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  Bangladesh rewrites history: New textbooks claim Ziaur Rahman, not Mujibur Rahman, declared freedom

  World | January 02, 2025 17:59 IST

  Supporters of the Awami League widely believe that Mujibur Rahman made the announcement, while Ziaur Rahman, an Army major and later a sector commander during the Liberation War, simply read out the declaration under Mujib’s instructions.

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  Super 100: PM Modi's address in Lok Sabha on 14th December--Will reply to the discussion on the Constitution..

  News | December 09, 2024 22:29 IST

  PM Modi's address in the Lok Sabha on 14th December - Will reply to the discussion on the Constitution.. Home Minister Amit Shah will start the debate in the Rajya Sabha on 16th December

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  Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Will Hindus not be able to celebrate Durga Puja in Bangladesh?

  Kurukshetra | September 26, 2024 21:56 IST

  Minorities are being continuously attacked in Bangladesh and Hindus are being targeted the most. And an atmosphere of violence is being created in Bangladesh regarding Durga Puja now. Puja committees are being threatened with anonymous letters.

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  'India must leave baggage of past...': BNP leader urges New Delhi to relook at ties with Bangladesh

  World | August 29, 2024 21:04 IST

  BNP leader Amir Khasru Chowdhury said Bangladesh wants strong ties with India and the latter has to leave the baggage of the past to relook at bilateral relations. He also called the attacks on Hindus an "internal matter" of Bangladesh and refuted rumours of a fallout between New Delhi and Dhaka.

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  Bangladesh: What is Ansar Group which initiated fresh violence even after Hasina's ouster? Know here

  World | August 26, 2024 17:27 IST

  The confrontation between Bangladesh student group and members of "Ansar" flared despite Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country more than two weeks ago.

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  ICC moves Women's T20 World Cup 2024 to UAE from Bangladesh

  Cricket | August 21, 2024 6:19 IST

  The 2024 edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup has been shifted to the UAE from Bangladesh after several boards expressed their security concerns owing to recent protests in the country. The tournament is scheduled to take place from October 3 to 20 in the UAE.

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  Bangladesh: Newly-appointed home ministry adviser replaced amid student leaders' resentment

  World | August 18, 2024 8:19 IST

  The development comes within eight days of the interim government taking charge following the resignation of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her fleeing to India on August 5.

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  Bangladesh: Second murder case filed against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina for death of protesting teacher

  World | August 16, 2024 16:37 IST

  Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and fled to India on August 5, was slapped with a murder case on Tuesday and a case of enforced disappearance on Wednesday. Her extended stay in India has reportedly threatened to put a strain between India and the interim government in Bangladesh.

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  PM Modi receives telephone call from Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus, assured of protection of Hindus

  World | August 16, 2024 16:50 IST

  This marks the first conversation between PM Modi and Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, after the recent unrest that led to Sheikh Hasina's ouster. The Indian PM had earlier expressed concern over rise in attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus since Hasina's departure.

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  Bangladesh: Threats loom over temples amid violence, here's top Hindu religious places in country

  World | August 12, 2024 18:53 IST

  Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has condemned attacks on the minority communities in the violence-hit nation, terming them as "heinous", and urged the youth to protect all Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist families from harm.

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  Not only St. Martin's Island, but these matters also hurt US-Bangladesh relationship

  World | August 12, 2024 13:57 IST

  Saint Martins Island has been a contentious issue in Bangladesh-US relations. But the friction between both countries has not been limited to the island, it extends to multiple issues which include alleged human rights violations and concerns over the electoral process.

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  Bangladesh unrest: No report of influx of illegal immigrants into Odisha through sea route, says gov

  India | August 11, 2024 12:20 IST

  Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan asserted there was no report of an influx of Bangladeshis into the coastal state through the sea route after unrest in the neighbouring country.

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  PM Modi asks Bangladesh's Yunus to protect minority communities

  News | August 10, 2024 20:07 IST

  As the violent protests threw Sheikh Hasina govt out, Nobel Laureate Md Yunus was sworn in as Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor. Muhammad Yunus. PM Modi congratulated MD Yunus and also expressed concern for the minorities. Watch to know more!

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  Bangladesh Crisis: Bangladeshi Hindus protest attacks on minorities, demand safety

  News | August 10, 2024 20:09 IST

  Hundreds of Hindu demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Dhaka on Friday (August 9) protesting against attacks on their properties in different corners of Bangladesh after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's regime last week. Watch to know more!

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  Bangladesh violence: Indian-American lawmakers seek direct US intervention in attacks on Hindus

  World | August 10, 2024 17:37 IST

  Indian-American lawmakers Shri Thanedar and Raja Krishnamoorthi said "coordinated attacks" against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh are detrimental to the interests of the US and its allies. There have been 205 cases of violence against Bangladesh minorities since Sheikh Hasina's ouster.

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  Bangladesh unrest: Why Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan was forced to resign? Explained

  Explainers | August 10, 2024 15:41 IST

  Bangladesh Protests: The whole episode unfolded after thousands of protesters, comprising students, surrounded the Bangladesh Supreme Court on Saturday and demanded the resignation of the Chief Justice.

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  Bangladesh: Hundreds protest against attacks on Hindus, 205 cases of violence since Hasina's ouster

  World | August 10, 2024 14:29 IST

  Hindus comprise about 8 per cent of Bangladesh's population of 170 million. They have traditionally been the supporters of Hasina's Awami League party, which sparked people's anger after violent clashes between anti-quota protesters and security forces last month.

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  US State Secretary Antony Blinken welcomes Muhammad Yunus as interim leader of Bangladesh amid unres

  World | August 10, 2024 8:39 IST

  Following the swearing-in of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus as head of Bangladesh's interim government, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended support for the nation's return to peace and democracy, amidst ongoing violence and unrest.

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  Sheikh Hasina's son refutes visa revocation rumours, thanks PM Modi for swift action | VIDEO

  World | August 10, 2024 7:43 IST

  Sajeeb Wazed expressed deep gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the swift action that ensured his mother's safety. Wazed criticised the legitimacy of Bangladesh's new interim government, calling it unconstitutional, and emphasised the urgent need for elections to restore democracy.

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  Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia's BNP says 'difficult to cooperate' with India if it helps 'enemy' Hasina

  World | August 09, 2024 12:52 IST

  India had a troubled relationship with the BNP on several issues, particularly terrorism, when Zia was in power. However, the party refused accusations of being anti-India and anti-Hindu and said it believed in Bangladesh's mutual cooperation with its neighbour.