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BNP to hold protest across Bangladesh tomorrow
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Nov. 13 (ANI): The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will be holding a protest across the country on Monday against the denial of permission to hold a rally in Dhaka today.
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Famed 'Afghan Girl' to travel to India for free treatment
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dhaka [KAbul], Nov. 13 (ANI): After a controversial departure from Pakistan, National Geographic's famous 'Afghan Girl' Sharbat Gula will travel to India to receive free medical treatment.
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PM Hasina appeals Muslims to ensure safety of minorities
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Nov. 12 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a video conference, has urged the countrymen to put in their best efforts to maintain communal harmony and ensure safety and security of the people of minority communities in the aftermath of attacks on Hindu temp
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B'desh bowler Shahadat acquitted in maid torture case
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Nov.7 (ANI):A Dhaka court has acquitted Bangladesh all-rounder Shahadat Hossain and his wife on charges of physically torturing their 11-year-old maid.
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Presidential change won't affect US, Bangladesh ties, says envoy
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Nov. 7 (ANI): United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Bernicat has clearly indicated that there will not be any significant change in Washington's policy post the U.S. presidential election.
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Sushma asks Indian envoy to call on Bangladesh PM over attack on Hindus
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has directed the Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka to call on Prime Minister of Bangladesh over safety issues of Hindus living there.
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Bangladesh Minister denies using abusive language against Hindus
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Nov. 6 (ANI): Bangladesh's Fisheries and Livestock Minister Sayedul Haque denied the allegations of using abusive words on Hindus and has claimed that some people are attempting to tarnish his political career by spreading false rumours.
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Bangladesh writ seeks steps against Nasirnagar attackers
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Nov. 6 (ANI): A writ petition has been filed by rights organisation Ain O Salish Kendra with the High Court seeking its directives to the government to explain the steps being taken against the people responsible for attacks on the Hindu community in Nasirnagar.
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B'desh: Nine more held for attacks on Hindus in Nasirnagar upazila
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Nov. 6 (ANI): Nine more people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the recent attacks on the Hindus living in Brahmanbaria's Nasirnagar upazila.
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Lakshmi idol found in Bangladesh mosque
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Nov. 5 (ANI): A damaged idol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi has been recovered by police from a mosque in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh.
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B'desh PM urges youth to stay away from drugs, terrorism
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Nov. 1 (ANI): Urging the youth to use their talents and inborn abilities for self development as well as for Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the young generation of the country to stay away from drugs and terrorism.
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200 unnamed people booked for vandalising temples in Bangladesh
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Oct. 31 (ANI): A case was registered against 200 unnamed people for allegedly vandalising two temples in Bangladesh's Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj district.
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