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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.

If India and Bangladesh fail to revive momentum on Teesta, the dispute risks evolving into a far larger geopolitical contest — one which China would seek to exploit

Arvind Kejriwal urged India's Gen Z to demand accountability in the alleged NEET paper leak, citing their power to drive political change. He questioned the CBI's effectiveness in past leak investigations, claiming the current probe would yield no meaningful results. Kejriwal highlighted how repeated leaks since 2014 have impacted millions of students, with many occurring in BJP-governed states.

BJP's Bengal win strengthens PM Modi’s hand in dealing with Bangladesh and with both the great powers – China and the US. Pakistan, too, will be particularly unsettled

A Bangladeshi MP warns of a potential Muslim refugee influx from India, citing regional conspiracies possibly linked to recent elections in Assam and West Bengal. He drew parallels to Rohingya arrivals and cited remarks about expelling illegal Bangladeshis. Concerns were also raised about ongoing border killings and potential "push-in" situations, suggesting an emerging crisis.

A BJP victory in Bengal could streamline India-Bangladesh ties, boosting cooperation on water, trade, and security. This alignment offers a chance to revive the stalled Teesta water-sharing deal, a crucial confidence-building measure.

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.

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister reiterated calls for former PM sheikh hasina's extradition during his India visit, marking the new government's first official approach. Discussions also covered energy cooperation, visa easing, and increased diesel and fertilizer supplies. Dhaka emphasized a "Bangladesh First" foreign policy, while India expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral ties.

Bangladesh declared former PM sheikh hasina politically irrelevant ahead of Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman's India visit. Dhaka has requested Hasina's extradition, stating her Awami League no longer exists. India expressed willingness to rebuild ties with a forward-looking approach based on mutual interest.

Former Bangladesh Parliament Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury has been arrested by Dhaka police. Officials confirmed her detention late Monday night. The specific charges remain unclear, but preliminary information suggests a link to violence during the July mass uprising. A murder complaint in Rangpur names Chowdhury and former minister Tipu Munshi. Munshi is already in custody.

The development comes at a time when Bangladesh authorities were reviewing a ban on IPL telecast. With the deal now terminated, there is no immediate option for the tournament to return to television screens in the country.

Shakib, 39, had moved to the United States after the country's Awami League government led by sheikh hasina was removed following a student uprising in 2024. The interim government had barred Shakib from representing Bangladesh

In a solemn observance of Genocide Day, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed his profound condemnation of the atrocious acts committed by the Pakistani military during Operation Searchlight on March 25, 1971. He referred to this tragic event, where countless unarmed civilians were mercilessly targeted, as an indelible stain on history

Accused shooter Faisal Karim Masud, arrested for the murder of Bangladeshi activist Osman Hadi, denied firing the shots and blamed Jamaat-e-Islami and BNP. The National Investigation Agency is seeking to question Masud and his accomplice, Alamgir Hossain, who were produced in court and sent to prison. Authorities are intensifying efforts for their repatriation.

Bangladesh PM sheikh hasina met Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in New Delhi after attending PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony.

Sheikh Rehana, the devoted sister of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister sheikh hasina, has been a pillar of support during pivotal times in the nation's history. In 1975, when the sisters were forced to flee the country, and again 49 years later, as widespread protests engulfed Bangladesh, she remained steadfast by her sister's side. As sheikh hasina stepped down from her position and departed for India, Sheikh Rehana accompanied her on the military aircraft.

sheikh hasina, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, faces indictment. This is regarding the deaths of protestors during an uprising last year. A tribunal accepted charges of crimes against humanity against her. The charges relate to a mass protest where many students died. An audio recording suggests Hasina ordered a deadly crackdown. The interim government seeks her extradition from India.