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December 30, 2024, 09:00 AM - 2 min read
As religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh face “existential threats” amid increasing Islamist radicalisation, a coalition of minorities in US has urged urges President-elect Trump to intervene for minority protections and justice in the southeast Asian nation.
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December 20, 2024, 06:37 PM - 3 min read
The Ministry of External Affairs reported that 47 cases of violence against Hindus were recorded in Bangladesh in 2022, increasing to 302 in 2023 and sharply rising to 2,200 in 2024.
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December 18, 2024, 08:38 PM - 3 min read
In an open letter, 685 eminent Indians, including former judges, bureaucrats, and academicians, urged the people of Bangladesh to uphold peace and friendship with India. They called for an end to attacks on minorities and for free, fair elections to restore democracy.
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December 11, 2024, 09:04 PM - 3 min read
A Bangladesh court on Wednesday rejected a plea to advance the hearing of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das' bail petition. The monk faces sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting the national flag. His arrest sparked protests, with some turning violent in Chattogram.
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December 7, 2024, 03:24 PM - 3 min read
Das claimed that attacks are continuing and despite the ISKCON drawing the attention of the interim government in Bangladesh, not much is being done by the police and administration to assuage their grievances and address their concern.
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December 4, 2024, 09:44 AM - 2 min read
“We are consistent with every government in which we have a relationship with. We are clear that there needs to be the respect of fundamental freedoms,” State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters.
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December 1, 2024, 07:32 PM - 3 min read
Assam CM Himanta Sarma affirmed that India is using diplomatic channels to ensure the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh amid growing violence. He expressed confidence in Prime Minister Modi's efforts and emphasized that the Bangladesh government must protect its minorities.
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November 2, 2024, 10:10 AM - 4 min read
Tens of thousands of Hindus rallied in Chattogram, Bangladesh, demanding government protection against rising attacks. Community leaders condemned recent sedition charges, accusing authorities of failing to ensure safety since the government change in August.
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August 12, 2024, 05:58 PM - 2 min read
While the protests appear to be spearheaded by students, reports indicate that organised violence, particularly targeting minority Hindus, is being planned by established terrorist groups.
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August 12, 2024, 10:56 AM - 2 min read
300 Indian-Americans and Bangladeshi-origin Hindus gathered at Sugar Land City Hall in Houston to demonstrate solidarity and condemn the violent acts of Islamist extremists against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.
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