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Greek authorities successfully rescued 79 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean, with reports confirming several Bangladeshi citizens among those saved. The operation highlights ongoing migration pressures in the region.
A hotel fire in Kolkata has resulted in the deaths of nine people, with five of the victims confirmed to be Bangladeshi nationals.
At least 16 Bangladeshi nationals died in a factory fire in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. The Bangladeshi Foreign Ministry expressed deep shock over the tragedy.
Police in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, detained 13 individuals, including women and children, on suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in India.
Singapore has revoked the work permits of two Bangladeshi nationals due to extremist posts on social media, though investigations have not indicated plans for terrorist attacks in Singapore.
Three Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Kerala for illegal stay and possessing fake identification during a migrant worker camp inspection.
India has resumed issuing tourist visas for Bangladeshi citizens after a two-year freeze. This decision marks the end of a prolonged suspension of travel visas between the two countries.
Police in Gurugram, India, have apprehended 13 Bangladeshi nationals living illegally as part of an ongoing identification drive targeting undocumented residents, with deportation to follow.
Following a deadly hotel fire in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, municipal authorities initiated sealing unauthorized commercial establishments, while the hotel owner's past arrest for facilitating illegal stays for Bangladeshi nationals is under scrutiny.
The owner of a Delhi hotel, recently involved in a fire incident, was previously arrested last year in connection with a fake passport case that had ties to Bangladeshi nationals.
Another 174 Bangladeshi nationals have returned home from Libya, adding to the ongoing repatriation efforts.
A 'tekong darat' (land skipper) and two Bangladeshi nationals sustained serious injuries during a car chase while attempting to evade police in Malaysia.
The BJP government in West Bengal has inaugurated its first migrant holding center in Malda, implementing a 'detect, delete and deport' policy for illegal foreign nationals, with nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals currently housed there.
The Rajasthan High Court granted bail to two Bangladeshi nationals involved in a kidney racket case, citing Article 21 of the Indian Constitution which protects foreigners.
Police in Assam have busted an illegal entry network, detaining four Bangladeshi nationals who had crossed the border in search of work after being lured by brokers.
The Bangladesh government has ordered a hunt for the trafficking network responsible for a Mediterranean boat disaster that resulted in the deaths of 18 Bangladeshi nationals, including 12 from Sunamganj.
Thirty-three Bangladeshi nationals have returned home after serving three years in an Indian jail.
Five expatriates, including Indian and Bangladeshi nationals, have each won Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket lottery draw.
Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in India for allegedly obtaining Indian passports using forged documents.
Four Bangladeshi nationals have been identified among those injured in a drone attack on Kuwait Airport, amidst escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Odisha's Chief Minister informed the State Assembly that 73 Bangladeshi nationals have been deported since May 2025, and documents of 2,261 persons suspected of their nationality were examined.
Police in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have arrested eight individuals, including Bangladeshi nationals, with alleged links to terror outfits, who were reportedly planning major terror activities.
Delhi Police have arrested eight individuals, including six Bangladeshi nationals, after 'Free Kashmir' posters were found displayed at metro stations.
Repatriation efforts are underway for nine Bangladeshi nationals who died in a workplace fire in Saudi Arabia, with remains expected to return home Thursday.
Nine people, including five Bangladeshi nationals, died from suffocation in a fire at a Kolkata hotel. The hotel's leaseholder has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Bengaluru police launched a citywide verification drive to identify foreign nationals allegedly staying illegally in the city, resulting in the detention of 15 Bangladeshi nationals.
Twenty-one Bangladeshi nationals were detained in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district last week after they were caught moving in two vehicles without valid documents during a checking drive.
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducted searches at 13 locations in Uttar Pradesh as part of an investigation into an alleged terror funding and illegal infiltration network linked to Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals.
Eight Bangladeshi nationals were arrested at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala, Tripura, in two separate operations, foiling their suspected attempt to travel to other parts of India.
India has resumed issuing tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals, ending a two-year freeze on such travel. This development is also highlighted as a 'Knowledge Nugget' for UPSC aspirants, focusing on the emergency in the region.
India has detained and deported approximately 5,000 Bangladeshi nationals. The action highlights ongoing issues related to immigration between the two countries.
Police in India have arrested a B&B owner who allegedly allowed a Bangladeshi woman, her daughter, and grandson to use his address to obtain documents for illegal residency. The owner is also implicated in a fire case.
A statewide crackdown in Gujarat, India, resulted in the arrest of 362 illegal Bangladeshi nationals, with Ahmedabad city recording the highest number of arrests.
The Karnataka High Court strongly criticized a cyber center owner for allegedly creating fake Aadhaar cards for Bangladeshi nationals, stating that such actions are 'destroying everything'.
Scores of individuals are heading towards the Bangladesh border amidst a migrant crackdown in Bengal, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stating that those identified as Bangladeshi nationals should leave the country voluntarily.
Another 170 Bangladeshi nationals have returned home from Libya, adding to the ongoing repatriation efforts for migrants in the North African country.
A group of 170 Bangladeshi nationals has been repatriated from Libya, with authorities expressing concerns over potential human trafficking. The returnees arrived back in Bangladesh following their ordeal.
The Malaysian Immigration Department arrested 79 Bangladeshi nationals during a factory raid in Perak over alleged misuse of visit passes.
Twenty-one Bangladeshi nationals have been rescued following a perilous migrant journey across the Mediterranean Sea.
They were put on a train to West Bengal with police escort and will be handed over to BSF
Police verification in Bengaluru led to the discovery of two Bangladeshi nationals, raising questions about their presence in the city.
Police officials said the individuals are currently being questioned
Maharashtra has deported 2,376 illegal Bangladeshi nationals in 2025, implementing a policy that allows direct handover to the BSF for deportation without requiring an FIR.
Shabir Ahmed Lone frequently visited Delhi and other parts of India to meet contacts and facilitate the recruitment of Bangladeshi nationals, sources said. His primary task, according to officials, was to recruit and radicalise individuals illegally
The Delhi Police's Special Cell foiled a major terrorist plot in an operation that lasted 10 days. They busted a terror module linked to Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and arrested eight suspects. Seven of them are Bangladeshi nationals.
Thirteen hotels in Kolkata have been shut down and notices issued to 50 others due to fire safety violations, following a central Kolkata hotel fire that killed six Bangladeshi nationals.
A fire in a building housing several hotels in Kolkata, India, has resulted in the deaths of at least nine people, including five Bangladeshi nationals, and injured six others.
Under 'Operation Mukta', Bengaluru police arrested 24 Bangladeshi nationals found living illegally in the city.
Right-wing activists have been booked for assaulting two Bangladeshi nationals near Bengaluru, alleging their illegal stay in the country.
India's decision to resume tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals signals a thaw in strained ties, but analysts suggest the true test lies in rebuilding trade links while Dhaka pursues Chinese investment near India's border.
Kerala police have detained six Bangladeshi nationals in the Kochi district who admitted to living and working illegally in the state for some time.
Ten individuals suspected to be Bangladeshi nationals have been detained in Guwahati, India, after failing to provide satisfactory proof of identity or legal entry during a routine checking drive.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that 5,000 Bangladeshi nationals have been deported from India.
A Delhi hotel owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, was imprisoned for his role in a scheme that provided fake Indian identity documents, including passports and Aadhaar cards, to Bangladeshi nationals.
Four Bangladeshi nationals sustained injuries in a drone attack that occurred in Kuwait. Details regarding the nature and perpetrators of the attack are still emerging.
Israeli fighter jets conducted a strike on a village in southern Lebanon, resulting in injuries to three Bangladeshi nationals. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari urged authorities to expedite the deportation of alleged illegal Bangladeshi nationals at the Hakimpur checkpoint, emphasizing the state's 'detect, delete and deport' policy.
Three Bangladeshi nationals have been killed in a landmine explosion along the border with Myanmar. The incident highlights the dangers in the volatile border region.
A new report and BBC investigation allege that some Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals posed as gay to seek asylum in the UK. The reports indicate that lawyers may have advised migrants on how to present false identities and reasons to exploit the asylum system.
India's Supreme Court has strongly condemned the West Bengal administration for a 'complete failure' of law and order, ordering central forces and issuing show-cause notices to top officials after judicial officers were held hostage in Malda.
The Bombay High Court has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to carry out a comprehensive verification of all hawkers across Mumbai, including those alleged to be foreign nationals or non-Indian residents, and to take action against illegal immigrants.
Approximately 280 Bangladeshi nationals are scheduled to return from Iran early Saturday, likely due to the escalating regional tensions.
A 27-year-old Indian diesel mechanic from Moradabad, Mohd Azam, was critically injured in Saudi Arabia when a military projectile struck a residential site in Al-Kharj. The incident, linked to the Iran-US-Israel conflict, also resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries among Bangladeshi nationals.
Bengaluru police conducted a special operation, leading to the detention of 124 individuals identified as illegal Bangladeshi nationals.
Another group of 175 Bangladeshi nationals has returned home from Libya.
Delhi Police's special cell has thwarted a significant terror plot, arresting eight suspects, mostly Bangladeshi nationals with Indian Aadhaar cards, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, who reportedly targeted a Chandni Chowk temple.
Eight individuals, including Bangladeshi nationals, have been arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack in India and putting up 'Free Kashmir' posters, with early findings suggesting links to Pakistan's ISI.