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12 Feb

Another Hindu man killed in Bangladesh in eve of polls , second killing in 48 hours

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National Times Bureau :- A 28-year-old Hindu man was found dead in Bangladesh’s Moulvibazar district on Wednesday, just a day before voting, raising new worries about the safety of minorities during the elections. The man, Ratan Sahuakar, worked at tea gardens in the Champa area. His body was found around 10 am. He had several deep injuries, and his hands and legs were tied. Reports said blood was still coming from his wounds when he was found. His co-workers believe he was murdered because of the severe injuries and the way his body was tied. Police have started investigating the…

08 Feb

T20 World Cup 2026 Uncertainty Grows as Bangladesh and Pakistan Hold Emergency Talks in Lahore

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Uncertainty continues to cloud the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after Bangladesh stepped into the ongoing standoff between Pakistan and the ICC, with senior officials rushing to defuse the situation. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has arrived in Lahore to hold urgent discussions with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) leaders, sources confirmed. The controversy traces back to Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for its scheduled group matches, citing safety concerns. Supported by the country’s interim administration, the BCB formally sought a shift of its fixtures to Sri Lanka, one of the tournament’s joint…

17 Jan

Bangladesh Trader Killed in Gazipur Assault; Three Taken Into Custody

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Gazipur (Rajeev Sharma): A 55-year-old Hindu trader was killed after being attacked in Bangladesh’s Gazipur district on Saturday, police said, as authorities moved swiftly to detain three suspects and launch a criminal investigation. The victim, Liton Chandra Ghosh, ran a small food business in the Kaliganj area and was well known in the locality. Police said the incident occurred late in the morning along Boro Nogor Road, where Ghosh was confronted by a group of individuals during what is believed to be a dispute. He sustained fatal head injuries after being struck with a heavy object, identified as a shovel.…

04 Jan

Three Arrested in Brutal Killing of Hindu Businessman in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur

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Dhaka, January 4 — Bangladeshi authorities on Sunday arrested three men in connection with the brutal attack and burning to death of a Hindu businessman in Shariatpur district, an incident that has triggered widespread outrage and renewed concerns over the safety of religious minorities in the country. The victim, 50-year-old Khokon Chandra Das, was assaulted near Keurbhanga Bazar in the Damudya area of Shariatpur, around 100 kilometres south of Dhaka, on Wednesday night. He succumbed to his injuries on Saturday after battling for life for several days. According to reports by leading daily Prothom Alo, a team of the Rapid…

31 Dec

Garment Factory Shooting in Bangladesh Claims Life of Hindu Security Officer

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Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma): A Hindu member of Bangladesh’s auxiliary security force was shot dead while on duty at a garment factory in Mymensingh district, adding to a troubling series of violent incidents involving minority community members reported this month. The victim, 40-year-old Bajendra Biswas, was deployed at Sultana Sweaters Limited in the Mehrabari area of Bhaluka upazila when the incident took place. Biswas served with the Ansar Bahini, a paramilitary organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs that assists with internal security and law enforcement duties. Police officials said the fatal shooting was carried out by another Ansar member, identified…

30 Dec

Bangladesh: Ansar Member Shot Dead by Colleague at Factory in Mymensingh, Accused Arrested

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Mymensingh (Bangladesh): A member of the Ansar force was killed after being shot by his colleague at a garment factory in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh district, local media reported on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Bajendra Biswas, 40, an Ansar member posted at Sultana Sweaters Limited in the Mehrabari area. The accused, fellow Ansar member Noman Mia, has been arrested following the incident, according to RTV Online. Confirming the incident, Monindra Nath, Acting Secretary General of the Bangladesh Hindu Buddha Christian Unity Council, told sources over the phone that the shooting had taken place on Monday evening. According…

30 Dec

Khaleda Zia, first woman PM of Bangladesh, passes away at 80 after prolonged illness

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National Times Bureau :- Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister, passed away on Tuesday following a long period of illness, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced. She was 80 years old. According to her doctors, she had been battling several age-related health conditions, including advanced liver cirrhosis, arthritis, diabetes, and heart and chest complications. Zia had been receiving treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka since November 23 and was put on ventilator support on December 11. Only two days earlier, her personal physician had stated that her condition was “extremely critical.” In a Facebook post, the BNP said that…

29 Dec

Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh Raises Alarm; India Voices Concern, Seeks Protection for Minorities

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Dhaka / New Delhi ( Rajeev Sharma/ Gurpreet Singh): Incidents of violence involving members of the Hindu minority community in Bangladesh have triggered serious concern in India and abroad, prompting diplomatic engagement by the Indian government and protests by civil society groups. While social media claims often describe large scale “slaughter” of Hindu families, there is no officially verified figure confirming mass killing of entire families. However, human rights groups and minority organisations have documented hundreds of violent incidents against Hindus, including murders, assaults, arson attacks on homes, vandalism of temples, threats, and forced displacement in different parts of Bangladesh…

26 Dec

Another Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh as Zia’s son returns after 17 years

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National Times Bureau :- Another Hindu man has been killed in Bangladesh, just days after the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, according to local media reports. The victim, 29-year-old Amrit Mondal, also known as Samrat, was beaten to death around 11 pm in Pangsha sub-district of Rajbari, about three-and-a-half hours from Dhaka. Locals told The Daily Star that Samrat allegedly led a criminal gang called “Samrat Bahini,” which was involved in extortion and other illegal activities. After Sheikh Hasina’s removal last year, he had fled the country but recently returned to his native village, Hosendanga. Police said Samrat was rescued…

23 Dec

Border Vigil Intensified Along Eastern Sector Following Developments in Bangladesh

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian security agencies have tightened surveillance along the eastern border in response to renewed disturbances in Bangladesh, officials said, stressing that the move is preventive in nature. While there has been no major disruption reported along the frontier, forces have been asked to remain prepared for any unforeseen situation. Sources indicated that border formations, particularly in West Bengal, have increased monitoring amid concerns that instability across the border could lead to attempts at illegal crossings or smuggling. The alertness follows reports of an incident earlier this week in Cooch Behar district, where a Border Security Force…