Condemning the communal violence in Panchagarh centring a religious event of the Ahmadiyya, BNP on Sunday alleged that the government has created the incident with evil motives. "A very extreme communal incident took place in Panchagarh. Two people were killed while shops and houses were looted and set on fire. Our
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Communal Violence: 71 orgs put forward 7-point charter
An alliance of 71 progressive organisations on Monday put forward a seven-point charter over the recent incidents of communal attacks in different parts of the country. The protesters, including cultural activists, students and members of progressive organisations, gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital where they also held an
Vested quarters tarnish country’s image: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said vested quarters are out there to stage various types of incidents in the country to tarnish its image before the world. "Bangladesh will march forward, no one will ever be able to pull Bangladesh back. Some incidents are happening...vested quarters unleashing these deliberately to
Communal Violence: UN, AI condemn attacks on Hindus
Responding to the violent attacks on Hindu minority households and temples in Bangladesh, , The United Nations and Amnesty International expressed concerns over the ongoing violence. The called on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to ensure an impartial inquiry into the recent attacks on people of the Hindu community in the
BNP wants to fish in troubled water by inciting communalism: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Tuesday said BNP which failed in movement is now out to incite communal forces to fish in troubled water ahead of the elections. "I want to tell Hindu brothers and sisters, you don't have any fear. Sheikh Hasina is
Protesting communal attacks: Hindus issue 24hrs ultimatum
Thousands of protesters on Monday blocked traffic at Shahbagh intersection for sveral hours to denounce the recent violence against minority Hindus in different parts of the country. Joined by Dhaka University students the protesters from the Hindu community threatened to continue the blockade indefinitely. However, around 2pm, they called off the sit-in
PM urges people’s vigilance against 1975-like carnage
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Monday called upon the nation to remain alert against 1975 like killings, coups and conspiracies that could hinder the country's prosperity. "I urge the nation to be alert against killings (like 1975), coups and conspiracies in Bangladesh that can impede country's progress and also against assignation of