Dhaka, Bangladesh and India

‘Responsibility to protect minorities rests with Dhaka’: Jaishankar responds to minority attacks in Bangladesh
External affairs minister S Jaishankar expressed serious concern over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. During the August 2024 incidents, Hindu homes, businesses, and temples were targeted. Increased violence is noted amid Bangladesh's political instability.
Anti-ISCKON protests continue in Dhaka, India asks Bangladesh to protect minorities
As spiritual preacher Chinmoy Krishna continues to remain in a Bangladesh jail after being charged with sedition, protests are being held in various parts of the country against him and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISCKON).
India flags extremist rhetoric in Bangladesh, asks Dhaka to protect minorities
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while speaking about the current situation in Bangladesh, said that India has consistently raised with the Bangladesh government the threats and targetted attacks on
Indian MPs condemn attack on minorities in Bangladesh
Members of Parliament (MP), cutting across party lines, on Wednesday, condemned attacks on Hindus and other minorities and arrest of Hindu Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh.
In strong message to Dhaka, India tells Bangladesh to protect all minorities
India on Friday said the interim government in Bangladesh must live up to its responsibility of protecting all minorities as it expressed serious concern over the “surge” of extremist rhetoric and increasing incidents of violence against Hindus as well as attacks on temples in the neighbouring country.
Dhaka asks India to ensure safety of its missions, claims its flag burnt during protest in Kolkata
Bangladesh condemns violent protests at its Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, urging New Delhi to ensure the safety of its ...
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‘Dhaka has not made any request for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition yet’
On the Adani issue, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the US authorities had not shared prior information on the ...
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to perform in Dhaka to raise funds for July Smrity Foundation
In addition to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, the concert will feature performances by popular Bangladeshi bands Artcell, Chirkutt, ...
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to perform in Dhaka
A charity concert titled ‘Echoes of Revolution’ is set to take place at the Army Stadium in Dhaka on December 21. The concert ...
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Dhaka condemns desecration of national flag, effigy burning of Prof Yunus in Kolkata
Bangladesh government today strongly condemned the deplorable acts of desecrating the national flag of Bangladesh ...
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Dhaka and Seoul kicks off negotiation to sign EPA
Bangladesh and South Korea have launched negotiations for signing a Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the two ...
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Drizzle graces Dhaka; met office predicts more
Dhaka experienced light showers on Thursday night, with areas like Tikatuli, Mugda and Keraniganj experiencing a drizzle that ...
Bangladesh steps up security, arrests six for lawyer's killing amid protests
Bangladesh stepped up security in the port city of Chittagong on Wednesday as police arrested six people in connection with ...
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Dhaka court refuses to ban ISKCON amid row over monk Chinmoy Das’ arrest, Hasina calls for his release
ISKCON distances itself from Das, who, it says, was expelled from religious organisation earlier. He was arrested on charges ...