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 Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council and the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad claimed that there were 205 incidents of attacks on minorities across 52 districts since the fall of Hasina government. Members of minority communities in Bangladesh faced at least 205 incidents of attacks in 52 districts since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5 till the weekend, according to two Hindu organisations -- Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council and the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad -- in the country.

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India lodges protest over comments by Muhammad Yunus's aide
4 days, 2 hours ago

India lodges protest over comments by Muhammad Yunus's aide

India Today  

India has formally expressed strong objections to Dhaka regarding contentious remarks made by Mahfuj Alam, a key aide to Bangladesh's chief advisor Muhammad Yunus. #WATCH | Delhi: On the post of Bangladeshi leader Mahfuz Alam, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "We have registered our strong protest on this issue with the Bangladesh side. He further added, "While India has consistently …

'Sanction those behind heinous acts against minorities in Bangladesh': US lawmakers over attacks on Hindus
5 days, 2 hours ago

'Sanction those behind heinous acts against minorities in Bangladesh': US lawmakers over attacks on Hindus

India TV News  

Washington: Expressing a sense of urgency on the escalating crisis of human rights violations in Bangladesh, an influential American Congressman called on the US Departments of Treasury and State on Wednesday to impose and enforce sanctions on those perpetrating these heinous acts against minorities in the South Asian country. "I call on the Departments of Treasury and State to impose …

Uddhav Thackeray questions PM Modi over safety of Hindus in Bangladesh; BJP hits back
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1 week, 3 days ago

Uddhav Thackeray questions PM Modi over safety of Hindus in Bangladesh; BJP hits back

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said the Bharatiya Janata Party uses its Hindutva agenda only for “electoral purposes”. In a post on X, Mr. Aaditya Thackeray said, “Uddhav Thackeray ji today raised questions about the Union Government and Prime Minister’s silence on the attacks faced by Hindus in Bangladesh. Just like with Manipur violence, which is in our …

Hindu outfits hold rally, protest against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
1 week, 4 days ago

Hindu outfits hold rally, protest against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Many social organisations and Hindu outfits in Shimla organised a public rally to protest against the attacks on the Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh. State convener of defenders of human rights Ajay Srivastava said that Hindus are being continuously persecuted in Bangladesh since August 5, many Hindus have been killed there. “Our mothers and sisters have been raped there, many …

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 …

Protests in Indian capital over reported attacks on religious minorities in Bangladesh
1 week, 6 days ago

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

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of protesters rallied near the Bangladesh diplomatic …

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 …

Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus over Hindu priest Chinmoy Das’ arrest; calls him ‘mastermind of July-August unrest’
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2 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus over Hindu priest Chinmoy Das’ arrest; calls him ‘mastermind of July-August unrest’

Live Mint  

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slammed Bangladesh's interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus over the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Das and also called him the masterminds of the July-August unrest in the country. The Jamaat and terrorists are having a free run under the new regime,” said Hasina while terming the current leadership a ‘fascist regime’ that allows terrorists …

Kolkata: Bangladeshi sarees burned at protest against attacks on Hindus
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Kolkata: Bangladeshi sarees burned at protest against attacks on Hindus

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh-origin Dhakai Jamdani sarees were set on fire during a protest in Kolkata against atrocities against Hindus in the neighbouring country. Protestors were calling for a boycott of all Bangladeshi goods, including sarees, and warned that Indian's would not remain silent if the disrespect towards the country and attacks on Bangladesh's Hindu minority continued. BNP 's senior joint secretary general …

Protests in Noida, Ghaziabad over anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Video: Bangladeshi sarees burned in Kolkata to protest against attacks on Hindus
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Video: Bangladeshi sarees burned in Kolkata to protest against attacks on Hindus

India Today  

Bangladesh-made Dhakai Jamdani sarees were set on fire by a group of protesters in West Bengal's Kolkata on Sunday mark their anger against the ongoing atrocities against Hindus in the neighbourning country. Hundreds of people joined the different protest rallies organised by Hindu groups in Kolkata, Kanthi, Kakdwip, Sandeshkhali and Purulia, calling for the immediate release of Hindu leader Chinmoy …

Another Hindu temple in Bangladesh set on fire, raising concerns over safety of minorities, complaint filed
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Another Hindu temple in Bangladesh set on fire, raising concerns over safety of minorities, complaint filed

India TV News  

In a disturbing development, amid reports of escalating violence against religious minorities and their places of worship in Bangladesh, another Hindu temple was allegedly set on fire in the outskirts of Dhaka. The attack on the ISKCON temple has raised alarm within the Hindu community, particularly after the recent arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Chittagong in October. …

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 …

Sheikh Hasina slams Muhammad Yunus in first public address since leaving Bangladesh: ‘mastermind of genocide’
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Sheikh Hasina slams Muhammad Yunus in first public address since leaving Bangladesh: ‘mastermind of genocide’

Live Mint  

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slammed country's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of persecuting minorities. In virtual address at an event in New York, which is her first public address after taking shelter in India following her resignation in August, she claimed that there were plans to assassinate her and her sister Sheikh Rehana just like their father …

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 …

Sheikh Hasina mounts stinging attack on Muhammad Yunus over Bangladesh 'genocide'
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Sheikh Hasina mounts stinging attack on Muhammad Yunus over Bangladesh 'genocide'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In her first public address after fleeing from Bangladesh four months back, ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has mounted a stinging attack on the country's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of perpetrating "genocide" and failing to protect minorities including Hindus. Describing Yunus as "power-hungry", Hasina alleged that the places of worship in Bangladesh are under attack and …

Bangladesh: Is Yunus facilitating the rise of an Islamist Republic?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bangladesh: Is Yunus facilitating the rise of an Islamist Republic?

India Today  

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, has begun a series of consultations with political parties over the next couple of days to finalise a future roadmap for the beleaguered nation. So, Yunus is doing what Bangladesh’s two military rulers, Generals Ziaur Rahman and Hussein Muhammed Ershad, did in the 1980s following the ouster of the …

Muhammad Yunus mastermind of mass killings in Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Muhammad Yunus mastermind of mass killings in Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina

Op India  

On 3rd December Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, accused Muhammad Yunus, the leader of the country’s interim government, of mass murders and targeting minorities in the midst of increased turmoil and escalating anti-Hindu violence in the country. In reality, it is Muhammad Yunus who is responsible for mass killings through a meticulously designed plan along with the …

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 …

Salil Tripathi of 'The Caravan' exposes his hypocrisy while trying to silence criticism of anti-Hindu attacks in Bangladesh
3 weeks ago

Salil Tripathi of 'The Caravan' exposes his hypocrisy while trying to silence criticism of anti-Hindu attacks in Bangladesh

Op India  

Salil Tripathi, the contributing editor at the leftist propaganda magazine ‘The Caravan’, had attempted to silence those speaking on the plight of Hindus who are left at the mercy of violent Muslim mobs in Bangladesh. The contributing editor at ‘The Caravan’ thus sought to deviate public discourse over the role of violent Muslim mobs in endangering the lives of Hindus …

Kolkata hospital refuses treatment to Bangladeshi patients amid violence against Hindus, arrest of Chinmoy Das
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Kolkata hospital refuses treatment to Bangladeshi patients amid violence against Hindus, arrest of Chinmoy Das

Live Mint  

Kolkata’s JN Ray Hospital has refused to treat Bangladeshi patients for an indefinite period after the arrest of priest Chinmoy Das and incidents of violence against Hindus in the neighbouring country. Following the incident, JN Ray Hospital, which is located in Kolkata's Manicktala area, on Friday issued a statement terming the incidents as ‘insults towards India.’ Urging other hospitals in …

Chittagong: Muslims attack 3 Hindu temples, hurl bricks at Hindu devotees
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chittagong: Muslims attack 3 Hindu temples, hurl bricks at Hindu devotees

Op India  

On Friday noon, a violent Muslim mob attacked Hindu minorities and vandalised 3 temples in Patharghata in Chittagong district of Bangladesh. According to a report by BDNews24, the Hindu religious sites that were targeted by the Muslims included the Shantaneshwari Matri Temple, the Shoni Temple, and Shantaneshwari Kalibari Temple. pic.twitter.com/5p0MBVLGSU — Vladimir Adityanath November 29, 2024 Soon after, they began …

Kolkata hospital says 'won't treat' Bangladeshi patients; 3 Hindu temples attacked in Chattogram
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Kolkata hospital says 'won't treat' Bangladeshi patients; 3 Hindu temples attacked in Chattogram

Hindustan Times  

Attacks on Bangladesh Hindus: Kolkata’s JN Ray Hospital announced on Friday that it would stop treating Bangladeshi patients indefinitely. Hefazat-e-Islam supporters stage a protest after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, demanding an immediate ban on International Society for Krishna Consciousness in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 29. Attacks on Hindu temples in Bangladesh’s Chattogram This move coincides with a …

India concerned over ‘surge of extremism and violence’ against Hindus in Bangladesh: ‘Arrest of Chinmoy Das is…’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India concerned over ‘surge of extremism and violence’ against Hindus in Bangladesh: ‘Arrest of Chinmoy Das is…’

Live Mint  

India has reiterated calls for Bangladesh to ‘protect minorities’ on Friday amid growing outrage over the arrest of a Hindu priest. The developments came soon after Chinmoy Krishna Das was denied bail this week following his arrest for ‘disrespecting the Bangladeshi flag’ during a rally. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told the Lok Sabha on Friday that the Indian administration has …

Hindus flee Bangladesh locality after temples attacked, cops turn blind eye
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3 weeks, 4 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 …

Hinduphobia in Bangladesh: Why ‘liberals’ fail to see the plight of minorities under Yunus regime
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Hinduphobia in Bangladesh: Why ‘liberals’ fail to see the plight of minorities under Yunus regime

Firstpost  

Hindus in Bangladesh need attention now or never. Before they thin down to mere microscopic or invisible minority, something must be done to protect them Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu leader associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, who faces several charges, is escorted by the police at the Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Court, in Chattogram, Bangladesh on November 26, …

Hindu leader's arrest in Bangladesh draws global attention: US singer, others seek Trump's intervention
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Hindu leader's arrest in Bangladesh draws global attention: US singer, others seek Trump's intervention

India TV News  

The protest against the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh has gained momentum across the country and abroad, wherein several global leaders, and eminent personalities raised grave conditions of Hindus after PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster. In separate letters to Biden and Trump, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the …

'India urges Bangladesh to act against rising atrocities targeting hindus': MoS MEA Kirti Vardhan Singh
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'India urges Bangladesh to act against rising atrocities targeting hindus': MoS MEA Kirti Vardhan Singh

India TV News  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday addressed concerns about the rising incidents of desecration and damage to Hindu temples and deities in Bangladesh. In a written response in the Rajya Sabha, the MEA answered questions regarding the increasing reports of vandalism targeting Hindu temples and deities in Bangladesh and detailed how the Indian government has raised the issue with …

BJP, Trinamool, others protest in Kolkata against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
3 weeks, 6 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 …

Bangladesh Police Resort To Lathi-Charge After Protests Outside Court Over Chinmoy Das's Jail Order: WATCH
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bangladesh Police Resort To Lathi-Charge After Protests Outside Court Over Chinmoy Das's Jail Order: WATCH

ABP News  

Hundreds of people from the Hindu community gathered outside the court premises to stage protests after Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent monk of ISKON Bangladesh, was sent to jail on charges of sedition. Several lawyers also joined the protest near the Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Court on Tuesday, November 26, after an arrest order was issued against Das for allegedly …

Monk leading protest against atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh arrested in Dhaka
4 weeks, 1 day 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's Muhammad Yunus calls attacks on Hindus 'exaggerated propaganda'
1 month ago

Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus calls attacks on Hindus 'exaggerated propaganda'

India Today  

Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus downplayed recent violence against the country’s Hindu minority on Sunday, describing it as "exaggerated propaganda" with political motives aimed at destabilising the nation. Although the Hindus, who make up about 8 per cent of Bangladesh's 17 crore population, celebrated a muted Durga Puja this year and at least 35 untoward incidents related to the festival …

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.

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 …

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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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 …

How Hindus, Muslims guarded famous Dhakeshwari temple after Sheikh Hasina's ouster
3 months, 4 weeks ago

How Hindus, Muslims guarded famous Dhakeshwari temple after Sheikh Hasina's ouster

Hindustan Times  

The ancient Sree Sree Dhakeshwari National Temple in old Dhaka stood as a symbol of religious harmony and communal unity during the political turmoil in Bangladesh that led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government, according to a PTI report. Read: Bangladesh arrests retired Supreme Court judge When Prime Minister Hasina left the country, "no visitor was here", he said, …

Hindus and Muslims came together to guard Dhaka's ancient temple after fall of Hasina-led govt, says priest
4 months ago

Hindus and Muslims came together to guard Dhaka's ancient temple after fall of Hasina-led govt, says priest

New Indian Express  

Maitro said on August 5, when the anti-government protests had reached their peak leading to the ouster of the Hasina government and her fleeing to India, he was at the temple premises. When Prime Minister Hasina left the country, "no visitor was here", he said, adding there was "no police force" either at that time as everything was in disarray …

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 …

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 …

Bangladesh Crisis: Protests Escalate, Hindus Demand Justice Amid Rising Attacks | ABP News
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh Crisis: Protests Escalate, Hindus Demand Justice Amid Rising Attacks | ABP News

ABP News  

In Bangladesh, violent protests that once forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee have now led to the formation of a new interim government in Dhaka. In response, Hindus have united in protest, with hundreds gathering at Shahbagh Square in Dhaka for a two-hour demonstration demanding justice and an end to the violence. Protesters formed human chains and called for …

Bangladesh: Indian visa centre in Dhaka resumes 'limited operations' after weeks of deadly protests
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh: Indian visa centre in Dhaka resumes 'limited operations' after weeks of deadly protests

India TV News  

Dhaka: The Indian visa application centre in Dhaka resumed 'limited operations' on Tuesday, days after it suspended services due to the 'unstable situation' created by weeks of deadly protests that resulted in former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ouster and the formation of an interim government last week. National Emergency Hotline Service restored, police resume work Meanwhile, the National Emergency Hotline …

Bangladesh scraps August 15 holiday for Bangabandhu; Yunus visits Dhakeshwari temple amid attacks on Hindus
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh scraps August 15 holiday for Bangabandhu; Yunus visits Dhakeshwari temple amid attacks on Hindus

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A draft has been prepared by the interim government in Bangladesh to scrap August 15th as a national holiday. “There have been reports that members of the Awami League will pay their tributes to a portrait of Bangabandhu on this day, while right-wing political parties want the holiday scrapped. Meanwhile, the police uniforms are likely to be changed, …

Top officials in Bangladesh forced to resign with threats of ‘dire consequences’; Interim leader Muhammad Yunus admits ‘heinous’ attacks on minorities
4 months, 1 week ago

Top officials in Bangladesh forced to resign with threats of ‘dire consequences’; Interim leader Muhammad Yunus admits ‘heinous’ attacks on minorities

Op India  

Even days after the ouster of the country’s elected leader, Sheikh Hasina, social unrest, chaos and anarchy continues to prevail in Bangladesh as Islamist mobs have so far forced several top officials in judiciary, finance, and educational sector to step down. Several key officials, including the country’s Chief Justice, central bank governor and Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University have been forced …

Bangladesh Crisis: Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh Escalates, Watch Report | ABP News
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh Crisis: Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh Escalates, Watch Report | ABP News

ABP News  

After Sheikh Hasina left the country, Bangladesh witnessed a surge of violence, with the Hindu community bearing the brunt of the unrest. Amidst this chaos, hundreds of members of the Hindu community took to the streets of Dhaka on Saturday to protest against the atrocities. They also expressed their anger towards members of civil society for remaining silent during the …

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