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Arthy Ahmed builds safe Bharatanatyam haven for Bangladeshi adults
Dhaka, July 28 (The Daily Star) – When Arthy Ahmed launched her Bharatanatyam class in Dhaka, many in the classical dance circuit saw it as a side project at best, and a waste of time at worst. “They told me, don’t spend your energy on...
Pakistan, Bangladesh agree on visa-free entry for officials: How It affects India
New Delhi, July 27 -Relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh have witnessed a marked improvement following the establishment of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, with the two sides trying to reset ties. Pakistan and Bangladesh have reached an agreement to allow visa-free...
Modesty mandated, autonomy denied – Hijab or no: Let a woman decide
By Konka Karim/Times of Bangladesh Dhaka, July 25 – A few years ago, a cousin who works in a government office in Dhaka told me something that stuck: “Every morning, I ask myself—will this outfit pass the silent test?” Not the dress code, mind you....
Hundreds of Muslims unlawfully expelled from India to Bangladesh – HRW Reports
Washington, July 25 (Eurasia Review) – Indian authorities have expelled hundreds of ethnic Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh in recent weeks without due process, claiming they are “illegal immigrants,” Human Rights Watch said today. Many of them are Indian citizens from states bordering Bangladesh. Since May...
At least 21 killed, scores injured as Bangladesh air force jet crashes into college campus
By Ruma Paul and Sudipto Ganguly Dhsks, July 21 (Reuters) – At least 21 people were killed and 164 injured as a Bangladesh air force training jet crashed into a college and school campus in the capital Dhaka on Monday after experiencing a technical problem...
Islamism to the fore in Bangladesh
Islamic parties adopt Leftist goals for greater appeal in a situation where traditional parties are in disarray and the Interim Government has failed to deliver on basics.
‘No association’ with Satyajit Ray- Bangladesh on house in Mymensingh that is being demolished
Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry said the house was built by local Zamindar Shashikant Acharya Chowdhury next to his bungalow for his employees
Bangladesh witnesses dramatic shift in state power
By Josim Ahmed/The Daily Times of Bangladesh Dhaka, July 17 – On 16 July 2024, exactly one year ago, Bangladesh’s law enforcement opened fire on student demonstrators across major cities. One year later, on the same date in 2025, the political landscape has been dramatically...
International Crimes Research Foundation seeks international probe into use of lethal force in Gopalgunj, Bangladesh
Urgent appeal regarding political violence, heritage destruction, and Human Rights violations in Bangladesh
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