Amid attacks on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, who was shot at close range on December 12 while travelling in a rickshaw, a war of words has erupted between the BJP and TMC in India.
The remarks come as relations between India and Bangladesh have encountered another strain following the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka, which triggered a wave of anti-India protests amid heightened political tensions.
Bangladeshi journalist Muktadir Rashid has criticised political parties, particularly Jamat-e-Islam and its student wing Chhatra Shibir, for exploiting sympathy over Sharif Osman Hadi's death.
Sharif Omar bin Hadi noted that because the murder occurred while the current administration held state power, they cannot escape liability and must eventually stand trial.
UN expert Irene Khan condemned the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi and mob attacks on Bangladeshi media and cultural centres, warning of threats to press freedom ahead of elections and urging the government to investigate promptly, ensure accountability, and protect journalists and civil societ
Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Pakistan captain and the current mentor of the country's Under-19 team, said he had clearly advised his players to celebrate their Asia Cup victory over India with dignity and respect, stressing the importance of maintaining sportsman's spirit, and not behave as their
In a Facebook post, Asif Nazrul said the trial will be conducted under the Speedy Trial Tribunal Act, 2002. He added that, under Section 10 of the law, the trial must be completed within 90 days of the police submitting their investigation report, the Daily Star reported.
The Union Minister asserted that the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process is underway, and that the government should also remove those who illegally infiltrate.
Saying that a "proper reply needs to be given" to such a challenge to sovereignty, secularism and the principle of religious harmony, the VHP is going to hold nationwide protests across every district on December 23, and 24.
During the brief, the advocate stated that a similar plea concerning the Sankat Mochan Mandir was already pending before the court and sought an urgent stay on the proposed offering of the 'chadar'.
On his visit to Ajmer Sharif Dargah on Monday, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju said, "I consider myself fortunate that I have come to Ajmer once again. Today, we are here at the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Garib Nawaz to offer a 'chadar'. We will pray for peace in society and