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Bangladesh erupts in protests against rape, violence against women
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Students and activists across Bangladesh have launched protests against rape and violence against women, demanding immediate action and legal reforms. The movement follows the brutal rape of an eight-year-old girl and growing concerns over rising violence since the country's political transi
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Banned Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir holds first open rally in Bangladesh
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Joined by thousands of its members, the group began the rally from the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque after Friday prayers.
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Bangladesh delegation visits India to discuss sharing of water resources
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Ganges is one of the 54 rivers shared by India and Bangladesh. Long-standing differences over its water sharing were resolved with the signing of the Ganges Water Treaty on December 12, 1996, by then-Indian Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and his then-Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina.
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New Political Party launched in Bangladesh
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Thousands of youth, mostly students, gathered at Manik Mia Avenue, south of the parliament building in the capital, Dhaka. Many of them were waving the national flag of Bangladesh and chanting the slogan "Inqilab Zindabad" (Long live revolution). NCP will be a liberal party, the leaders said
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ISKCON India hasn't filed legal case related to Bangladesh, says organisat
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Recently, various media outlets have mentioned ISKCON India in connection with a legal case related to Bangladesh. But the religious organization said the information was not accurate.
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Tripura: Ancient 'Dhak' tradition continues at Mata Tripureshwari temple
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In the sacred premises of Mata Tripureshwari Temple, the rhythmic beats of the dhak continue to echo, preserving an age-old tradition that dates back to the time of the kings. Gopal Rishi Das, a devoted dhak player, carries forward the legacy of his ancestors, playing the traditional drum in
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Bangladesh adviser Nahid Islam resigns from cabinet to join politics
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
He is one of the key student leaders who led the movement to oust former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August of last year. He had taken charge of Bangladesh's Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology.
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Bangladesh wants good working relations with India: Foreign Affairs Advise
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"We have a clear decision that we want good working relations with India on the basis of mutual respect and reciprocal interest. We have no ambiguity about this", Touhid Hossain told the reporters.
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Bangladesh, Pakistan increase engagements to boost ties
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A Bangladesh Foreign Ministry official said, "A delegation of Pakistani businesswomen is coming to Dhaka soon to showcase their products. The exhibition will be held at the elite Gulshan Club in Dhaka."
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Bangladesh pays tributes to heroes of historic language movement
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Walking barefoot to Dhaka's Central Shaheed Minar with wreaths and flowers singing "Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February", people from all walks of life paid their respects to heroes.
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Beijing objects to India-China borderline on map in textbooks of Banglades
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
China objected to the India-China borderline on the map in the textbooks of Bangladesh, the Chinese envoy in Dhaka said on Tuesday.
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Bangladesh Islamic groups obstruct cultural festival
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The commemoration of philosopher and Sufi saint Lalon Fakir in Bangladesh has been cancelled following objections from various Islamic groups, local media reported on Thursday.
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