#Bangladesh

Tripura Court Jails Five Bangladeshi Nationals for Illegal Entry

A Tripura court sentenced five Bangladeshi nationals to two years in prison for illegal border crossing. Each faces a 10,000 rupee fine for the violation.

Nihar Jamatia • 18 Sep 2026

Ten Bangladeshi Nationals Detained at New Bongaigaon Railway Station

Assam police and RPF officials detained ten Bangladeshi nationals and four children at New Bongaigaon Railway Station following a tip-off.

Bibar Daimary • 16 Sep 2026

Tripura Chief Minister Pushes for New Border Security Committee

Tripura CM Manik Saha wants a joint committee of police and BSF to tighten security along the Bangladesh border and stop smuggling activities.

Nihar Jamatia • 13 Sep 2026

Gauhati High Court Orders Assam to Pay Compensation for Wrongful Expulsion

The Gauhati High Court ordered Assam to pay Rs 2 lakh to a man after his wife was wrongfully deported to Bangladesh without notice or legal recourse.

Bibar Daimary • 9 Sep 2026

Shillong to Dawki Road Project Hits Major Delay

The JICA-funded Shillong-Dawki road project misses its August deadline. Officials now target December 2026 for completion of the vital trade corridor.

Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026

Tripura Border Fencing Nears Completion With 50 Kilometers Remaining

Tripura has fenced 806 kilometers of its Bangladesh border, but 50 kilometers remain unfinished due to rough terrain and ongoing diplomatic hurdles.

Nihar Jamatia • 3 Sep 2026

HITO Demands BSF Boost Local Recruitment and Seal Meghalaya Border

HITO wants the BSF to hire more Meghalaya locals and tighten border security following recent apprehensions of illegal Bangladeshi nationals.

NEWire Desk • 2 Sep 2026

India and Bangladesh Expand Diplomatic and Economic Ties

India and Bangladesh officials met in Dhaka to boost economic cooperation, conservation efforts, and regional diplomatic ties across multiple sectors.

NEWire Desk • 31 Aug 2026

Tripura Reports Hundreds of Illegal Border Crossings

Tripura logged 446 illegal infiltration cases near the Bangladesh border since 2023, prompting the state to ramp up security and surveillance operations.

Ayan Debbarma • 31 Aug 2026

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