minority

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Panorama

Gabbard spells US ‘concern’ over Bangladesh. What are its implications?

The Business Standard spoke to experts on the implications of Gabbard's comment and whether the Yunus government should have taken a firmer stance on extremism.

Farida Akhter, adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Minority word should not exist in Bangladesh: Farida Akhter

At the 17th session of the UN Forum on Minority Issues at Palais des Nations on 28 November. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

UN Forum: Bangladesh debunks propaganda on minority persecution

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. File Photo: Reuters
South Asia

India closely monitoring situation related to minorities in Bangladesh: Jaishankar

A member of the Bangladeshi Hindu community looks on while holding a banner against violence targeting the country's minorities during a protest in Dhaka on August 9, 2024, days after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. Photo: LUIS TATO / AFP
Bangladesh

Minority groups in Bangladesh feel safer under interim govt: VOA survey

Adviser Mahfuj Alam. File Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Ensure security for innocent minority groups: Mahfuj Alam

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam speaks at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on 6 November 2024. Photo: PID
Bangladesh

Trump misinformed about attacks on minorities in Bangladesh: CA's press secretary

NCP Convener Md Nahid Islam. File Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Govt to take steps to improve living standard of Rabidas community: Nahid

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Bangladesh

Hindu community in Ctg wants speedy trial tribunal, minority ministry

Tarique Rahman speaking virtually at an event. File Photo: Collected
Politics

Come forward to end old game of playing minority card: Tarique

Logo of Amnesty International. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Probe 'crimes' against minorities, mob violence: Amnesty to interim govt 

A vandalised house of a Hindu family in Barishal. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Dr Yunus to hold meetings for prompt resolution of attacks on minorities

Members of the Hindu community stage a demonstration in the capital’s Shahbagh area in August, demanding safety and an end to the alleged vandalism of their homes and temples. File Photo: Foisal Ahmed
Bangladesh

Safety for Hindus: Demonstrations in Shahbagh continue for second day