Dhaka erupts: Hindu minorities fear for safety as anti-minority violence spirals

Dhaka erupts: Hindu minorities fear for safety as anti-minority violence spirals

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh, demanding immediate action from the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to protect the Hindu community, which has faced increasing violence since the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5, 2024. The resignation followed intense political upheaval marked by nationwide […]

Bangladesh halts, then revives hilsa exports to India just before Durga Puja

Bangladesh halts, then revives hilsa exports to India just before Durga Puja

In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh has reversed its decision to ban the export of hilsa fish to India, just weeks before the highly anticipated Durga Puja festival. The interim government, led by Professor Muhammad Yunus, had initially halted the export to prioritise local demand. However, under growing pressure from Indian authorities and exporters, […]

Eyes on Bangladesh as Hindu community faces unprecedented surge in communal violence

Eyes on Bangladesh as Hindu community faces unprecedented surge in communal violence

Recent developments in Bangladesh have seen a distressing escalation in violence against the Hindu community, with their temples, homes, and businesses being targeted amid political upheaval following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The unfolding crisis Hindus in Bangladesh, comprising about 8% of the population, have traditionally supported the Awami League party led […]

Revolutionary change in Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus takes charge after historic uprising

Revolutionary change in Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus takes charge after historic uprising

Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was sworn into office on Thursday, August 8, to lead Bangladesh’s interim government as its chief adviser. This appointment came shortly after the student-led protests concluded the 15-year governance of Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of the nation’s founder, Mujibur Rahman. At the ceremony held at the Bangabhaban’s Durbar […]