#Bangladesh

Mizoram Hosts 31,500 Refugees as Biometric Enrolment Hits 99 Percent

State officials report 29,575 Myanmar refugees and 2,000 Bangladeshis in Mizoram, with most already registered via state biometric systems.

Ethan Ralte • 28 Aug 2026

Bangladesh Tribunal Jails Three Journalists Over July Protest Case

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal jailed three journalists over July 2024 protest violence, sparking outcry from global rights groups.

Walrik Marak • 25 Aug 2026

IMF Withholds Bangladesh Loans Pending Strict Reform Demands

The IMF has halted loan tranches for Bangladesh, requiring deep financial and climate reforms before releasing further aid funds to Dhaka.

Walrik Marak • 22 Aug 2026

Jute Smuggling Ring Exploits Assam River Border

Reports of a jute smuggling racket on the India-Bangladesh border in Dhubri have surfaced as traders bypass regulations to sell cheap, illegal imports.

Bibar Daimary • 20 Aug 2026

Assam Police Block 17 Alleged Bangladeshi Infiltrators

Assam authorities intercepted 17 people crossing the border illegally on August 20, forcing them to return after a heightened security operation.

Timungpi Terang • 20 Aug 2026

Assam Officials Order Deportation of Bangladeshi National

Authorities ordered the expulsion of a Bangladeshi man convicted of illegal entry and damaging border fencing in South Salmara-Mankachar district.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Aug 2026

Tripura Nets 1,165 Crore From Bangladesh Power Exports

Tripura raked in 1,165 crore selling electricity to Bangladesh since 2016. The state now considers a supply hike to 250 megawatts to meet rising demand.

Ayan Debbarma • 12 Aug 2026

Tripura Police Arrest Two Bangladeshi Women for Illegal Border Crossing

Police in Tripura arrested two Bangladeshi women who crossed the border to find work in India. They were caught in Sepahijala on Sunday.

Ayan Debbarma • 9 Aug 2026

BSF Kills Bangladeshi National During Border Incident in Tripura

A Bangladeshi man died after BSF troops opened fire on a group of alleged smugglers near the Tripura border following an attempted assault on patrol staff.

Ayan Debbarma • 9 Aug 2026

BSF Kills Bangladeshi Man During Border Clash in Tripura

A Bangladeshi man died in Tripura after BSF personnel opened fire during a border confrontation. Authorities are currently investigating the incident.

Ayan Debbarma • 9 Aug 2026

Assam Blocks 18 Foreigners at Border Amid Security Push

Assam officials intercepted 18 foreign nationals attempting illegal entry. The state maintains round-the-clock border surveillance to ensure security.

Timungpi Terang • 30 Jul 2026

Tripura Dispatches 600 Kew Pineapples to Bangladesh in Goodwill Exchange

Tripura officials sent 600 premium Kew pineapples to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, continuing an annual tradition of seasonal fruit diplomacy.

Ayan Debbarma • 30 Jul 2026

Tripura Sends 600 Kew Pineapples to Bangladesh as Diplomacy Gift

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha sent 600 Kew pineapples to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, continuing a tradition of seasonal fruit exchanges.

Nihar Jamatia • 29 Jul 2026

Tripura Sends 600 Kew Pineapples to Bangladesh in Fruit Diplomacy Exchange

Tripura officials gifted 600 Kew pineapples to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, continuing an annual tradition of exchanging seasonal produce.

Nihar Jamatia • 29 Jul 2026

Mizoram Home Minister Pushes for New Refugee Policy Amid Bangladesh Influx

Mizoram needs a formal refugee policy as people flee Bangladesh. Over 2,000 Bawm refugees have arrived since 2022 amid ongoing regional violence.

Chawngthu Fanai • 24 Jul 2026

East Khasi Hills Official Dismisses Voter Fraud Fears

East Khasi Hills officials say strict verification prevents foreign nationals from using Khasi surnames to rig the voter rolls during current revisions.

Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026