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14 Hindu Temple Idol Vandalized In Bangladesh
In Bangladesh's Thakurgaon region, unidentified people vandalized 14 Hindu Temples in the wee hours of February 5, confirmed local sources. Mr Barman, the general secretary of the upazila's Puja Celebration Council, said some of the idols were destroyed while some were found in pond waters along the temple sites. He added, "We are in the dark about their (culprits) identity but we want to bring them to justice after investigations".
Tags: Bangladesh(32), vandalism, hindu temple, Unidentified Culprits, Hindus
Courtesy: NDTV
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Bangladesh Boat Capsize Incident; 50 Reported Dead & Rescue Operation Underway
In the Bangladesh boat capsize incident, approximately 50 people were reported dead, after the police recovered 26 more bodies on September 26. Additional Deputy Commissioner Dipankar Roy confirmed the death report and assured the continuation of the rescue operation. On September 25, close to 60 people were travelling to Bodeshwari Temple for Mahalaya. Moreover, due to a lack of safety standards, such incidents are common in Bangladesh.
Tags: Bangladesh(32), Capsize Incident, 50 Died, Additional Deputy Commissioner, World news
Courtesy: ANI
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Bangladesh PM Says Rohingya Migrants Are Burden, Demands Solution
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina highlighted the burden of Rohingya migrants in the nation. On September 3, Hasina said, "For us its a burden. India is a vast country; you can accommodate but you don't have much...but in our country, we have 1.1 million Rohingya." Bangladesh PM further added that they are in talks with international communities and neighbouring countries to resolve this Rohingya issue, and send them back.
Tags: Bangladesh(32), PM Sheikh Hasina, Rohingyas, India, International Community
Courtesy: ANI
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Bangladeshi Woman Rescued After Vizag Police Busts International Human-Trafficking
A Bangladeshi woman (22) was rescued by Visakhapatnam Police, after they busted an international human trafficking case, on May 4. The woman, who came to Kolkata, 12 years ago, was promised an Indian visa and was sent to Visakhapatnam after she was given fake documents. In Visakhapatnam, Beesetti Dhanalakshmi (35), who runs a brothel has been arrested in the case. A case has been registered against Dhanalakshmi under relevant sections.
Tags: Bangladesh(32), Police, Visakhapatnam, Human Trafficking, Andhra Pradesh
Courtesy: DNA India
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President Kovind Meets Bangladesh PM, Discusses Bilateral Ties
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina met with Ram Nath Kovind, the President of India, on December 15. The duo discussed bilateral relation and growth of the two countries. Arindam Bagchi, the External Affairs Spokesperson of India tweeted, "The two leaders also recalled the spirit of the 1971 'Liberation War' and expressed satisfaction at the joint celebration of the Maitri Diwas". Reportedly, President Kovind is on a three-day visit to Bangladesh… read-more
Tags: PM Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh(32), President Ram Nath Kovind, bilateral meeting, India
Courtesy: ANI
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Centre Invites Non-Muslim Refugees To Apply For Indian Citizenship
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on May 28 commenced the application-collecting process from non-Muslim minorities residing in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan for the Indian citizenship. Besides, it has also invited applications from non-citizen Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Haryana. However, the laws under the Citizenship Amendment Act have not been framed yet due to the ongoing… read-more
Tags: Ministry of Home Affairs, Citizenship Amendment Act, Afghanistan, Bangladesh(32), Pakistan(40)
Courtesy: The Indian Express
