Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to visit Bangladesh on December 9 amid Hindu attack unrest | India News – Times of India

Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri will be visiting Bangladesh on December 9 to hold meeting with his counterpart, said ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.Misri will hold several other meetings during his visit, which comes amid tension between the two countries over ongoing violence against Hindu and minority…

Read More

‘No plans to ban Iskcon’: Bangladesh’s press secretary denies ban rumours, calls for national unity – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A key aide to Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus dismissed speculations about a potential ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon ), following the controversial arrest of a monk linked to the Hindu organisation. Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, speaking to ANI, categorically stated that there were no plans to…

Read More

‘Deeply regrettable’: India after breach on Bangladesh assistant high commission premises in Agartala | India News – Times of India

Supporters stage a protest over the violence against minorities in Bangladesh, at Sabroom in South Tripura (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Monday condemned the breach of the Bangladesh assistant high commission premises in Agartala, describing the incident as “deeply regrettable” and stressed that diplomatic and consular properties should not…

Read More

Bangladesh stops dozens of Iskcon members from crossing into India amid rising tensions – Times of India

Bangladesh’s immigration authorities at the Benapole border crossing turned away 54 members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) on Sunday, despite them possessing valid passports and visas.The immigration police cited a lack of specific government approval for their travel as the reason for barring their entry. “We consulted the special branch of police…

Read More

‘Prevail upon Bangladesh government’: Congress urges Centre to safeguard minorities in Bangladesh | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday urged the central government to urge Bangladesh government “to take necessary steps and ensure security of life and property of minorities in the country.” This came after the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in a sedition case.“The Indian National Congress expects the government of India to prevail upon…

Read More

1 killed, 27 injured as Bangladesh police use teargas to disperse Hindu protesters after priest Chinmoy Krishna Das’ arrest – Times of India

Bangladesh police on Tuesday used teargas to disperse Hindu protesters after they blocked a prison van carrying Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu community leader, at the Chattogram court premises, Reuters reported. The protests turned violent, leading to the death of a 35-year-old lawyer, and injuries to multiple individuals, as per local media reports.The unrest…

Read More