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  Bangladesh warns against communal unrest during Durga puja, madrasa students to take guard temples

  World | September 08, 2024 18:20 IST

  The Bangladeshi government said madrasa students could be engaged as volunteers to help safeguard temples during the festival. Also, it instructed law enforcement and the administration to take measures to secure puja mandaps.

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  Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus calls for resolving issues with India over Teesta water sharing

  World | September 06, 2024 13:36 IST

  Yunus, 84, said delaying the India-Bangladesh treaty on Teesta water sharing does not serve any purpose for either of the countries. The water-sharing pact hit a roadblock when West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee declined to endorse a deal signed during ex-PM Manmohan Singh's Dhaka visit in 2011.

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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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  India proposes border talks with Bangladesh after Hasina's exit, Dhaka officials may visit in Oct

  World | September 05, 2024 7:19 IST

  The scheduled time frame for these talks to be held in Delhi is for September-October but the meeting may also be postponed if top-level changes take place in the BGB and the home ministry of Bangladesh, said an official.

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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: 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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  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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  'Monster is gone': Muhammad Yunus on Sheikh Hasina's political fall and ouster from Bangladesh

  World | August 13, 2024 6:23 IST

  On August 7, a Dhaka court acquitted Yunus and three top officials of Grameen Telecom - Ashraful Hassan, M Shahjahan and Nurjahan Begum - in a labour law violation case. Yunus, the 84-year-old economist, on Thursday took oath as the chief adviser of the interim government.

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  Bangladesh's first reaction on relations with India, says 'want smooth, positive' relations but...'

  World | August 11, 2024 22:48 IST

  Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain stated that the interim Bangladesh government "hopes to see India cooperate with us" and emphasised the importance of "meeting public expectations by achieving tangible results in our bilateral relationship with India."

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  Bangladesh: Major relief to Muhammad Yunus, acquitted in corruption case just 3 days of taking oath

  World | August 11, 2024 21:44 IST

  In 2011, Bangladeshi authorities began reviewing the activities of the statutory Grameen Bank and subsequently removed Yunus from his position as the founding managing director, citing violations of government retirement regulations. Under Hasina's administration, Yunus faced numerous legal charges.

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  Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus calls attack on minorities 'heinous', urges protesters to protect all

  World | August 11, 2024 10:57 IST

  Muhammad Yunus unequivocally condemned the attacks on minority communities in the country and asked the students to protect all Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist families from harm.

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  Bangladesh Crisis: Bangladeshi Hindus protest attacks on minorities, demand safety

  News | August 10, 2024 20:09 IST

  Hundreds of Hindu demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Dhaka on Friday (August 9) protesting against attacks on their properties in different corners of Bangladesh after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's regime last week. Watch to know more!

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  Sheikh Hasina's son refutes visa revocation rumours, thanks PM Modi for swift action | VIDEO

  World | August 10, 2024 7:43 IST

  Sajeeb Wazed expressed deep gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the swift action that ensured his mother's safety. Wazed criticised the legitimacy of Bangladesh's new interim government, calling it unconstitutional, and emphasised the urgent need for elections to restore democracy.

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  Indian High Commissioner attended swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh's interim govt: MEA

  World | August 09, 2024 11:45 IST

  India on Thursday expressed hope for the early restoration of law and order in Bangladesh and said the country's interests are foremost for the Indian government. The Ministry of External Affairs earlier said the Indian High Commission was likely to participate in the swearing-in ceremony.

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  'Ensuring safety of Hindus': PM Modi extends wishes to Bangladesh’s interim govt head Muhammad Yunus

  World | August 08, 2024 23:28 IST

  Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took oath as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government today after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India.

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  Bangladesh: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of country's interim govt | WATCH

  World | August 09, 2024 6:13 IST

  Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the head of the interim government, a day after Sheikh Hasina left the country on August 5. No representatives of Sheikh Hasina’s party were present during Yunus' oath ceremony.

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  Bangladesh: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus set to form interim government today

  News | August 08, 2024 19:11 IST

  Nobel laureate and Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport on August 7 to travel to Dhaka. Yunus, who was in Paris for a medical procedure, was named the chief adviser on August 06, a day after PM Hasina resigned.

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  Bangladesh interim govt chief Muhammad Yunus favours revival of SAARC: What is it and why it failed?

  Explainers | August 08, 2024 18:22 IST

  Yunus, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006, expressed revival of the SAARC regional bloc, which remains suspended since its last biennial summit in Kathmandu in 2014. His recent remarks on India and the SAARC indicate a potential shift in Bangladesh's foreign policy.