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US condemns remarks on Prophet by suspended BJP leaders
The United States on Thursday condemned remarks by Indian ruling party officials about the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that have sparked an uproar in Muslim countries.
17 June 2022, 07:07 AM
Shyamoli Paribahan to increase buses on Agartala-Dhaka-Kolkata route
Bangladesh’s Shyamoli Paribahan has agreed to increase frequency of daily passenger bus services between India’s Agartala and Kolkata via Dhaka, as road and rail links between north eastern Indian state of Tripura and the rest of the country remain snapped following massive landslides triggered by heavy rains.
17 June 2022, 05:47 AM
Protests break out in India
Angry crowds in India set an office of the ruling party on fire, attacked railway infrastructure and blocked roads yesterday, in widening protests against a new
16 June 2022, 18:00 PM
‘It is very hard to find work’
R.M.R Lenora stood in a snaking queue outside Sri Lanka’s Immigration and Emigration Department headquarters for two days last week, hoping to get a passport and, with it, a chance to leave a country wilting under an economic crisis.
16 June 2022, 18:00 PM
What does Islami Andolon’s memo to Indian High Commission say?
In connection with the offensive remarks by two suspended BJP leaders on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in India, Islami Andolon Bangladesh today (June 16, 2022) brought out a march from Baitul Mukarram National Mosque and handed a memorandum to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka.
16 June 2022, 14:57 PM
“To Indian Muslims on behalf of majority Hindus — you’re loved”
Bollywood composer Vishal Dadlani today took to Twitter to record his apology to and solidarity with Indian Muslims over the row surrounding former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's comments on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
16 June 2022, 13:46 PM
"Agnipath": Why is India's armed forces reform triggering protests?
The Indian government on June 14, 2022, announced its biggest reform to the recruitment system for its armed forces that is aimed at giving the nearly 1.2 million strong force a more youthful and tech-savvy profile.
16 June 2022, 12:00 PM
Indian boy rescued after 4 days in well
Indian emergency workers rescued a 10-year-old boy with hearing and speech impairments late Tuesday from a narrow well where he was trapped for over four days, the state government said.
15 June 2022, 18:00 PM
“Verbal toxin from India”: Sheikh Hasina has much to complain about, writes veteran columnist
The diplomatic crisis India is facing following comments on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by suspended leaders of BJP – Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal – is far from over, according to veteran columnist and journalist Subir Bhaumik.
15 June 2022, 12:31 PM
Protests across India against "bulldozer justice" targeting Muslim activists
Protests have been erupting in many Indian cities to condemn the demolition of homes and businesses belonging to Muslims, in what critics call a growing pattern of “bulldozer justice” aimed at punishing activists from the minority group.
15 June 2022, 11:20 AM
Take holiday to grow food
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka is asking civil servants to take an extra day off each week to grow crops in their backyards in a bid to forestall a looming food shortage.
14 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Prayers for Sahu
Indian emergency workers were scrambling yesterday to rescue a 10-year-old boy with hearing and speech impairments who has been trapped down a narrow well for four days.
14 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Top US, China officials hold ‘candid’ talks
The top Chinese and US security advisers have held lengthy talks, with both sides describing them as “candid” following days of acrimonious exchanges over Taiwan and other flashpoint issues.
14 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Taipei supports US warships transiting Taiwan Strait, rebuffing China’s claims
The Taiwan Strait is an international waterway and Taiwan's government supports U.S. warships transiting it, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday, rebuffing claims from China to exercise sovereignty over the strategic passage.
14 June 2022, 12:08 PM
Recruit 10 lakh people in 1.5 years, Modi instructs Indian mission
With fresh general elections less than two years away, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced an ambitious employment-generation plan as he instructed that one million people be recruited by his government in mission mode in the next and half years.
14 June 2022, 10:26 AM
How world’s hottest city harshest on mothers
Heavily pregnant Sonari toils under the burning sun in fields dotted with bright yellow melons in Jacobabad, which last month became the hottest city on Earth.
14 June 2022, 07:22 AM
India at UN says Bangladesh needs global assistance to tackle radicalisation in Rohingya camps
India today urged the international community to enhance support, financially and otherwise, for Bangladesh to cope with the humanitarian burden of hosting a million Rohingya refugees in its territory.
14 June 2022, 04:36 AM
Shun protests
Leaders of prominent Islamic groups and mosques in India yesterday appealed to fellow Muslims to suspend plans for protests against derogatory remarks about the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) made by two members of the ruling Hindu-nationalist party.
13 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Prophet remarks: Kolkata police summons Nupur Sharma
Kolkata Police today summoned suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for questioning in connection with her controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
13 June 2022, 10:05 AM
More arrests made
Police in India’s Kashmir arrested a youth for posting a video threatening to behead a former spokesperson of India’s ruling party who had made derogatory remarks about Islam’s religious leader Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), officials said yesterday.
12 June 2022, 18:00 PM