Sixteen Indian sailors held after an oil tanker was intercepted near the UAE have received consular access in Iran and were able to speak with relatives, while families seek time-bound steps and the case heads for a fresh court hearing in India.
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, was burnt to death in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi while he slept in a garage, with authorities investigating the circumstances. While the fire initially appeared accidental, CCTV footage has reportedly raised suspicion of possible foul play, as police continue to probe the case.
A 25-year-old Hindu man in Bangladesh was burnt to death while sleeping, prompting an investigation into the cause and circumstances. The incident, reported from Narsingdi, has raised fresh concerns about safety and minority vulnerability in the region.
A Hindu man in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi was burnt to death while sleeping inside a garage, triggering allegations of foul play and renewed concern over minority safety. Police said CCTV footage indicates suspicious movement near the scene and that investigators are examining whether the fire was caused externally or by an accident.
A Hindu man in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi district was burned to death while sleeping inside a garage, with investigators examining CCTV footage and the possibility of foul play. The incident has drawn attention in India amid concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
A coordinated policing operation led by Delhi Police and involving multiple neighbouring states began on 13 January 2026, aiming to disrupt organised crime networks through raids, arrests and seizures across north India.
A Hindu man was burnt to death in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi after a fire broke out at a garage where he was asleep, with police citing CCTV footage that shows suspicious movement near the site. Investigators are examining whether the blaze was caused externally or due to an electrical fault, as the incident draws attention to minority safety concerns in the region.
The ICC removed Bangladesh from the Men’s T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board refused to travel for its India-scheduled group fixtures and sought a shift to Sri Lanka. The ICC said it found no credible or verifiable security threat and kept the schedule unchanged, with Scotland replacing Bangladesh.
A 25-year-old Hindu man in Bangladesh has been burnt to death while sleeping, triggering outrage and calls for a thorough investigation. Reports said the victim was asleep when the fire broke out, leaving the body charred beyond recognition. Authorities have not announced a motive or suspects, and the incident remains under investigation.
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, died in a fire while asleep in a garage in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi. While the incident initially looked accidental, police said CCTV footage showed suspicious movement near the scene, prompting investigators to examine whether the blaze was caused externally or by an electrical fault.
Assam authorities said security forces intercepted and pushed back 15 Bangladeshi nationals during the intervening night of January 24, 2026, as part of intensified border surveillance. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the action on social media and signalled continued enforcement against illegal crossings.
A Hindu man in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi died after a fire broke out while he slept inside a garage, with police examining CCTV footage that shows suspicious movement near the site. Authorities say the investigation is focused on whether the blaze was accidental or deliberately set, amid renewed concern over minority safety.