Bangladesh has formally requested India to return former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India on August 5 after being ousted by a student-led movement amidst civil unrest. The request was made via a "note verbale" to the Indian government, according to Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser, Touhid Hossain. Following Hasina’s departure, an interim government, led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, was formed. Hasina, in her statements, has accused Yunus of being the "mastermind" behind the student protests that led to her ousting. She further claimed that the protests were "meticulously designed" to topple her government. The political situation in Bangladesh remains tense as the crisis continues to unfold.
24 December,2024 09:55 AM IST
On December 21, a team from the Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police arrested a Pakistan-trained militant named Javed Munshi. He is a known expert in making improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and handling weapons. Munshi is linked to the banned terrorist group Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM). The arrest took place near the India-Bangladesh border, in the Canning area of South 24 Parganas. This operation was carried out by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Kolkata Police together, based on secret information. Javed Munshi will be presented before the Alipore court soon.
23 December,2024 09:56 AM IST
Vijay Diwas celebrations in Dhaka began with 31 gunshots at sunrise. The Bangladesh Army's artillery regiment fired 31 rounds to honor the Bravehearts who sacrificed their lives in the Bangladesh Liberation War. This day marks December 16, 1971, when General Amir Abdullah Niazi, the head of Pakistan’s Armed Forces, surrendered along with 93,000 Pakistani soldiers to the Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini of Bangladesh. This historic event led to the creation of Bangladesh as an independent nation. Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year to remember the courage and sacrifices made during the war for freedom and independence.
16 December,2024 11:08 AM IST
December 16th — a day that marks the triumph of courage, unity, and freedom. It’s not just another day on the calendar. It’s a day of remembrance, a day we call Vijay Diwas. Vijay Diwas, or Victory Day, is celebrated across India to honor a historic victory — the India-Pakistan war of 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. But the story goes much deeper than just a military victory. Let’s travel back to 1971, a time when the world was divided by the tensions of the Cold War. Meanwhile, India was facing a critical situation to the east. The situation between East Pakistan which is now Bangladesh and West Pakistan which is now Pakistan, had reached a breaking point By 1971, In East Pakistan, people were struggling for independence. The Bengali population had been demanding their rights and a fair share of power for years. East Pakistan, which geographically was far from the capital, Islamabad, felt politically and economically neglected by the central government in West Pakistan. On the occasion of Vijay Diwas 2024, watch the video to know the full story of India-Pakistan 1971 war.
14 December,2024 07:05 PM IST
acharya pramod krishnam calls for surgical strike on bangladesh over growing violence watch video
Amid reports of escalating violence in Bangladesh, former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam made a provocative demand on December 9, calling for a "surgical strike" on the neighboring country. The violence, which has reportedly been growing, has sparked concerns regarding the safety of minorities and political unrest within Bangladesh. In his statement, Krishnam suggested that India should take stronger action to address the situation, potentially through military intervention. His comments come at a time when tensions in the region are high, and there are ongoing concerns about the safety and welfare of vulnerable communities. Watch video for more.
09 December,2024 11:21 AM IST
ISKCON Kolkata Vice President, Radharaman Das, has reported that an ISKCON center in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was set on fire by miscreants. The incident took place early in the morning, around 2-3 am. According to Radharaman Das, the attackers poured petrol and burned down the temple. The idol of Lakshminarayan was also vandalized during the attack. The entire temple was destroyed in the fire. This event is part of a larger concern about violence against minorities in Bangladesh. ISKCON, a religious organization, has expressed deep concern over the safety of its temples and followers in the region following this unfortunate incident.
08 December,2024 11:13 AM IST
The crisis Hindus are facing in Bangladesh has been ongoing for months, with minority groups being targeted in Dhaka. The recent arrest of ISKCON priests has sparked outrage worldwide. Bangladesh's Chief Advisor, Md Yunus, has faced strong protests and criticism since the violence against Hindus began. In Siliguri, West Bengal, posters with pictures of Yunus appeared, calling for people to spit on or beat his picture. A large protest was also held in Montreal by Canadian Bangladeshis to demand the government protect minority rights. Religious leaders worldwide have condemned the arrests and called for the priests' release. The violence against Hindus increased after former PM Sheikh Hasina was ousted on August 5. PM Modi has repeatedly condemned the violence and urged Yunus to take action.
03 December,2024 05:50 PM IST
On December 2, 2024, hundreds of Bangladeshi Hindus in Canada protested against the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh. The protest was triggered by the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, an ISKCON priest in Bangladesh. The demonstrators raised slogans and held pictures of Chinmoy Krishna Das, demanding his release. The priest was arrested on charges of sedition for allegedly raising a flag on a stand next to Bangladesh's national flag. This incident has caused widespread anger among the Hindu community, both in Bangladesh and abroad. Many people are calling for his immediate release and are speaking out against the increasing violence and discrimination against minorities in Bangladesh.
02 December,2024 03:07 PM IST
Sayan Ghosh, a young man from Ward No. 27 of Kamarhati Municipality in North 24 Parganas’s Belgharia, was injured while visiting a friend’s house in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 22-year-old Sayan was allegedly attacked with weapons by some miscreants. Sayan was seriously injured in the eyes, head and teeth. The attack was then carried out after only identifying Hindus and Indians. On Saturday night, he returned home through the Gede-Darshan border, but fear was in his eyes. Watch the video for more information.
02 December,2024 11:17 AM IST
From the last few months, mass scale violence and unrest has rocked the nation of Bangladesh. Taking a jibe at the Biden government in the United States, Former Spiritual Advisor to Donald Trump expressed dismay over the approach to deal with the Bangladesh crisis. In an exclusive interview with ANI, he exuded confidence in Donald Trump’s regime, and asserted that his government will shape a brighter future for the whole world. "I am astonished that the current administration hasn't been paying more attention to Bangladesh. But the fact of the matter is, that one of the reasons why there's going to be a change of administration in the United States in just a few weeks is because the foreign policy of this administration has not paid attention to a lot of issues. That's why there are more than 50 conflicts all around the world, more since World War II. But I can also tell you this, Donald Trump is coming to town in Washington DC and he's coming to town with an incredible team of advocates for American values, that view countries like India as indispensable allies in shaping the future of the world..." says Johnnie Moore, former US Commissioner on International Religious Freedom (Trump & Biden Admins) on being asked about the US's stance amid ongoing violence against minorities in Bangladesh.
29 November,2024 01:40 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
