Islamist attacks on mystic singers spark sharp reaction in BangladeshProminent Bangladeshi figures condemn the arrest of a baul singer and subsequent attacks on fellow musicians. They state religious extremis...
25 Nov, 2025, 07.23 AM IST
Fanatics target Sufi shrines in BangladeshWhile Hindu, Christian, Ahmadiyya and indigenous communities have faced documented violence and repression over the past year, widespread a...
18 Sep, 2025, 12.26 AM IST
Bangladesh Army chief joins Janmashtami festivity in DhakaBangladesh Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman reassured the Hindu community during Janmashtami celebrations in Dhaka, emphasizing equal righ...
18 Aug, 2025, 12.28 AM IST
ISKCON Bangladesh denounces arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, calls for peaceful coexistenceISKCON Bangladesh criticizes the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a spokesperson advocating for minority rights. Das faces sedition charges a...
27 Nov, 2024, 10.55 AM IST
Firm to uphold religious harmony: Bangladesh Foreign Ministry amid row over arrest of Hindu priestThe Bangladesh Foreign Ministry defended the arrest of ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, emphasizing the government's commitment to religi...
27 Nov, 2024, 08.42 AM IST
Bangladesh refutes India's remarks on arrest of Hindu monk Sri Chinmoy Krishna Das, calls claims "unfounded"Bangladesh rejected India's statement on the Hindu monk's arrest. The arrest followed specific charges. Dhaka expressed disappointment over...
26 Nov, 2024, 09.28 PM IST
Bangladesh govt urges Hindu community to halt Durga Puja activities during azaan, namaazBangladesh's interim government has asked the Hindu community to pause Durga Puja activities, especially musical instruments, five minutes ...
12 Sep, 2024, 12.56 PM IST
Bangladesh interim govt warns against communal unrest during Durga pujaBangladesh's interim government has vowed to take strict action against those disrupting communal harmony during Durga puja. Religious Affa...
08 Sep, 2024, 11.48 PM IST
Fasting and puja can coexist in Bangladesh, says interim govt advisorIn the wake of violence targeting religious minorities, the Religious Affairs Adviser in Bangladesh urged for unity and peaceful coexistenc...
24 Aug, 2024, 04.33 PM IST
Hindus and Muslims came together to guard Dhaka's Dhakeswari Temple after fall of Sheikh Hasina-led govt, says priestFollowing the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in Bangladesh, the Dhakeswari Temple in Dhaka was safeguarded by Hindus, Muslims, and othe...
24 Aug, 2024, 01.57 PM IST
Relations built with India by Awami League will suffer if BNP comes to power: Bangladesh ministerBangladesh's Information Minister Hasan Mahmud has claimed that India-Bangladesh relations will be affected if the opposition Bangladesh Na...
28 Jul, 2023, 04.33 PM IST
Political parties, civil society in Tripura condemn Bangladesh violence; CM hopes Hasina will take proper actionOfficials said that Deb had on Saturday telephoned Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram K Doraiswami to know what exactly happened...
17 Oct, 2021, 05.50 PM IST
Pakistan-backed Jamaat behind attacks on Durga Puja pandals in Bangladesh: SourcesBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday promised strong action against those involved in provoking communal disturbances by put...
14 Oct, 2021, 09.48 PM IST
Bangladesh not a land of fanatics and bigots, says Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina"The people of Bangladesh are religious, not fanatics. Don't use religion as a political tool. Everyone has the right to practice their own...
16 Dec, 2020, 08.47 AM IST
Desecration of Bangabandhu Mujib’s statue an attempt to derail secularism and toleranceThe year 2020 marks the birth-centenary of Bangabandhu and the despicable act reflects a mindset that is against the spirit of Bangladesh a...
08 Dec, 2020, 04.25 PM IST
Jamiat Ulema E Hind says it is opposed to treating foreigners issue in Assam on religious linesBJP led government in Assam is facing stiff resistance over Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. The bill proposes to give citizenship to minoriti...
07 Apr, 2017, 10.11 PM IST
Bangladesh needs no foreign help for minorities' security: GovernmentHasanul Haq Inu heads the left-leaning party which is a partner of ruling Awami League-led coalition government of Prime Minister Sheikh Ha...
13 Jun, 2016, 05.44 PM IST