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Rohingya Muslims, who crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh, stretch their arms out to receive packets of biscuits thrown at them as handouts near Balukhali refugee camp. (Photo: AP)

Rohingya deal aims to repatriate refugees 'within 2 years'

It does not cover Rohingya refugees who were living in Bangladesh prior to that date who the UN estimates number at...

16 Jan 2018 1:10 PM IST

The figure is the highest estimated death toll yet of violence that erupted on August 25 and triggered a massive refugee crisis, with more than 6, 20,000 Rohingya fleeing Myanmar for Bangladesh in three months. (Representational image)

1st camp to house Rohingyas will be ready next week: Myanmar official

The UN refugee agency said it is not involved in the process but is willing to play a 'constructive role' in the process...

15 Jan 2018 3:53 PM IST

BJP leader Vinay Katiyar on Wednesday said it was Lord Shivas temple called Tejo Mahal which was converted into a mausoleum by Shahjahan. (Photo: NAI

BJP MP Vinay Katiyar spews venom again

Since they were responsible for the partition, there was no need for them to stay in India, he told news channels.

8 Feb 2018 2:36 AM IST

Most Rohingya refugees in the Bangladeshi camps also say they will not return to a state where their villages have been torched and where they allege atrocities by the army and ethnic Rakhine locals. (Photo: AFP)

Soon, Myanmar minister to visit Rohingya camps as Bangladesh seeks...

The minister will visit camps in Kutupalong where many refugees live in shacks that are unlikely to withstand heavy...

10 April 2018 5:40 PM IST

In fact, Maoist leaflets asking local tribals to stay away from Independence Day celebrations were recovered in villages of Rewari, Burgum, Potali and Nilwaya in the district on August 14. (Representational image)

Two Bangladeshi terrorists held by ATS in Greater Noida

They were planning major strike in NCR: Police.

25 July 2018 2:03 AM IST

A court in Bangladesh sentenced 16 people to death on Thursday over the murder of a 19-year-old female student burnt alive in April that provoked outrage across the country. (Photo: AFP)

16 sentenced to death in Bangladesh for burning 19-year-old woman...

Nusrat Jahan Rafi was doused in kerosene and set on fire after refusing to withdraw a sexual harassment complaint...

24 Oct 2019 12:57 PM IST

Nusrat could not be reached for comment. (Photo: Facebook)

This Bangladeshi MP hired 8 lookalikes to sit for her exams, expelled...

Tamanna Nusrat, from the ruling Awami League party, is accused of paying the lookalikes to pretend to be her in at least...

23 Oct 2019 11:37 AM IST

Thousands protested against police across Bangladesh on Monday, a day after at least four people died when officers fired on a crowd in one of the countrys deadliest religious riots to date. (Photo: AFP)

4 dead in firing at protest over Hindu man's post in Bangladesh

In 2016, angry Muslims attacked Hindu temples in an eastern town over a Facebook post that allegedly mocked one of...

22 Oct 2019 11:08 AM IST

The powder turns the grey hair red but does not change the remaining black hair. (Photo: AFP)

Orange beard trend takes over Bangladesh

Orange is the new grey for Bangladesh beards.

21 Oct 2019 3:00 PM IST

Defence minister Rajnath Singh leaves Parliament during the Budget Session in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: Asian Age)

Will make J&K 'developed state' in 5-7 years: Rajnath Singh

Several BJP leaders have on many occasions blamed Article 370 as a barrier in the development of J&K.

17 Oct 2019 8:28 PM IST

Further talking to enhancing trade and investments between the two countries, she said huge potential exists in Bangladesh for Indian business community in different sectors. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: What Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina told her cook after India's...

The Bangladeshi prime minister said that India's sudden decision to stop onion exports has lead to a bit of difficulty...

4 Oct 2019 8:18 PM IST

Retail onion prices are ruling at around Rs 60-80 per kg.

Onion reaches eye-watering prices in Asian countries after India bans...

Whether it's Pakistani curry, Bangladeshi biryani or Indian sambar, consumers have developed serious dependence on...

2 Oct 2019 6:36 PM IST