Another Awami League leader dies in police custody in Bangladesh

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:24 PM

Dhaka, Dec 22 (IANS) As custodial deaths of Awami League members rise in Bangladesh, another party leader died while being transferred for remand from Kashimpur Central Jail in Gazipur district, local media reported on Monday, citing prison authorities.

India-New Zealand FTA: PM Modi, Luxon aim to double bilateral trade over 5 years

IANS | December 22, 2025 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with New Zealand's Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, on Monday as the two leaders jointly announced the successful conclusion of the historic, ambitious and mutually beneficial India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Bangladesh Students’ League urges neutral administration for inclusive 2026 elections

IANS | December 22, 2025 9:21 AM

Dhaka, Dec 22 (IANS) The Bangladesh Students’ League (BSL), the student wing of the Awami League Party, has appealed to the international community to play a constructive role in ensuring that Bangladesh’s next general election, scheduled for February 12, 2026, is conducted in a free, fair, and inclusive manner under a neutral government, describing it as the only path to stability and democracy in the country.