Militant threat mounts in Bangladesh with emergence of new extremist outfit

IANS | October 15, 2026 9:05 PM

Dhaka, Oct 15 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed a rise in religious fundamentalism and militant activities since the former interim government led by Muhammad Yunus came to power. Several militants have been roaming freely since the July 2024 uprising, while three internationally listed extremist leaders who fled prison are still at large, a report has stated.

Foreign links, crypto payments under scanner in Kerala synagogue arson case

IANS | October 14, 2026 10:36 AM

Kochi, Oct 14 (IANS) The arson attack near a Jewish synagogue in Kerala's Ernakulam is being investigated for possible international terror links after police found suspicious messages, foreign-linked communications and references to attacks in different Indian cities on the arrested accused’s mobile phone.