A devastating ferry terminal accident in Bangladesh has left the nation in shock after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma River during a routine boarding attempt. The bus, travelling from Rajbari towards Dhaka, lost control near the Daulatdia ferry terminal after a reported collision with a utility ferry, sending it crashing into the river within seconds. Eyewitnesses say the bus was carrying around 50 passengers, many of whom had boarded from multiple counters along the route. While a few managed to escape in the final moments before submersion, dozens were trapped inside as the vehicle sank rapidly beneath the surface. Scenes along the riverbanks turned emotional as families gathered, waiting desperately for news of their loved ones. The tragedy has already claimed over 20 lives, with the toll expected to rise as search operations continue. WATCH
26 March,2026 04:08 PM IST
Bangladesh is in total upheaval as ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is officially convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death by the Bangladesh court. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) judge ruled that Hasina is responsible for the killing of around 1,400 people during the July–August 2024 protests. This explosive verdict comes after months of political turmoil, mass protests, leaked intelligence reports, crackdowns on dissent, and Hasina’s dramatic fall from power.
17 November,2025 02:54 PM IST
On December 30, US-based journalist and human rights advocate Sitangshu Guha, along with Bangladeshi journalist Sushanta Das Gupta, spoke out about the struggles faced by Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. Sitangshu Guha emphasized that under the leadership of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, militant Islamists have gained significant power in the country. Guha expressed concern that this has led to an increase in the oppression and discrimination faced by religious minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh. He called attention to the growing influence of extremist groups and their impact on the rights and freedoms of vulnerable communities in the nation.
31 December,2024 02:09 PM IST
ISKCON Kolkata Vice President, Radharaman Das, has reported that an ISKCON center in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was set on fire by miscreants. The incident took place early in the morning, around 2-3 am. According to Radharaman Das, the attackers poured petrol and burned down the temple. The idol of Lakshminarayan was also vandalized during the attack. The entire temple was destroyed in the fire. This event is part of a larger concern about violence against minorities in Bangladesh. ISKCON, a religious organization, has expressed deep concern over the safety of its temples and followers in the region following this unfortunate incident.
08 December,2024 11:13 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
