Bangladesh

Advocate Defending Hindu Monk in Bangladesh Brutally Attacked, Left in Critical Condition: ISKCON Urges Prayers and Action Amid Rising Minority Tensions

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Kolkata, India – Tensions in Bangladesh continue to rise as Advocate Ramen Roy, a lawyer who defended a Hindu monk, remains in critical condition after a violent attack, allegedly by Islamist groups. Roy was representing Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu religious leader entangled in legal issues, when assailants attacked him, severely injuring him and leaving … Read more

Bangladesh Expresses Outrage Over Violent Assault at Its Agartala Embassy

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – The government of Bangladesh has unequivocally condemned a recent violent incident at its diplomatic mission in Agartala, India. The event is believed to have occurred over contested migration issues and has strained relations between the two neighboring countries. Officials described the assault wherein a group breached the security of the Bangladeshi consulate, … Read more

Bangladesh Religious Leaders Demand Justice for 2018 Tablighi Jamaat Attack, Issue Ultimatum for Government Action

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – On a recent Sunday at the National Press Club, religious leaders from Ulama-Mashayekh Bangladesh convened a press conference demanding justice for the victims of a 2018 assault on Tablighi Jamaat adherents. The violent incident occurred during the Bishwa Ijtema, an annual gathering of Muslims in Tongi near the Turag River, stirring a … Read more

Ulama-Mashayekh Bangladesh Demands Justice for 2018 Bishwa Ijtema Violence, Issues Ultimatum for Government Action

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Dhaka, Bangladesh — On Friday, a significant assembly was convened at the National Press Club by Ulama-Mashayekh Bangladesh, a prominent religious organization, demanding justice for the devastating 2018 incident that targeted Tablighi Jamaat adherents, including students and teachers, during the Bishwa Ijtema in Tongi. The leaders of this religious group used this platform to reecho … Read more

Devastating Floods Sweep Through Bangladesh and India, Claiming Lives and Stranding Thousands

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – Severe flooding continues to wreak havoc across swathes of Bangladesh and northeastern India, leaving at least 15 individuals dead and thousands marooned this week. Swollen rivers have overflowed after days of incessant heavy rainfall, overwhelming embankments, and inundating villages and crops. The surge of water, primarily originating from the upstream regions in … Read more

Devastating Floods in Bangladesh and India Leave 15 Dead, Hundreds Stranded

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Dhaka, Bangladesh — Recent torrential rains have triggered severe flooding in parts of Bangladesh and India, stranding thousands and resulting in the deaths of at least 15 individuals, according to local reports. The relentless rainfall, which has swollen rivers and overflowed banks, has wreaked havoc on these densely populated regions, displacing communities and disrupting daily … Read more

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Speaks Out Against Recent Violent Incidents in Bangladesh

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, a minority Islamic sect, has publicly condemned a series of recent violent attacks targeting their members in Bangladesh. These attacks highlight ongoing religious intolerance and the plight of religious minorities in the country. The statement issued by the community leaders called for peace and protection from the Bangladeshi … Read more

Murder Charges Filed Against Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Following Violent Clashes

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Dhaka, Bangladesh — Tensions have escalated in Bangladesh following the filing of a murder case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and six others over recent political clashes that resulted in a death. Authorities in Dhaka pressed charges on Sunday, igniting controversy and debate over the political implications amidst a taut national environment. The clashes, … Read more

Bangladesh Chief Justice Resigns After Protestors Issue Threats, Escalating Judicial Crisis

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – In an unprecedented display of dissent in Bangladesh, Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan has been compelled to resign under pressure from violent protestors. These demonstrators, reacting strongly against what they perceive as judicial failings, escalated their demonstrations to the point of threatening to attack judges if their demands were not met. The tensions … Read more

Bangladesh Reels Under Wave of Protests Amid Scrapped Job Quotas and Rising Violence

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – A volatile wave of protests has swept across Bangladesh, with university students initially rallying in Dhaka to demand government employment reforms. These demonstrations quickly escalated into a broader national outcry against perceived government violence and suppression tactics. The friction arose over the government’s job quota system, with protesters seeking significant reforms. Their … Read more