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  Bangladesh reinstates 'except Israel' inscription on passports amid public outrage over Gaza strikes

  World | April 13, 2025 22:58 IST

  Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, on Saturday to condemn Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. Estimatedly, around 100,000 protestors gathered at the Suhrawardy Park in the Dhaka University area.

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  Muhammed Yunus dismisses Bangladesh coup rumours, claims 'spread of false information'

  World | March 25, 2025 23:48 IST

  Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus addressed the nation on the eve of country's 53rd Independence Day on March 26.

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  Attempt of sabotage or just accident? Massive fire engulfs Bangladesh Secretariat housing ministries

  World | December 26, 2024 19:17 IST

  A massive fire broke out at a building of Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka. Authorities have formed a high-powered panel under suspicion of sabotage attempts.

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  Bangladesh Court acquits key accused in 2004 10-truck arms haul case meant to destabilise Assam

  World | December 18, 2024 15:29 IST

  The two-member High Court bench reduced the death sentence of ULFA leader Paresh Barua, who was convicted in absentia and is now believed to be residing in China.

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  Chinmoy Das, his followers booked in another case in Bangladesh amid outrage

  India | December 09, 2024 9:39 IST

  ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested after a sedition case was filed against him. He was accused of allegedly undermining the integrity of the Bangladeshi flag. A fresh case has been filed against him by a member of the fundamentalist group Hefazat-e-Islam.

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  Sheikh Hasina accuses Muhammad Yunus of orchestrating mass killings, says 'He is mastermind'

  World | December 03, 2024 14:29 IST

  Sheikh Hasina lashed out at the interim Bangladeshi govt and accused Muhammad Yunus while speaking virtually at an Awami League event in New York. She fled the country on August 5 this year after the days of violence.

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  Bangladesh intelligence dept detains ISKCON leader Krishna Das Prabhu at Dhaka Airport: Reports

  World | November 25, 2024 19:02 IST

  Bangladesh Police’s Special Intelligence Detective Branch (DB) arrested the ISKCON leader on Monday (November 25) afternoon.

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  Islamic radicals in Bangladesh threaten to kill Hindus if ISKCON not banned by interim govt

  World | November 15, 2024 20:05 IST

  Various Bangladeshi Muslim organisations earlier had put pressure on the Mohammad Yunus-led interim government to ban ISKCON.

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  Bangladesh witnesses 35 untoward incidents related to Durga Puja in 12 days, 17 arrested

  World | October 12, 2024 8:49 IST

  IGP Md Moinul Islam visited the Banani Puja Mandap in Dhaka on Friday after which he told reporters that Durga Puja was being celebrated at over 32,000 mandaps nationwide. He also stated the figures about the FIRs and arrests. His visit was prompted by mukut theft from a Hindu temple.

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  Bangladesh: Petrol bomb hurled at Durga Puja pandal in Dhaka, stampede-like situation witnessed

  World | October 11, 2024 23:10 IST

  Reports are emerging that anti-social elements attacked a Hindu Durga Puja pandal with a petrol bomb in Dhaka's Tati Bazar. This attack has sparked immense outrage within the Hindu community. Threats of this nature had already been made prior to the Durga Puja celebrations.

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  Bangladesh to 'soon' hold negotiations with India over sharing of river water: Interim govt advisor

  World | September 25, 2024 16:55 IST

  Bangladesh Water Resources Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan said the country would soon take steps to hold negotiations with India over the sharing of water from transboundary rivers. However, she did not mention accurate dates for the negotiations.

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  Bangladesh seeks to restart dialogue with India on Teesta water sharing without third party meddling

  World | September 02, 2024 14:28 IST

  The 56-year-old adviser to Bangladesh’s Department of Water, Forest, Environment, and Climate Change said the interim government has not yet discussed taking the issue of water sharing with India to the international forum.

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  'Better to die than...': Bangladesh woman journalist's final post before she was found dead in Dhaka

  World | August 28, 2024 18:17 IST

  The journalist was identified as Sarah Rahanuma, 32, who was reportedly suffering from clinical depression and was receiving treatment. Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's son called it a "brutal attack on freedom of expression".

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  Bangladesh Unrest: Key factors behind Dhaka protests following Sheikh Hasina's exit

  Originals | August 27, 2024 0:08 IST

  It's been three weeks since Sheikh Hasina stepped down as Prime Minister and left the country, causing major political instability. Just as things were starting to settle down, fresh clashes broke out in Dhaka, leading to several injuries and bringing tension back to the city.

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  Hindus and Muslims unite to protect Dhaka's ancient temple after Hasina-led govt collapse: Priest

  World | August 24, 2024 14:55 IST

  Following the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh, Hindus and Muslims united to protect the historic Dhakeswari Temple in Dhaka amid political turmoil. The community's efforts ensured the temple's safety despite the lack of police protection.

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  Bangladesh: No respite for Sheikh Hasina, case filed against her for carrying 'mass murder' in 2013

  World | August 18, 2024 17:08 IST

  The application accused them of the "mass murder" during the rally at Shapla Chattar in Motijheel on May 5, 2013. The court recorded the plaintiff's statement and said it would pass an order on the issue later.

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  Bangladesh: Newly-appointed home ministry adviser replaced amid student leaders' resentment

  World | August 18, 2024 8:19 IST

  The development comes within eight days of the interim government taking charge following the resignation of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her fleeing to India on August 5.

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  Bangladesh recalls envoys from seven key countries in major diplomatic reshuffle

  World | August 16, 2024 6:38 IST

  The diplomats, stationed in key nations including the US, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Germany, UAE, and the Maldives, have been ordered to return to Dhaka immediately. This move is part of broader administrative changes initiated since the interim government took charge on August 8.

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  Haqiqat Kya Hai: Horrific torture of Hindus, just a few kilometres from Dhaka

  Hakikat Kya Hai | August 12, 2024 23:24 IST

  Hindus in Bangladesh have staged a massive protest in Dhaka. While Dhaka itself remained calm, but the images coming from districts like Sunamganj, Panchagarh, Madaripur, Rangpur, and Faridpur are extremely disturbing, painful, and heartbreaking.

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  Bangladesh: Do you know the name of Dhaka is derived from Hindu deity Devi Dhakeshwari?

  World | August 12, 2024 17:09 IST

  There have been several reports of Hindus being attacked in Bangladesh in the aftermath of the violent protests in the country recently. But do you know that Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has derived its name from a Hindu deity in the history?