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Two more Hindu priests arrested in Bangladesh: ISKCON Kolkata
Kolkata: Two more Hindu priests were arrested in Bangladesh, ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharamn Das claimed on Saturday. Speaking to PTI, Radharamn said, “I have received information that two more ISKCON monks have…
- World
Bangladesh asserts no systematic attacks on minorities amid UN concerns
United Nations: The arrest of a Hindu leader in Dhaka has been “misconstrued” and he was arrested on specific charges, Bangladesh has told a UN forum on minority issues, claiming that there…
- Kolkata
Kolkata hospital declares no treatment for Bangladeshis amid protests
Kolkata: A hospital in north Kolkata’s Manicktala area on Friday said it would not treat patients from Bangladesh amid protests over the alleged atrocities on minority Hindus in the neighbouring country. An…
- India
VHP launches nationwide protest against ‘atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh’
The far-right organisation Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has announced a two-day, nationwide agitation in India to protest and condemn what it describes as “atrocities” against the Hindu minority community in Bangladesh. According…
- India
Shatrughan Sinha urges caution in handling violence in Sambhal, Bangladesh
New Delhi: Actor-turned-politician and TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha on Thursday called for sensitivity and careful handling of the ongoing violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, and the situation concerning minorities in Bangladesh. This…
- World
Bangladesh High Court refuses to ban ISKCON activites
Dhaka: Bangladesh High Court Thursday rejected a petition seeking a ban on ISKCON’s activities in the country, days after a lawyer was killed in a clash between security personnel and supporters of…
- World
Security forces clash with protesters in Bangladesh; one Lawyer killed
Dhaka: A lawyer was killed on Tuesday during clashes between the security personnel and followers of a Hindu community leader, who was denied bail and sent to jail by a Bangladesh court,…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad on alert to check possible arrival of Bangladeshi illegal immigrants
Hyderabad: Police in Greater Hyderabad are on the alert to check the possible arrival of Bangladeshi illegal immigrants following unrest in the neighbouring country. Police personnel were thoroughly checking trains arriving from…
- Business
Bangladesh seeks to review major energy projects including one with India’s Adani Group
Dhaka: A review committee formed by Bangladesh’s interim government on Sunday recommended engaging an investigation agency to examine power agreements signed by deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s regime with different business groups,…
- India
8 Bangladesh nationals arrested in Tripura for illegal entry
Agartala: Eight Bangladesh nationals, who allegedly entered India illegally, were arrested from a railway station in Tripura on their to Hyderabad, police said. Spotting suspicious movement in front of the ticket counter…
- World
Trump has no ties with Imran Khan, says Pak-American industry leader
Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump has no personal relationship with former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, a prominent Pakistani-American businessman and Trump backer has said. Sajid Tarar, who heads the Muslims for…
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‘We ask India to sent back Sheikh Hasina’, Bangladesh govt chief
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said on Sunday that the interim government will seek the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after the fall of her…
- Sports
Virat Kohli will be fine if he can be calm: Ravi Shastri
New Delhi: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes Virat Kohli can make a turnaround in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy if he can maintain his composure, play at his own rhythm, and…
- Kolkata
Will stage protest at border if attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh don’t stop: Bengal LoP
Kolkata: Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said that a protest would be staged at the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s Petrapole if attacks on minority Hindus in the neighbouring country…
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Bangladesh to seek Interpol’s help to repatriate Ex-PM Hasina
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government on Sunday, November 10, said it will seek Interpol’s assistance in repatriating deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India, and other “fugitives”, to face trial for alleged crimes…