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ISLAMIST RADICALISM IN BANGLADESH
Sharp rise in violence ahead of Bangladesh pollsBangladesh is experiencing a surge in political violence and killings as its 13th parliamentary election approaches. Rights groups report a...14 Jan, 2026, 12.23 AM IST- Bangladesh’s NCP sidesteps opposition for poll alliance with Jamaat: sourcesBangladesh's National Citizen Party is forging an electoral pact with Jamaat-e-Islami and other Islamist factions. This move has sparked si...30 Dec, 2025, 07.53 AM IST
- Yunus rule marked by rehabilitation of Jamaat; Institutional capture by radicals and attacks on minorities: ReportSince August 2024, Bangladesh has seen a surge in extremism following the interim government's rise, marked by the lifting of bans on Jamaa...01 Dec, 2025, 06.50 PM IST
- Sheikh Mujibur Rahman cancelled: Bangladesh seeks new 'father' in PakistanBangladesh faces a shift away from its original values. The removal of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's image signals this change. Reports suggest a...04 Jun, 2025, 08.58 PM IST
- Bangladesh Interim regime adviser meets LeT operativeA legal advisor to Bangladesh's interim government, Asif Nazrul, reportedly met Izhar, a Lashkar-e-Taiba operative. The meeting occurred af...26 Apr, 2025, 12.00 AM IST
- Islamists from Syria in Afghanistan raises alarm bells in region and IndiaSyrian Islamists of Central Asian origin, previously involved in the Syrian conflict, have been located in Afghanistan, raising concerns am...20 Apr, 2025, 08.11 AM IST
- Sufism under attack in Mohammad Yunus-led BangladeshFundamentalist groups in Bangladesh have increasingly targeted Sufi shrines following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina's government. Over 100 sh...05 Mar, 2025, 12.17 AM IST
- ISI looking for pre-1971 presence in BangladeshPakistan's ISI aims to establish a presence in strategic areas of Bangladesh, potentially threatening India's security. Discussions during ...31 Jan, 2025, 12.11 AM IST
- ‘It’ll take 13 minutes to fix this’: Tehseen Poonawalla responds to controversial ‘Greater Bangladesh’ mapTehseen Poonawalla’s sharp response to a ‘Greater Bangladesh’ map has sparked a fresh wave of political discourse between India and Banglad...23 Dec, 2024, 02.02 PM IST
- Communist Party of China hosts Islamist parties from BangladeshLeaders of Bangladesh's Islamist parties, led by Jamaat-e-Islami's Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, are visiting China on Beijing's invitation...03 Dec, 2024, 12.45 AM IST
- Durga Puja festival marred by desecration and damage in BangladeshRecent temple vandalism and violence against Hindus have surged in Bangladesh after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Attacks on ...19 Oct, 2024, 08.07 AM IST
- Durga Puja festival marred by desecration and damage in BangladeshReports indicate growing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, including temple vandalism, following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resign...18 Oct, 2024, 10.13 PM IST
- Rise of Taliban adversely affecting South Asia: ReportAccording to the report, earlier this week, radical Islamists clashed with the police while en route to Pakistan's capital city. These riot...05 Nov, 2021, 03.13 PM IST
- Dhaka witnesses lone wolf terror attack weeks after Taliban takeoverA Bangladeshi national carried out an attack near the Thai Embassy in Dhaka's posh diplomatic zone, ET has learnt. The perpetrator is being...20 Sep, 2021, 09.14 AM IST
- Islamic State claims Bangladesh mosque attackThe IS terrorist group has claimed responsibility for a suicide attack at a packed mosque of minority Ahmadi community during Friday prayer...27 Dec, 2015, 05.57 PM IST
- Multiple blasts at mosques inside Bangladesh Navy base, 6 injuredAt least 6 people were injured when several crude bombs exploded at two mosques inside a major naval base in port city of Chittagong after ...18 Dec, 2015, 08.38 PM IST
- Bangladesh is a secular country: Sheikh HasinaBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has emphasised that Bangladesh is a secular country where people are free to practice their religio...16 Jun, 2015, 01.49 PM IST
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