UNICEF alarmed by rising child violence in Bangladesh
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has voiced deep concern over the alarming increase in sexual violence against children, particularly girls, in Bangladesh in recent weeks under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. UNICEF Representative to Bangladesh, Rana Flowers, stated she is
Bangladesh workers protest in Dhaka over unpaid wages
Hundreds of workers in Bangladesh blocked the Dhaka-Tangail and Dhaka-Mymensingh highways at the Bhogra Bypass intersection in Gazipur on Monday, protesting against unpaid wages. The protests caused heavy traffic congestion, affecting local commuters. The protesters claimed that over 300 workers had not received
Rubio follows through on Trump’s vision on Bangladesh minorities
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is following through with President Donald Trump’s “vision” on minority rights in Bangladesh, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said when asked about Trump’s pre-election statement on the issue. Speaking at a briefing in Washington on Monday, Bruce
Bangladesh faces severe textbook shortage under interim government
The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has once again failed to distribute textbooks to millions of students across the country, causing distress and uncertainty about their education. Former Education Advisor Wahiduddin Mahmud had assured that the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB)
Bangladesh seeks stronger ties with India, hopes for visa resumption
Bangladesh has expressed its commitment to fostering stronger relations with India amid recent diplomatic tensions. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, aims to rebuild ties following political upheaval and concerns over minority rights in Bangladesh. Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain reiterated Bangladesh’s
Hasina accuses Yunus govt of turning Bangladesh into terrorism hub
Ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has accused the Mohammed Yunus-led interim government of transforming the country into a hub of terrorism and lawlessness. Hasina vowed to return to Bangladesh, promising justice for the families suffering under the regime and assuring accountability
Bangladesh Hopes for Yunus-PM Modi Meeting During BIMSTEC Summit
The Bangladesh interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, is set to attend the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit in Bangkok, Thailand, from April 2-4. This raises hopes for the first-ever in-person meeting between Yunus and
India summons Bangladesh envoy after Dhaka protests Sheikh Hasina’s remarks
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. Nural Islam, to express concerns over repeated negative remarks by Bangladeshi authorities regarding India. In an official statement, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “The Bangladesh Acting High
Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s house vandalised, set on fire by mob in Dhaka
A large group of protesters on Wednesday vandalised and set on fire the residence of Bangladesh’s founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in Dhaka during a live online address by his daughter, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The mob targeted the memorial and residence of
Bengal fake passport racket: Arrested agent had plans to escape to Bangladesh
Manoj Gupta, the agent involved in a fake passport racket in West Bengal, was arrested by Kolkata Police and had plans to escape to neighbouring Bangladesh, sources said. Gupta had shifted to a rented accommodation in Gaighata, North 24 Parganas district, with the
Bangladesh seeks extradition of former PM Hasina, sends request to India
The interim government in Bangladesh announced on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to the Indian government, requesting the extradition of the country’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. A prominent figure in the struggle for democracy, Hasina, the daughter of Bangladesh’s
India, Bangladesh 1971 war veterans exchange visit to commemorate Vijay Diwas
Eight Indian military veterans of Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War reached Dhaka while eight officers of Bangladesh Army arrived in Kolkata to join the Vijay Diwas celebrations in the two countries, officials said. Bangladesh officials and the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said two
Hindu Americans hold peaceful protest in Chicago, demand action for persecuted community in Bangladesh
By: Vandana Jhingan Around 500 Hindu Americans gathered for a peaceful protest at the Rana Regan Center in Carol Stream, a Chicago suburb, to raise awareness about the atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh since August 2024. This event follows a similar rally held two
Indian Americans urge UN to recognize plight of Hindus in Bangladesh as ‘ongoing genocide’
Urging governments, global organizations, private companies, and individuals to stand with the Hindus of Bangladesh, a diverse coalition of American NGOs, scholars, religious leaders, human rights advocates, and civil rights leaders have jointly called for an immediate intervention to stop the “ongoing genocide”
Women’s Junior Asia Cup: India begins campaign with dominating 13-1 win against Bangladesh
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team got off to a rollicking start at the Women’s Asia Cup, comfortably defeating Bangladesh 13-1 in their Pool A match in the opening game of the prestigious event. Mumtaz Khan (27′, 32′, 53′, 58′) top-scored in the
Bangladeshi govt warns foreign nationals against illegal residency, employment
The Bangladeshi interim government has issued a warning stating that foreign nationals will not be allowed to stay or work illegally in the country. Bangladesh Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam made the announcement on Sunday, as reported by Xinhua news agency. When asked
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits Bangladesh amid tensions over atrocities on Hindus
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning amid rising tensions over reported atrocities against the Hindu community in Bangladesh. Misri is scheduled to hold Foreign Office Consultations with his Bangladeshi counterpart, Md Jashim Uddin, later in the day. The
A homeland for justice: Making the case for a separate Hindu nation in Bangladesh
By: Dr. Avi Verma The recent rise in atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh has sparked renewed calls from Hindu religious leaders and community advocates for the creation of a separate Hindu nation. These demands are rooted in a long history of systemic persecution,
Tribunal established by Sheikh Hasina bans former PM’s speeches in Bangladesh
Terming it as a “hate speech,” a domestic war crimes tribunal in Bangladesh on Thursday ordered that the recent remarks made by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina should be removed from all social media platforms in the country with immediate effect. Earlier this
Senseless, horrendous: UK MP Priti Patel condemns violence against Hindus in B’desh
Indian-origin UK MP Priti Patel on Wednesday strongly condemned the ongoing violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, calling it “senseless” and “horrendous.” Patel, a Conservative MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary, urged the Bangladeshi government to prioritize the security and religious freedom of Hindus.