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 IST
Sayan Ghosh, a young man from Ward No. 27 of Kamarhati Municipality in North 24 Parganas’s Belgharia, was injured while visiting a friend’s house in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 22-year-old Sayan was allegedly attacked with weapons by some miscreants. Sayan was seriously injured in the eyes, head and teeth. The attack was then carried out after only identifying Hindus and Indians. On Saturday night, he returned home through the Gede-Darshan border, but fear was in his eyes. Watch the video for more information.
02 December,2024 11:17 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
