RSS-linked group protests outside Bangladesh High Commission after Hindu homes attacked
7 months, 3 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 The Bangladesh Hindu, Buddhist, Christian Unity Council told Reuters, that 200-300 mostly Hindu homes had been vandalised after Sheikh Hasina's resignation on Monday. Homes of the Muslim minority sect of Ahmadis had also been torched on Monday, following the fall of Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League's government. Taking a dig at the central government, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop atrocities against Hindus the same way he claimed to have briefly stopped the war between Russia and Ukraine to rescue stranded students.

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Hasina’s concern, Bangabandhu Museum vandalised: How hooliganism takes Bangladesh to brink
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hasina’s concern, Bangabandhu Museum vandalised: How hooliganism takes Bangladesh to brink

Firstpost  

The suppression of opposition voices, the destruction of historical symbols, and the deepening divide between ideological factions under Muhammad Yunus’ regime point to a troubling path ahead for Bangladesh The political landscape of Bangladesh has always been tumultuous, but recent events have thrown fuel on the fire, escalating the crisis to an unprecedented level. Speculation is also growing that the …

UN says Sheikh Hasina’s crackdown on protesters may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UN says Sheikh Hasina’s crackdown on protesters may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’

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 Sheikh Hasina’s crackdown on protests …

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 …

‘India Has No Role To Play’: MEA Summons Bangladesh Envoy After Dhaka Lodges Protest Over Sheikh Hasina’s Speech
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘India Has No Role To Play’: MEA Summons Bangladesh Envoy After Dhaka Lodges Protest Over Sheikh Hasina’s Speech

ABP News  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday summoned Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. These statements by Bangladesh are, in fact, responsible for the persistent negativity.” Jaiswal further stated, “Comments attributed to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have been made in her individual capacity in which India has no role to play. While the Government of India will make …

B'desh govt appeals for peace; urges citizens to stop attack on properties of Hasina's family, Awami leaders
1 month, 3 weeks ago

B'desh govt appeals for peace; urges citizens to stop attack on properties of Hasina's family, Awami leaders

Hindustan Times  

Dhaka, Bangladesh's interim government led by Muhammad Yunus on Friday called for peace and urged citizens to immediately restore law and order, putting an end to the three-day mayhem of attacks on properties belonging to deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's family and leaders of her party Awami League. B'desh govt appeals for peace; urges citizens to stop attack on properties …

Vandalism, arson spread across Bangladesh as protesters attack houses of Awami League leaders
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vandalism, arson spread across Bangladesh as protesters attack houses of Awami League leaders

Hindustan Times  

Dhaka, Protesters in Bangladesh have attacked, torched houses of leaders of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League across the country and murals of the country's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman were demolished and defaced in nearly two dozen districts, according to media reports. Vandalism, arson spread across Bangladesh as protesters attack houses of Awami League leaders The unrest sparked after a live online …

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’s interim govt expresses concern over 'attempts of vandalism, arson' attacks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s interim govt expresses concern over 'attempts of vandalism, arson' attacks

The Hindu  

Bangladesh’s interim government of Professor Muhammad Yunus expressed its concern over “attempts of vandalism and arson” attacks nationwide, hours after it said deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s remarks caused unwanted demolition of the country’s founding father’s residence in Dhaka. Chief Adviser’s press wing released the statement hours after the interim government said the Wednesday demolition of Bangladesh’s founding father Sheikh …

Bangladesh’s interim govt expresses concern over 'attempts of vandalism, arson' attacks
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s interim govt expresses concern over 'attempts of vandalism, arson' attacks

ABP News  

Dhaka, Feb 7, 2025 : Bangladesh’s interim government of Professor Muhammad Yunus expressed its concern over “attempts of vandalism and arson” attacks nationwide, hours after it said deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s remarks caused unwanted demolition of the country’s founding father’s residence in Dhaka. Chief Adviser Yunus’s press wing issued the latest statement on Thursday saying, “the interim government observes …

'Symbol Of Heroic Resistance Destroyed': India Condemns Vandalism Of Mujibur Rahman's Residence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Symbol Of Heroic Resistance Destroyed': India Condemns Vandalism Of Mujibur Rahman's Residence

ABP News  

India on Thursday condemned the destruction of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house after protestors vandalised and set fire to the Dhanmondi residence. "It is regrettable that the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh against the forces of occupation and oppression, was destroyed on February 5, 2025," Ministry …

Bangladesh lodges ‘strong protest’ with govt of India over ‘false’ comments of Sheikh Hasina
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh lodges ‘strong protest’ with govt of India over ‘false’ comments of Sheikh Hasina

Hindustan Times  

Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangladesh has lodged a “strong protest” with the government of India over what it said were “false and fabricated comments and statements continuously being made in different platforms including social media, by the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina”, who is in exile in India. Bangladesh earlier demanded for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition In a Facebook post, …

Bangladesh protesters target homes of Awami League leaders in fresh wave of vandalism
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh protesters target homes of Awami League leaders in fresh wave of vandalism

The Hindu  

Protesters in Bangladesh targeted the houses of several leaders of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League and continued Thursday with the demolition of a memorial in Dhaka to the country’s founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. On Wednesday night, protesters rallied in front of Mujibur Rahman's house in the capital’s Dhanmondi area, now a memorial, following a social media call …

Mob demolishes Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s home in Dhaka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mob demolishes Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s home in Dhaka

Hindustan Times  

A massive mob, consisting mostly of students and youth activists, demolished the home of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, in the heart of Dhaka on Thursday, and the arson and vandalism continued for hours without any effort by authorities to stop it. According to media reports, Hasnat Abdullah, convenor of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement that led the …

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s home set on fire by protesters during Hasina’s speech in Bangladesh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s home set on fire by protesters during Hasina’s speech in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

A large group of protesters on Wednesday vandalised and set on fire Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence in Dhaka during a live online address of his daughter and deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Witnesses said several thousand people rallied in front of the house in the capital’s Dhanmondi area, which was earlier turned into a memorial museum, since early …

Bangladesh: Mob vandalises Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Dhaka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Mob vandalises Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Dhaka

Deccan Chronicle  

A mob vandalised the residence of Bangladesh's founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in Dhaka on Wednesday evening, Dhaka Tribune reported. Visuals showed flames on one of the floors of the house.The protesters, reportedly demanding a ban on the Awami League, stormed the premises after breaking open the gate, causing widespread destruction, Dhaka Tribune reported, citing UNB.Local media linked the protest …

Bangladesh news: Irked by Sheikh Hasina’s speech, mob set Mujibur Rahman’s house on fire
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh news: Irked by Sheikh Hasina’s speech, mob set Mujibur Rahman’s house on fire

Live Mint  

A mob vandalised the residence of Bangladesh's founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in Dhaka on Wednesday evening, Dhaka Tribune reported. Multiple social media post called for a “Bulldozer Procession” towards Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence located at Dhanmondi-32 if Sheikh Hasina delivered a speech, as reported by Dhaka Tribune. The protesters, reportedly demanding a ban on the Awami League, stormed the …

Bangladesh protesters torch family home of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh protesters torch family home of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina

Al Jazeera  

Wave of attacks overnight also targeted houses and businesses belonging to Hasina’s Awami League supporters. Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh have demolished and set fire to the home of the country’s founding leader, as his daughter, ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, delivered a fiery social media speech calling on her supporters to stand against the interim government. The country’s …

Bangladesh lodges protest with India over Sheikh Hasina's 'fabricated' remarks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh lodges protest with India over Sheikh Hasina's 'fabricated' remarks

India Today  

Bangladesh on Thursday lodged a protest with India's Acting High Commissioner over the "false and fabricated" remarks by deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in reference to her virtual address to her supporters from exile in India. Dhaka said Hasina's remarks were viewed as a "hostile act" against Bangladesh, and asked New Delhi to take appropriate measures to stop her from …

Protesters Attack Mujibur Rahman’s Dhaka Residence, Set It Ablaze During Sheikh Hasina's Speech
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protesters Attack Mujibur Rahman’s Dhaka Residence, Set It Ablaze During Sheikh Hasina's Speech

ABP News  

Bangladesh Protest: A violent attack was carried out on the historic residence of Bangladesh’s founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, at Dhanmondi-32 on Wednesday evening. #WATCH | Bangladesh | A mob vandalised Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s memorial and residence at Dhanmondi 32 in Dhaka, demanding a ban on the Awami League. pic.twitter.com/UodpJrDTgT — ANI February 5, 2025 Chanting slogans such as “Fashi …

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
2 months 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 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 …

Minorities under siege? The controversy over arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh
2 months, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Bangladesh welcomes New Year with protests demanding Sheik Hasina’s prosecution
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Bangladesh welcomes New Year with protests demanding Sheik Hasina’s prosecution

Firstpost  

On New Year’s eve, a ‘March for Unity’, led by student activists, was organised in Bangladesh where demonstrators demanded prosecution of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina and sought justice for over 1,000 people killed in mass uprising in July-August The Students Against Discrimination group holds the 'March for Unity' rally demanding proclamation of the July Revolution and to mark the student-led …

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 news: Idols in three Hindu temples vandalised; one arrested
3 months, 1 week 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 …

India ‘strongly protest’ Bangladesh aide Mahfuz Alam social media post
3 months, 1 week ago

India ‘strongly protest’ Bangladesh aide Mahfuz Alam social media post

The Hindu  

Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said India had “strongly protested” to the Bangladesh interim government about a social media post by Interim Government’s student advisor Mahfuz Alam that showed a map of Bangladesh that claimed Indian territory. In a recent Facebook post, Mr. Alam had said India should recognise the uprising that forced the then …

'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 …

Hindu temple, shops vandalised in Bangladesh after Facebook post sparks unrest
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3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

Bangladesh: 4 arrested for vandalising Hindu temple, arson at homes
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party hold protest march as tensions continue with India
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party hold protest march as tensions continue with India
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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 Thousands of members of youth and student bodies …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Protests in Indian capital over reported attacks on religious minorities in Bangladesh
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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

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

Bangladesh and India hold talks to repair strained relations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh and India hold talks to repair strained relations

The Independent  

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

Kolkata: Bangladeshi sarees burned at protest against attacks on Hindus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kolkata: Bangladeshi sarees burned at protest against attacks on Hindus

Hindustan Times  

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

Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party march in protest at attacks in India
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Protests in Noida, Ghaziabad over anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

Video: Bangladeshi sarees burned in Kolkata to protest against attacks on Hindus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

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

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