Bangladesh Archives

Hindu Canadian Foundation protests in −23°C against violence targeting religious minorities in Bangladesh

Dozens of Hindu Canadians gathered in freezing temperatures at Mississauga Celebration Square to call attention to what they describe as ongoing violence and discrimination against religious minorities in Bangladesh.The demonstrators braved temperatures as low as −23°C to voice their concerns for Hindus, Christians, Jains, Buddhists and other minority groups in Bangladesh. The protesters urged Canada’s […]

Bangladesh unrest: 2 Hindu men murdered as violence surges — 6 such killings in 18 days

Bangladesh has seen a sharp rise in violence against its minority Hindu community, with six Hindus killed in the past 18 days. The incidents have triggered serious concerns over law and order and the safety of minorities.The latest incident occurred on Monday night, when Sarat Chakraborty Mani (40), a Hindu grocery shop owner, was brutally […]

Khaleda Zia’s funeral: Thousands gather in Dhaka to pay last respects — live updates

Bangladesh on Wednesday observed a public holiday and entered a three-day period of state mourning as thousands of mourners gathered in Dhaka for the funeral of former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia, one of the most influential political figures in the country’s history.Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister and […]

Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh: From António Guterres to Raja Krishnamoorthi – global leaders condemn killing of Dipu Chandra Das

Raja Krishnamoorthi and António Guterres (Images/Agencies) Leaders and lawmakers across the world have condemned the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man lynched by a mob in Bangladesh, calling for accountability, protection of religious minorities and an end to the growing unrest in the country.US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi described the killing as a “targeted […]

India-Bangladesh ties sour: US dials Yunus; Dhaka suspends visa services – 10 key points | India News

Ties between India and Bangladesh have hit another roadblock after the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka sparked anti-India protests. Hadi, a prominent figure in last year’s July uprising in Bangladesh, was killed amid rising political tensions, triggering widespread unrest. Bangladesh government suspended visa services in India following protests outside Bangladeshi missions. […]

‘I have a plan’: BNP’s Tarique Rahman invokes Martin Luther King Jr as he lands in Bangladesh after 17 years—implications for India

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman (AP photo) BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman made a dramatic return to Dhaka on Thursday after 17 years in exile, stepping back into a nation gripped by turmoil and into crowds that surged to welcome him home. The son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia landed to celebrtions scenes and […]

Bangladesh PM’s proposed India visit conditional on Hasina extradition, officials say

Bangladesh has said PM’s proposed visit to India will depend on the extradition of Sheikh Hasina, urging New Delhi to expedite the process. Bangladesh has said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India will depend on the extradition of former premier Sheikh Hasina.Bangladesh’s foreign ministry said on Sunday that Dhaka had urged New Delhi […]

World Test Championship Table: What Bangladesh’s Win Over Australia In First Test Means In WTC Final Race

Bangladesh beat Australia by 9 wickets in 1st Test© AFP Bangladesh did the unthinkable in Darwin, the venue where they began their Test journey against Australia 23 years ago. Up against a full-strength Australian side, led by Pat Cummins, Bangladesh secured a 9-wicket win in the series opener to secure their maiden win […]

RCB Star Joins Australia’s 300th Wicket Club After Fifer vs Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina: May get arrested or killed but will go back to Bangladesh by December

Former PM of Bangladesh Sheikha Hasina DHAKA: Former Bangladesh PM and chief of banned Awami League Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death back home, announced Friday she and her party colleagues plan to return to Dhaka “voluntarily” around Dec and surrender.“They may arrest me on my return, they may even kill me,” Sheikh Hasina […]