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The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, the largest minority rights organization in Bangladesh, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence against religious and ethnic minorities, as well as indigenous peoples.In a press release issued ahead of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ visit to Bangladesh, the council highlighted that 92 incidents of violence targeting these
In a significant legal move, a Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Dhanmondi residence, ‘Sudhasadan,’ along with other properties owned by her family members, who are currently in exile in India. The court’s directive, issued by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Ghalib, also includes the freezing of 124 bank accounts linked to her
Pakistan sends ISI agents to Bangladesh: India says will act to protect national interestsby Col (Dr) P K VasudevaIn January 2025, Lieutenant General Asim Malik, the chief of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), visited Bangladesh—the first such visit in decades. The primary aim of this trip was to establish an intelligence-sharing network between the intelligence agencies of the two
The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura has recently apprehended 29 Bangladeshi nationals along with seven Indian citizens, including human traffickers, over a period of four days.These arrests were made in various locations across the state, such as Lankamura, Nischintapur, Harinakhola, Agartala railway station, Churaibari railway station, Dharmanagar, Sabroom, and L K Para in Gomati
Turkey’s drone giant, Baykar, has recently cleared an advanced test flight with its unmanned fighter jet, Kizilelma, marking a significant milestone in its development. This achievement holds strategic implications for India, particularly as neighbouring countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan continue to deploy Turkish-made Bayraktar drones along their borders with India.Baykar’s Kizilelma has
While the U.S. has halted foreign aid, Canada is supporting projects in Bangladesh on gender equality, reproductive health and access to inclusive education and skills training.
The ongoing chaos in Bangladesh poses significant risks for India, particularly concerning terrorist groups and illegal immigrants. Following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh has experienced a breakdown in law and order, leading to sectarian violence against minorities, including Hindus, who have traditionally been supporters of the Awami League.This instability has
Decision made after attempts to raise more funds had been unsuccessful, agency tells authoritiesFood rations for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have been slashed in half by the World Food Programme, days after refugees in Kenya protested against a red…
The recent warming of relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan has raised significant concerns for India, particularly in terms of security and regional influence. Following the ousting of Sheikh Hasina’s government in August 2024, Bangladesh’s interim administration under Muhammad Yunus has been actively strengthening ties with Pakistan.This includes high-level military exchanges, the
Reports have emerged that Bangladesh has deployed Turkish-made Bayraktar-TB2 drones near its border with India, specifically in the region adjacent to West Bengal. This development has prompted India to intensify its surveillance and vigilance along the shared border. The Bayraktar-TB2 drones, operated by Bangladesh’s 67th Army, are used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance