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Hundreds Join Indian Americans Vigil, ‘Save Hindus in Bangladesh’ in Houston

August 12, 2024 admin

People stage a protest over the violence against minorities in Bangladesh, in Houston, USA, on Sunday, August 11, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI In a powerful yet peaceful display of solidarity, over 300 Indian Americans and Bangladeshi-origin Hindus gathered at Sugar Land City Hall in Houston on Sunday (August 11, 2024) morning to protest the…

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Shakib Al-Hasan Kept In Bangladesh Test Squad For Pakistan Tour Despite Political Backlash

August 11, 2024 admin

Bangladesh retained all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday in the squad for this month’s Test series against Pakistan, despite the former ruling party lawmaker facing backlash after the country’s premier was toppled. Shakib, 37, lost his status as a lawmaker after parliament was dissolved following the dramatic ouster of long-time ruler Sheikh Hasina…

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This Is Narendra Modi’s India

August 11, 2024 admin

File photo Jodhpur: Hitting out at those who are “anticipating” a Bangladesh-like situation in India, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that this is not Bangladesh, this is Narendra Modi’s India. Speaking to reporters at Jodhpur airport on Saturday, Union Minister Shekhawat said it is unfortunate that some people have made comments that a…

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Bangladesh is slowly limping back towards normalcy, local observers say

August 10, 2024 admin

People take photos in front of anti-government graffiti on a vandalised mural depicting Bangladesh’s founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman days after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of his daughter Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka on August 10, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP Even as uncertainty prevails in Bangladesh with an interim government coming to…

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Two Indian-American lawmakers seek U.S. intervention to stop ‘coordinated’ anti-Hindu attacks in Bangladesh

August 10, 2024 admin

Two prominent Indian-American lawmakers have sought the U.S.’s direct intervention to stop the “coordinated attacks” against minority Hindus in Bangladesh, underlining that instability in the region, “fuelled by religious intolerance and violence”, is not in the interest of America or its allies. Members of minority communities in Bangladesh faced at least 205 incidents of attacks…

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Bangladesh To Arrive In Pakistan Early After Unrest At Home Disrupts Training Sessions

August 10, 2024 admin

Bangladesh cricket team durnig practice session.© X/@BCBtigers The Bangladesh senior cricket team will arrive in Pakistan on August 13 after the political unrest at home disrupted the preparations for the two-match Test series, the PCB announced on Saturday. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has accepted the invitation from the PCB in this regard….

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Key Bangladesh Leader On Attacks On Hindus

August 10, 2024 admin

Mr Alamgir said that the India-Bangladesh relationship would continue to be sound. A week of fast-paced developments in Bangladesh, which saw Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, widespread violence and the formation of an interim government, has been capped off with the country’s chief justice agreeing to step down on Saturday. While it is unclear when elections will…

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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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Bangladesh Chief Justice says will resign after protest ultimatum: broadcaster

August 10, 2024 admin

File photo of a Bangladeshi soldier standing guard at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. | Photo Credit: AFP The Chief Justice of Bangladesh’s top court said Saturday he had agreed to resign “in principle” after an ultimatum to do so from protesters, broadcaster Jamuna TV reported. Obaidul Hassan, who was appointed to helm the Supreme…

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BCB Seeks Bangladesh Army’s Assurance For Hosting Women’s T20 World Cup

August 10, 2024 admin

Women’s T20 World Cup will be played between October 3-20, 2024© X (Twitter) The Bangladesh Cricket Board has sought security assurance from the country’s army chief for conducting the women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in October 3-20 amid political unrest in the country following ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh…

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