Some temples in Bangladesh have received extortion threats from Islamist organizations requesting Rs 5 lakh if they wish to celebrate Durga Puja, amid worries over potential communal conflict during the holiday. Mahendra Nath, General Secretary of the Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, exclusively spoke to News18. He stated that threats have been made against more … Read more
The Indian cricket team ended their 92-year wait by defeating Bangladesh in the opening Test of the two-match series in Chennai. India’s 280-run triumph in Chepauk resulted in a higher number of wins than losses in the game’s longest format for the first time in history since 1932. Under the captaincy of CK Naidu, India … Read more
The BCCI announced the Indian squad for the first Test against Bangladesh on Sunday evening, which will be played at Chepauk stadium from September 19. Rishabh Pant makes a comeback to the red-ball setup for the first time after his fatal car accident, while Virat Kohli, who had skipped the home Test series against England earlier this … Read more
Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, has said that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina making political remarks from India is an unfriendly gesture”, asserting that she must remain silent to prevent the discomfort to both countries until Dhaka requests her extradition. “If India wants to keep her until the time Bangladesh (government) wants … Read more
Floods in Bangladesh left over five million people trapped in low-lying regions as powerful currents wiped down river embankments. According to government figures, the death toll increased to 15 as at least five rivers in the South Asian nation saw their worst flooding since 2018. Eleven districts were impacted. The disastrous floods are the latest … Read more
Bangladesh reopened all educational institutions across the country on Sunday, following more than a month of shutdown due to unrest centered on student-led rallies that resulted in Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s departure. Bangladesh’s educational institutions were closed indefinitely on July 17 to preserve student safety following confrontations that erupted during the recent campaign demanding job … Read more
The UN Human Rights Office has stated in a preliminary study that almost 650 people have died in the recent unrest in Bangladesh between July 16 and August 11. The report recommends a comprehensive, unbiased, and open inquiry into reports of extrajudicial executions, arbitrary arrests, and detentions. The Preliminary Analysis of Recent Protests and Unrest … Read more
The caretaker government in Bangladesh is committed to ensuring a transition to inclusive and pluralistic democracy and creating an environment in which “free, fair and participatory elections” can be held, its head Mohammad Yunus assured the international community on Saturday. Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government, said while addressing the third Voice of … Read more
Bangladesh has assured to protect and ensure security and safety of Hindus and all minorities living in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X Yesterday. PM Modi said the Bangladesh interim government’s chief adviser Muhammad Yunus dialled him and gave him the assurance. In his Independence Day speech, PM Modi … Read more
Obaidul Hassan, the Chief Justice of Bangladesh, allegedly decided to step down after hundreds of demonstrators encircled the Supreme Court buildings in the capital Dhaka on Saturday and gave an ultimatum to the CJ and other justices of the Appellate Division to stand down by 1pm (local time). Obaidul Hassan will tender his resignation after … Read more
Following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation as prime minister, a new “interim government”—to be guided, most likely, by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus—is beginning to take shape in crisis-ridden Bangladesh. Late on Monday, President Mohammed Shahabuddin of Bangladesh approved the temporary government. The leaders of the nation’s political parties, members of civic society, and the chiefs of the … Read more
The United States of America (US) has welcomed the announcement of Bangladesh’s interim administration, stated that any transition should be founded on democratic ideals and the rule of law, and stated that it now desired to see a democratic order in which Bangladesh’s citizens chose their own government. The US has also called for an … Read more
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned from her post and departed from Dhaka amid violent protests, news agency AFP quoted a source as saying. She is reportedly travelling to India. “She and her sister have left Ganabhaban (the Prime Minister’s official residence) for a safer place,” the source told AFP She departed from Bangabhaban … Read more
India has asked its citizens living in Bangladesh to be in touch and remain alert after 72 people died in fresh clashes between protesters and supporters of the ruling Awami League. Dozens were also injured in fierce clashes today. Check out this 10-point breakdown of the main story Get the Latest News Updates and Stay … Read more
In Bangladesh, demonstrators have taken to the streets, calling for justice for the over 200 persons who lost their lives in student-led protests last month over government job quotas. Large-scale demonstrations were held on Saturday in response to a nationwide appeal by student leaders for civil disobedience until the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina … Read more