November 1, 2024, 09:15 AM - 2 min read
In his Diwali message, Donald Trump condemned violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, criticised the Biden administration's approach to minorities, and pledged to strengthen U.S.-India ties, calling Prime Minister Modi “a good friend.”
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October 9, 2024, 10:03 AM - 3 min read
The districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar will remain "disturbed area" under the AFSPA, notification said.
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October 8, 2024, 02:47 PM - 2 min read
The 9-member commission is formed to review and evaluate the existing constitution to establish a representative and effective democracy while empowering the people.
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October 5, 2024, 05:53 PM - 6 min read
With its unique geographical, political, and economic positioning, this northeastern region of India stands at a precarious crossroads, potentially facing setbacks as Bangladesh’s foreign policy shifts away from India.
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September 29, 2024, 01:29 PM - 5 min read
Despite this delivery, both importers and consumers are grappling with smaller-sized fish and higher prices, largely due to a disappointing catch in Bangladesh this year.
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August 21, 2024, 11:56 AM - 2 min read
His ordeal began with his arrest in 1988 and was marred by brutal torture.
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August 19, 2024, 03:31 PM - 2 min read
The transfers are part of a broader shake-up of police at all levels, following Hasina's resignation and flight to India amid massive student protests against a controversial quota system in government jobs.
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August 15, 2024, 06:30 PM - 2 min read
“The United Nations is sending a UN fact-finding team next week to probe atrocities committed during the Student Revolution in July and early this month. UN human rights chief Volker Turk announced the move when he called Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus late Wednesday,” the Chief Adviser of Government of Bangladesh said in a post on X.
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August 14, 2024, 08:52 PM - 2 min read
A team of UN experts would soon visit the country to investigate [the killings], UN human rights chief Volker Turk told Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
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August 12, 2024, 08:18 PM - 2 min read
The forest department contacted experts (Ornithologists) about the bird and it was identified as White Backed Vulture (Gyps bengalensis), which comes under the Schedule-1 category under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
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July 30, 2024, 07:27 PM - 2 min read
While unofficial media reports claimed more than 180 deaths during the violence, including in police and army action, the government finally acknowledged that there were 150 people killed.
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July 17, 2024, 03:20 PM - 2 min read
Poudyal, 80, who was last seen on July 7, went missing after leaving his residence in Chota Singtam, Sikkim, to visit his elder sister.
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