Tag: Bangladesh

Bangladesh protesters siege presidential palace

"The President is a crony of Hasina's authoritarian government. He must resign immediately", a protester said.

October 23, 2024

Airline banner over New York City’s Hudson River calls to stop genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh

The large banner flew over the Hudson River and circled the Statue of Liberty, a global symbol of human dignity, freedom, and equality.

October 4, 2024

US: Joe Biden meets Muhammad Yunus, both affirm “close partnership” between US, Bangladesh

President Biden congratulated Yunus on his recent appointment as the head of the interim government.

September 25, 2024

“Go back”, “Step Down” slogans against Muhammed Yunus in New York over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh

Sloganeers chanted, "Go back, Step down, Step down, Step down" and held up posters which said "Shiekh Hasina Our Prime Minister."

September 24, 2024

“Every symbol of India’s friendship with Bangladesh is being attacked”: Shashi Tharoor amid ongoing turmoil

He highlighted how several institutions were vandalised during the ongoing violence, making it a "very negative" sign for people in India.

August 14, 2024

EAM S Jaishankar chairs All-Party meeting, briefs leaders about developments in Bangladesh

Jaishankar said that Sheikh Hasina is in India and the Indian government wants to give her time to let the Indian government know what her future course of action would be.

August 6, 2024

India advises its nationals not to travel to Bangladesh until further notice

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also strongly cautioned its citizens currently living in Bangladesh to be extremely vigilant and limit their movements.

August 5, 2024

Bangladesh: Mobile internet restored 11 days after blackout; student group threatens to resume agitation if leaders not freed

4G mobile internet services resumed on Sunday, hours after Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the state minister for telecommunications and information communication technology, made the announcement.

July 29, 2024

T20 WC: Afghanistan qualify for semis after beating Bangladesh by 8 runs

Even though Bangladesh failed to take quick wickets, they were successful in keeping a check on Afghanistan's run rate in the first inning.

June 25, 2024

“We should expand our horizon”: Bangladesh PM’s adviser on economic cooperation with India

PM Hasina was among the international leaders who attended the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Modi and the Union Council of Ministers on June 9.

June 22, 2024