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Bangladesh’s descent toward a Caliphate: The alarming role of Muhammad Yunus
In a shocking revelation, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has publicly expressed solidarity with Hefazat-e-Islam, an extremist madrasa-based group, by reposting a poster [x.com] on his official ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) account and referring to the...

Bangladesh hopeful of securing mutually-beneficial tariff pact with US
Bangladesh is hopeful of securing a mutually-beneficial tariff agreement with the United States as negotiations continue in Washington DC, Shafiqul Alam, press secretary at the Chief Adviser's office said yesterday.Commerce adviser SK Bashir Uddin...
Hasina approved lethal force against Bangladesh protesters: BBC report
A leaked audio recording has revealed that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina personally authorised the use of lethal force during last year’s anti-government protests, according to a BBC investigation. In the verified audio, Hasina says she...

Bangladesh Reports 51 Dengue Deaths As Healthcare Infrastructure Fails
(MENAFN- IANS) Dhaka, July 9 (IANS) A total of 51 deaths caused by dengue have been reported across Bangladesh since the start of this year, indicating a sharp increase compared to the last two years. As of Tuesday, dengue cases were reported from...

SDGs through Arts – India celebrates creativity, sustainability in Bengaluru
ZeeArts Gallery, Dubai, has announced the successful completion of SDGs through Arts - India, held in collaboration with Art Ambassador, Humera Ali. The initiative brought together 17 international and local artists for a creative retreat June...

Seven Bangladeshi nationals, including five posing as transgenders, held in Delhi for illegal stay
Delhi Police have apprehended seven Bangladeshi nationals, including five who were posing as transgender people, for illegally residing in the country without valid documents. Delhi Police have apprehended seven Bangladeshi nationals, including...

CDS Anil Chauhan red flags China-Pakistan-Bangladesh axis, says it has security implications
New Delhi: The “possible convergence” of China, Pakistan and Bangladesh has “security implications” for India’s neighbourhood, General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), said Tuesday. He added that the stance of the US is adding further...
Bangladesh: Monk Chinmoy Das framed of murder while in custody exposing anti-Hindu crackdown by Yunus Govt
A disturbing trend of targeted violence against Bangladesh’s Hindu community has once again sparked serious concerns over the state’s commitment to minority rights and the rule of law under the interim Mohammad Yunus’s government. The latest...
Bangladesh: Hindu woman raped at knifepoint by BNP leader Fazor Ali in Cumilla pressured to drop charges
In a deeply disturbing case that has sparked nationwide outrage, a 21-year-old Hindu woman from Cumilla was raped at knifepoint by Fazor Ali, a local leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), while she was alone in her home with her two...
Bangladesh: 16-year-old Hindu boy stabbed to death while defending family home from armed intruder
In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the Hindu community in Bangladesh, a 16-year-old boy, identified as Johnny Das, was brutally stabbed to death while bravely attempting to stop an armed intruder from breaking into his home. The...

Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of Bangladesh T20Is due to hamstring injury
Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is likely to miss the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh at home. Hasaranga’s fitness remains a concern, and his absence would be a major blow for Sri Lanka, given his all-round value and...

India vs Sri Lanka bilateral series on the cards in August after BCCI postpones Bangladesh tour
India’s upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh has been officially postponed, according to a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Talks are currently ongoing regarding a potential limited-overs series between India and...

Leaked call links ex-Bangladesh Prime Minister to deadly crackdown
By: Rejoice Henrietta Otoo Arthur A leaked phone call has surfaced, reportedly revealing that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directly ordered security forces to use deadly force during last year’s student-led protests. The...
Assam: 700 illegal Bangladeshi families evicted from wetland area; CM says systematic encroachment done to alter voting
Guwahati: In high stakes move to reclaim government land, the Assam government launched a massive eviction drive in the Hasila Lake area of Goalpara district on Sunday, aiming to clear nearly 1,555 bighas of encroached wetland, once a pristine...

Is UAE Issuing ‘New Golden Visa’ to Citizens of India and Bangladesh Under Relaxed Conditions? UAE Fact-Checks Fake Rumours About Lifetime Golden Visa for Certain Nationalities
Abu Dhabi, July 9: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has denied the accuracy of rumours circulated by some local and international media outlets and websites regarding the United Arab Emirates...

Business News | Team India Shines at Kudo Japanese Mixed Combat Sport World Cup in Bulgaria
PNN Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 9: A strong 60-member contingent from Kudo India proudly represented the nation at the Kudo Japanese mixed combat sports World Cup, held in Burgas, Bulgaria on May 5th and 6th, 2025. The Indian team showcased...

Wanindu Hasaranga Likely To Miss Bangladesh T20I Series Due To Hamstring
SL vs BAN: Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is likely to be ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh due to a hamstring injury, dealing a big blow to the home side ahead of the white-ball series. The T20Is are...

Bangladesh warms up to China as India fumes
Listen to article DHAKA: Protests in Bangladesh that toppled the government last year triggered a diplomatic pivot, with Dhaka warming towards China after neighbouring India was angered by the ousting of its old ally Sheikh Hasina. One year since...

Leaked call ties Ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina to crackdown on protesters
DHAKA – A leaked phone recording has surfaced implicating former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in last year’s deadly crackdown on student-led protests, with newly verified audio suggesting she personally authorized the use of lethal...

PCB unveils revamped T20I squad for Bangladesh tour without Shadab, Rauf
LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced a restructured 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, with all-rounder Salman Ali Agha named as captain in the absence of Shadab Khan and Haris...