Bangladesh

Nearly 300,000 Bangladeshis Seek Refuge In Shelters Amid Severe Flooding

24 Aug 2024

Nearly 300,000 people in Bangladesh sought refuge in emergency shelters on Saturday as widespread flooding, triggered by heavy monsoon rains, inundated large parts of the country. Disaster officials reported that the floods, which began earlier in the week, have claimed the lives of at least 42 people across Bangladesh and...

Ex Bangladesh Cricket Captain Shakib Al Hasan Accused In Murder Case Linked To July Unrest

23 Aug 2024

Former Bangladesh cricket captain and all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been named as one of the accused in a murder case linked to the recent political violence in Bangladesh, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo on August 23. The case, filed at Dhaka's Adabor police station by Rafiqul Islam, involves...

Yunus Pledges Reform Revolution, Criticizes Hasina’s Dictatorship In Bangladesh

19 Aug 2024

Interim Chief's Critique of Hasina's Regime Muhammad Yunus, the interim head of Bangladesh's government, has condemned Sheikh Hasina’s rule as a “brutal dictatorship” that eroded national institutions and rigged elections. Speaking to foreign diplomats for the first time since his appointment on August 8, Yunus, a Nobel laureate, highlighted the...

Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina Faces Three New Legal Challenges

18 Aug 2024

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been named in three additional criminal cases in Bangladesh, adding to a growing list of legal troubles since her resignation on August 5. The new cases involve serious allegations related to attacks on political rivals and recent violent incidents. New Allegations The latest cases...

Bangladesh Students Protest ‘Awaaz Tolo Nari’, Demanding Justice In Kolkata Rape Case

17 Aug 2024

Students from Dhaka University in Bangladesh organized a protest on Friday to show solidarity with ongoing demonstrations in Kolkata, India, following the rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor at R G Kar Medical College. The protest, held under the banner "Awaaz Tolo Nari," took place at the Raju...

Hindus In Agartala Protest Over Attacks On Hindu Community In Bangladesh

15 Aug 2024

On Wednesday, a large protest was organised by a Hindu group in Agartala, Tripura, in reaction to recent attacks on Hindu communities in Bangladesh. The demonstration began with a Sankirtan rally led by the Sanatani Hindu group, which traversed the city with participation from devotees, saints, and social workers from...

Bangladeshi Nationals Apprehended At Agartala Railway Station

14 Aug 2024

On Tuesday evening, 16 Bangladeshi nationals—comprising 13 men and 3 women—were detained at Agartala Railway Station. Among those arrested, three individuals were identified as Bangladeshi touts engaged in illegal activities. The individuals were apprehended by local authorities, and a case has been filed at the Agartala Government Railway Police Station...

Shashi Tharoor Condemns Violence In Bangladesh, Highlights Targeting Of Friendship Symbols

14 Aug 2024

Amid the escalating violence in Bangladesh, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor remarked that it is hard for people in India to remain indifferent as symbols of the country's friendship with Bangladesh are being targeted. Tharoor described it as tragic to witness what was once celebrated as a democratic revolution deteriorate into...

First Bangladeshi Born Citizen Secures Indian Citizenship Under CAA In Assam

14 Aug 2024

Dulon Das, a 50-year-old resident of Silchar, Assam, has made history as the first person in the northeastern state to receive Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). Das, whose family migrated from Sylhet in Bangladesh to Silchar in 1988, received notification of his citizenship from the Union home...

BSF Beefs Up Security at Border Villages, Amidst Bangladesh Situation

13 Aug 2024

In response to the evolving situation in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force (BSF) is ramping up its efforts along the India-Bangladesh border. This includes organizing "village coordination meetings" in border villages to garner local support for strengthening security and curbing illegal activities. The BSF, which oversees security along the 4,096...

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