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 were kept under wraps by the interim government authorities. Bangladesh reveals numbers after India’s foreign secy flagged attacks on minorities Yunus earlier dismissed claims of widespread atrocities against minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh. After the meeting, Misri said, “We had the opportunity to discuss recent developments, and I conveyed our concerns, including those related to safety and welfare of minorities.” The Indian foreign secretary said he also discussed some “regrettable incidents of attacks on cultural, religious, and diplomatic properties” in Bangladesh. 😴#SaveBangladeshiHindus pic.twitter.com/EBYFTkMWk4 — Radharamn Das राधारमण दास December 10, 2024 He also shared a video post in which a fundamentalist purportedly threatening the Hindu minorities and Iskcon in Bangladesh, Das said, “Just listen to this open call of genocide against Bangladeshi minorities & wake up.” Wake up, @UNHumanRights!

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‘We’re watching’: US condemns attacks on minorities in Bangladesh under Yunus govt
1 week, 2 days ago

‘We’re watching’: US condemns attacks on minorities in Bangladesh under Yunus govt

Firstpost  

After US spy chief Tulsi Gabbard commented on violence against minorities in Bangladesh, Washington said the Trump administration supports steps taken by Dhaka’s interim government to ensure safety for all. She said, “We welcome measures taken by Bangladesh’s interim government to ensure safety and security for all. That’s what we’re watching, that’s what we expect, and that will continue.” #WATCH …

Yunus-led Bangladesh govt outraged over Tulsi Gabbard's remarks, claims Islamists are not running their country
1 week, 4 days ago

Yunus-led Bangladesh govt outraged over Tulsi Gabbard's remarks, claims Islamists are not running their country

Op India  

The interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus has expressed concern over the remarks of US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in which she said that the Trump administration in the US is concerned about the persecution of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. #Watch: "Persecution of minorities in Bangladesh a long-standing concern; Islamist terrorism a major cause of concern …

Bangladesh rejects Gabbard’s remarks on persecution of religious minorities
1 week, 4 days ago

Bangladesh rejects Gabbard’s remarks on persecution of religious minorities

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh has rejected US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s remarks on the “persecution and killing” of Hindus and religious minorities in the country, saying such comments are baseless and not based on evidence. Bangladesh’s interim government expressed “deep concern and distress” at Gabbard’s remarks, especially her allegations about the “persecution and killing” of religious minorities and “the threat of …

Bangladesh slams Gabbard’s remarks on minority persecution
1 week, 4 days ago

Bangladesh slams Gabbard’s remarks on minority persecution

The Hindu  

The interim government of Professor Muhammad Yunus refuted U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard’s remarks on the alleged persecution of minority communities in Bangladesh saying her comments were “not based on any evidence or specific allegations”. It said Ms. Gabbard’s statement in an Indian TV channel was "misleading and damaging to the image and reputation of Bangladesh, a nation whose …

Persecution, killing of Hindus in Bangladesh a concern for US: Tulsi Gabbard
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1 week, 4 days ago

Persecution, killing of Hindus in Bangladesh a concern for US: Tulsi Gabbard

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The persecution and killing of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh is a concern for the Trump administration in the US, which is determined to tackle Islamist terrorism around the globe, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Monday. US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard also spoke about the Donald Trump administration’s efforts to work …

India urges Bangladesh to ensure justice to Hindu, minority victims of post-Hasina violence
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3 weeks 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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3 weeks, 1 day 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's minorities not India's concern: Dhaka on Jaishankar's criticism
1 month ago

Bangladesh's minorities not India's concern: Dhaka on Jaishankar's criticism

India Today  

Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strong ties with India based on mutual respect and shared interests, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said on Monday. His remarks came in response to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh and accusations that Dhaka was blaming New Delhi for its internal issues. Jaishankar, speaking …

S Jaishankar questions hostile attitude of Yunus govt towards India, Ajit Doval attends exhibition on Bangladeshi Hindus
1 month ago

S Jaishankar questions hostile attitude of Yunus govt towards India, Ajit Doval attends exhibition on Bangladeshi Hindus

Op India  

On Monday, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visited an exhibition, depicting the violence and discrimination perpetrated against minorities in Bangladesh. Each speaker provided critical insights into the historical and ongoing persecution of minorities in a highly Islamized Bangladesh, examining the socio-political and international dimensions of the crisis.” Press Release Vivekananda International Foundation Exhibition & Panel Discussion on "The Never Ending …

‘Ridiculous’: S Jaishankar calls out Bangladeshi leaders for ‘blaming’ India for everything
1 month ago

‘Ridiculous’: S Jaishankar calls out Bangladeshi leaders for ‘blaming’ India for everything

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has called out leaders of Bangladesh's interim government for making “absolutely ridiculous” charges against India, days after meeting Touhid Hassan, his counterpart from the neighbouring country's caretaker administration, in Oman, amid unprecedented strain in ties between the two nations. Highlighting India's “special” relationship with Bangladesh, which goes back to 1971, when the Indian Army and …

NSA Ajit Doval visits exhibition on minorities in Bangladesh, organiser sees a message
1 month ago

NSA Ajit Doval visits exhibition on minorities in Bangladesh, organiser sees a message

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Monday visited an exhibition and attended a panel discussion on the theme of “The never ending persecution of minorities in Bangladesh”. The events were organised by the Vivekananda International Foundation to focus on the “systemic discrimination and violence faced by religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh”, according to a statement from VIF. …

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 …

UN says former Bangladesh govt behind possible 'crimes against humanity'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UN says former Bangladesh govt behind possible 'crimes against humanity'

Raw Story  

by Nina LARSON Bangladesh's former government was behind systematic attacks and killings of protesters as it tried to hold onto power last year, the UN said Wednesday, warning the abuses could amount to "crimes against humanity". The vast majority of those killed "were shot by Bangladesh's security forces", the rights office said, adding that children made up 12 to 13 …

India summons Bangladesh diplomat, mobs attack more houses in Dhaka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India summons Bangladesh diplomat, mobs attack more houses in Dhaka

Hindustan Times  

India on Friday summoned the most senior Bangladeshi diplomat in New Delhi to protest the “persistent negativity” created by the statements of the leadership in Dhaka, marking another downturn in the already fractious bilateral ties even as attacks on houses of Awami League leaders continued across Bangladesh. The summoning of Bangladesh’s acting high commissioner Mohammad Nural Islam by the external …

Bangladesh sends protest note to India over Hasina's speech as New Delhi criticises attack on her father's home
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh sends protest note to India over Hasina's speech as New Delhi criticises attack on her father's home

Firstpost  

Bangladesh handed over a protest note to Indian acting High Commissioner Pawan Badhe, conveying to the neighbouring nation that Hasina’s recent remarks are ‘instigating instability’ in Bangladesh The diplomatic row between India and Bangladesh intensified over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s presence in New Delhi. According to The Dhaka Tribune, Bangladesh handed over a protest note to Indian acting High …

Bangladesh sends protest note to India over Hasina's speech as New Delhi criticises attack on her father's home
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh sends protest note to India over Hasina's speech as New Delhi criticises attack on her father's home

Firstpost  

Bangladesh handed over a protest note to Indian acting High Commissioner Pawan Badhe, conveying to the neighbouring nation that Hasina’s recent remarks are ‘instigating instability’ in Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, former prime minister of Bangladesh. The diplomatic row between India and Bangladesh intensified over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s presence in New Delhi. According to The Dhaka Tribune, Bangladesh handed over …

India summons Bangladesh envoy after Dhaka protests Sheikh Hasina's remarks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India summons Bangladesh envoy after Dhaka protests Sheikh Hasina's remarks

India Today  

India on Friday summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to India, Muhammad Nural Islam, over recent statements by authorities in Dhaka that portrayed India in a "negative light". The MEA spokesperson also said that comments attributed to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina "have been made in her individual capacity in which India has no role to play". The development comes …

Facing flak over attacks on minorities, Bangladesh’s Yunus greets Hindus on Saraswati Puja
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Facing flak over attacks on minorities, Bangladesh’s Yunus greets Hindus on Saraswati Puja

Firstpost  

Amid monthslong organised violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, the country’s unelected ruler, Muhammad Yunus, wished the community on the Saraswati Puja After Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh for her life, the anti-Hasina forces and the country's military propped Muhammad Yunus as the interim ruler of the country without elections. Bangladesh belongs to all of its citizens and is a …

Bangladesh minority rights group accuses interim government of failing to protect minorities
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bangladesh minority rights group accuses interim government of failing to protect minorities

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s largest minority rights group accused the country’s interim government on Thursday of failing to protect religious and ethnic minorities from attacks and harassment, a claim the government has denied. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council said the government headed by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus is also using state institutions to suppress minority groups. …

Bangladesh govt admitting attacks on minorities is a start, but…
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Save Hindus or face consequences: Puri Shankaracharya amid tensions with Bangladesh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Save Hindus or face consequences: Puri Shankaracharya amid tensions with Bangladesh

India Today  

The Shankaracharya of Puri, Shri Nischalanandaji Saraswati Maharaj, has issued a stern warning to Bangladesh over the increasing persecution of Hindus in the country. Addressing journalists at the Gangasagar Mela, the spiritual leader expressed deep concern about the escalating attacks on Hindu communities, threatening the country with "dire consequences" should attacks on Hindus continue. Calling for respect and solidarity, he …

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 …

Political, not communal: Bangladesh cops on violence against minorities
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Political, not communal: Bangladesh cops on violence against minorities

India Today  

A vast majority of incidents against the minority communities since August 4 last year were 'political in nature' and not 'communal,' Bangladesh government said on Saturday quoting a police report. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ press wing said here that the police investigation came after the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council recently claimed that there were 2,010 incidents of communal …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader charged with sedition
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader charged with sedition

Al Jazeera  

Krishna Das Prabhu faces sedition charges for leading rallies demanding better security for minority groups in Chattogram city. A court in Bangladesh has again denied bail to an outspoken Hindu leader advocating for the protection of minority groups in the country. Krishna Das Prabhu did not appear at the hearing at the court in the southeastern city of Chattogram, where …

Expat Bangladeshi Hindu group asks India to seek UN sanctions on Dhaka
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Expat Bangladeshi Hindu group asks India to seek UN sanctions on Dhaka

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: A group of expatriate Bangladeshi Hindus urged the Indian government on Monday to call for UN sanctions on Bangladesh and “complete the unfinished population exchange” to protect Hindus and other religious minorities in the neighbouring country. Besides urging the Indian government to seek global intervention, including the deploying of UN peacekeeping forces in Bangladesh to protect minorities, the …

Bangladeshi Americans urges Trump to protect religious minorities in Bangladesh
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2 months, 4 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, 4 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 …

Protect rights of people of all faiths: US to Bangladesh
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3 months ago

Protect rights of people of all faiths: US to Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

The protection of the human rights of all Bangladeshi citizens, irrespective of religion, figured in a phone conversation between US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and interim government chief Muhammad Yunus against the backdrop of attacks on Bangladesh’s Hindu minority. The White House readout said Sullivan thanked Yunus for his leadership of Bangladesh “during a challenging period”. “Sullivan also thanked …

Bangladesh group planning attack on Suvendu Adhikari, recced his house: Sources
3 months ago

Bangladesh group planning attack on Suvendu Adhikari, recced his house: Sources

India Today  

A potential attack was being planned on BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari by an Islamic and fundamentalist group based in Bangladesh, sources have confirmed to India Today TV. According to sources, some Intelligence Bureau officers received input that four people, allegedly linked to a Bangladesh-based group, conducted a recce in Contai, East Medinipur, where Adhikari resides. ADHIKARI'S CRITICISM OF YUNUS GOVERNMENT …

How far-leftist portal The Wire has been whitewashing the ethnic cleansing of Hindus in Bangladesh
3 months ago

How far-leftist portal The Wire has been whitewashing the ethnic cleansing of Hindus in Bangladesh

Op India  

Since Sheikh Hasina’s exit from Bangladesh in August 2024, the propaganda news portal The Wire has consistently downplayed the issue of violence against Hindus roiling the neighbouring country. Source: The Wire In another report published on 5th December, The Wire effectively downplayed the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh by amplifying the narrative of interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus and other …

Islamic Extremism in Bangladesh: Dr Muhammad Yunus comments on India’s concerns, ’It’s not about…’
3 months, 1 week ago

Islamic Extremism in Bangladesh: Dr Muhammad Yunus comments on India’s concerns, ’It’s not about…’

Live Mint  

Dr Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, has confidently stated that Islamic extremism will not gain traction in the country. Dr Yunus’s remarks came after Bangladesh was named The Economist’s Country of the Year 2024, a recognition given to the nation that has shown remarkable progress over the past year. He then asked for Dr Yunus’s perspective …

Bangladesh: ISKCON expresses concern over violence against Hindu minorities
3 months, 1 week 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 reported 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus, other minorities till Dec 8: Govt
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh reported 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus, other minorities till Dec 8: Govt

Live Mint  

As many as 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities were reported in Bangladesh till December 8, 2024, the government said in response to a question in the Lok Sabha on Friday. According to the data shared by the Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, 47 cases of violence against Hindus and …

ISKCON Kolkata condemns priest's murder in Bangladesh, raises concern over cases against Hindu minorities
3 months, 1 week 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 …

‘Be mindful’: India lodges protest after Bangladesh leader Yunus’ aide makes controversial remarks on Sheikh Hasina
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Be mindful’: India lodges protest after Bangladesh leader Yunus’ aide makes controversial remarks on Sheikh Hasina

Live Mint  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday condemned controversial remarks made by a key advisor of Bangladesh's interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, Hindustan Times reported In a now-deleted Facebook post, Mahfuj Alam, a key aide to Yunus, said India should recognise the uprising that forced Sheikh Hasina to resign as the prime minister of Bangladesh, reported PTI. …

India Registers 'Strong Protest' With Bangladesh Over Remarks By Interim Govt Aide Mahfuj Alam, Says 'Be Mindful'
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3 months, 1 week ago

India Registers 'Strong Protest' With Bangladesh Over Remarks By Interim Govt Aide Mahfuj Alam, Says 'Be Mindful'

ABP News  

India has registered a strong protest with Dhaka over certain comments made by Bangladesh interim government's key aide Mahfuj Alam. Cautioning Bangladesh's leaders against their remarks, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal asserted that India wants to "remind all concerned to be mindful of their public comments". He also reiterated New Delhi's interest in fostering relations with Bangladesh's interim …

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 …

India lodges 'strong protest' with Dhaka over Bangladesh leader's remarks
3 months, 1 week ago

India lodges 'strong protest' with Dhaka over Bangladesh leader's remarks

New Indian Express  

She fled Dhaka in a military plane in August, as mobs threatened her safety in the capital city. India and Bangladesh's relations have been strained since the formation of the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. On Thursday, New Delhi expressed concern over incidents of violence targeting Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, stating that the interim government …

Bangladesh administration responsible for protecting minority communities: Minister
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh administration responsible for protecting minority communities: Minister

Hindustan Times  

India on Thursday expressed concern at incidents of violence targeting Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and said the interim government in Dhaka has the primary responsibility of protecting their life and liberty. Minister of state for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh made the comments in Rajya Sabha less than a fortnight after foreign secretary Vikram Misri visited Bangladesh and …

'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 …

Time has come for U.S. Congress to act on Bangladesh: Congressman Thanedar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Time has come for U.S. Congress to act on Bangladesh: Congressman Thanedar

The Hindu  

Raising the issue of attacks on minority Hindus in Bangladesh, Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar has said that the time has come for the U.S. Congress to act. "The crowds of the majority have destroyed Hindu temples, Hindu deities and Hindus who are practising their religion in peace," Mr. Thanedar said on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on …

Bangladesh: Four people arrested for damaging Hindu temple, houses and shops
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'It's time for US to act': Indian-American Congressman on condition of Hindus in Bangladesh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'It's time for US to act': Indian-American Congressman on condition of Hindus in Bangladesh

India TV News  

Amid the deteriorating situation for religious minorities in Bangladesh, Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar has raised the issue of attacks on minority Hindus, urging that the time for the US Congress to act has come. Will hold Bangladeshi interim government accountable: White House Earlier, the White House said President Joe Biden was closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh. At a news …

Uddhav Thackeray questions PM Modi over safety of Hindus in Bangladesh; BJP hits back
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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