Bangladesh
- World
In her 1st public statement since ouster, Sheikh Hasina demands ‘justice’
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday demanded “justice”, saying those involved in recent “terror acts”, killings and vandalism must be investigated, identified and punished. In her first public statement…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: BJP’s Madhavi Latha rallies in Malakpet for Bangladesh minorities’ safety
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Madhavi Latha led a protest in Old Malakpet on Tuesday, August 13, to show solidarity with Hindus in Bangladesh. The protesters raised slogans like “Save Bangladeshi Hindus”…
- India
Indian visa centre in Dhaka resumes ‘limited operations’
Dhaka: The Indian visa application centre here resumed “limited operations” on Tuesday, days after Bangladesh saw violent clashes which led to the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina, 76, resigned and…
- World
Guterres asks Bangladesh interim govt to consider voices of minorities
United Nations: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the Bangladesh interim government to consider the voices of minorities and respect human rights as it prepares for parliamentary elections, according to his Deputy Spokesperson…
- World
US will continue to monitor situation in Bangladesh: White House
Washington: The United States will continue to monitor the situation in Bangladesh, the White House said, emphasising that President Joe Biden is “consistent in speaking loud and clear” on human rights issues.…
- Opinions
Sheikh Hasina’s rise and fall: A tale of authoritarianism and decline
Sheikh Hasina’s surreal rise and fall is “the normal” with leaders who come to power riding high on public sympathy, suffering personal tragedy or as messiahs to the growing hardships of the…
- India
Priyanka urges interim Bangladesh govt to ensure safety of minorities
New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said news of continuous attacks on minorities in neighbouring Bangladesh was disturbing and expressed hope that the government there would ensure the safety…
- World
Bangladesh: War of two Begums to impact regional politics; India keeps its options open
The former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, abruptly left her country a week ago, causing immediate concern in her country and the region. According to the BBC, Hasina’s family, not security…
- India
‘We will remain in our land’, Protesters in Bangladesh seek secure environment
New Delhi: The Hindu community in Bangladesh spending anxious hours in the wake of resignation of Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina as Prime Minister and facing the spillovers of the violent protests…
- World
Bangladesh: Bidhan Roy and Suprodip sworn-in as interim govt’s advisers
Dhaka: Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar and Suprodip Chakma were sworn in on Sunday as the members of the council of advisers of Bangladesh’s interim government led by Nobel laureate Prof Dr.…
- World
Bringing economy back on track top priority: Bangladesh interim finance adviser
Dhaka: The top priority of Bangladesh’s interim government is to bring the economy back on track and restore the people’s trust in the banks, finance and planning adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has said.…
- India
Indian American lawmakers call for Congressional hearings on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
New York: Indian American members of the House of Representatives have called for Congressional hearings on the targeted violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. “When the Congress returns from recess, we must hold…
- India
Hope Bangladesh interim govt will take forceful steps to instill confidence in minorities: Congress
New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday expressed concern over reports of targeted attacks on minorities and their places of worship in Bangladesh and hoped the interim government there would take forceful steps…
- World
Former army brigadier released after 8 years following Hasina’s downfall
Following the downfall of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government in Bangladesh, former army Brigadier General Abdullah Aman Azmi has been released after spending eight years in the notorious secret detention…
- Business
India’s textiles, garment sector impacted due to Bangladesh unrest: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that there was some uncertainty in India’s textiles and garments sector following the political turmoil in Bangladesh but it was too early to…
