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The Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG), a New Delhi-based think tank, has called for intervention from the US Committee on International Religious Freedom and the European Union following the arson attack on 17 Christian Tripuri houses in Bangladesh. The attack occurred in the early hours of December 25, 2024, at Notun Tongjhiri Tripura Para, […]
In a significant development for India-Bangladesh relations, Dhaka has turned to India for assistance as it grapples with rising inflation and a food supply crisis. Despite previous challenges and allegations, Bangladesh has reaffirmed its reliance on India, with the neighboring country continuing to honor its commitment under the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. Bangladesh’s interim government has […]
In a significant development, Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim Bangladesh Government, announced on November 17th that he would seek the repatriation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been in exile in India since August. Hasina fled Bangladesh following the collapse of her government amid a massive upsurge led by a […]
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Dhaka on Saturday, calling for increased protections for Hindus and other minority groups in Bangladesh. The protests follow reports of rising violence and intimidation against minority communities in the wake of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster during a student-led uprising in August. The ousting of Hasina, […]
In a dramatic escalation of political unrest, protesters in Bangladesh have laid siege to the presidential palace, Banga Bhaban, demanding the immediate resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The demonstration is spearheaded by the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, which has garnered significant attention amid widespread discontent with the current administration. Earlier on Tuesday, the student-led movement organized […]
On August 22, the Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya successfully disrupted a significant smuggling operation near the International Border in East Khasi Hills district. Acting on reliable intelligence, BSF personnel apprehended two Indian nationals from Khanduli, East Jaintia Hills, who were found transporting a large consignment of contraband items. The contraband, with an estimated […]
Following the recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, including the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the subsequent formation of an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the Society to Harmonise Aspirations for Responsible Engagement (SHARE) has recommended a set of strategic policy actions for India. This comes in response to the instability […]
In a statement reflecting India’s deep concern for regional stability, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, emphasizing India’s dedication to peace and the safety of minority communities in the neighboring country. PM Modi acknowledged the anxiety surrounding the situation in Bangladesh and expressed hope for a swift return to stability. “As […]
On August 12, Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain, the Home Affairs Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, issued a stern ultimatum for the surrender of all illegal firearms. Hussain instructed protesters to return unauthorized weapons, including those looted from law enforcement, by August 19 or face stringent legal actions. Hussain’s demand follows a wave of […]
The statue at the 1971 Shaheed Memorial Complex in Bangladesh, commemorating Pakistan’s surrender and the conclusion of the Bangladesh Liberation War, has been defaced amid ongoing national protests. The statue, representing the “Instrument of Surrender,” marks the historic signing of the surrender document by the Pakistan Army. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemned the vandalism via […]