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Committed to minority safety: Bangladesh Hindu minister

Nitai Roy Chowdhury, 77, lone Hindu minister in PM Tarique Rahman-led govt and vice-chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party's central committee, said the administration was committed to ensuring the safety of all minorities and restoring cordial relations with India, asserting that fundamentalism would not be allowed to spread in Bangladesh.

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Trump writes to Bangladesh's new PM Tarique; seeks 'decisive action' on defence front

Dhaka: In his first letter to Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, US President Donald Trump has pushed for making US-Bangladesh ties "stronger than ever before" through "decisive action" to complete routine defence agreements and implementation of the reciprocal trade agreement. "I hope you will take decisive action to complete the routine…

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How the Mahabharata War Reshaped the Political Map of Bharat

The Mahabharata war, traditionally placed between 1500 BCE and 900 BCE depending on scholarly interpretation, marks a turning point in early Indian civilization. While historians debate its exact dating and scale, the epic and Puranic traditions preserve a memory of large-scale dynastic destruction, territorial shifts, and ecological change. The political…

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Will seek respectful relations with neighbours: Bangladesh foreign minister

Bangladesh's new Tarique Rahman-led BNP government announced a "Bangladesh First" foreign policy, prioritizing respectful, mutually beneficial relations with all nations, especially neighbours, based on sovereign equality. The government aims for a comprehensive reassessment of external engagement, focusing on national interest and resolving existing complexities to normalize ties.

The Times of India

Bangladesh’s election represents politics as usual, and some hope for change

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has returned to power after winning a landslide victory in the country’s recent parliamentary elections last week.

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Foreign secy Vikram Misri holds courtesy meeting with Jamaat chief

DHAKA: Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday held a courtesy meeting with Bangladesh's leader of opposition and chief of the country's largest Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Shafiqur Rahman.

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We can become catalysts for each other's growth: Modi to Tarique

DHAKA: BNP's landslide win in the Feb 12 parliamentary elections set in motion the end of Muhammad Yunus's role as chief adviser.

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My Take 5 (Edition 64): The week that was in international affairs

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your round-up of top international news of the past week. In this edition we are covering the results of the recent election in Bangladesh, PM Sanae Takaichi’s huge victory in Japan, Ukraine’s new sports hero Vladyslav Heraskevych, India’s seizure of Iran-linked…

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Tarique Rahman Sworn in as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister; Om Birla Represents India at Ceremony

Bangladesh on Tuesday witnessed the swearing-in of Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), as its new prime minister, signaling a fresh chapter after nearly 18 months of political uncertainty under the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.

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Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladeshi prime minister

Many voice hope that moment will mark move away from repression and unrest and a chance to revive economy

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The 'Battle of Begums' chapter ends: Bangladesh turns a new page with a nawab, Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh witnesses a seismic political shift as the 'battle of begums' era concludes. Sheikh Hasina is in exile, Khaleda Zia has passed away, paving the way for BNP scion Tarique Rahman's ascent. His return from a 17-year exile and subsequent electoral victory mark a new chapter, ushering in a generational…

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Om Birla meets new Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, hands over PM Modi’s letter

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented India at the swearing-in of Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He conveyed a personal congratulatory letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rahman, son of former PM Khaleda Zia, took oath after a period of political uncertainty. This marks a new chapter for Bangladesh…

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Bangladesh new govt: Hindu leader inducted into Tarique Rahman’s cabinet - who is Nitai Roy Chowdhury?

Veteran politician Nitai Roy Chowdhury, a senior leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a prominent Hindu minority face, was sworn in as a minister on Tuesday as the new government took office in Bangladesh.

The Times of India

Tarique Rahman Sworn In as Bangladesh PM, Marking Historic Political Shift After Decades of Rivalry

In a landmark political development, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, marking a historic shift in the country’s political landscape.

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Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh Prime Minister

Tarique Rahman has been sworn in as Bangladesh's new Prime Minister, marking a significant shift after decades of female leadership. Son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, Rahman returns from exile to lead the nation following the BNP's landslide victory in the recent general elections. His appointment signals a new…

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Bangladesh’s new prime minister to be sworn in after historic election win

Muhammad Yunus led South Asian country for 18 months after a bloody street agitation ousted Sheikh Hasina

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Yunus mentions 'Northeast' in speech as he bows out

On his last day as Bangladesh chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus on Monday claimed that the interim govt led by him has been able to firmly restore the country's sovereignty, national interests and dignity in foreign policy - an allusion to former PM Sheikh Hasina's proximity to India. "Bangladesh is no…

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BNP chief Tarique Rahman to take oath today as Bangladesh PM after landslide victory

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman will take oath as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, alongside newly elected Members of Parliament following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in 2024.

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The Air Here Can Kill, Welcome to the World’s Most Polluted Place

What Does “Most Polluted” Even Mean? It’s not like one place wins a forever trophy for being the worst, air quality rankings aren’t set in stone. Reports from groups like IQ Air track PM2.5 levels (fine particulate matter) over months or a year, comparing how often cities exceed safe limits…

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New Bangladesh government says it will persist with efforts to extradite Labour MP Tulip Siddiq

Exclusive: Bangladesh’s likely next foreign minister calls Hampstead and Highgate MP a ‘convicted criminal’, although UK does not recognise the verdict

The Times of India

11 coastal cities could be submerged by 2100 and millions may be at risk: From Dhaka in Bangladesh to Bangkok in Thailand

Cities are slowly disappearing under water and streets turning into rivers. People wading through floodwaters is not far in the future anymore. Across the globe, low-lying cities face a mix of rising seas and sinking land. Groundwater pumping, warming oceans, and unstable land make it worse. Experts say some of…

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Bangladesh invites 13 nations, including India, to BNP govt swearing-in; who’s on the list

Bangladesh's Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, is set to form a new government following a landslide victory in the 2026 general election. Leaders from 13 countries have been invited to the swearing-in ceremony, signaling the party's inclusive foreign policy. The BNP expressed gratitude for PM Modi's congratulatory message…

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Bangladesh polls: Tarique Rahman's BNP plans to invite PM Modi to its swearing-in ceremony

PM Modi will be invited to the swearing-in ceremony of the new govt in Bangladesh led by BNP chief Tarique Rahman, who wants to engage constructively with India. Senior BNP functionaries indicated that Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and other heads of govt of Saarc countries will also be invited.

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Bangladesh’s new cabinet to take oath on February 17

Newly elected members of Bangladesh parliament are set to take oath on February 17, Dhaka Tribune reported on Saturday. The cabinet members are scheduled to be sworn in later the same day, the the report said, citing Election Commission secretary Akhtar Ahmed.

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'PM Modi should be invited': BNP's diplomatic tone ahead of Tarique Rahman's swearing-in

Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milan suggested inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the swearing-in ceremony of BNP chief Tarique Rahman, who is set to become the next Prime Minister. The BNP secured a landslide victory in the general elections, marking their return to power after nearly…

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