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Tripura BSF moves to hand over two suspected Bangladeshi smugglers killed during stone throwing firing

Tripura BSF moves to hand over two suspected Bangladeshi smugglers killed during stone throwing firing

The BSF Tripura Frontier has begun the process of handing over two suspected Bangladeshi smugglers killed in a firing incident near the Zero Point on the India-Bangladesh border in Sepahijala district. BSF personnel on routine patrol say they spotted a group allegedly trying to smuggle fish fingerlings from the Indian side. After warnings, the smugglers allegedly pelted stones and bricks, prompting BSF personnel to fire a few rounds from a pump action gun in self-defence. The injured were taken to hospital but later died; post-mortem completed and bodies kept before handover to Bangladesh.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Bangladesh greenlights Padma barrage meant to blunt Farakka’s upstream damage

Bangladesh greenlights Padma barrage meant to blunt Farakka’s upstream damage

Bangladesh has approved a major Padma River barrage project designed to reduce adverse upstream effects attributed to India’s Farakka Barrage. The first phase is projected to cost over USD 280 million, and officials say the work is in Bangladesh’s national interest. Talks on Ganges water sharing with India are continuing as both sides navigate the river’s future.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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Pakistan Air Force chief meets Bangladesh as JF-17 talks and anti crime pact move forward

Pakistan Air Force chief meets Bangladesh as JF-17 talks and anti crime pact move forward

A Pakistan Air Force delegation led by Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed is visiting Dhaka as Bangladesh deepens cooperation with Islamabad. The talks include advanced pilot training and possible acquisition of JF-17 fighter jets. Both sides also agreed to expand joint efforts to curb drug trafficking and money laundering through coordinated operations and capacity building.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Bangladesh scripts first home Test win over Pakistan humiliating rivals in Dhaka

Bangladesh scripts first home Test win over Pakistan humiliating rivals in Dhaka

Bangladesh registered their first-ever home Test victory over Pakistan in Dhaka, winning the opening match by 104 runs. After posting a lead, Bangladesh bowled with intensity and bundled Pakistan out for 163 in the second innings, sealing a landmark triumph at the Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium. The result hands Pakistan another painful setback on foreign soil.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 12 May 2026
Shaheen Afridi caught ball tampering again during Pakistan test vs Bangladesh

Shaheen Afridi caught ball tampering again during Pakistan test vs Bangladesh

Pakistan’s premier pacer Shaheen Afridi has reportedly been caught tampering with the ball again, this time during the first Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka. Following a similar incident in the PSL, footage shows Afridi deliberately altering the ball using the spikes on his shoes. The development has sparked fresh debate over discipline and match conduct.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 12 May 2026
Bangladesh court rejects bail for Hindu monk Chinmoy Das amid murder trial turmoil

Bangladesh court rejects bail for Hindu monk Chinmoy Das amid murder trial turmoil

Bangladesh’s High Court has rejected bail for Brahmachari Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu monk facing serious charges in the 2024 murder trial of a lawyer. He is accused of sedition, and his arrest sparked intense protests among followers. Clashes erupted in Chattogram, with the violence tied to the lawyer’s killing.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026

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Bangladesh and Pakistan sign anti narcotics MoU to share intelligence and stage joint operations

Bangladesh and Pakistan sign anti narcotics MoU to share intelligence and stage joint operations

Bangladesh and Pakistan have signed an anti narcotics cooperation MoU to intensify joint action against drug trafficking and money laundering. The pact centers on intelligence sharing, coordinated operations, and joint training of officials, along with research exchange. By targeting drug networks and tightening border control, both countries aim to strengthen their security partnership and disrupt cross border criminal flows.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026
Bangladesh Awami League congratulates Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal chief minister after election win

Bangladesh Awami League congratulates Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal chief minister after election win

Bangladesh Awami League has congratulated BJP Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari after his victory in West Bengal’s Legislative Assembly elections and his swearing-in as the state’s Chief Minister. The development signals a notable diplomatic gesture across borders, drawing attention to how regional political shifts in India are being publicly acknowledged by Bangladesh’s ruling party.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
ICC Player of the Month nominations feature Rana Kumar Singh and three standout women

ICC Player of the Month nominations feature Rana Kumar Singh and three standout women

The ICC has unveiled nominees for its Player of the Month awards for April, with men’s contenders including Bangladesh’s Nahid Rana, Oman’s Jatinder Singh and UAE’s Ajay Kumar. The women’s shortlist names South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, Sri Lanka’s Imesha Dulani and Brazil’s Laura Cardoso, setting up a closely watched vote.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
Bangladesh MP Nahid Islam warns Bengal minority votes were snatched after election results

Bangladesh MP Nahid Islam warns Bengal minority votes were snatched after election results

Bangladesh National Citizen Party leader Nahid Islam reacted to West Bengal assembly election outcomes by alleging that minority voting rights were “snatched” and that communal propaganda is spreading. He warned Bangladesh cannot view minority targeting across the border in isolation, arguing that suppression of voting rights and attacks on communities may directly affect Bangladesh’s own sovereignty and stability.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 8 May 2026

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India urges Bangladesh to speed nationality checks for nearly 3000 suspected illegal immigrants

India urges Bangladesh to speed nationality checks for nearly 3000 suspected illegal immigrants

India has asked Bangladesh to quickly complete nationality verification for nearly 3,000 suspected illegal immigrants, citing the need to protect border integrity. The request follows Bangladesh’s assurance it will crack down on unlawful entries, with both sides now focused on how fast the checks are carried out and what happens to unresolved cases.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
India warns Bangladesh over repatriation slowdown pushing nationality checks after years of delays

India warns Bangladesh over repatriation slowdown pushing nationality checks after years of delays

India has urged Bangladesh to extend full cooperation for the repatriation of illegal nationals, after a Bangladesh minister’s “pushback” remark. The MEA said more than 2,860 nationality verification cases remain pending with Bangladesh authorities, including several stuck for over five years, and called for faster processing to resolve them smoothly.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 7 May 2026
Bangladesh turns to China for Teesta restoration near India corridor sparking fresh tensions

Bangladesh turns to China for Teesta restoration near India corridor sparking fresh tensions

Bangladesh’s new government is seeking Chinese involvement in the Teesta River restoration project after talks between its foreign minister and China’s counterpart in Beijing. The project’s proximity to India’s sensitive Siliguri Corridor has drawn concern in New Delhi. India had earlier offered technical help for the Teesta basin, but water sharing remains a sensitive fault line in bilateral ties.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Bangladesh sends 12 senior officials to Pakistan for training in historic first in decades

Bangladesh sends 12 senior officials to Pakistan for training in historic first in decades

Twelve senior Bangladeshi officials are currently in Pakistan for a fully Pakistan-funded training programme, marking the first structured bureaucratic exchange since the early 1970s. The course is designed for comparative learning of administrative systems and reflects rising engagement between the neighboring countries after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026

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Bangladesh BNP backs BJP West Bengal win and pushes Teesta deal revival

Bangladesh BNP backs BJP West Bengal win and pushes Teesta deal revival

Bangladesh’s BNP has formally congratulated the BJP after its West Bengal election victory, signaling improved ties with India. BNP’s Azizul Baree Helal suggested that the long-delayed Teesta Barrage agreement—stalled under Mamata Banerjee—may finally progress under BJP rule, potentially reshaping regional cooperation and water negotiations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 5 May 2026
Gulf migrant workers face Iran war fears and rising costs leaving them trapped

Gulf migrant workers face Iran war fears and rising costs leaving them trapped

A missile strike in the Mideast killed Bangladeshi migrant worker Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, underscoring the growing danger for millions employed across the Gulf. While these workers keep Gulf economies running, they’re caught between lucrative wages and the escalating risk of conflict, with many unable to return home due to soaring prices and constrained options.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
Bangladesh MP warns of Dhaka refugee crisis if BJP wins West Bengal exit polls

Bangladesh MP warns of Dhaka refugee crisis if BJP wins West Bengal exit polls

West Bengal exit polls point to a tight fight between BJP and TMC, but the predictions have sparked concern across the border. Bangladesh MP Akhtar Hussain said a BJP victory could trigger a refugee crisis in Dhaka, warning of a possible return of undocumented migrants. The remarks underline how illegal immigration remains an election-sensitive issue.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 1 May 2026
Shakib Al Hasan calls Bangladesh T20 World Cup boycott a blunder sparking fierce reaction in cricket world

Shakib Al Hasan calls Bangladesh T20 World Cup boycott a blunder sparking fierce reaction in cricket world

Bangladesh’s last-minute withdrawal from traveling to India for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup triggered major backlash. While many viewed the potential boycott as a wrong move, the controversy deepened further after Shakib-Al-Hasan weighed in with a striking comment, re-igniting arguments about whether the decision was justified or a costly blunder.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 30 Apr 2026

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Bangladesh to buy 14 Boeing jets in 3.7 billion deal tied to US tariff pact

Bangladesh to buy 14 Boeing jets in 3.7 billion deal tied to US tariff pact

Bangladesh is set to sign a $3.7 billion Boeing deal to bring 14 aircraft to national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines over the next decade. The state-run BSS says it will be the airline’s biggest fleet modernisation, negotiated as part of a broader agreement last year connected to US tariff terms, underscoring how trade deals can reshape aviation plans.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
Father shields son from speeding train in Bangladesh viral video of pure bravery

Father shields son from speeding train in Bangladesh viral video of pure bravery

A viral video from Bhairab Railway Station in Bangladesh shows a father making an instinctive, life-threatening decision to protect his young son from a high-speed oncoming train. In the footage, the father shields the child right on the tracks as the train barrels through, turning a potential disaster into a global story of parental sacrifice and courage.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 30 Apr 2026
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