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The High Commissioner of Bangladesh begins a three-day visit to Tripura.

Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, arrived in Tripura on a three-day official visit, where he is scheduled to meet Governor N Indrasena Reddy and Chief Minister Manik Saha. During his visit, Hamidullah will inspect major border infrastructure projects, including the Agartala Integrated Check Post, the Akhaura Land Port, and the under-construction Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link. A key highlight of his visit is an inspection of Maitri Setu, the 1.9-kilometre bridge connecting Sabroom in India to Ramgarh in Bangladesh. Although Maitri Setu was inaugurated in March 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, it remains non-operational due to political changes in Dhaka. The High Commissioner’s visit underscores renewed bilateral efforts to operationalize the bridge and boost cross-border connectivity between India’s Northeast and Bangladesh’s Chittagong port.

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The 1972 Constitution of Bangladesh must not be altered.

Since the forced exile of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 and the subsequent collapse of Bangladesh’s constitutional government, the country has entered a period marked by instability, mob rule, and pronounced attempts to reshape its fundamental national identity. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has set in motion efforts that many observers see as a deliberate move toward erasing the historical and secular legacy established by the War of Liberation in 1971.

The Bangladesh Constitution of 1972 stands as a testament to the ideals that defined the nation’s struggle for independence—nationalism, democracy, secularism, and socialism. While these founding ideals have been undermined periodically by constitutional amendments, recent developments—including proposals to amend or abandon the 1972 Constitution without parliamentary debate—have raised grave concerns. The absence of representative oversight, alongside the rise of communal political forces, poses a direct threat to the secular, democratic foundations of the country.

Restoring the 1972 Constitution, with its emphasis on pluralism and egalitarianism, is seen by many as essential for the country’s future. Bangladesh today stands at a crossroads: whether to safeguard its inclusive and secular legacy or to succumb further to authoritarian and communal pressures.

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Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das is once again denied bail by a Bangladeshi court.

A Bangladesh court on Thursday denied bail to Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in connection with multiple criminal cases, including the high-profile murder of Chattogram lawyer Saiful Islam Alif. Das, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jot, remains in jail as the court rejected his plea, despite health concerns raised by his legal team. His arrest and continued detention have sparked protests amid rising communal tensions under the interim administration, following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. India has condemned the developments, citing persecution of Hindu minorities.

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As the number of fatalities from the Bangladesh Air Force plane disaster grows to 31, protests break out in Dhaka.

Widespread student-led protests erupted across Dhaka on Tuesday after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Uttara, killing at least 31 people and injuring over 160—most of them students. Grief quickly turned to anger as protesters accused the government of withholding information about the victims and demanded accountability for allowing outdated aircraft to operate near schools. Demonstrators called for the resignation of top education officials and pressed for immediate release of the victims’ identities, compensation for families, and a halt to unsafe training flights. Tensions flared during a visit by government advisors, who were forced to shelter inside the school when surrounded by demonstrators. In response, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus pledged that all demands would be considered, an information centre established, and allegations of assault by military personnel investigated. The incident has triggered mounting public scrutiny of Bangladesh Air Force safety practices and government transparency.

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19 people have died and nearly 50 have been injured in the Bangladesh Air Force plane crash.

Nineteen people were confirmed dead and over fifty injured—many with severe burns—after a devastating crash at a local school in Uttara, Dhaka. Victims were rushed to multiple hospitals across the city, including Crescent Hospital, Uttara Adhunik Hospital, Mansur Ali Medical College, Kurmitola General Hospital, and the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, with the most critical cases transferred to specialized burn units. “Most of those brought in are students, and many are in critical condition,” reported Dr. Shawon Bin Rahman at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. While some patients with minor injuries were stabilized, others required advanced care. Rescue operations continued as authorities investigated the cause of the tragedy. The school has been temporarily closed as the community mourns the loss and grapples with the aftermath.

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All roads now lead to Turkey for Bangladesh’s military troops.

Bangladesh’s defence ties with Turkey are undergoing a marked deepening, signaled by a series of high-level visits and expanding military cooperation. Just days after Navy Chief Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan departed for official engagements in Turkey and Russia, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan has left for Istanbul to meet his Turkish counterpart and attend the International Defence Industry Fair. These visits follow the July trip of Turkish Defence Industry Secretary Haluk Gorgun to Dhaka, during which he met key Bangladeshi military leaders and discussed joint ventures, including the possible establishment of defence production complexes in Chittagong and Narayanganj.

Since 2018, Bangladesh has ramped up acquisition of Turkish military hardware, procuring howitzers, rocket systems, and drones, and is considering a further expansion of its arsenal. The growing partnership comes as Dhaka appears to recalibrate away from reliance on Chinese defence supplies, underlined by the recent cancellation of the Army Chief’s planned visit to Beijing. This evolving dynamic is expected to culminate in a formal agreement and an institutional framework to coordinate collaborative defence projects between the two countries.

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One person is killed when a Bangladesh Air Force fighter plane crashes into a school in Dhaka, Uttara.

A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 fighter jet crashed onto the campus of Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara area on July 21, killing one person and injuring at least four others while classes were underway. The crash caused significant panic, with thick smoke seen rising from the site as emergency services, teachers, and Army personnel scrambled to rescue students and staff. Over 30 people required treatment for burns and injuries at local hospitals. The government has announced a full investigation into the cause of the accident, which is the second crash involving a Chinese-made F-7 aircraft in the region this year.

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The deadline for the Bangladeshi tribunal’s investigation into the murders from the previous year is October 15.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered investigators to complete probes into seven major cases linked to last year’s deadly anti-discrimination protests by October 15. The cases, arising from violent clashes during the July–August 2024 student movement, name 45 individuals as accused, including several senior figures from the former Sheikh Hasina administration: ex-law minister Anisul Huq, ex-education minister Dipu Moni, former industry adviser Salman F Rahman, and former state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak. The directive was issued during a recent hearing led by ICT Chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumder, following a request from Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam for additional time. According to the Dhaka Tribune, 39 of the accused were produced in court on the day of the hearing. The tribunal initially began with two cases in December last year, naming 46 individuals—including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina—but has now expanded its investigation to seven cases, all tied to the violent unrest sparked by demands to reform the government job quota system. Over 200 people were reportedly killed during the confrontations between law enforcement and predominantly student protesters.

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Bangladesh Army officers force the Gopalganj corpses to be buried and cremated quickly without an examination in an attempt to hide the truth.

A day after at least four people were killed in army firing in Gopalganj, south-central Bangladesh, the military hastily buried the bodies without conducting mandatory autopsies, despite the presence of mortuary facilities at Gopalganj General Hospital. Unofficial reports suggest the death toll may be as high as 19, with at least nine others injured and hospitalized. Video evidence and eyewitness accounts point to the use of excessive force by the 55th Infantry Division, whose commanding officers were identified as having authorized the firing on unarmed civilians and Awami League party cadres. Despite mounting evidence, the Army’s public relations wing claimed the firing was in “self-defence.” The incident has sparked public outcry, particularly over the lack of medico-legal procedures and transparency in handling the aftermath.

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Five officers from the 55th Infantry Division of the Bangladesh Army are reported to be directly involved in the Gopalganj shooting.

On July 16, clashes in Gopalganj between Bangladeshi Army troops and Awami League supporters turned deadly, resulting in at least four confirmed deaths and multiple injuries. The Army’s 55th Infantry Brigade, led by Major General J M Imdadul Islam, reportedly authorized the use of live fire to disperse protesters blocking roads in the Awami League stronghold. Videos surfaced showing soldiers firing directly into crowds following verbal orders from officers. The incident exposed deep political tensions, with allegations of coordination between the Army and opposition groups, while neither the Army chief nor the interim government expressed regret over the violence. A curfew was imposed as authorities sought to regain control amid widespread unrest.

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ASSAM RIFLES DISTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN  MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES CONDUCTS MEDICAL AND OUTREACH CAMP

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Over the following two years, 150 Northeast goods will be GI-tagged.

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Over 1.46 lakh people visited Kaziranga National Park in the 2025–2026 season, indicating an increase in tourism in Assam.

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“Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir,” the largest auditorium in NE, opens in Guwahati.

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42 new train stops are added by Northeast Frontier Railway throughout Assam and West Bengal.

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Four people were detained for damaging Christmas decorations at St. Mary’s School in Nalbari in Assam.

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Due to the NH-715 diversion proposal, locals block the Kaliabor–Jakhalabandha road in Assam.

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Dima Hasao tourism may suffer as Vistadome Express will be permanently discontinued on January 1 in Assam.

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Assam CM: 18 foreigners who tried to enter illegally were returned

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In an interstate operation, Tripura police find 24 missing young people from Siang, Arunachal.

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ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES HEROIN WORTH ₹14 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM

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ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS HUGE QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVES ON JIRIBAM-TIPAIMUKH ROAD, MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES GUWAHATI

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES KOLKATA

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ASSAM RIFLES AND DRI SEIZES YABA TABLETS WORTH ₹39 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM