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11 coastal cities could be submerged by 2100 and millions may be at risk: From Dhaka in Bangladesh to Bangkok in Thailand | World News

[ad_1] Cities are slowly disappearing under water and streets turning into rivers. People wading through floodwaters is not far in the future anymore. Across the globe, low-lying cities face a mix of rising seas and sinking land. Groundwater pumping, warming oceans, and unstable land make it worse. Experts say some of these places could be […]

Bangladesh invites 13 nations, including India, to BNP govt swearing-in; who’s on the list

[ad_1] BNP chairman Tarique Rahman (AP) Bangladesh is set for a change in leadership as the newly elected government of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by chairperson Tarique Rahman, prepares to take oath on Tuesday.Ahead of the swearing-in, chief adviser of the interim government Muhammad Yunus has invited leaders from 13 countries to attend the […]

‘We must remain united’: BNP chief Tarique Rahman’s 1st address after Bangladesh win

[ad_1] Tarique Rahman (PTI image) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman on Saturday called for national unity in his first address after the party’s sweeping victory in the parliamentary elections.He dedicated the win to people who, he said, had “sacrificed for democracy” and urged political differences to be set aside in the larger interest […]

‘Hindu extremism and … ‘: Big remark on India ties by adviser of BNP chairman Tarique Rahman after Bangladesh win

[ad_1] BNP’s chairman Tarique Rahman’s adviser Humayun Kabir Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman’s adviser Humayun Kabir on Saturday said that “Hindu extremism and far-right intolerance” are growing in India, describing radicalisation as a wider South Asian concern. He also called for balanced and cooperative ties with New Delhi as the BNP prepares to form […]

How Bangladesh Went from Revolution to Fresh Elections

[ad_1] new video loaded: How Bangladesh Went from Revolution to Fresh Elections Bangladesh held the first national elections since a student revolution in the summer of 2024. Standing outside the Dhaka university, the epicenter of the student movement, New York Times correspondent Anupreeta Das explains what the recent elections mean for the country’s future. By […]

Who is Shaun King? ‘Fraud’ Black Lives Matter activist trolled for supporting Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh elections | World News

[ad_1] Shaun King, who describes himself as a US civil rights activist and has long been associated with Black Lives Matter, is facing renewed backlash after publicly supporting Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami during the recent Bangladesh general election. Netizens labelled him a “fraud”, reviving years of accusations that he repeatedly inserts himself into complex political movements without […]

Bangladesh polls: UN notes ‘concerns’ of women’s groups

[ad_1] Dhaka: As Bangladesh goes to polls on Thursday, United Nations has said it has noted ‘concerns’ raised by women’s groups and civil society organisations over violence and harassment of women candidates and voters, including digital violence, and called for “safe, inclusive and meaningful participation” of women in elections.The UN, in a statement, called on […]

‘Hub of terrorism’: Congressional briefing alleges ‘coordinated violence’ against Hindus in Bangladesh ahead of Feb 12 election

[ad_1] The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) and HinduAction hosted a congressional briefing highlighting testimonies from witnesses and activists who described the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh under Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus as a coordinated violence.The report came just a day ahead of the Bangladesh contested February 12 national election. The event featured […]

‘Over 50% polling stations centres’: How Bangladesh is preparing for first election since Hasina ouster

[ad_1] Election officials and security personnel transport ballot boxes and voting materials to polling centers ahead of Thursday’s national parliamentary election, in Dhaka. (AP photo) Bangladesh is set to hold parliamentary elections on Thursday, the first national vote since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in mass protests in August 2024. Authorities have […]

Hindu trader killed in Bangladesh: Susen Chandra Sarkar hacked to death inside shop in Mymensingh

[ad_1] Susen Chandra Sarkar (Image/X@@ItzBDHindus) A 62-year-old Hindu trader was hacked to death inside his shop in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district late on Monday night. The incident comes just two days before the country’s parliamentary elections and raises concerns over the safety of minorities amid a recent spike in violence.The victim, identified as Susen Chandra Sarkar, […]