Bangladesh’s security forces have arrested 1,308 people under “Operation Devil Hunt,” an overnight crackdown launched on Saturday to curb violence and vandalism across the country.The interim government, led by chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, has vowed to continue the operation until “all devils” are rooted out.The operation began after student activists were injured during an attack…
Last Updated:January 13, 2025, 19:10 IST This came after Bangladesh’s Foreign Office summoned Indian envoy Pranay Verma to discuss border-related issues between the two countries. Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers patrol along the fencing of the India-Bangladesh international border on the outskirts of Agartala, capital of Tripura, India. (IMAGE: REUTERS) India on Monday said that…
Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to Bangladesh’s interim govt, on Thursday urged Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to “settle the issues” of 1971 “once and for all” to help Dhaka “move forward” with its relationship with Islamabad.Yunus, though, stopped short of demanding a formal apology from Pakistan for mass killings and rapes of Bangladeshi civilians by its…
Last Updated:November 14, 2024, 11:08 IST The Attorney General of Bangladesh, Md Asaduzzaman, also sought a change in the designation of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who is referred to as the ‘Father of the Nation’ A vandalised mural depicting Bangladesh’s founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman days after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of…
