Kathmandu, Jan 24 (IANS) Pakistan’s Sindh province, home to the bulk of the country’s Hindu minority, has faced recurring outbreaks of communal violence sparked by blasphemy accusations. These attacks unfold… Continue reading Killing of Hindus in Pakistan reflects culture of intolerance: Report
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina condemned Dhaka’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus in her harshest words yet, accusing it of plunging the country… Continue reading Sheikh Hasina blames Yunus for her ouster, says B’desh in ‘age of terror’
Paris, Jan 23 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation on Friday asserted that the gravest threat to the independence of lawyers in Bangladesh stems not from chaos, but from governance… Continue reading Systematic abuse of lawyers in Bangladesh under Yunus govt, says Paris-based human rights group
Dhaka, Jan 23 (IANS) Bangladesh risks being embedded in a Sino-Pakistan security ecosystem – one that serves Beijing’s regional ambitions at the expense of Dhaka’s national interest. Since Muhammad Yunus… Continue reading Bangladesh risks locking into Sino-Pakistan military ecosystem: Report
Tel Aviv, Jan 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s national election on February 12 has raised concerns over the potential resurgence, whether “direct or indirect”, of Islamist radical forces, including Jamaat-e-Islami and affiliated… Continue reading Bangladesh elections: Concerns rise over resurgence of radical Islamist forces
Colombo, Jan 23 (IANS) Pakistan’s law enforcement agency is widely viewed as the most corrupt institution by the public due to outdated regulations, broad discretionary powers, entrenched corruption, political patronage,… Continue reading Pakistani police most corrupt government department in country: Report
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS). U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday sharply criticised the United Kingdom over its plans to transfer Diego Garcia, home to a critical U.S. military base,… Continue reading Trump slams UK over Diego Garcia transfer
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump started the anniversary of his inauguration as president for a second term on Tuesday with a push to upend the strategic… Continue reading Trump starts second year with push to upend international strategic order
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) Indian American attorney and educator Rakhi Israni on Tuesday announced her campaign for California’s 14th Congressional District, entering the race with a message centred on rising… Continue reading Indian American Israni announces Congressional bid from California
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Lamenting the minuscule representation by women candidates in Bangladesh’s upcoming elections, a Dhaka daily on Monday flagged “systemic design and failure” as the main reasons,… Continue reading I welcome Bangladesh writers raising issues I’ve long been voicing: Taslima Nasreen
Brussels, Jan 19 (IANS) Leaders of EU countries will hold an emergency summit here on Thursday to discuss US threats related to Greenland, European Commission spokesperson Olof Gill said on… Continue reading EU to hold emergency summit on Thursday over Trump’s Greenland threats
Dhaka, Jan 17 (IANS) As Bangladesh gets ready to hold General Elections next month, attacks on women, girls, and religious minorities continue to rise, exposing the failure of the interim… Continue reading Bangladesh: Alarming rise in gender-based violence, attacks on Hindus ahead of Feb election
