Bangladesh - The Purbottar

18 Oct

Assam’s Dhubri Residents Jailed in Rangpur: Police Claim Illegal Entry, Defence Alleges BSF Pushback

Preeti SinghAssam, Bangladesh

A court in Bangladesh has ordered the imprisonment of two Indian nationals who were injured in alleged firing by the Border Security Force (BSF), after rejecting their bail petitions in a case related to illegal entry into Bangladesh. The order was issued on October 15 by Judge Rafiqul Islam of Rangpur Metropolitan Chief Judicial Magistrate Court-2. The accused have been identified as Ismail Hossain (35) and Khaja Abdul Alim Mondal (39), both residents of Dhubri district in Assam, India. According to the police complaint, authorities received information on October 4 that two injured Indian nationals were undergoing treatment at a…

07 Oct

Bangladeshi Group Entered India Via Meghalaya Without Documents: Assam Police

Preeti SinghAssam, Bangladesh

The Assam Police has apprehended 18 Bangladeshi nationals in two separate operations conducted in Guwahati and arrested four persons accused of facilitating their stay and movement within the city. According to a press release issued by the police, a team from the Border Branch and Panbazar Police Station intercepted five Bangladeshi nationals, including four women and one man, during a routine inspection aboard the Lokamanya Tilak Terminal Express at Guwahati Railway Station on October 6. Police said the group was allegedly attempting to travel to Mumbai in search of employment. During questioning, they reportedly admitted to being Bangladeshi nationals who…

09 Sep

Indo-Bangladesh Border: Lightning Claims Lives of Two Farmers in Dhubri

Preeti SinghBangladesh

Two farmers were killed after being struck by lightning while working in their agricultural fields near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam’s Dhubri district on September 9. The incident took place at Kedar Part-III village under the Golokganj sector. The deceased have been identified as Moslem Uddin and Abul Hussain, both residents of the village. According to local sources, the two farmers had crossed the border fencing through Gate No. 51 to reach their agricultural fields in the no-man’s-land area on the other side of the fence. While they were working in the fields, a severe thunderstorm hit the area, and…

31 Aug

Tension Along Assam-Bangladesh Border After Fisherman Fails to Return From Fishing Trip

Preeti SinghBangladesh

Tension has gripped Gobindapur along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam’s Sribhumi district following the disappearance of 35-year-old Balai Namasudra, with his family suspecting that he may have been abducted by Bangladeshi nationals while fishing near the border. According to his family, Balai left home at around 6 am to go fishing but failed to return for several hours. Worried relatives subsequently lodged a missing-person complaint at Sribhumi Sadar Police Station. Following the complaint, police and the Border Security Force (BSF) launched a search operation to trace him. The family said Gobindapur falls within Indian territory, but movement in the area…

16 Aug

Tarique Rahman’s Proposed Delhi Visit Uncertain As Dhaka Demands Extradition Of Hasina

Preeti SinghBangladesh

Bangladesh has placed two conditions before creating what it describes as a conducive environment for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s possible visit to New Delhi. Dhaka has urged India to expedite the extradition process of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and hand over to Bangladesh the alleged killers of Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. Bangladesh Foreign Ministry spokesperson AKM Shahidul Karim outlined the conditions during a briefing on Sunday. In a written statement, Karim said officials from Dhaka and New Delhi had been engaged in discussions for several weeks regarding a possible visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to India.…

17 Jun

Border Tensions Rise: 9 Bangladeshis Stranded 75+ Hours in No Man’s Land; Cachar Man Abducted, Returned

Preeti SinghBangladesh

Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their first match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The magic of Lionel Messi’s feet was on full display in the game as he took the field for his 200th international match. Messi has now become the joint-highest goalscorer in World Cup history. Messi put on a brilliant performance against Algeria, scoring three goals. With this, Messi equalled former Germany player Miroslav Klose’s record for the most goals in the FIFA World Cup. Messi and Klose now both have 16 goals each in the tournament. Messi looked in fine form against Algeria and scored Argentina’s…

02 Jan

Minority Safety Concerns Reach Fever Pitch as Hospital Reports Grow in Dhaka

Mohini BarmanBangladesh

Tensions between India and Bangladesh intensified today following reports of another targeted attack on a Hindu man in Dhaka. The victim is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital, and the incident has reignited international concerns regarding the safety of minorities under the current interim government. Indian officials have reportedly increased monitoring along the border as civil society groups in both countries call for an immediate end to the cycle of communal violence.

25 Oct

Dhaka’s Smart Metro to Revolutionize Urban Transport in South Asia

Mohini BarmanBangladesh

Bangladesh has inaugurated its first fully digital “Smart Metro Service” in Dhaka, aimed at reducing traffic congestion and cutting air pollution in one of Asia’s busiest cities. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched the service, describing it as “a new era of clean and efficient urban transport.” The metro system features AI-driven train control, cashless ticketing, and solar-powered stations. The project, supported by Japanese and Indian funding, is expected to carry 600,000 passengers daily. Urban planners in Nepal and India have hailed the project as a model for sustainable mass transit in South Asia. Residents say the metro has already reduced…

24 Oct

Bangladesh Expands Digital Economy with New IT Export Hubs

Mohini BarmanBangladesh

Bangladesh has announced the opening of five new IT export hubs to strengthen its position in the global technology market. The initiative, supported by the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority, aims to generate $5 billion in software and IT service exports by 2030. Officials said the hubs would create over 100,000 jobs, mainly for youth and women. Indian tech companies have shown interest in partnering with Bangladeshi startups under the South Asian Digital Partnership Forum. Experts believe the expansion of the digital economy could transform Bangladesh into a regional innovation center, similar to Bengaluru or Pune.

23 Oct

Dhaka Unveils South Asia’s First Highway with Solar Roof Panels

Mohini BarmanBangladesh

Bangladesh has inaugurated its first solar-powered expressway connecting Dhaka to Narayanganj, marking a significant milestone in South Asia’s green infrastructure development. The 25-kilometer highway features solar panels installed along its central divider and overhead roofs, capable of generating up to 40 megawatts of electricity daily — enough to power nearby communities and reduce grid pressure. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said during the inauguration, “This project represents our vision for a cleaner, self-sufficient Bangladesh.” The initiative aligns with the government’s target to produce 10% of the nation’s energy from renewable sources by 2030. Experts praised the project as a model for…