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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’.

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India’s real estate will meet the reality of agentic AI

New Delhi: The outsourcing industry, India’s largest white-collar employer, is a juggernaut that has all but stopped moving. The dollar revenue at the top...

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.