Islamists targeting Hindus, Ahmadiyya communities in Bangladesh, claims Human Rights Watch report
Jan 29, 2025, at 06:17 pm
Human Rights Watch has said groups promoting extremist Islam are attacking minorities, particularly those from Hindu and Ahmadiyya communities, in Bangladesh, a nation which witnessed a massive political change last year after former PM Sheikh Hasina -led government toppled on August 5 amid severe protests against her regime.
We have had no involvement at all, says US official on Bangladesh crisis
Aug 13, 2024, at 04:15 pm
The United States on Monday rejected claims that the government was involved in the recent protests in Bangladesh which led to the fall of the former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government in the South Asian nation.
Sheikh Hasina is still Bangladesh PM as she didn't formally resign, claims her son
Aug 10, 2024, at 08:19 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed has claimed his mother is still the Prime Minister of the country as she didn't get time to formally resign before fleeing to India following violent anti-quota protests by students.
UK demands UN-led independent investigation into Bangladesh protests
Aug 07, 2024, at 11:37 pm
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has demanded a United Nations-led independent investigation into the recent developments in Bangladesh that have created a political vacuum in the South Asian nation.
Bangladesh snaps internet services as anti-quota protests turn violent killing 39
Jul 19, 2024, at 05:53 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: At least 39 people have been killed in the violent protests against the quota system for government jobs in Bangladesh forcing the state to snap internet services in a bid to control the situation, media reports said.
Bangladesh quota unrest escalates, 32 dead; protesters set state TV HQ on fire
Jul 19, 2024, at 06:33 am
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladeshi students Thursday set ablaze the country's state broadcaster BTV's headquarters, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina appeared on the network seeking to calm escalating tension that has left at least 32 people dead.
Bangladesh Hindu-Bouddha-Christian Oikya Parishad announces countrywide protests tomorrow
Oct 22, 2021, at 09:59 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh Hindu-Bouddha-Christian Oikya Parishad or BBBCOP has announced countrywide protests on Saturday against the recent attacks on Hindu temples and Durga Puja pandals which drew international criticisms.
Shift Shahidul Alam to hospital for treatment: Bangladesh HC directs jail authorities
Aug 07, 2018, at 05:14 pm
Dhaka, Aug 7 (IBNS): Bangladesh High Court on Tuesday directed jail authorities to send prisoned photographer Shahidul Alam to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for his treatment.