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TopicBangladesh protests

Topic: Bangladesh protests

Bangladesh women take on Jamaat with memes and marches. Their future is at stake

Ahead of elections, Bangladesh Jamaat chief’s X post has backfired in a country where women outnumber men. Sadly, the debate may be happening a bit late in the day.

Hindu man set on fire in Bangladesh dies in hospital amid rise in attacks on minorities

This marks the third such targeted attack in Bangladesh in recent weeks, raising concerns about escalating communal violence in the country.

Violence continues to grip Bangladesh. BNP leader’s house torched, 7-yr-old daughter burnt to death

Violence that erupted in several parts of Bangladesh, including capital Dhaka, Thursday night after news of death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, refuses to subside.

‘Biased, politically motivated’—Sheikh Hasina on Bangladesh tribunal’s death-penalty verdict

New Delhi: Reacting to a special court’s order sentencing her to death for ‘crimes against humanity’, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Monday “wholly denied”...

Year after Bangladesh’s quota stir, Dhaka University offers ‘special admission’ privileges to victims’ kin

University will offer privileges to spouses, children of gazetted individuals killed, injured during July uprising. In case of no spouses or children, benefits to be extended to siblings.

Yunus amid resignation buzz—govt will act in national interest if obstructed by domestic, foreign forces

Statement released after unscheduled meeting of Bangladesh's advisory council in Dhaka Saturday to discuss possibility of national elections and judicial reforms.

Hasina & son target newest rival as it shakes up Bangladesh politics with call for ‘Second Republic’

National Citizens’ Party, floated by student leaders who led anti-Hasina stir, also aims to draft new constitution for Bangladesh. Hasina has accused its leaders of ‘taking power illegally’.

Nahid Islam, face of anti-Hasina stir, quits Yunus-led Bangladesh govt to float political party

Nahid Islam was spokesperson of Students Against Discrimination which spearheaded movement that led to Hasina's ouster. He was I&B adviser to Yunus-led interim govt in Bangladesh.

Hasina, Awami League behind widespread human rights abuse during 2024 Bangladesh protests—UN report

The 100-page report says the former govt orchestrated brutal response to protests, using live ammunition & excessive force, with Hasina asking officials to ‘kill & hide protesters’ bodies’.

On Camera

Indian judiciary must stop panicking over AI

To assume courts weigh every word committed to paper is to ignore reality. The Indian judiciary has long had a "Control+C" problem.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

India eyes 6th generation FCAS, looks at tying up with France for possible collaboration

Initial talks held on the possibility of India entering the programme that was started in 2017 between France, Germany and Spain to ensure European sovereignty in defence and security.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.