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Raveena Tandon, Preity Zinta stand up for Bangladesh Hindus, call attacks shameful

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh is currently in turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country on August 5 amid escalating anti-government protests. The political upheaval has sparked a wave of violence, particularly targeting the Hindu minority community, leading to widespread condemnation from various quarters, including Bollywood stars like Preity Zinta and […]

Why Sheikh Hasina’s landmark victory in Bangladesh holds relevance for India

NEW DELHI: In a largely expected outcome, Sheikh Hasina, the incumbent Prime Minister of Bangladesh, secured a decisive victory in the 12th general polls, clinching her fifth consecutive term in office. While the political landscape in Bangladesh undergoes a familiar transition, the implications of Hasina’s win extend beyond its borders, with India closely observing the […]

Bangladesh election marred by violence, voter turnout remains subdued

NEW DELHI : Voting for the General Election in Bangladesh commenced on Sunday, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeking a fourth consecutive term and a fifth overall for her Awami League-led alliance. Against a backdrop of pre-election violence and heightened tensions, the main opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), along with other like-minded parties, […]

After Bangladesh Purge, ISKCON Plans Global Protest Against Attacks On Hindus

NEW DELHI: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has called on Twitter to clarify why they deleted their Bangladesh chapter account. This arbitrary move by Twitter came nearly a week after the devotees at an ISKCON Temple in Noakhali, Bangladesh, were violently attacked by a mob which left one dead and several others critically […]