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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicBangladesh violence

Topic: Bangladesh violence

SubscriberWrites: Collective delusion – Shadows of control

The students in The Wave are not ideologues but ordinary humans—disillusioned, restless, and desperate for meaning.

Bangladesh crimes tribunal issues arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina

Hasina fled to India on 5 Aug after protests, which began as a student-led movement against public sector job quotas, escalated into some of the deadliest unrest, resulting in over 700 deaths.

Who is Ali Riaz, professor plucked from US to head Bangladesh constitutional reform commission

Bangladeshi prof Ali Riaz is currently teaching at US's Illinois State University. He is also an author, ex-journalist & consultant for several international organisations.

Hasina must stay silent in India till Bangladesh seeks her extradition: Chief Advisor Yunus

Yunus was apparently referring to Hasina’s statement in which she demanded ‘justice,’ saying those involved in recent ‘terror acts’ and killings must be identified and punished.

‘Intolerable’ — RSS urges Bangladesh interim govt to ‘immediately’ put a stop to violence against Hindus

This is the first official statement issued by RSS on matter. A day earlier, RSS' women’s wing claimed efforts were being made to create instability in India amid Bangladesh violence.

As UK, US refuse to play ball, one likely destination for Sheikh Hasina is Dubai

While Hasina has a valid visa, indications are that the UK, which has called for a UN-led probe into the violence in Bangladesh, is not willing to give her asylum or temporary refuge.

Violence against minorities continues across Bangladesh, President dissolves Parliament

A list compiled by Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council shows scores of attacks against minorities across the country as mobs burn and loot temples, houses and businesses.

After protests, Bangladesh govt to formally accept court’s ruling to lower quotas for state jobs

Protesters wanted govt to overturn a HC decision last month that reinstated quota system putting aside nearly 60% of govt jobs for certain people.

If the ‘helpless’ knock, we will give them shelter, says Mamata amid Bangladesh violence. BJP balks

BJP MP Saumitra Khan says CM 'wants to turn Bengal into Greater Bangladesh', adds that his party 'will not allow Rohingyas in the country till we are alive'.

TV news off air, communications disrupted amidst student protests in Bangladesh

Authorities had cut some mobile services Thursday to try to quell the unrest but the disruption spread across the country Friday morning.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.