration, noting the porous border with Bangladesh and the large number of immigrants already in India.

Raj Singh, arrested in a murder case, made inflammatory remarks in a viral video. He spoke of alleged Hindu persecution in West Bengal. Singh warned of aggressive violence if any harm came to a victim's family. The video surfaced amid political tension following his detention. Police have not commented on the video's authenticity.

This victory gives BJP more than a new state. It gives Modi an eastern anchor to complement his dominance across the Hindi heartland and the West.

Shakib Al Hasan said he is ready to return to Bangladesh and face ongoing legal cases if assured “normal security” and protection from harassment. The former captain, absent from Bangladesh since May 2024, also revealed his bank account has been frozen during investigations. Shakib denied wrongdoing in multiple cases and said authorities have found no evidence against him so far.

The 2026 election results in Bengal are a watershed moment that goes beyond simply altering the ruling party; it highlights the disintegration of a longstanding political regime. The BJP's sweeping triumph, driven by issues of illegal crossings and adjustments to voter lists, reflects a rising call for firmer governance.

The 2026 Indian Assembly Elections showcased a nation in transition, marked by regional pride, welfare economics, and celebrity influence. Tragedies, controversial rhetoric, and mass voter roll deletions defined campaigns across states, leading to high voter turnout and intense political theatre.

As Mamata Banerjee seeks a fourth straight term, SIR — which has deleted or put under adjudication one in 10 of the state’s voters — has eclipsed incumbency, recasting Bengal’s election as a struggle over identity and exclusion

As Mamata Banerjee seeks a fourth straight term, SIR — which has deleted or put under adjudication one in 10 of the state’s voters — has eclipsed incumbency, recasting Bengal’s election as a struggle over identity and exclusion