Bangladesh Protest: Rebels Engaged in Violence All Night in Bangladesh | Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Protest: Rebels Engaged in Violence All Night in Bangladesh | Sheikh Hasina

ABP News  

The situation in Bangladesh is deteriorating rapidly. Following Sheikh Hasina's resignation from the Prime Minister's position and her subsequent departure from the country, control has now shifted to the Bangladeshi military. Meanwhile, on Monday, Bangladeshi President Mohammad Shahabuddin announced that he has accepted Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Several videos of the violence in Bangladesh have surfaced, showing protesters breaking into the Parliament and the Prime Minister's residence. The protesters were seen carrying various items from the Prime Minister's residence and chanting slogans inside the Parliament.

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India lodges protest over comments by Muhammad Yunus's aide
4 days, 4 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 …

Bangladesh to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026: Yunus
1 week ago

Bangladesh to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026: Yunus

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka: Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who heads the caretaker government installed after an August revolution, said Monday that general elections would be held late next year or in early 2026. Pressure has been growing on Nobel Peace Prize winner Yunus -- appointed the country's "chief adviser" after the student-led uprising that toppled ex-premier Sheikh Hasina in August -- to …

Bangladesh to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026, says Muhammad Yunus
1 week ago

Bangladesh to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026, says Muhammad Yunus

India Today  

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who heads the caretaker government installed after the August violence, said Monday that general elections would be held late next year or in early 2026. Pressure has been growing on Nobel Peace Prize winner Yunus -- appointed the country's "chief adviser" after the student-led uprising that toppled ex-premier Sheikh Hasina in August -- to set …

Bangladesh: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina mounts fresh attack on interim leader Yunus
1 week, 1 day ago

Bangladesh: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina mounts fresh attack on interim leader Yunus

Hindustan Times  

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday mounted another blistering attack on the country's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of leading an "undemocratic group" that has no responsibility towards the people. Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina called Mohammad Yunus a "fascist" In a statement on the eve of the 'Bijoy Dibosh', Hasina called Yunus a "fascist" and alleged …

Bangladesh’s ex-PM launches attack on interim govt, calls Yunus a ‘fascist’
1 week, 1 day ago

Bangladesh’s ex-PM launches attack on interim govt, calls Yunus a ‘fascist’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Bangladesh’s former premier Sheikh Hasina on Sunday launched another attack on interim government head Muhammad Yunus, describing him as a “fascist” leading an undemocratic group that has “no responsibility towards the people”. In a statement on the eve of “Bijoy Dibos” or Victory Day, observed on December 16 to commemorate the defeat of Pakistani forces in Banglades’s liberation …

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 …

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 …

DC Edit | Dhaka needs to act swiftly, firmly to restore normalcy
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1 week, 6 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 …

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 …

Sheikh Hasina is the legal PM: Suvendu Adhikari slams Yunus-led Bangladesh regime
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2 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina is the legal PM: Suvendu Adhikari slams Yunus-led Bangladesh regime

India Today  

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, launched a scathing attack on the caretaker government in Bangladesh, calling it "illegal" and accusing it of unlawfully removing Sheikh Hasina, the country's democratically elected Prime Minister. When Hasina lands at Dhaka Airport, she will be welcomed as the Prime Minister and receive a ceremonial salute,” Adhikari declared, urging international intervention to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Women are playing key roles in protests across South Asia. The backlash they face is often heavily gendered
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Women are playing key roles in protests across South Asia. The backlash they face is often heavily gendered

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — After the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a hospital and medical college in West Bengal in August, thousands of women across the Indian state took to the streets in protests to “Reclaim the Night.” Meghamala Ghosh went along to one of them with her mother. “Women have always been involved in protests in …

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 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. …

Rivals of ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina foil her party’s attempt to hold a rally
1 month, 1 week ago

Rivals of ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina foil her party’s attempt to hold a rally

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Rivals of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday thwarted a plan by her Awami League party to hold a rally in Bangladesh’s capital, seen as a potential first effort to make a comeback on the streets since she fled the country in August amid a mass uprising. A torn poster of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh …

Thousands rally in Bangladesh capital as major political party demands quick reforms and an election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thousands rally in Bangladesh capital as major political party demands quick reforms and an election

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Tens of thousands of activists of a leading political party in Bangladesh rallied in the nation’s capital on Friday, calling for a new election and quick reforms. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, or BNP, led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia organized the rally as it has been pushing the interim government, headed by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad …

Bangladesh security forces target Hindus in Chittagong, Taslima Nasreen shares shocking video
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh security forces target Hindus in Chittagong, Taslima Nasreen shares shocking video

Live Mint  

Tensions erupted in Chittagong, Bangladesh, on November 5, following a controversial social media post that sparked violent clashes between the Hindu community and Bangladesh security forces. In response, local Hindus gathered outside Ali's shop to protest, resulting in violent confrontations between protesters and security forces. As the situation spiralled out of control, the Bangladesh Army and other security personnel were …

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, 3 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 …

Student Protests Intensify as Bangladesh Debates President's Resignation
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2 months ago

Student Protests Intensify as Bangladesh Debates President's Resignation

Associated Press  

Student protesters in Bangladesh demand the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The protesters, known as the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, set a two-day deadline for Shahabuddin to step down. Security officials charged at protesters with batons and used stun grenades to disperse people late Tuesday. The new political turmoil began after Shahabuddin told a Bengali-language newspaper that he had not seen …

Protesters Demand Resignation of Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin
2 months ago

Protesters Demand Resignation of Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin

Firstpost  

Protesters in Bangladesh demand the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin in response to his recent comments about former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. The protesters have set a 24-hour deadline for Shahabuddin to step down, and they plan to continue their agitation until he complies. The protesters have set five demands, including the scrapping of the 1972 Constitution and the …

Bangladesh interim govt chief Yunus evades questions from Indian media in New York | Video goes viral
3 months ago

Bangladesh interim govt chief Yunus evades questions from Indian media in New York | Video goes viral

India TV News  

New York: Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Mohammad Yunus, ducked questions from Indian media at a New York hotel on Monday night. "Go back, Yunus" Vociferous protestors chanted "Go Back" slogans against Yunus outside a hotel in New York where he is staying to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session. Hindus attacked in Bangladesh Bangladesh …

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 …

Bangladesh students ousted Sheikh Hasina a month ago – here’s how things stand now
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh students ousted Sheikh Hasina a month ago – here’s how things stand now

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. Here is where things stand now, a month after …

Bangladesh Interim Government Warns Instigators Of Legal Consequences Amid Turmoil
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Interim Government Warns Instigators Of Legal Consequences Amid Turmoil

News 18  

Bangladesh’s interim government on Tuesday warned that it would take legal action against anyone found creating instability in the country that is going through turmoil. The government said it would identify all the miscreants and take legal action against them “irrespective of party affiliation”. Bangladesh witnessed massive student protests in mid-July over the controversial quota system that reserved 30 per …

Bangladesh protesters return loot from Sheikh Hasina’s house: jewellery, cat and classified papers
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh protesters return loot from Sheikh Hasina’s house: jewellery, cat and classified papers

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. Read our privacy policy Protesters in Bangladesh have started …

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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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

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Hundreds of student protesters and political activists in Bangladesh, armed with bamboo sticks, iron rods and pipes, on Thursday, assaulted supporters of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and prevented them from reaching the previous house of her father and assassinated independence leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the capital. The house, now called Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, was …

Students who ousted Hasina are helping lead Bangladesh, from the streets to the ministries
4 months, 1 week ago

Students who ousted Hasina are helping lead Bangladesh, from the streets to the ministries

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Within a week of unseating Bangladesh’s longest-serving prime minister, the students who drove out Sheikh Hasina were directing Dhaka’s traffic. FILE - Protesters celebrate at the Parliament House after news of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Aug. 5, 2024. FILE - People visit the vandalized museum dedicated to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of …

Bangladesh ex-Premier Hasina calls for probe into killings during unrest that led to her ouster
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh ex-Premier Hasina calls for probe into killings during unrest that led to her ouster

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. More than 300 people were …

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 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 …

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 interim government urges protesters to surrender all illegal firearms within a week
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh interim government urges protesters to surrender all illegal firearms within a week

The Hindu  

“Bangladesh interim government’s Home Affairs Adviser Brigadier General M. Sakhawat Hussain on Monday asked protesters to surrender by August 19 all illegal and unauthorised firearms, including the rifles looted from law enforcers during the recent violence,” according to a media report. Hussain said that if those arms were not returned to nearby police stations, then the authorities would undertake a …

Bangladesh crisis: Police call off strike; set to join work on August 12
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh crisis: Police call off strike; set to join work on August 12

The Hindu  

“Protesting police officers in Bangladesh have agreed to call off their strike after the interim government assured them to meet most of their demands,” according to media reports on Monday The Bangladesh Police Subordinate Employees Association declared the strike on August 6, following clashes across the country between police and students during the widespread protests against Sheikh Hasina's government over …

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 …

Bangladesh Crisis: Communal Violence On Hindus Takes Ugly Turn In Bangladesh | ABP News
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh Crisis: Communal Violence On Hindus Takes Ugly Turn In Bangladesh | 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 …

Bangladesh: Hindus Stage Massive Protests In Dhaka, Chattagram Demanding Protection Amid Violence
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh: Hindus Stage Massive Protests In Dhaka, Chattagram Demanding Protection Amid Violence

ABP News  

Thousands of members of the minority Hindu community staged large-scale protest rallies in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, and the north-eastern port city of Chattagram on Saturday. সংখ্যালঘু সম্প্রদায়ের ওপর হামলার প্রতিবাদে শাহবাগে বিক্ষোভ স্টার নিউজবাইটস দেশের বিভিন্ন জেলায় সংখ্যালঘু সম্প্রদায়ের ওপর হামলা, বসতভিটা ভাঙচুর ও অগ্নিসংযোগের প্রতিবাদে রাজধানীর শাহবাগে বিক্ষোভ সমাবেশ করেন বিভিন্ন সংগঠনের ব্যনারে ছাত্র-জনতা। শুক্রবার বিকেলে এই বিক্ষোভ শুরু… …

Bangladesh Chief Justice resigns after protesters issue one-hour ultimatum
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Chief Justice resigns after protesters issue one-hour ultimatum

New Indian Express  

Earlier in the morning, Asif Mahmud, the adviser of Youth and Sports Ministry of the Interim government, posted on the Facebook, demanding unconditional resignation of Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan and stop the full court meeting, The Daily Star said. An interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr Muhammad Yunus took charge of the violence-hit country on Thursday vowing …

Hindu minority protests, Chinese surveillance ships and top judge’s resignation mar normalcy in Bangladesh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hindu minority protests, Chinese surveillance ships and top judge’s resignation mar normalcy in Bangladesh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Two days after Bangladesh's interim government took charge, the country saw significant developments, including the country's top judge resigning on Saturday following an ultimatum from protesters. Additionally, Hindu minorities protested attacks against them and called for their right to safety and coexistence, while concerns grew over Chinese surveillance near the Bay of Bengal. On Saturday, Bangladesh's Chief Justice, …

Bangladesh protests echo other historic youth-led uprisings globally
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh protests echo other historic youth-led uprisings globally

New Indian Express  

BANGKOK — In Bangladesh, weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs turned into a broad uprising that forced the prime minister to flee the country and resign. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled this week after the unrest during which nearly 300 people died, including both students and police officers. In April, protesters primarily led by university …

RSS-linked group protests outside Bangladesh High Commission after Hindu homes attacked
4 months, 2 weeks ago

RSS-linked group protests outside Bangladesh High Commission after Hindu homes attacked

Hindustan Times  

The Hindu Jagran Manch, an RSS-affiliated activist group, protested outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Kolkata in the wake of attacks on the Hindu communities in Bangladesh, amid political unrest. Hindu Jagran Manch, has been protesting outside the Bangladesh high commission office in Kolkata, in response to attacks on minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh after the resignation of Sheikh Hasina …

Bangladesh’s turbulent half-century, from coups to climate shocks
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s turbulent half-century, from coups to climate shocks

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh has had a turbulent existence since gaining independence in 1971 following a war with Pakistan. South African President Nelson Mandela, center, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, left, and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wave to a cheering crowd on Bangladesh’s Independence Day celebration in Dhaka Wednesday, March 26, 1997. Police escort former Bangladeshi Prime Minister and Awami …

‘They will kill you’: How Sheikh Hasina's family convinced her to leave Bangladesh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘They will kill you’: How Sheikh Hasina's family convinced her to leave Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said in an interview on Wednesday that his mother didn't want to leave the country. A view shows a mural of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vandalised by protesters, a day after her resignation, in Dhaka. He said Sheikh Hasina would stay in Delhi for a while. External …

Sheikh Hasina's dramatic escape to save her life: Carried no clothes, essentials
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina's dramatic escape to save her life: Carried no clothes, essentials

Hindustan Times  

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled her country after resigning from her post and landed in India on Monday, August 5. However, Hasina and many members of her team did not have the time to carry their clothes and essentials after leaving the violence-torn country in a rush, reported ANI quoting people aware of the matter. Thousands of Bangladeshi …

Bangladesh’s incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appeals for calm. He’ll take office Thursday
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appeals for calm. He’ll take office Thursday

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appealed for calm Wednesday and urged all parties to help the country rebuild after weeks of violence that killed hundreds and prompted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to India. He congratulated the student protesters, saying they had made “our second Victory Day possible,” and appealed to them and …

Pakistan's first reaction to Bangladesh political crisis: ‘Solidarity with…’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's first reaction to Bangladesh political crisis: ‘Solidarity with…’

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan said on Wednesday it “stands in solidarity with the people of Bangladesh” after prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country following weeks of violent anti-quota protests that eventually demanded her resignation. Pakistan also said it is “sincerely hoping for a peaceful and swift return to normalcy.” Student leaders, politicians, the President and the Army chief met together and decided …

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