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Bangladesh pays heartfelt tribute to the language martyrs of 1952
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
The West Pakistani regime had declared Urdu as the sole state language of Pakistan. In protest, students in Dhaka rose up, and the regime opened fire on the demonstrators. However, the movement continued to grow, and eventually the West Pakistani authorities were forced to recognize Bengali
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Violent clash injures 23 in Bangladesh; Interim Govt denies use of force
Updated : 1 month ago IST
An official statement from the Interim Government said, "The government clearly states that no gunfire was used by law enforcement during this time", it further noted in the statement, "according to information received from the on-duty physicians at the emergency department of Dhaka Medi
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Yunus's decision-making clearly influenced by jihadist elements in Banglad
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Indian diplomat Suresh K Goel on Saturday warned that the current relative calm in Bangladesh is "the calm before the storm", asserting that Chief Adviser of the interim government Muhammad Yunus's decision-making is being heavily influenced by jihadist elements following the wides
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Bangladesh unrest: Conspiracy to destabilise upcoming national election, s
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) claims that the recent unrest, including attacks on newspaper offices and other establishments, is a conspiracy to destabilise the upcoming national election scheduled for February 2026, BD News reported.
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Dhaka gripped by unrest as protests intensify after Osman Hadi death
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Protests continued in Dhaka's Shahbagh area after the death of activist Osman Hadi, with roads blocked and slogans raised. Inqilab Moncho urged restraint as Hadi's body arrived from Singapore, while unrest, vandalism and arson were reported across parts of Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh on edge ahead of Sharif Osman Hadi funeral as protests, violenc
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bangladesh remained tense as the interim government revised funeral arrangements for slain activist Sharif Osman Hadi, tightened security and condemned violence, while protests intensified in Dhaka. Authorities issued advisories, deployed forces and urged restraint amid unrest following Hadi
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"Protests against Indian missions are being orchestrated ahead of election
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"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.
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US Embassy issues security advisory for citizens amid Sharif Osman Hadi's
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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.
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Bangladesh: Family demands Shahbagh memorial for slain activist Sharif Osm
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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 initiate
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Yunus Govt deliberately provoking violence to delay polls, trying to insti
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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.
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Muslims in Bangladesh denounce China for atrocities on Uyghurs
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In the capital Dhaka, Bangladesh Khilafat Andolan (BKA) organized a conference presided over by its leader Shaheed Zaidin Yusuf. During the meeting, attendees condemned China for its illegal occupation of East Turkistan (Xinjiang) and for committing atrocities on innocent Uyghur Muslims.
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Dhaka protests: 8 journalists assaulted
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Aug 6 (ANI): As many as eight journalists have been allegedly beaten up by activists of the ruling Bangladesh Awami League (AL) party, while they were covering the student protests on road safety in Dhaka.
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