Protests in Indian capital over reported attacks on religious minorities in Bangladesh
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Protests in Indian capital over reported attacks on religious minorities in Bangladesh

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Hindu temple, shops vandalised in Bangladesh after Facebook post sparks unrest
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1 week, 1 day ago

Hindu temple, shops vandalised in Bangladesh after Facebook post sparks unrest

India Today  

Bangladeshi authorities on Saturday arrested four individuals in connection with the vandalism of a Hindu temple, along with houses and shops belonging to the Hindu community, in Sunamganj district earlier this month. The ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5, following a student-led protest, and the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus have reportedly strained relations between …

Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party hold protest march as tensions continue with India
1 week, 5 days ago

Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party hold protest march as tensions continue with India

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Thousands of members of youth and student bodies belonging to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Wednesday held a road march procession from Bangladesh’s capital toward its eastern border with India to protest against an attack on a diplomatic mission earlier this month and alleged desecration of Bangladeshi flags in India. Wednesday’s protest came two days after the …

It took a visit from India for Bangladesh to acknowledge what world has been saying
1 week, 5 days ago

It took a visit from India for Bangladesh to acknowledge what world has been saying

Firstpost  

Bangladesh has finally acknowledged that 88 incidents of communal violence against minorities, mostly Hindus, took place in the country between August 5 and October 22. India for months raised concerns over atrocities against minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh, where the interim government under Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus rejected all such reports as “completely exaggerated.” Attacks on minorities, including Hindus, in …

88 incidents of attacks on minorities, primarily Hindus, after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, confirms Bangladesh
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1 week, 5 days ago

88 incidents of attacks on minorities, primarily Hindus, after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, confirms Bangladesh

Live Mint  

The interim government of Bangladesh on Tuesday, December 10, acknowledged that there have been 88 incidents of communal violence against the minorities, primarily Hindus, after the ouster of then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Interim government head Muhammad Yunus’ press secretary Shafiqul Alam also said that 70 people have been arrested in those incidents. A total of 88 cases have been …

DC Edit | Dhaka needs to act swiftly, firmly to restore normalcy
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1 week, 5 days ago

DC Edit | Dhaka needs to act swiftly, firmly to restore normalcy

Deccan Chronicle  

India has had its say on the situation in Bangladesh where the safety of minorities has been under a grave threat. It was on the cards that Bangladesh would come up with the response that India’s premises were based on “misleading and false information” and that whatever is happening in the country since the fall of Sheikh Hasina Wazed’s government …

In U-turn, Bangladesh confirms 88 attacks on minorities after India censure
1 week, 5 days ago

In U-turn, Bangladesh confirms 88 attacks on minorities after India censure

India Today  

Bangladesh on Tuesday acknowledged 88 incidents of communal violence against minorities, primarily Hindus, following the ouster of then-premier Sheikh Hasina in August. Interim government head Muhammad Yunus’ press secretary Shafiqul Alam also said that 70 people have been arrested in those incidents. He made the disclosure a day after Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri flagged regrettable incidents of attacks on minorities …

Bangladesh acknowledges attacks on minorities; says 88 cases filed, 70 arrested so far
1 week, 5 days ago

Bangladesh acknowledges attacks on minorities; says 88 cases filed, 70 arrested so far

New Indian Express  

Bangladesh has confirmed 88 cases of communal violence targeting minorities, primarily Hindus, since the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August. Interim government head Muhammad Yunus’ press secretary, Shafiqul Alam, revealed the figures on Tuesday, adding that 70 individuals have been arrested in connection with the attacks, as reported by news agency PTI. The announcement follows a visit …

Hundreds protest in New Delhi against reported attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
1 week, 6 days ago

Hundreds protest in New Delhi against reported attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Hundreds of protesters rallied near the Bangladesh diplomatic mission in the Indian capital on Tuesday, pressing for an end to reported attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh after former premier Sheikh Hasina fled into exile in India in August. Hindu holy men and others shout slogans condemning reported attacks on Hindu and other minorities in …

Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh: Protest march held from White House to U.S. Capitol
1 week, 6 days ago

Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh: Protest march held from White House to U.S. Capitol

The Hindu  

A large number of Indian Americans held a march from the White House to the U.S. Capitol over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Raising slogans such as “We want Justice” and “Protect Hindus” the peaceful demonstrators urged the Joe Biden administration and the incoming Donald Trump administration to ask the new government in Bangladesh to take steps to protect Hindus …

BJP should have brought international pressure on Bangladesh instead of holding street protests, says B. Ramanath Rai
2 weeks ago

BJP should have brought international pressure on Bangladesh instead of holding street protests, says B. Ramanath Rai

The Hindu  

Congress leader and former Minister B. Ramanath Rai on Monday, chided the BJP and its affiliates for resorting to street protests against the atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh and said the party in power at the Centre should instead have brought international pressure on the neighbouring country. The best way for the BJP is to bring international pressure on Bangladesh …

Bangladesh and India hold talks to repair strained relations
2 weeks ago

Bangladesh and India hold talks to repair strained relations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misra was holding the daylong …

Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party march in protest at attacks in India
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party march in protest at attacks in India

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Thousands of members of three youth and student bodies belonging to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party marched toward the Indian High Commission in the country’s capital on Sunday to denounce attacks on a diplomatic mission and alleged desecration of Bangladeshi flags in India. It will be the first high-profile diplomatic visit by an Indian official since the fall …

Protests in Noida, Ghaziabad over anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Protests in Noida, Ghaziabad over anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh

India Today  

Two separate protests were held on Sunday in Noida and Ghaziabad against the violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh, joined by BJP leaders and Hindu organisations. In Ghaziabad, BJP leader and Supreme Court lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay addressed the gathering, accusing human rights organisations of turning a blind eye to the situation in Bangladesh. The Hindu Samaj Raksha Samiti, which took part …

Hindus attacked, Islamism on rise: How Bangladesh is disparaging the legacy of its own founder
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Hindus attacked, Islamism on rise: How Bangladesh is disparaging the legacy of its own founder

Firstpost  

The attacks on minorities and rising Islamist fundamentalism are a deep betrayal, reflecting a dangerous drift away from Mujibur Rahman’s ideas and the very values that once shaped the Bangladeshi freedom struggle As per media reports, Bangladesh is set to remove the image of the country’s founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, affectionately known as ‘Bangabandhu’, from its currency notes. Amidst …

Bangladesh minority group slams attack against Hindus in Sunamganj: ‘Over 100 houses looted, temple damaged…’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Bangladesh minority group slams attack against Hindus in Sunamganj: ‘Over 100 houses looted, temple damaged…’

Live Mint  

The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council released a statement on Thursday following attacks against minorities in Sunamgonj district. “More than 100 houses and business establishments of the Hindu community were attacked, vandalised and looted in Manglargaon and Monigaon East Gunigram…Doara Bazar Loknath Temple was heavily damaged in the attack. The alleged incident took place late at night on December …

From US to UK, how countries are reacting to attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
2 weeks, 5 days ago

From US to UK, how countries are reacting to attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Firstpost  

Tensions between India and Bangladesh have been escalating ever since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. “This is a moment of existential threat not only for the minorities of Bangladesh but for the entire country,” he said, criticising the Biden administration for “not paying more attention.” When asked about the West’s “silence” on violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, Moore said that when …

"Public Property Or Public Servants Should Not Be Attacked During Protests On Bangladesh Issue": Calcutta High Court Warns Organisers
2 weeks, 6 days ago

"Public Property Or Public Servants Should Not Be Attacked During Protests On Bangladesh Issue": Calcutta High Court Warns Organisers

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday allowed permission for a rally to go ahead in Kolkata, protesting against the alleged atrocities taking place against Hindus in Bangladesh on 5th December.While granting permission for the rally, Justice Tirthankar Ghosh orally warned the petitioners' counsel that no vandalism or attacks should take place against public property or public servants at. The Calcutta …

India promises to beef up security after mob attacks Bangladeshi consulate amid escalating tensions
2 weeks, 6 days ago

India promises to beef up security after mob attacks Bangladeshi consulate amid escalating tensions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The intruders vandalised property and desecrated the Bangladesh national …

Agartala mission breached amid protest over Bangladesh
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3 weeks ago

Agartala mission breached amid protest over Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

A large group of people protesting the persecution of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh barged into the Bangladesh consulate in Agartala and vandalised it on Monday, prompting New Delhi to describe the breach as “deeply regrettable” and step up security for all of the country’s missions in India. With attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and the arrest of Bangladeshi monk …

Protests in Mumbai over arrest of ISKCON priest, attack on Hindus in Bangladesh
3 weeks ago

Protests in Mumbai over arrest of ISKCON priest, attack on Hindus in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Hundreds of protesters, including members of right-wing groups such as the Vishva Hindu Parishad, gathered outside the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Mumbai on Monday, demanding the immediate release of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was recently detained in the neighbouring country. The protesters, led by religious leaders and activists, voiced concerns over what they described as “targeted attacks …

India condemns breach at Bangladesh mission in Agartala during protest rally
3 weeks ago

India condemns breach at Bangladesh mission in Agartala during protest rally

India Today  

India on Monday condemned a breach at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura's Agartala during protests against the arrest of a Hindu monk in Bangladesh. The breach took place earlier on Monday when several people took out a rally near the Bangladeshi mission, protesting against the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh and also against a …

Massive protest near Indo-Bangla border in Assam against violence in Bangladesh
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Massive protest near Indo-Bangla border in Assam against violence in Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Nearly 40,000 people gathered near the India-Bangladesh international border in Assam's Sribhumi district on Sunday to stage a massive protest against the alleged attacks on minority Hindus and insult of the Indian flag in Bangladesh. Thousands gather near the Indo-Bangla border in Assam to protest against the alleged attacks on minorities in Bangladesh They also demanded immediate release of Chinmoy …

Rallies in Bengal demand release of arrested Hindu leader in Bangladesh
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rallies in Bengal demand release of arrested Hindu leader in Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Several organisations took out rallies in different parts of West Bengal on Sunday to protest against atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh and demanded immediate release of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in the neighbouring country. "There will be large-scale protests across Bengal if arrested Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das is not released immediately by the Bangladesh government. Meanwhile, preparations …

Not media exaggeration: India on surge in attacks against Bangladeshi Hindus
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Not media exaggeration: India on surge in attacks against Bangladeshi Hindus

India Today  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday attacked Bangladesh over targeted attacks on Hindus, saying the increasing incidents of violence against minorities cannot merely be dismissed as "media exaggerations". "India has consistently and strongly raised with the Bangladesh government the threats and targeted attacks on Hindus and other minorities. Earlier this week, Bangladesh called India's charges "unfounded" while saying they …

Hindus flee Bangladesh locality after temples attacked, cops turn blind eye
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Hindus flee Bangladesh locality after temples attacked, cops turn blind eye

India Today  

Extremist groups in Bangladesh attacked two temples and assaulted members of the minority community in Chittagong, forcing Hindus living in the area to flee to safer shelters. There has been a string of incidents of desecration and damage to Hindu temples and deities in Bangladesh since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government in August. Noting the increasing …

BJP, Trinamool, others protest in Kolkata against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
3 weeks, 5 days ago

BJP, Trinamool, others protest in Kolkata against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

India Today  

Amid the recent clashes in Bangladesh following the arrest of Hindu religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahamchari, major political parties in West Bengal have expressed concerns over the rampant violence against the minorities, especially Hindus in the neighbouring country. Also, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee also condemned the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Hindus in Bangladesh have faced attacks by …

India concerned over Hindu leader's arrest in Bangladesh
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India concerned over Hindu leader's arrest in Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Reacting strongly to punitive action taken by Bangladeshi authorities against a Hindu seer there, India on Tuesday said it had “noted with deep concern the arrest and denial of bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, who is also the spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote”. We also note with concern the attacks on minorities protesting peacefully against …

Monk leading protest against atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh arrested in Dhaka
4 weeks ago

Monk leading protest against atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh arrested in Dhaka

India Today  

Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu, a prominent monk leading protests against atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, was allegedly arrested by the Dhaka Police’s Detective Branch on Monday. Chinmoy Prabhu had addressed a massive protest rally in the violence-hit country's Rangpur on Friday to protest against atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. This development comes amid heightened tensions in Bangladesh over the rising reports …

Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh 'baseless propaganda originating from India', says Yunus | WATCH
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1 month ago

Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh 'baseless propaganda originating from India', says Yunus | WATCH

Firstpost  

Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus called reports of attacks on Hindu minority in his country ‘baseless propaganda originating from the Indian side for whatever reason it may be’ A demonstrator displays a placard during a protest against what they say as violence against Hindu communities during the ongoing unrest, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 9, 2024. Muhammad Yunus, the …

Bangladesh sees 'more protests than ever' after the revolution that overthrew Sheikh Hasina govt
1 month, 1 week ago

Bangladesh sees 'more protests than ever' after the revolution that overthrew Sheikh Hasina govt

Firstpost  

Hasina’s government imposed draconian restrictions on public assembly until it was no longer able to contain anger over rights abuses and widening inequality after 15 years of rule Protesters shout slogans as they vandalise a mural of now former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with paint and mud at Teacher Student Centre area of University of Dhaka in Dhaka, Bangladesh. …

Bangladesh top official calls for removing ‘secular’ from Constitution, citing 90% Muslim population
1 month, 1 week ago

Bangladesh top official calls for removing ‘secular’ from Constitution, citing 90% Muslim population

Hindustan Times  

The Attorney General of Bangladesh, Md Asaduzzaman, has advocated for substantial Constitutional changes, including the removal of the term "secular," given that “90% of the country's population was Muslim,” India Today reported. Asaduzzaman concluded by calling for the 15th Amendment to be revoked, asserting that it disrupts Bangladesh's independence legacy and contradicts the "spirit of the Liberation War" and the …

'Ensure safety of Hindus': MEA tells Bangladesh amid Chittagong row
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Ensure safety of Hindus': MEA tells Bangladesh amid Chittagong row

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Thursday that India has reached out to the government in Bangladesh and urged them to take strong measures to ensure the safety of Hindus. Bangladesh Hindus shout slogans during a protest rally in Bangladesh Tensions escalated after a clash between the Hindu community and the law enforcement forces took place …

Thousands Protest in Bangladesh as Hindu Community Demands Protection Against Attacks and Harassment
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thousands Protest in Bangladesh as Hindu Community Demands Protection Against Attacks and Harassment

Live Mint  

Tens of thousands of minority Hindus protested in Bangladesh to demand protection from a wave of attacks and harassment and drop sedition cases against Hindu community leaders. The protest was organized after 19 Hindu leaders were arrested for allegedly placing a saffron flag above the Bangladesh flag on a pillar.

Hundreds Protest in Dhaka Amid Rising Threats to Hindus in Bangladesh
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hundreds Protest in Dhaka Amid Rising Threats to Hindus in Bangladesh

India Today  

Hundreds of people marched in Dhaka Saturday to demand protection for Hindus and other minorities who say they have suffered violence and threats since the ouster of autocratic premier Sheikh Hasina. The protesters, who say attacks are continuing, have demanded an action from the interim government, including a law to protect minorities and a minimum share of minority representation in …

Thousands Rally in Bangladesh to Protect Minority Hindus from Attacks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thousands Rally in Bangladesh to Protect Minority Hindus from Attacks

Hindustan Times  

Tens of thousands of Hindus rallied Friday in Bangladesh to demand protection from attacks and harassment. The rally was organized after sedition charges were filed against 19 Hindu leaders, including prominent priest Chandan Kumar Dhar, over an Oct. 25 rally in that city. The charges stem from an event in which a group of rally-goers allegedly placed a saffron flag …

Thousands Rally in Bangladesh to Protect Them from Attacks and Harassment
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thousands Rally in Bangladesh to Protect Them from Attacks and Harassment

The Hindu  

Tens of thousands of Hindus rallied in Bangladesh to demand protection from attacks and harassment. The rally comes in response to a wave of attacks and harassment against Hindus since early August when the secular government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was overthrown and Ms. Hasina fled the country following a student-led uprising.

Thousands Rally in Bangladesh to Demand Protection from Attacks and Harassment
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thousands Rally in Bangladesh to Demand Protection from Attacks and Harassment

Associated Press  

Tens of thousands of Hindus rallied in Bangladesh to demand protection from attacks and harassment. The rally comes in the wake of a wave of attacks against Hindus since early August when the secular government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was overthrown and Hasina fled the country following a student-led uprising.

Hindus in Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacks and harassment
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hindus in Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacks and harassment

The Independent  

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Can’t catch a cold from B’desh-Pakistan thaw
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Can’t catch a cold from B’desh-Pakistan thaw

Hindustan Times  

After being left in the cold in the corridors of power in Bangladesh for several decades, Pakistan perceives a new opening in Dhaka following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government and the installation of a caretaker administration led by Muhammad Yunus. Students and other activists carry Bangladesh's national flag during a protest march organized by Students Against Discrimination to …

Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh not communal, issue 'exaggerated': Yunus
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh not communal, issue 'exaggerated': Yunus

New Indian Express  

DHAKA: Chief Adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has said the issue of attacks on minority Hindus in his country is “exaggerated” and questioned the manner in which India projected it. He suggested that the attacks were not communal, but a fallout of a political upheaval as there is a perception that most Hindus supported the now-deposed Awami League …

22 years, dozens of lynchings, murders, rape and arson: How the Hindu community has been under attack in Bangladesh
4 months ago

22 years, dozens of lynchings, murders, rape and arson: How the Hindu community has been under attack in Bangladesh

Op India  

On 5th August, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, resigned from her post and fled the country amidst ongoing violent protests. Muslim mob turned violent and launched an arson attack on Hindu houses during 2017 Rangpur violence in Bangladesh In yet another incident of violence against the vulnerable Hindus in neighbouring Bangladesh, at least 30 Hindu houses at Thakurpara …

RSS affiliate takes out march to protest atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh
4 months, 1 week ago

RSS affiliate takes out march to protest atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj and Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit on Friday participated in a march organised under the banner of Nari Shakti forum, a Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh -backed organisation, in Delhi to protest the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government. Speaking at the event, Ms. Swaraj said that the …

Hindus in Bangladesh are facing violence for no reason, says Mohan Bhagwat
4 months, 1 week ago

Hindus in Bangladesh are facing violence for no reason, says Mohan Bhagwat

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said that Hindus are being subjected to violence for no reason in Bangladesh and added that that India has the responsibility to ensure they do not face any atrocities. Speaking on the occasion of 78th Independence day at RSS headquarters in Nagpur, Mr. Bhagwat said that the new generation must learn that …

Bangladeshi protesters attack supporters of ex-premier Hasina and harass journalists
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladeshi protesters attack supporters of ex-premier Hasina and harass journalists

The Independent  

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Hindus Facing Violence For No Reason In Bangladesh; Our Country Should Ensure Their Welfare: Mohan Bhagwat
4 months, 1 week ago

Hindus Facing Violence For No Reason In Bangladesh; Our Country Should Ensure Their Welfare: Mohan Bhagwat

News 18  

Amid targeted attacks on the Hindu minority community in Bangladesh, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said Hindus living there were being subjected to violence for no reason, and added that our country has the responsibility to ensure they do not face any injustice and atrocities. A lot violence is taking place in the neighbouring country and Hindus living there …

Bangladesh Hindus facing violence 'for no reason', India should ensure their welfare: RSS chief Bhagwat
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh Hindus facing violence 'for no reason', India should ensure their welfare: RSS chief Bhagwat

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: Amid targeted attacks on the Hindu minority community in Bangladesh, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Thursday that Hindus living there were being subjected to violence for no reason and added that our country has the responsibility to ensure they do not face any injustice and atrocities. A lot violence is taking place in the neighbouring country and Hindus …

Minority Groups Hold Protest In Dhaka Over Violence, Demands Meeting With Muhammad Yunus
4 months, 1 week ago

Minority Groups Hold Protest In Dhaka Over Violence, Demands Meeting With Muhammad Yunus

ABP News  

Members of the minority community held a protest in Bangladesh over the recent violence that unfolded ever since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on August 5. The minority Hindu community gathered outside the Jamuna State Guest House in Dhaka where Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government, is staying. #WATCH | Bangladesh: A minor clash occurred between …

Muhammad Yunus visits Dhakeshwari temple amid attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh: ‘Rights equal for everyone’
4 months, 1 week ago

Muhammad Yunus visits Dhakeshwari temple amid attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh: ‘Rights equal for everyone’

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh interim government's chief advisor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday visited a Hindu temple amid the attacks on the community in the neighbouring country. Yunus's visit to the temple comes amid attacks on Hindus, the largest minority community in Bangladesh, after its prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country on August 5. According to a PTI report, the Bangladesh …

Bangladesh Violence: Advocates Protest Against Minority Oppression | ABP News
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh Violence: Advocates Protest Against Minority Oppression | ABP News

ABP News  

Varanasi: Lawyers in Varanasi today protested outside the court premises against incidents of violence at religious sites of minorities in Bangladesh. During the protest, dozens of advocates burned the flag of Bangladesh while chanting slogans. This is particularly relevant given that thousands of Indians sacrificed their lives for Bangladesh's independence. Even after Sheikh Hasina fled and a new interim government …

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