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Protests against Indian missions orchestrated: Former FS Shringla

"These are clearly being orchestrated by those who are opposed to India," indicating that the actions were not spontaneous. "This is a way to ratchet up pressure and appeal to anti-India elements before the elections," Shringla said.

2025-12-19T14:42:07.119575+00:00 IST

Osman Hadi’s body arrives in Bangladesh

Inqilab Moncho on Friday urged its supporters not to respond to any "instructions or provocations" from sources other than the platform itself, as the body of slain activist Osman Hadi arrived in Bangladesh from Singapore.

2025-12-19T14:16:53.365672+00:00 IST

Border Guards deployed across Dhaka to maintain law and order

The deployment comes as Dhaka continues to witness unrest following the death of Hadi, the convenor and spokesperson of 'Inqilab Moncho', who was shot at close range on December 12 while travelling in a rickshaw in Dhaka's Bijoynagar area. Critically injured, he was first taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital and later shifted to Evercare Hospital for intensive care. On December 15, Hadi was flown to Singapore by air ambulance for advanced medical treatment, where he later died

2025-12-19T14:10:23.394372+00:00 IST

US Embassy issues advisory ahead of Sharif Osman Hadi funeral

The US Embassy in Dhaka warned US citizens of heavy traffic and possible unrest as the body and funeral of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi are expected in the city, advising vigilance and avoidance of demonstrations and large gatherings.

2025-12-19T13:04:52.986910+00:00 IST

Darkest night: Prothom Alo editor calls attack assault on press

Calling it the "darkest night" for journalism in the country, Prothom Alo Executive Editor Sajjad Sharif on Friday said the vandalism of the newspaper's office in Dhaka's Karwanbazar was a direct assault on freedom of speech and the news media in Bangladesh, forcing the newspaper to halt print publication for the first time in its 27-year history since its establishment in 1998.

2025-12-19T12:41:09.191986+00:00 IST

Bangladesh’s political shift raises alarm over minority safety

A recent statement by Hasnat Abdullah, a leader and Southern Chief Organiser of Bangladesh's newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), warning that India's northeastern "Seven Sisters" could be isolated if Bangladesh were "destabilised", has triggered concern among regional observers, according to the report by the Times of Israel.

2025-12-19T12:15:56.679893+00:00 IST

Quad conducts first Indo-Pacific logistics field exercise

Highlighting the significance of the exercise, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said the initiative was designed to improve coordination and preparedness among Quad countries for swift and effective responses to regional humanitarian needs.

2025-12-19T11:44:48.392874+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: Family demands Shahbagh memorial for slain activist

As Dhaka continues to simmer with protesters over the death of the Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, one of the prominent figures behind the July Uprising last year, the family of Hadi on Friday demanded the construction of a memorial in his honour at Shahbagh, where he initiated the movement leading to a regime change in Bangladesh.

2025-12-19T11:17:02.694114+00:00 IST

Pakistan farmers take climate justice case to Germany

"Our farmers are paying the price for emissions they did not cause," he said, stressing the need for accountability from major polluters and compensation for affected communities.

2025-12-19T10:52:37.337366+00:00 IST

Ex-Bangladesh minister alleges Yunus govt fuelling violence

Former Bangladesh minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury alleged that the interim Yunus government is fuelling violence to delay elections, claiming attacks on Indian missions and media houses were planned and state-backed, following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadin.

2025-12-19T10:33:27.185739+00:00 IST

India seeks Netherlands support for EU free trade agreement

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said India is entering what he described as a "decisive phase" in negotiations with the European Union on a free trade agreement, and stressed the importance of support from key EU members, including the Netherlands.

2025-12-19T09:27:56.909704+00:00 IST

HRW report highlights rise in sexual harassment of activist

China's authorities have long attempted to quash dissent internationally, but there has been a troubling rise in harassment involving sexually explicit letters aimed at activists outside its borders, as highlighted in a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW).

2025-12-19T09:23:32.807965+00:00 IST

Key Dhaka intersection blocked amidst fresh protests

Activists Dhaka's Shahbagh intersection to call for justice for the slain leader.

2025-12-19T08:40:21.431282+00:00 IST

China’s slowdown deepens as investment falls

China's investment continued to decline in November, while retail sales experienced their slowest growth since the government lifted strict COVID-19 restrictions, as reported by The Epoch Times (TET).

2025-12-19T08:23:42.422159+00:00 IST

Bangladesh interim government condemns violence

The government urges all citizens of Bangladesh to resist all forms of mob violence committed by a few fringe elements.

2025-12-19T08:07:11.389275+00:00 IST

Baloch Voice for Justice condemns enforced disappearances

Baloch Voice for Justice has strongly condemned the enforced disappearance of Hajra Baloch, the wife of Sanaullah Baloch, alleging that she was unlawfully detained by Pakistani forces, including the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and other security agencies, from the Daru Hotel area of Hub Chowki in Balochistan.

2025-12-19T07:58:26.403663+00:00 IST

Study flags widespread labour rights violations in Karachi

A recent study has shown that labour rights violations are widespread in major textile factories in Karachi and Faisalabad, which produce healthcare exports for Europe

2025-12-19T07:50:25.599886+00:00 IST

Pak nationals deported, stopped over suspected illegal travel

Thousands of Pakistanis have been deported from different countries for begging, while tens of thousands were stopped at airports this year over suspected illegal travel attempts, Geo News reported.

2025-12-19T07:02:39.438785+00:00 IST

Dhaka: Bangla cultural organisation Chhayanaut targeted

The Chhayanaut office in Dhanmondi was vandalized and set on fire on fire by protestors.

2025-12-19T06:31:30.041386+00:00 IST

Police block BYC activists’ press meet in Hub

Police in Hub prevented a press conference by Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) activist Mahzaib Baloch over the alleged enforced disappearance of her father, after sealing the local press club and warning of detention under public order laws, according to the report by The Balochistan Post (TBP).

2025-12-19T05:52:00.002538+00:00 IST