Bangladesh
Bangladesh Abolishes August 15 Holiday Commemorating Bangabandhu's Assassination
It was leaked out that the revoke of the holiday decision had been fixed during the meeting of the Advisory Council, as per a press note from the Office of the Chief Adviser. The development was formally notified in an order issued on the same day.
Yunus Visits Dhaka’s Historic Temple, Promises Equal Treatment for Hindus in Bangladesh
Visiting Dhakeswari National Temple in Dhaka, an 800-year-old Hindu heritage site, Yunus told the congregation, "The interim government is for equality and patience." He asked people to judge the interim government's activities after some time and said, "Everyone is entitled to equal rights here. There should be no discrimination. Please be patient and judge our actions later. Criticize us if we fall short."
Bangladeshi Hindus Demand Justice Amidst Ongoing Threats and Violence
BJHM compiled comprehensive data of the violent incidents against the Hindu community from August 5 to August 12, revealing there is continued fear amongst them even after being here for so many decades. The alliance, which claimed to be "politically neutral" in raising issues related to the Hindu community's rights, placed seven key demands before the interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, seeking their immediate actions at this juncture when the country was going through a tumultuous phase.
Deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Calls for 'Justice,' Urges Investigation into Recent Violence
This marks Hasina’s first public address since her removal from office on August 5. The 76-year-old leader highlighted the loss of numerous lives due to violence associated with ongoing agitations since July.
Bangladesh Interim Adviser: Sheikh Hasina's India Visit Won't Affect Bilateral Relations
One of the first flags raised at dawn on independence, according to the Culture Ministry, is the Congress tricolour. This flag stands as a poignant reminder to Indians of the varied sacrifices made by millions of countrymen during their freedom struggle.
Bangladesh Interim Government Head Muhammad Yunus Cleared of Corruption Charges
Earlier on August 7, Yunus and three senior Grameen Telecom officials—Ashraful Hassan, M Shahjahan, and Nurjahan Begum—were acquitted in a case relating to labor law violations.
‘We will remain in our land': Bangladeshi Hindus Protest for Safety and Security
It has come to notice that Hindus in Bangladesh have become the victims of widespread and focused violence. The UN has come to notice and urged the interim Bangladeshi government, led by Mohammed Yunus, to take proper measures for protecting its minorities.
Bangladesh Chief Justice Resigns Following Student Protest Ultimatum
Earlier, student protest leader Hasnat Abdullah had given an ultimatum for the chief justice's resignation alongside other Appellate Division justices. On Saturday, Hassan called for a meeting of the full court with all Supreme Court justices, but students responded with an announcement of blockade of the court premises and issued a one-hour deadline for Hassan's resignation.
Sheikh Hasina's Undelivered Speech Reveals 'Surrender' of Saint Martin Island and US Influence
In an undelivered speech from India, which Hasina visited on August 5 as her homeland was plunged into bloody chaos, the 76-year-old leader said her resignation was to avert a "procession of dead bodies".
Minorities Targeted in 205 Attacks Following Hasina Government's Collapse, Report Hindu Groups
The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council and the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad detailed these incidents in a letter addressed to Muhammad Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel laureate recently appointed as the head of an interim government, as reported by The Daily Star.
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