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A 25-year-old Hindu man was found dead after a fire at a garage in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi district. Police said CCTV footage shows suspicious activity near the scene, and investigators are examining whether the blaze was accidental or caused by an external act.
The EU has confirmed that European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to India for the 16th EU–India Summit on 27 January 2026, and will also participate as guests of honour at India’s Republic Day parade on 26 January—an unprecedented signal of deepening ties.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state pushed back 15 people described as illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. He added that the government will maintain a tough stance against infiltration, as the issue remains politically and administratively sensitive in the state.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in New Delhi for a multi-day visit focused on strengthening India–EU cooperation, with expected discussions spanning trade, defence, technology and mobility.
A Hindu youth in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi district died after a fire while he was asleep inside a garage, with police saying CCTV footage shows suspicious activity near the site. The incident has triggered demands for swift action, while investigators examine whether the blaze was caused by foul play or an electrical fault.
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, was burnt to death while sleeping in a garage in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi district, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of the killing.
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to participate in India’s Republic Day Parade on January 26, ahead of a high-level India–EU summit in New Delhi on January 27.