Michael Kugelman, Director of the South Asia Institute at Wilson Center, highlighted Bangladesh's growing political instability, emphasizing the security vacuum due to an insufficient police presence and a hesitant army. watch to know more!
Amid ongoing unrest in the country, Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus called the attacks on the minority communities 'heinous' and urged the protesting students to protect all Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist families from harm.
An FIR was registered against them under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for cheating and forgery as well as provisions of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules-1950 and the Foreigners Act-1946, the official said.
Following the suspicion, the man was questioned by the authorities, to which he revealed his real identity. A Bangladeshi passport was also recovered from his possession.
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!
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.
Several reports citing Army officials had claimed that Hasina had resigned from her post before fleeing as protests escalated to the doorstep of her residence. She is currently residing in India and her future travel plans to the UK have apparently hit a roadblock.
At least 800 Hindus have been forced to flee their homes in Bangladesh and attempt to enter India as attackers targeted their homes and properties. Muhammad Yunus, the head of the interim government, called the attacks on minorities as part of a conspiracy and vowed action.
It was not clear whether Hasina would contest the next elections decided by the new caretaker government under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Hasina's son had earlier said she won't make a political comeback in Bangladesh and blamed Pakistan's ISI for the recent protests.
The recent protests culminating in Sheikh Hasina's ouster and the possible return of Khaleda Zia-led Bangadesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have stoked concerns about rise of terrorism in India's neighbourhood. Bangladesh is currently awaiting the formation of an interim government.
Bangladesh is preparing for an interim government under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus following PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation amidst violent protests. Yunus is expected to take oath as chief adviser on Thursday as Bangladesh attempts to return to normalcy.
Bangladesh is preparing for an interim government under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus following PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation amidst violent protests. Yunus is expected to take oath as chief adviser on Thursday as Bangladesh attempts to return to normalcy.
After the coup in Bangladesh, the interim government led by Nobel Prize winner Professor Mohammad Yunus will take oath on August 8, as announced by Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman.Watch to know more!
Bangladesh is preparing for an interim government under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus following PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation amidst violent protests. The unrest has left Bangladesh's political system as well as its relations with India hanging in balance.
Coffee Par Kurukshetra: 'Homes attacked, temples vandalised': Hindus targetted in Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee after protests over job quotas spiralled out of control after her 'razakar' remarks and a harsh police crackdown. The developments are of considerable concern for India, as it now is surrounded mostly by unstable neighbours in the South Asian region.
Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman reportedly held a meeting with his generals and decided that the military would not enforce the curfew as ordered by Hasina. This effectively meant that Hasina lost the backing of the Army as her 15-year rule was brought to a chaotic end.
While casualties rose during the violent protests in Bangladesh, Indian medical practitioners in Dhaka said they were drawn by a "sense of duty" to help hospitals deal with the crisis. As many as 469 people were killed in the protests that began in July against government job quotas.
The mob of rioters is targeting the houses and temples of Hindus.. Looting is being done by entering the houses.. Meanwhile, a new video of the ongoing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh has surfaced.
Bangladesh is gearing up for an interim government headed by Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus after weeks of protests that left over 400 dead. India has expressed concern over the ongoing violence and the status of minorities in the neighbouring country.
Top News
Latest News
