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Amid ongoing unrest in Bangladesh following the killing of student leader Osman Haidi, another NCP student leader, Muhammad Motaleb Shikder, was shot in the head in Khulna. The incident comes months ahead of the country’s February 2026 elections.

Muhammad Motaleb Sikdar, Khulna Division head of Bangladesh’s NCP, was critically shot in the head by unidentified gunmen, days after the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. He was hospitalized as authorities continue investigating political violence

India has suspended visa operations at its Chittagong centre in Bangladesh following heightened tensions after student leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s death, amid attacks on Indian missions and large-scale protests, with operations to resume only after a security review

Air Vice Marshal (retd) A K Khandker, a key Mukti Bahini leader during Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War and the country’s first Air Force chief, passed away at 95. He received the Bir Uttam and Independence Award for his contributions.

Members of Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi marched in Dhaka to protest an arson attack that destroyed decades of cultural archives. The group called the incident a threat to free expression and urged authorities to bring those responsible to justice.

A seven-year-old girl was killed and three others critically injured after a BNP leader’s house was allegedly locked and set on fire in Bangladesh’s Lakshmipur district, as police investigate amid rising violence in the country.

Sharif Osman Hadi, a key leader of Bangladesh’s July Uprising and an election candidate, died in Singapore after being shot in Dhaka. His death triggered protests in the capital. The interim government announced state mourning and promised swift action against those responsible

Khaleda Zia’s planned transfer to London for advanced treatment has been delayed to Sunday after a Qatar-provided air ambulance failed to reach Dhaka. The critically ill former Bangladesh PM remains in Evercare Hospital as BNP leaders and family prepare for her travel

Bangladesh’s ICT-BD issued an arrest warrant for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajib Wajed Joy over crimes against humanity during the 2025 July Uprising. The tribunal also summoned former ministers Anisul Huq, Salman F Rahman, and Junaid Ahmed Palak

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladesh’s BNP, plans to return from London as his mother, former PM Khaleda Zia, remains critically ill on ventilation. Security around her Dhaka hospital has been tightened amid heightened political and electoral developments

Thirteen fishermen from Bangladesh drifted into Indian waters and reached the Srikakulam coast after their boat’s engine failed at sea. They survived mainly on water for days before being spotted by local fishermen. Authorities confirmed a violation of India’s EEZ laws

A Dhaka court sentenced former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in jail and her two children to five years each for alleged corruption in a government housing project. The ruling follows political upheaval and earlier serious charges against her

A Dhaka court sentenced former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison in three corruption cases linked to the Purbachal New City Project. The verdict follows an earlier ICT ruling sentencing her to death, which she termed politically motivated.

The Telangana High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by the father of Sanjit Das, detained for over two months over conflicting nationality documents. The bench said citizenship doubts require administrative verification and directed the MHA to expedite the process

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake in Bangladesh killed 10 people and injured over 200. Sheikh Hasina expressed deep sorrow and blamed the interim government for poor response. Buildings cracked, people panicked, and several students were hurt while trying to escape

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh Friday morning, killing 10 people and injuring over 200 across Dhaka, Narsingdi, Narayanganj, and Gazipur. Buildings were damaged, and panic led to injuries from stampedes and falls. Rescue and medical teams are aiding the affected.

Bangladesh remained calm but tense as heavy security enforced a shutdown called by the Awami League after Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia for alleged crimes against humanity. Public movement was limited, with authorities maintaining strict patrols and checkpoints across major cities

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity linked to July demonstrations. Her aides were also convicted, with heightened security and arrests reported in Dhaka amid strikes and rising political unrest

Dhaka remained under tight security as authorities deployed troops ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal’s verdict date announcement against deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Awami League’s “lockdown” call led to empty streets, bus arson incidents, and public anxiety amid fears of unrest

Bangladesh’s interim government has said it will cancel its power contract with Adani Group if corruption is proven. The National Review Committee’s interim report alleged “massive corruption” in power deals under the Hasina regime, including the 2017 Adani Power agreement