Bangladesh U 19 team (Screengrab) Bangladesh secured their second consecutive U19 Asia Cup title with a 59-run victory over India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Iqbal Hossain Emon and Azizul Hakim led the bowling attack, each taking three wickets.India’s captain, Mohamed Amaan, chose to field first after winning the toss.India’s Yudhajit Guha made…
Imran Tahir (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Veteran spinner Imran Tahir made headlines for his comments at the toss ahead of the game between Guyana Amazon Warriors and Rangpur Riders in Providence on Wednesday. He openly addressed unpaid dues from his time with the Riders in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Speaking at the toss,…
The UK government has updated its travel advisory for Bangladesh, warning about potential terrorist activities amidst concerns over attacks on religious minorities in the country. “Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Bangladesh,” read the newly updated travel advisory. “Terrorist attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals, such…
UK Conservative MP Bob Blackman British Conservative MP Bob Blackman strongly raised the issue of atrocities against Hindus and the arrest of Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das and said it is unacceptable that “religious minorities are persecuted in this way.”While addressing the UK Parliament, Blackman said that the Hindus across Bangladesh are being subject literally…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday condemned the recent arrest of Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh and urged the centre to take relevant action.While speaking in the legislative assembly, Mamata said that no religion should be harmed and her government is with the Central government on this issue.“We do…
Protest over ISKCON Bangladesh priest Chinmoy Krishna Das NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and workers, led by West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, held a protest march to the Bangladesh High Commission in Kolkata on Wednesday. The demonstration was staged in response to the recent arrest of ISKCON Bangladesh priest Chinmoy…
As India hit out at Bangladesh for the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, Dhaka reaffirmed its commitment to communal harmony, and said that it is dedicated to protecting all citizens, regardless of religious identity.Bangladesh’s ministry of foreign in a statement said that Das was arrested on “specific charges” and dismissed allegations of religious…
NEW DELHI: The external affairs ministry voiced serious concerns on Tuesday over the arrest of Hindu community leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in Bangladesh.“We have noted with deep concern the arrest and denial of bail to Shri Chinmoy Krishna Das, who is also the spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote. This incident follows…
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: India urged the Bangladesh government to take action against extremist elements and to ensure the safety of Hindus in the port city of Chittogong, where the cases of violence against the community erupted, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday. India’s response came to a clash that erupted…
Hundreds of demonstrators marched in Dhaka on Saturday, demanding protection for Hindus and other minorities who have experienced violence and threats following Sheikh Hasina‘s removal from power in August.Rally organizers called on the interim government to establish legislation protecting minorities and ensure minimum minority representation in governance, along with additional requests.“It’s deeply regrettable that the…
