West Bengal
Let communal harmony be the final word
There is no doubt that there is an ongoing conspiracy to disrupt Bangladesh's communal harmony, particularly targeting the majority Muslim community; however, identifying who is behind this conspiracy is not easy. Naturally, one side blames the other for the conspiracy, but if we look at the events, it becomes somewhat clearer. After the political change in the country, people have taken to the streets with various demands in different sectors. Some groups are protesting for wage payments, others for the demand to upgrade colleges to universities, and some communities are fighting for the right to operate three-wheeled rickshaws on major roads. Additionally, various sections of society are seeking benefits or freedom from deprivation and fighting for their rights. Since August 5, this situation has been challenging for the government to handle, and in some cases, it has created embarrassment.
Smuggling along Indo-Bangladesh border sees sharp drop
Tension and incidents along the India-Bangladesh border always existed. Recently Bangladesh witnessed a massive political turmoil and violent protest led by student organisations in August this year. Ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to step down on August 5 and fled to India following the collapse of the Awami League-administration. An interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took over.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Dismembered parts of MP Anar's body recovered
The dismembered parts of the body of Anwarul Azim Anar, the Member of Parliament for Jhenaidah-4 constituency, have been recovered from a septic tank. On Tuesday, May 28, parts of MP Anar's body were found in the septic tank of Sanjiva Gardens in West Bengal, India.
Cyclone Remal claims six lives in West Bengal
Six people were killed due to Cyclone Remal's impact, which brought heavy rain and high winds to India's West Bengal and several northeastern states. The cyclone, which made landfall between Sagar Island in Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh Sunday night, left a trail of destruction, including damaged homes, uprooted trees, and disrupted power lines.
3-day ban on Bangladeshis traveling to India
Bangladeshis have been banned from traveling to India on tourist visas for three days. The ban has been issued due to Lok Sabha elections in India's West Bengal. The ban came into effect on Friday (May 17) from 6:00pm onwards.
Ownership of Tangail saree will be Bangladesh’s: Industries minister
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun has expressed hope that Bangladesh will get the ownership of Tangail Saree after the legal battle.
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