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U.S. will continue to monitor situation in Bangladesh, says White House

August 13, 2024 admin

Bangladesh Hindus hold a protest rally condemning communal atrocities committed against them and other religious groups in the Muslim-majority country, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP The United States will continue to monitor the situation in Bangladesh, the White House said, emphasising that President Joe Biden is “consistent in speaking…

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US Denies Its Role In Bangladesh Crisis

August 12, 2024 admin

More than 300 people had died in violent protests in Bangladesh over jobs quota row. Washington: The United States has rejected the allegations of the government’s involvement in the Bangladesh crisis, including the protests in the country that led to the deaths of hundreds of people. Refuting all the reports and rumours, the White House…

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Bangladesh unrest: Refaat Ahmed sworn in as Bangladesh’s new chief justice

August 11, 2024 admin

Supreme Court of Bangladesh. File | Photo Credit: AFP Syed Refaat Ahmed sworn in as Bangladesh’s new chief justice on Sunday (August 11, 2024) a day after Obaidul Hassan stepped down as the top judge following an ultimatum by the protesters demanding a revamp of the judiciary. Mr. Hassan and five other judges of the…

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Assam Police On High Alert Along Indo-Bangla Border Amid Bangladesh Unrest

August 11, 2024 admin

The top police officer recently visited several districts of Upper Assam (representational). Guwahati: The Assam Police is on a high alert along the India-Bangladesh border to ensure that no person enters the state illegally in view of the unrest in the neighbouring country, a top officer said. The Centre has issued a directive that no…

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Protesters Outside UK Parliament Condemn Violence Against Bangladeshi Hindus

August 11, 2024 admin

Protestors chanted slogans demanding peace and equality amidst the recent surge in violence. London: A large crowd gathered outside the Houses of Parliament in London on Saturday to protest the alleged violence against minority Hindus and other groups in Bangladesh following the resignation and departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina earlier this week. Protesters…

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Bangladesh’s Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Condemns Heinous Attacks On Minorities

August 10, 2024 admin

Muhammad Yunus urged the students to protect all Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist families from harm. Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Saturday condemned attacks on the minority communities in the violence-hit nation, terming them as “heinous”, and urged the youth to protect all Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist families from harm. Members of minority communities…

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How Sheikh Hasina’s Ouster Affects India-Bangladesh Diplomatic Ties

August 10, 2024 admin

PM Modi was among the first to congratulate the interim leader after Sheikh Hasina fled (file). New Delhi: The ouster of Bangladesh’s autocratic premier sparked celebrations in Dhaka this week but alarm in India, which backed Sheikh Hasina to counter rival China and quash Islamist alternatives, analysts say. It has created a diplomatic dilemma for…

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Border Force Foils Bangladeshi Infiltration Bid At West Bengal’s Cooch Behar District

August 10, 2024 admin

Amid unrest, around 1,000 Bangladeshi nationals gathered at the West Bengal border to enter India. Siliguri: The Border Security Force (BSF) with the help of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) foiled an infiltration attempt along India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar district on Friday, an official said. According to a spokesperson of the border guarding…

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Sheikh Hasina’s Son Strongly Opposes Interim Government In Bangladesh

August 9, 2024 admin

Muhammad Yunus has sworn in as the head of Bangladeshs interim government on Thursday. New Delhi: Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has claimed that the recent protests in Bangladesh were likely instigated by a foreign intelligence agency, specifically suspecting the involvement of the ISI. Speaking to ANI, he said…

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Bangladesh Student Leader Who Led Protest Wants Sheikh Hasina To Face Trial

August 9, 2024 admin

Sheikh Hasina’s son said that she will return to Bangladesh from India. Dhaka: A Bangladeshi student leader who was instrumental in overthrowing Sheikh Hasina and is now part of an interim government said she must face trial when she returns home as planned for the killings during her term, including during recent protests, which led…

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