NEW DELHI: Sheikh Hasina, the long-time leader of Bangladesh, had not resigned as prime minister before fleeing to India last week amid large-scale anti-government protests, according to her son.Her son and adviser, Sajeeb Wazed, confirmed to Reuters that Hasina has been sheltering in New Delhi since Monday after an uprising resulted in the death of…
PETRAPOLE: Tapan Kumar Das and his mother, who had arrived in Kolkata on Aug 4 for his medical treatment, had been spending sleepless nights, fearing their house back in Bangladesh might have been vandalised or looted since they left.On Friday, as the mother and son were walking across the Petrapole border In Bengal, Tapan stopped…
DHAKA: Hundreds of Bangladeshi Hindus protested in Dhaka on Friday against violence targeted at the community since Sheikh Hasina quit as prime minister and fled the country on Aug 5.Asserting that the country “belongs to all”, the protesters, who had gathered from various parts of the country, demanded measures for the safety and security of…
NEW DELHI: Large groups of people have gathered at the India-Bangladesh border amid the ongoing political crisis in the country. Over the past few days, the BSF has foiled several attempts by large groups to sneak into India.Visuals captured from the Indian side at Pathantuli in Sitalkuchi, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, show a massive crowd…
NEW DELHI: Ministry on external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday said that India has no updates on when Sheikh Hasina will leave India.“We do not have any update on her plan,” said Jaiswal during the press briefing while responding to queries on Sheikh Hasina’s plans after she fled her country and came to India…
NEW DELHI: Ministry on external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday said that India has no updates on when Sheikh Hasina will leave India.“We do not have any update on her plan,” said Jaiswal during the press briefing while responding to queries on Sheikh Hasina’s plans after she fled her country and came to India…
A wave of riots and protests has erupted across the United Kingdom, fueled by misinformation and tension surrounding immigration issues. The unrest was sparked by a tragic attack at a children’s event in Southport, and has led to violent anti-immigration demonstrations, targeting asylum seekers, Muslims, and migrant-related facilities.In response to the far-right protests, thousands of…
NEW DELHI: The High Commission of India in London on Tuesday issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens to exercise caution while travelling to the United Kingdom in light of recent protests and violence in the country.“Indian travellers would be aware of recent disturbances in some parts of the United Kingdom. The High Commission of…
In a wave of violence following the resignation and departure of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, country’s former cricket captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza‘s house was reportedly set on fire. The unrest erupted after Hasina left the country amidst massive student protests.Local media reported that vandals targeted Mortaza’s residence, causing significant damage. Mortaza, who currently serves…
NEW DELHI: Protests organised by far-right groups have caused chaos across several UK cities in response to false information about a stabbing in Southport. The unrest has spread to multiple locations including Liverpool, Manchester, Sunderland, Hull, Belfast, and Leeds, with clashes between demonstrators and police intensifying throughout the day.Violence and clashesIn Liverpool, demonstrators threw bricks,…
