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  Biden watching situation in Bangladesh 'very closely', will hold Yunus govt accountable: White House

  World | December 13, 2024 11:41 IST

  "We have been collaborating closely with the interim government to strengthen the capabilities of their law enforcement and security services in addressing this challenge," Kirby stated during a news conference on Thursday.

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  Bangladesh: Hindu teenager hacked to death in police station for alleged blasphemous post

  World | September 06, 2024 11:30 IST

  The Hindu boy identified as Utsav Mondal was reportedly hacked to death by an enraged mob in a police station for allegedly making "objectionable comments" about Prophet Muhammad. This came as Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus said attacks on Hindus were "exaggerated".

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  'Don't identify yourselves as Hindus': Yunus suggests Bangladeshis amid series of violent attacks

  World | September 05, 2024 19:33 IST

  Yunus described the attacks as primarily political rather than communal and questioned how India is "propagating" them. He stated, "These attacks are politically motivated, not communal. Yet, India is heavily publicising these incidents".

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  PM Modi receives telephone call from Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus, assured of protection of Hindus

  World | August 16, 2024 16:50 IST

  This marks the first conversation between PM Modi and Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, after the recent unrest that led to Sheikh Hasina's ouster. The Indian PM had earlier expressed concern over rise in attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus since Hasina's departure.

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  'No one will be spared': Bangladesh's interim govt vows legal action over attacks on minorities

  World | August 16, 2024 14:25 IST

  At least 278 attacks on Bangladesh's minorities, particularly Hindus, have been reported since Sheikh Hasina's ouster on August 5. Bangladesh's Home Affairs Adviser has promised legal action against such incidents and assured full support in providing safety for minorities.

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  Bangladesh violence continues: Hindu family's house razed to ground in Thakurgaon

  World | August 14, 2024 20:10 IST

  Unidentified assailants set fire to Kaleshwar Barman's house around 7:30 pm on Tuesday. There have been at least 278 attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, with scores of Hindu businesses, houses and temples vandalised since Sheikh Hasina's ouster on August 5.

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  Bangladesh: Clash breaks out between Army, Hindus near Muhammad Yunus' residence in Dhaka | WATCH

  World | August 13, 2024 21:32 IST

  There have been several protests in Bangladesh over the rise in attacks targeting the Hindu community there since Sheikh Hasina's ouster, which has evoked global concern. There have been at least 278 attacks on Hindus across 48 districts, as per the Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance.

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  Bangladesh interim govt chief Muhammad Yunus visits Dhakeshwari Temple, says 'rights equal for...'

  World | August 13, 2024 15:42 IST

  As per two Hindu organisations in Bangladesh, there have been over 205 attacks on minorities with several Hindu temples, homes and businesses vandalised since Sheikh Hasina's ouster. Yunus' interim government has promised normalcy and protection of minority rights.

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  Bangladesh violence: Indian-American lawmakers seek direct US intervention in attacks on Hindus

  World | August 10, 2024 17:37 IST

  Indian-American lawmakers Shri Thanedar and Raja Krishnamoorthi said "coordinated attacks" against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh are detrimental to the interests of the US and its allies. There have been 205 cases of violence against Bangladesh minorities since Sheikh Hasina's ouster.

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  Bangladesh: Attacks on Hindu minorities continue; houses and temples vandalised, hundreds flee

  World | August 09, 2024 14:54 IST

  At least 800 Hindus have been forced to flee their homes in Bangladesh and attempt to enter India as attackers targeted their homes and properties. Muhammad Yunus, the head of the interim government, called the attacks on minorities as part of a conspiracy and vowed action.

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  Bangladesh violence: Hundreds of Hindu temples, houses attacked amid growing concerns in India

  World | August 07, 2024 12:46 IST

  An atmosphere of fear and uncertainty has gripped the Hindu community as the Awami League government of Sheikh Hasina was ousted in massive protests, which triggered attacks on Hindus. The opposition bloc led by the BNP is reputed for a rise in Islamic extremism in Bangladesh.

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  Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus, ex-PM Khaleda Zia's son to arrive in Bangladesh as violence continues

  World | August 07, 2024 11:12 IST

  Bangladesh is currently preparing for the formation of an interim government after violent protests over job quotas escalated into an anti-government unrest, compelling Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee. Former PM Khaleda Zia has been freed and Yunus was chosen as the head of the interim government.

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  Human Rights Watch lashes out at Pak govt for attacks on Hindus, Christians, Shias

  World | February 03, 2013 10:12 IST

  Islamabad, Feb 3: Human Rights Watch in its World Report 2013 has slammed Pakistan government for allowing extremist groups to attack religious minorities like Hindus, Shias and Christians, and failing to act against human rights