'People Living In Fear After Attacks on Minorities In Bangladesh': Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi
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'People Living In Fear After Attacks on Minorities In Bangladesh': Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi

ABP News  

Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, while speaking on the attack on minorities and vandalism of temples in Bangladesh said that “he was troubled by the alarming situation” in the country. #WATCH | Delhi: On attacks on minorities and vandalism of temples in Bangladesh, Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi says, "As today is the Human Rights Day, let us reaffirm our shared commitment to safeguarding universal rights that define our humanity, the right to freedom,… pic.twitter.com/9ns6BfOxSs — ANI December 10, 2024 He was speaking to ANI and said he had always deeply valued the “trust and communal harmony among the people”. “Their fundamental rights are under siege.” He said the issue needs to be addressed urgently, or else “the repercussions will extend far beyond Bangladesh, threatening the stability and peace in the entire South Asian region.” Satyarthi further said, “The suppression of minorities and the violation of human rights anywhere is an attack on our collective conscience.” He further called out to fellow Nobel Laureate Mohammad Yunus “to address this evolving situation without any delay”. India had on November 26 noted with deep concern the arrest and denial of bail to Shri Chinmoy Krishna Das, who is also the spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote.

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India urges Bangladesh to ensure justice to Hindu, minority victims of post-Hasina violence
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

India urges Bangladesh to ensure justice to Hindu, minority victims of post-Hasina violence

Firstpost  

India on Friday said that of the 2,374 incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities, Bangladesh has verified only 1,254 cases reported from August 5, 2024 to February 16, 2025 and that 98% of these 1,254 incidents were deemed ‘political in nature’ India on Friday said that of the 2,374 incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities, Bangladesh …

India concerned over Bangladesh's release of 'violent extremists', backs 'inclusive' elections
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

India concerned over Bangladesh's release of 'violent extremists', backs 'inclusive' elections

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday expressed concern over Bangladesh's release of “violent extremists” and emphasised that it is the interim government's responsibility to protect Hindus, other minorities and their religious institutions, while also advocating for inclusive and participatory elections. Answering a volley of questions on the internal situation in Bangladesh, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We support a …

Bangladesh: Muslim mobs unleash violence under the banner of 'Tawhidi Janata', Muhammad Yunus remains mute spectator
1 month ago

Bangladesh: Muslim mobs unleash violence under the banner of 'Tawhidi Janata', Muhammad Yunus remains mute spectator

Op India  

Bangladesh is witnessing a drastic rise in vigilante Muslim mobs, unleashing violence under the pretext of protecting the tenets of Islam. Violence unleashed by Tawhidi Janata during the reign of Sheikh Hasina These violent Muslim groups, functioning under the banner of ‘Tawhidi Janata’ have been around since atleast 2013. 2 years later in October 2021, ‘Tawhidi Janata’ was involved in …

UN report exposes Yunus on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UN report exposes Yunus on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

India Today  

Though Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor to the interim government in Bangladesh, repeatedly discarded incidents of violence against the Hindus as mere "exaggerated propaganda", a fact-finding report by the United Nations Human Rights Office debunked his claims by providing evidence of violent mob attacks, including assaults on places of worship of Hindus. The report also revealed that these attacks on …

Bangladesh govt admitting attacks on minorities is a start, but…
2 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh govt admitting attacks on minorities is a start, but…

India Today  

After months of denying that members of minority communities, especially Hindus, were being targeted in Bangladesh after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime, the country’s interim government has shared that it “received 134 allegations of communal violence from August 5, 2024, through January 8, 2025”. These incidents, the government said, were over and above the complaints brought in by …

India to Bangladesh: Politically motivated attacks on religious minorities unacceptable
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India to Bangladesh: Politically motivated attacks on religious minorities unacceptable

The Hindu  

A day after Bangladesh Police declared the recent attacks on the minority communities in the country as “politically motivated” discounting “communal” angle, sources criticised the approach of the interim government in this matter and said this raises questions about the credibility of the Mohammad Yunus-led government. Sources in Delhi pointed out that the interim government had initially refused to acknowledge …

Bangladesh downplays anti-Hindu violence in the country, calls it political, not communal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh downplays anti-Hindu violence in the country, calls it political, not communal

Op India  

On 11th January, the interim government of Bangladesh once again downplayed the violence against Hindus and other minority groups in the country, stating that they were “politically motivated” and not communal. According to a report in Bangladeshi news outlet Dhaka Tribune, the police investigation said that 98.4% of the 1,415 reported incidents of attacks and vandalism against minorities in the …

Bangladesh: Yunus downplays 'communal' attacks on minorities, calls them 'politically motivated'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Yunus downplays 'communal' attacks on minorities, calls them 'politically motivated'

Firstpost  

A police investigation revealed that following the fall of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina’s regime, 98.4 per cent of the 1,415 reported incidents of attacks and vandalism against minorities were “politically motivated” Bangladesh’s interim government once again portrayed violence against minority groups in the country as “politically motivated,” despite several indications that the instances of violence occurred based …

Violence against minorities: Majority of incidents ‘political in nature’; ‘not communally motivated’: Bangladesh police report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Violence against minorities: Majority of incidents ‘political in nature’; ‘not communally motivated’: Bangladesh police report

The Hindu  

Bangladesh police have filed a report on the complaint by the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Unity Council that had claimed that a total of 1,769 communal attacks had taken place during August 2024 after the departure of then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina but has argued that “majority” of the cases were “not communally motivated” and had “political” overtones. Proper security of …

Bangladesh: Amid ongoing persecution, Hindu youth Sudeb Haldar hacked to death, activists say he was murdered for being Hindu
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Amid ongoing persecution, Hindu youth Sudeb Haldar hacked to death, activists say he was murdered for being Hindu

Op India  

Amid the ongoing persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, another Hindu youth has been murdered. Ahead of the Durga Puja celebrations, a radical Muslim man named Yasin Mia vandalised the idols of Goddess Durga and other Hindu deities in Gouripur town in the Mymensingh district of Bangladesh on 25th September. In another series of attacks, idols of Goddess Durga and other …

Fardipur: Family of Hindu journalist Saugata Bose attacked with sharp weapons, father in critical condition
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fardipur: Family of Hindu journalist Saugata Bose attacked with sharp weapons, father in critical condition

Op India  

On Friday night, extremists attacked the family of a Hindu journalist in Dumain village in the Faridpur district of Bangladesh. Ahead of the Durga Puja celebrations, a radical Muslim man named Yasin Mia vandalised the idols of Goddess Durga and other Hindu deities in Gouripur town in the Mymensingh district of Bangladesh on 25th September. In the latest series of …

Minorities under siege? The controversy over arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Minorities under siege? The controversy over arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh

India Today  

Bangladesh is witnessing a storm of protests and international criticism following the arrest of Hindu monk and activist Chinmoy Krishna Das. Accused of sedition for allegedly hoisting a saffron flag above the national flag, Das’s detention has sparked fierce debates about minority rights and national unity. With tensions escalating since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government, Bangladesh’s Hindu minority faces …

Minorities under siege? The controversy over arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Minorities under siege? The controversy over arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh

India Today  

Bangladesh is witnessing a storm of protests and international criticism following the arrest of Hindu monk and activist Chinmoy Krishna Das. With tensions escalating since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government, Bangladesh’s Hindu minority faces relentless violence, leaving temples, homes, and businesses targeted across the country. The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has downplayed these attacks, but …

Bangladeshi Americans urges Trump to protect religious minorities in Bangladesh
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladeshi Americans urges Trump to protect religious minorities in Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

The coalition of Bangladeshi American Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians has called on President-elect Donald Trump to step in and assist in safeguarding minority communities in Bangladesh, calling the ongoing atrocities against religious and ethnic minorities there a "existential threat" from Islamist forces. Religious leaders in Bengal demand end to atrocities West Bengal's Muslim and Hindu religious leaders demanded on Saturday …

'Existential threat from Islamist forces': Bangladeshi Americans urge Trump to protect minorities in Dhaka
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Existential threat from Islamist forces': Bangladeshi Americans urge Trump to protect minorities in Dhaka

India TV News  

Washington: Describing the ongoing atrocities against religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh as an “existential threat” from Islamist forces, a coalition of Bangladeshi American Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians has urged President-elect Donald Trump to intervene and help protect minority communities in the country. Urging Trump to secure the immediate release of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who they said has been …

Bangladesh: ISKCON expresses concern over violence against Hindu minorities
3 months ago

Bangladesh: ISKCON expresses concern over violence against Hindu minorities

Op India  

Governing Body Commissioner of ISKCON Gauranga Das on Saturday expressed concern over the violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh as a fresh case of vandalism of Hindu Temple emerged in the country. Gauranga Das also requested the Bangladesh government to give the right to adopt and follow their religious freedom to all minorities. “We have arrested one person early today …

Bangladesh news: Idols in three Hindu temples vandalised; one arrested
3 months ago

Bangladesh news: Idols in three Hindu temples vandalised; one arrested

Live Mint  

In fresh incidents, miscreants have vandalised eight idols in three Hindu temples in Bangladesh's Mymensingh and Dinajpur over two days, a media report said on Friday. ANI reported Abul Khayer, Officer in Charge of Haluaghat Police Station under Northern Mymensigh district, said, “We have arrested one person, Azharul for vandalizing Hindu idols in the Shakuai area. Miscreants on Thursday night …

Bangladesh: Miscreants Vandalise 8 Idols In Three Hindu Temples Over Two Days
3 months ago

Bangladesh: Miscreants Vandalise 8 Idols In Three Hindu Temples Over Two Days

ABP News  

In fresh incidents of violence against Hindu minorities, miscreants in Bangladesh vandalised eight idols in three temples over two days. The miscreants ransacked two idols of Bonderpara Temple in the Shakuai union of Halugahat in the early hours of Friday, said Abul Khayer, officer-in-charge of Haluaghat Police Station. On Tuesday, five idols were vandalised at Jharbari Shashan Kali Temple in …

ISKCON Kolkata condemns priest's murder in Bangladesh, raises concern over cases against Hindu minorities
3 months ago

ISKCON Kolkata condemns priest's murder in Bangladesh, raises concern over cases against Hindu minorities

India TV News  

ISKCON Kolkata Vice President Radharaman Das expressed deep concern over the escalating violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, following reports of over 2,200 cases of violence this year. ISKCON Kolkata urged the Bangladeshi government to take stronger measures to protect religious minorities, particularly as tensions continue to rise in the wake of political unrest in the country. In response to …

2,200 cases of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, 112 in Pakistan: Government
3 months, 1 week ago

2,200 cases of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, 112 in Pakistan: Government

India Today  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday revealed that as many as 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus took place in Bangladesh in the year 2024, especially after the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government collapsed in the neighbouring country. Submitting the data in Rajya Sabha, MEA said that it has written to both Bangladesh and Pakistan, asking the respective governments …

'Sanction those behind heinous acts against minorities in Bangladesh': US lawmakers over attacks on Hindus
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Persecution is in the Air: The Gloom That is Gripping Minorities in Bangladesh
3 months, 1 week ago

Persecution is in the Air: The Gloom That is Gripping Minorities in Bangladesh

The Quint  

Today, persecution is in the Bangladeshi air. Under the Awami League regime, the political hegemony built against the 1971 genocide meant that such a thought remained impermissible in the social realm. Moreover, the question of persecution has now shifted from the political realm to the social. A general attitude of persecution, which could lead either to expulsion or destruction of …

Hindu temple, shops vandalised in Bangladesh after Facebook post sparks unrest
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3 months, 1 week 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 …

Bangladesh: Four people arrested for damaging Hindu temple, houses and shops
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh: Four people arrested for damaging Hindu temple, houses and shops

Live Mint  

Law enforcement agencies on Saturday arrested four people for vandalising and damaging a Hindu temple and houses and shops of the community in Sunamganj district in north Bangladesh. Even though he deleted the post, screenshots spread widely, leading to violence in the area,” state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha said quoting the press release. On Saturday, the press release also …

Bangladesh: 4 arrested for vandalising Hindu temple, arson at homes
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh: 4 arrested for vandalising Hindu temple, arson at homes

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh police on Saturday arrested four people for vandalising a Hindu temple and arson of houses and shops in Sunamganj district's Doarabazar area earlier this month, news agency PTI reported. Attacks allegedly targeting the members of Hindu community and recent arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das have led to strained bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh Arrested individuals are …

Hindu outfits hold rally, protest against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

‘Our lives don’t matter’: Bangladeshi Hindus under attack after Hasina exit
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Our lives don’t matter’: Bangladeshi Hindus under attack after Hasina exit

Al Jazeera  

Bangladeshi Hindus – seen as allies of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina – face mounting threats, amid anti-India sentiments. Abhro Shome Pias, a 27-year-old Hindu student who studies at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka’s premier engineering college, said there had been “countless incidents of violence and persecution of Hindus”. “However, the majority of Bangladeshi Hindus do not support the …

Uttarakhand madrasa board chairman condemns atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand madrasa board chairman condemns atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Uttarakhand Madrasa Education Board Chairman Mufti Shamoon Qasmi on Wednesday condemned the alleged atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, saying it goes against the basic principles of peaceful co-existence taught by every faith. “Targeting any minority community is a serious violation of human rights and a threat to the social fabric of any nation,” Mr. Qasmi said. Three Hindu temples in …

It took a visit from India for Bangladesh to acknowledge what world has been saying
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Bangladesh finally admits to atrocities against Hindus, says 88 cases filed for violence against minorities, 70 arrested since fall of Hasina govt
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh finally admits to atrocities against Hindus, says 88 cases filed for violence against minorities, 70 arrested since fall of Hasina govt

Op India  

Days after claiming that the incidents of attacks against the Hindus in Bangladesh were ‘misleading’, the interim government in Bangladesh has acknowledged that around 88 incidents of atrocities against minorities, primarily Hindus, have taken place after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in August this year. #Watch: Between August 5 to October, 88 cases have been filed & 70 …

88 incidents of attacks on minorities, primarily Hindus, after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, confirms Bangladesh
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3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

After India flags safety of Hindus, Bangladesh confirms 88 attacks on minorities
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

After India flags safety of Hindus, Bangladesh confirms 88 attacks on minorities

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh on Tuesday confirmed 88 incidents of communal violence targeting minorities, mainly Hindus, after the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August, news agency PTI reported. Interim government head Muhammad Yunus’ press secretary, Shafiqul Alam also said 70 people have been arrested in connection with the communal violence incidents. The disclosure came a day after foreign secretary Vikram …

DC Edit | Dhaka needs to act swiftly, firmly to restore normalcy
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3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Bangladesh acknowledges attacks on minorities; says 88 cases filed, 70 arrested so far
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

In U-turn, Bangladesh confirms 88 attacks on minorities after India censure
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Rallies condemn atrocities against minorities in B’desh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rallies condemn atrocities against minorities in B’desh

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: On the occasion of Human Rights Day on Monday, Sakal Hindu Samaj and other Hindu and Buddhist outfits organised marches in several cities across Maharashtra to protest against atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh. Prominent BJP leaders and Hindu priests participated in the marches and urged the interim government in Bangladesh headed by Muhammad Yunus to take strict action against …

Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh: Protest march held from White House to U.S. Capitol
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Hindus attacked, Islamism on rise: How Bangladesh is disparaging the legacy of its own founder
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

New UK travel advisory warns terror attacks likely in Bangladesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New UK travel advisory warns terror attacks likely in Bangladesh

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Students beat a policeman with sticks during a protest over a controversial quota system for government …

Bangladesh’s Yunus flags ‘glaring gaps’ in minority attack reports, accuses ‘foreign media’ of false propaganda
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s Yunus flags ‘glaring gaps’ in minority attack reports, accuses ‘foreign media’ of false propaganda

Live Mint  

Bangladesh News: In a recent address, Bangladesh's interim government leader, Muhammad Yunus, dismissed claims of widespread atrocities against minorities in the country, particularly the Hindu community. Yunus Challenges Media Reports on Minority Persecution Yunus acknowledged that recent reports of renewed attacks, torture on minorities, particularly the Hindu community, had been circulating both locally and internationally. However, Muhammad Yunus and his …

UK warns of ‘indiscriminate’ terror attacks in Bangladesh amid concerns about safety of minorities
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UK warns of ‘indiscriminate’ terror attacks in Bangladesh amid concerns about safety of minorities

Firstpost  

The UK Commonwealth and Development Office said that are reports that people having contrary beliefs and lifestyles to those of Islam are being targeted in Bangladesh Policemen charge baton to disperse the supporters of Bangladeshi Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu after they surrounded police van carrying their leader at the court premises, in Chittagong in southeastern Bangladesh, on Tuesday. …

From US to UK, how countries are reacting to attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Bangladesh violence: mistreatment of minorities is a reprehensible act, says Syed Ahmed Bukhari
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh violence: mistreatment of minorities is a reprehensible act, says Syed Ahmed Bukhari

The Hindu  

Terming mistreatment of minorities as a ‘reprehensible act’, Shahi Imam of Delhi’s Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, on Tuesday asked the Bangladesh government to stop injustices and assaults against Hindus in the country. As a credible neighbour, a close ally of Bangladesh, and a custodian of shared cultural heritage, I expect the current head of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel …

British MPs raise concern over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

British MPs raise concern over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

The violence against Hindus in Bangladesh has intensified in recent weeks, with reports of attacks on temples, homes, and individuals. "The international community must speak out against the persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh," Patel said in Parliament. They also demanded that the UK government press Bangladesh to take immediate steps to protect its Hindu population and ensure the safety …

Rallies in Bengal demand release of arrested Hindu leader in Bangladesh
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

No Systematic Attack On Minorities, Chinmoy Das' Arrest 'Misconstrued': Bangladesh Tells UN Forum
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No Systematic Attack On Minorities, Chinmoy Das' Arrest 'Misconstrued': Bangladesh Tells UN Forum

ABP News  

The arrest of a Hindu leader in Dhaka has been “misconstrued” and he was arrested on specific charges, Bangladesh has told a UN forum on minority issues, claiming that there has been no systematic attack on minorities in the country. A representative of the International Forum for Secular Bangladesh said that the situation right now in the country is “very …

Yunus must take immediate steps to prevent carnage: Karan Singh on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Yunus must take immediate steps to prevent carnage: Karan Singh on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Veteran Congress leader Karan Singh on Saturday condemned the recent attacks on Hindu temples and community leaders in Bangladesh and urged the country's interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to take immediate steps to prevent the "carnage" as well as reassure the Hindu community of their security. Relations between India and Bangladesh have come under strain …

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