Bangladesh Army chief tells law enforcement agencies to act tough against mob violenceBangladesh Army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman has directed law enforcement to firmly address mob violence and looting, ensuring peace amidst deterio...
28 Apr, 2025, 12.03 AM IST
From banning women’s football to celebrating harassers: Religious hardliners tighten grip on Bangladesh after Hasina’s ousterThe ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has led to a surge in religious fundamentalism in Bangladesh, affecting women's rights and mino...
01 Apr, 2025, 05.03 PM IST
Turbulence in Bangladesh as new government grapples with aftermath of Sheikh Hasina's ousterBangladesh's interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, is tackling economic woes and human rights concerns following the ouster of Sheikh ...
06 Feb, 2025, 07.14 PM IST
What is Central government doing?: Aditya Thackeray on atrocities against Hindus in BangladeshAmid unrest in Bangladesh, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray urged the Indian government to address atrocities against Hindus. Foreig...
07 Dec, 2024, 05.08 PM IST
Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus says country is unitedBangladesh's Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, urged national unity to counter negative international narratives. He sought input from all pol...
05 Dec, 2024, 01.30 PM IST
Hindus in Muslim-majority Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacksTens of thousands of Hindus in Bangladesh rallied to demand protection from attacks, the dropping of sedition charges against leaders, and ...
02 Nov, 2024, 06.47 AM IST
Hindus in Muslim-majority Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacksTens of thousands of Hindus protested in Bangladesh, demanding protection from recent attacks and the repeal of sedition charges against co...
01 Nov, 2024, 09.17 PM IST
Bangladeshi protesters attack supporters of ex-premier Hasina and harass journalistsIn Bangladesh, student protesters and political activists armed with weapons prevented supporters of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fr...
16 Aug, 2024, 10.52 AM IST
'Rights are equal for everyone' Prof Yunus visits Dhaka's Dhakeshwari temple assures Hindu communityDuring a visit to Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus assured the safety of minorities and emphasized equal rights. ...
13 Aug, 2024, 06.04 PM IST
Bangladeshi Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and 13 others indicted on charges of embezzlement, trial to start next monthA Dhaka court has indicted Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus and 13 others for embezzling over USD two million from the dividends of ...
12 Jun, 2024, 06.13 PM IST
Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus sentenced to six months in jail by Bangladesh courtThe 83-year-old economist, who was present in court, sought bail after the ruling, which Third Labour Court Judge Sheikh Merina Sultana gra...
01 Jan, 2024, 07.20 PM IST
Nobel winner Muhammad Yunus convicted in Bangladesh labour law caseNobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus was convicted on Monday of violating Bangladesh's labour laws in a case decried by his supporters as po...
01 Jan, 2024, 04.20 PM IST
More than 170 global leaders call for suspension of legal action against Bangladeshi Nobel laureate YunusOver 170 global leaders, including former US President Barack Obama, have written an open letter to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina...
30 Aug, 2023, 10.49 PM IST
Bangladesh hands Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus $1.1m tax billYunus, 83, is credited with lifting millions out of poverty with his pioneering micro-credit bank, but he has fallen out with Prime Ministe...
24 Jul, 2023, 02.45 PM IST
PM to inaugurate 3-day National Women's Parliament tomorrowThe vision of NWP is to enable and encourage social, political and economic empowerment of women in all strata of the society.
09 Feb, 2017, 10.36 AM IST
Issues faced by youth are global matters, say founders of One Young WorldAround 1,300 delegates will attend the event from across corporates, startups who although under 30, are creating an impact through their w...
18 Nov, 2015, 04.54 PM IST
- Indian microlenders face possible collapse: Rating agency
Microfinance Institutions Network or MFIN has said commercial bank loans to the sector are drying up and borrowers are reneging on their de...
29 Oct, 2010, 02.49 PM IST