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Bangladesh says it remains committed to protecting minority rights

The foreign ministry’s statement came after India denounced reported destruction of a Durga temple in Dhaka, stressing responsibility of Yunus govt to protect Hindus & religious institutions.

36 Bangladeshis involved in allegedly setting up ISIL-inspired terror module held in Malaysia

Operations that began in April has seen 15 Bangladeshis deported, 16 being investigated further for alleged involvement ISIL-inspired movement & 5 charged with terror-related offences.

Bangladesh poll panel restores party status for ‘anti-independence’ Jamaat-e-Islami

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday reinstated registration of the anti-independence, Jamaat-e-Islami party. Bangladesh gained independence in 1971 through a bloody nine-month war...

Bangladesh to hear ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s indictment in humanitarian crimes case on 1 July

The deposed PM is accused of mass killings and enforcing disappearances during the student-led uprising on 5 August 2024.

Mob attacks former Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner while in police custody

In a viral video, a group is seen hitting Nurul Huda with shoes & shouting slogans. Taking note of the incident, the interim govt urged its citizens ‘not to take the law into their own hands again’.

Beijing hosts 1st Pakistan-China-Bangladesh trilateral, says ‘not directed at any third party’

Amid growing Pakistan-Bangladesh ties, China's role as convenor of this trilateral format also signals Beijing’s intent to advance its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Yunus govt declares 5 August as national holiday to mark Hasina’s ouster, exile to India

New Delhi: Amid domestic political turmoil, the Bangladesh interim administration has declared August 5 a national holiday to mark the anniversary of former Prime...

Don’t just blame Yunus for Tagore house destruction. Bangladesh radicalism goes way back

Yunus has been complicit in giving a free rein to the radical elements within Bangladesh since Sheikh Hasina’s exit. But it was Hasina’s nod to Hefazat-e-Islam that led to the spread of radicalism across Bangladesh.

BJP slams Yunus govt ‘inaction’ after Tagore mansion attacked in Bangladesh—’Islamists sending message’

The mob targeted Rabindranath Tagore's 'Kachharibari', a heritage site & museum in Sirajganj, Bangladesh. Authorities have formed a committee to investigate & booked 50 so far.

BJP calls for global condemnation after Tagore’s ancestral home vandalised in Bangladesh

Party spokesperson Sambit Patra cited media reports to claim that Jamaat-e-Islami & Hefazat-e-Islam were behind the attack.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?