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Bangladesh minority group urges UN to investigate communal violenceBangladesh minority group urges UN to investigate communal violence

Bangladesh minority group urges UN to investigate communal violence

The Bangladesh Hindu Bouddha Christian Oikya Parishad (HBCOP), the largest organization of minorities in Bangladesh, has called on the United…

7 months ago
Bangladesh could ask for Sheikh Hasina’s return from India, says foreign affairs advisorBangladesh could ask for Sheikh Hasina’s return from India, says foreign affairs advisor

Bangladesh could ask for Sheikh Hasina’s return from India, says foreign affairs advisor

The Bangladesh interim government’s foreign affairs advisor Mohammed Touhid Hossain, has said that as cases mount against Sheikh Hasina, his…

7 months ago
EAM Jaishankar calls China a ‘unique problem’ at ET World Leaders ForumEAM Jaishankar calls China a ‘unique problem’ at ET World Leaders Forum

EAM Jaishankar calls China a ‘unique problem’ at ET World Leaders Forum

Calling China a 'unique problem', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India is not the only country in the…

7 months ago
“India has to find ground of mutual interest with Bangladesh,” EAM Jaishankar says“India has to find ground of mutual interest with Bangladesh,” EAM Jaishankar says

“India has to find ground of mutual interest with Bangladesh,” EAM Jaishankar says

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that India has to find a ground of mutual interest with Bangladesh…

7 months ago
Bangladesh floods: 18 million people affected, 1.2 million families trappedBangladesh floods: 18 million people affected, 1.2 million families trapped

Bangladesh floods: 18 million people affected, 1.2 million families trapped

Bangladesh is grappling with severe monsoon season which has impacted more than 18 million people, with over 1.2 million families…

7 months ago
Human Rights Watch tells B’desh interim govt to establish council, investigate abusesHuman Rights Watch tells B’desh interim govt to establish council, investigate abuses

Human Rights Watch tells B’desh interim govt to establish council, investigate abuses

The Bangladesh interim government should seek a resolution at the upcoming session of the United Nations Human Rights Council to…

7 months ago
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh hold rallies in camps; demand end to violence, safe return to MyanmarRohingya refugees in Bangladesh hold rallies in camps; demand end to violence, safe return to Myanmar

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh hold rallies in camps; demand end to violence, safe return to Myanmar

To mark the seventh anniversary of the military crackdown in Myanmar, tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh held…

7 months ago
Flood situation in Bangladesh not due to release of waters from Indian dam on Gumti River: MEAFlood situation in Bangladesh not due to release of waters from Indian dam on Gumti River: MEA

Flood situation in Bangladesh not due to release of waters from Indian dam on Gumti River: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday clarified that the opening of the Dumbur dam upstream of the Gumti River…

7 months ago
India monitoring situation in Bangladesh, in talks with interim government: MEAIndia monitoring situation in Bangladesh, in talks with interim government: MEA

India monitoring situation in Bangladesh, in talks with interim government: MEA

India is holding talks with the interim government in Bangladesh and continuously monitoring the situation there with regard to the…

8 months ago
PM Modi holds talks with Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus, underlines importance of protection of minoritiesPM Modi holds talks with Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus, underlines importance of protection of minorities

PM Modi holds talks with Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus, underlines importance of protection of minorities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Mohammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh…

8 months ago
US: Vigil held in Atlanta to protest violence against Hindus in BangladeshUS: Vigil held in Atlanta to protest violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

US: Vigil held in Atlanta to protest violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Over 750 protesters gathered for a demonstration on Tuesday organised in Atlanta by the Hindu community and its supporters to…

8 months ago
“Rights are equal for everyone” Prof Yunus visits Dhaka’s Dhakeshwari temple assures Hindu community“Rights are equal for everyone” Prof Yunus visits Dhaka’s Dhakeshwari temple assures Hindu community

“Rights are equal for everyone” Prof Yunus visits Dhaka’s Dhakeshwari temple assures Hindu community

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor of the interim government of Bangladesh, visited the historic Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka on…

8 months ago
BSF engages border villages to fortify security along India-Bangladesh borderBSF engages border villages to fortify security along India-Bangladesh border

BSF engages border villages to fortify security along India-Bangladesh border

In light of the evolving situation in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force (BSF) is intensifying its efforts along the India-Bangladesh…

8 months ago
Sheikh Hasina Gone And It’s Time For Reset: What Works For IndiaSheikh Hasina Gone And It’s Time For Reset: What Works For India

Sheikh Hasina Gone And It’s Time For Reset: What Works For India

The Indian mission in Dhaka is in a reboot mode now. Exactly a week after Sheikh Hasina, undisputed strongwoman of…

8 months ago
Sheikh Hasina’s son denies that his mother made any resignation statement, calls it ‘completely false and fabricated’Sheikh Hasina’s son denies that his mother made any resignation statement, calls it ‘completely false and fabricated’

Sheikh Hasina’s son denies that his mother made any resignation statement, calls it ‘completely false and fabricated’

Sajeeb Wazed, the son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, refuted reports surfacing on social media regarding her resignation.…

8 months ago

Protests erupt in Downtown Toronto over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Thousands of Canadians staged a protest on Sunday across downtown Toronto to stand in solidarity against the violence against Hindus…

8 months ago

Protesters rally outside UN over violence against minorities in Bangladesh

A large crowd gathered outside the United Nations headquarters on Saturday, demanding protection for Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.…

8 months ago

Sheikh Hasina’s son dismisses media reports of her visa revocation, says “eternally grateful” to PM Modi

Son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sajeeb Wazed Joy has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for…

8 months ago

Bangladesh unrest: “No evidence of US involvement, but they are making it obvious…” says former PM Sheikh Hasina’s son

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy said that while he has no evidence of direct US…

8 months ago

India constitutes committee to monitor current situation on Bangladesh border

The Indian government on Friday constituted a five-member committee to monitor the current situation on the India-Bangladesh Border (IBB). Border…

8 months ago

Indian-American Congressman calls for normalcy in Bangladesh, expresses concern for Hindu minority

Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar on Thursday called for an end to the violence in Bangladesh, describing the current turmoil as…

8 months ago