Tensions Escalate In Dhaka: Scuffle Between Hindu Protesters And Bangladesh Army

14 Aug 2024

On Tuesday, members of Bangladesh’s Hindu community staged a protest in Dhaka amid escalating unrest. The demonstrations come in the wake of anti-Hindu violence that has plagued the country since last week’s political upheaval. The unrest began after the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the collapse of...

Violence Against Temples and Hindu Leaders Rises in Bangladesh After Sheikh Hasina’s Resignation

06 Aug 2024

In Bangladesh, the discontent towards Sheikh Hasina has started to manifest in new ways. There have been attacks on temples and violence against the Hindu community. Indian institutions have also been targeted, and two Hindu councilors have been killed. Jamaat-e-Islami has warned that countries harboring Sheikh Hasina will face intense...

Bangladesh: Former PM Sheikh Hasina Given 45 Minutes to Leave the Country

06 Aug 2024

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was given just 45 minutes by the Bangladesh Army to leave the country on Monday, sources revealed. Hasina had sought to broadcast a message to the nation before departing, but the army did not permit this. Tensions within the Bangladesh Army were reportedly high,...

Who Is Waker-Uz-Zaman? Bangladesh Army Chief Behind Sheikh Hasina’s Resignation

05 Aug 2024

Waker-Uz-Zaman, the current Chief of the Bangladesh Army, played a significant role in the recent political crisis that led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. Age and Appointment: At 58 years old, Waker-Uz-Zaman was appointed as the Army Chief on June 23, 2024, for a three-year term. Education: He holds...