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Christians in Bangladesh alarmed after crude bomb attacks

India, Nov. 10 -- Bangladesh's small Christian community has been left shaken after three crude bomb attacks on churches and a Catholic school in recent weeks, which police described as "acts aimed at... Read More


Yunus govt's ultimatum ends amid referendum deadlock

India, Nov. 8 -- With the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government's ultimatum to political parties ending Sunday, no breakthrough has been reached over the timing of a national referendum tied to the Ju... Read More


Political parties must take clear stance on Sheikh Hasina, says Yunus govt

India, Nov. 8 -- The Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh has urged all political parties to take a clear stand on ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, calling her recent remarks "an existential... Read More


Bangladesh Elections to be held by February 15: Yunus govt

India, Sept. 12 -- Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Friday reaffirmed that the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad (parliamentary) elections will be held by February 15,... Read More


Bangladesh Boosts Indian Power Imports Amid Gas Shortage

India, Sept. 11 -- Bangladesh is ramping up power imports from India and output from fuel oil-fired plants to meet surging electricity demand, as gas shortages and coal plant maintenance curb local ge... Read More


No alcohol, drugs near Durga Puja mandaps: Bangladesh Home Adviser

India, Sept. 10 -- Bangladesh Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retired) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday said no fairs or gatherings involving alcohol or drugs would be allowed during the upcoming Durga ... Read More


1 killed, over 100 injured as mob storms, burns 'Nural Pagla' shrine in Bangladesh

India, Sept. 6 -- In a chilling act of mob violence, at least one person was killed and more than 100 others injured when Islamist protesters stormed the shrine of Nurul Haque Molla - popularly known ... Read More


Bangladesh interim govt reiterates national polls to be held in first half of February

India, Aug. 30 -- Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh's interim government on Saturday once again reaffirmed that Bangladesh's national election will be held on schedule in the first half of February next y... Read More


Engineering universities in Bangladesh under 'complete shutdown' after police crackdown

India, Aug. 29 -- Engineering universities across Bangladesh witnessed a "complete shutdown" on Thursday after students enforced a boycott of classes and exams in protest against Wednesday's police ac... Read More


Bangladesh EC unveils roadmap for 13th national polls

India, Aug. 29 -- The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh on Thursday unveiled its roadmap for the 13th parliamentary election, scheduled for the first half of February next year, with the official... Read More