International
128 Bangladeshi Fishermen Repatriated in Landmark Border Exchange
Following a successful diplomatic and maritime exchange, 128 Bangladeshi fishermen have been reunited with their families after being detained in India. The coordinated operation, supervised by the coast guards of both nations, saw a reciprocal release of detained personnel and vessels at the maritime boundary.
January 31, 2026
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Aaj Tak Bangla Tops List of Indian Media Spreading Disinformation About Bangladesh
A comprehensive analysis by Rumor Scanner has identified Aaj Tak Bangla as the leading source of misinformation regarding Bangladesh among Indian media outlets in 2025. The report highlights a systematic spread of misleading narratives, often communal in nature, amplified across digital platforms.
January 31, 2026
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Global Alarm as India Battles Fresh Nipah Virus Outbreak
Health authorities across Asia have entered a state of high alert following the confirmation of new Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, India. With a staggering fatality rate and no known cure, the world is watching closely to see if the "brain-swelling" virus can be contained.
January 30, 2026
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Bangladesh elected vice chair of UN Peacebuilding Commission for 2026
Bangladesh has been elected Vice-Chair of the UN Peacebuilding Commission for 2026 at the Commission’s 20th session in New York. The election reflects international confidence in Bangladesh’s long-standing role in global peacebuilding efforts.
January 30, 2026
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Minneapolis tensions deepen again as Trump accuses mayor of ‘playing with fire’
President Donald Trump warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey that he was “playing with fire” after Frey said local police would not enforce federal immigration laws amid ongoing ICE operations in the city.
January 29, 2026
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23 Bangladeshis rescued from lorry smuggling attempt from UK to France
UK authorities rescued 23 Bangladeshi nationals hidden inside a lorry near the Port of Dover during a targeted operation. The incident exposed a large people-smuggling network operating from east London’s Tower Hamlets.
January 29, 2026
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Foreign adviser: Rohingyas holding Bangladeshi passports are not citizens
Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain says many Rohingyas travelled abroad with Bangladeshi passports due to past mistakes. He stresses that a passport does not confer Bangladeshi citizenship and repatriation to Myanmar remains the only solution.
January 29, 2026
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Venezuela’s police, military pledge loyalty to interim President Delcy Rodriguez
Venezuela’s armed forces and police have formally pledged loyalty to interim President Delcy Rodriguez, weeks after a deadly US military operation that abducted President Nicolas Maduro.
January 29, 2026
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US hands over seized oil tanker to Venezuela
The United States is returning a Panama-flagged supertanker it seized earlier this month to Venezuela, officials said. The move comes amid Washington’s broader campaign targeting vessels linked to Venezuelan oil exports.