Durga Puja in jeopardy in Bangladesh as Islamists clamour for stoppage citing environmental concerns
The group cited environmental concerns while making the 16-point demand, which includes bans on public displays of worship and idol immersions.
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Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus faces protests in New York over attacks on Hindus
A section of Bangladeshi diaspora members protested against Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus in New York over recent attacks on Hindus in the South Asian country following the fall of former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government in August.
Bangladesh: BNP leader Tarique Rahman says nothing wrong if new political parties are formed
“They (the fresh voters) could not elect their desired public representatives by exercising their right to franchise. They also didn’t get the chance to be elected and represent the people,” he said.
Bangladesh asks minority Hindus to pause Durga Puja music during Islamic prayers
A report in local Dhaka Tribune suggested that a total of 32,666 puja mandaps will be erected across the county amid the festive season, which will start from October 9 and will be observed till October 13.
Bangladesh wants good relations with India, must be based on fairness and equality: Muhammad Yunus
Yunus said Bangladesh has already started “high-level” talks with India for bilateral cooperation on flood management.
Bangladesh interim government decides to scrap law which ensures additional security for Sheikh Hasina, family members
The interim cabinet decided to scrap the law in its fourth meeting on Thursday following a proposal by the Public Security Division of the Home Ministry, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan, told bdnews24.com.
Bangladesh: Paramilitary personnel, students clash in Dhaka, 50 injured
Dhaka witnessed violent clashes between Ansar and students on Sunday
Former Bangladesh Textile Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi arrested in Dhaka
Former Bangladeshi Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi arrested
3 million people and countless animals struggle to survive in flooded Bangladesh
A depression (a system that brings in copious rainfall) in the Bay of Bengal has led to the current deluge with rivers in two basins — the north-eastern Meghna Basin and south-western Chattogram (Chittagong) Hills Basin — flowing above the danger mark.
Muhammad Yunus vows to hold free and fair polls in Bangladesh after reforming judiciary, media
Bangladesh Interim Government Chief Muhammad Yunus makes major remark on conducting free polls in the country
