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Topic: Dhaka University

Protests rock Bangladesh after video of Hindu woman’s rape goes viral, local BNP politician held

A 2-judge High Court bench demanded its immediate removal from online platforms. Authorities were further instructed to ensure the survivor’s security & facilitate her medical treatment.

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.

How a Dhaka University research wing is documenting Bangladesh student deaths, helping kin get legal aid

According to government officials, 708 people were killed in the July violence that gripped the neighbouring country. Civitas Legum says it's recorded 1,581 incidents of casualties. 

Dhaka University ex-student says Hindus part of stir feel unsafe now. ‘Is this not our country also?’

Former Dhaka University student says Bangladeshi Hindu students have no one to turn to but their Muslim peers as attacks on minorities continue unabated in wake of Hasina’s ouster.

The safest place for Hindus in Bangladesh — Jagannath Hall, Dhaka University

Jagannath Hall, inspired by Oxford University, is inexorably linked with the Bangladeshi Hindu community. A white memorial stands as a silent sentinel to a 1971 massacre.

Tagore statue vanishes, then reappears at Dhaka University amid row over free speech

University authorities admit to having removed the statue, calling it 'distorted culture'. This comes amid allegations of govt censorship in Bangladesh.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

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.

2 Agniveers awarded Sena Medal for gallantry in Op Sindoor, a first since Agnipath launch

This marks the first time that Agniveers have received gallantry awards. They are the Army's short-term recruits under the Agnipath scheme.

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.