Thursday, April 25, 2024

Topic: Bangladesh

Assam: Muslim man thrashed by Hindutva men during rally against Bangladesh violence

Jabir Ahmed Barbhuiya, a Muslim resident of Assam's Kalain town alleged that he was attacked by Hindutva men who were the participants of a large bike rally, held in Silchar against the communal violence in Bangladesh during Durga Puja celebrations.

Bangladesh violence: Protection of Hindus must be ensured, urges rights groups

Violence against Hindu minority erupted in Bangladesh following allegations on social media that a copy of the Quran, the holy book of Islam, was desecrated at a puja pandal (temporary structures made for the religious ceremony) in Cumilla on 13 October 2021.

UN calls for probe into ‘heartbreaking’ killing of veteran Rohingya activist

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday called for a prompt, thorough, and effective investigation into the killing of a veteran Rohingya refugee activist at a refugee camp in Bangladesh. 

Deadly flooding, landslides devastate Rohingyas in Bangladesh

Three days of strong winds and heavy monsoon rain on sprawling refugee sites in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar have taken Rohingya refugee lives and wreaked havoc and destruction.

PM Modi’s visit to Bangladesh sparks protest, 4 killed

At least four people were killed and dozens injured during police crackdown over protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh on...

Bangladesh: Writer and govt critic dies after 9 months in custody

Ahmed, a writer, died in prison on February 25, 2021, after being held in pretrial detention for nine months for posting on Facebook criticism of the government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.