Bangladesh Suspends Mission Activities in Siliguri and Agartala After New Delhi
Darwin, 23 December: Following the suspension of services at its mission in India’s capital New Delhi, Bangladesh has now temporarily shut down visa and consular…
Pritom Hasan and Shehtaz Monira End 10-Year Relationship, Move Towards Divorce
Darwin, October 05: Popular Bangladeshi singer and actor Pritom Hasan and model-actress Shehtaz Monira Hashem have decided to end their marriage after a decade together,…
Bangladeshi-Australian Community Leader Announces Candidacy for NSW Parliament
Darwin, September 06: Bangladeshi-Australian community leader and Campbelltown City Councillor and former Deputy Mayor Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil Masud has formally announced his candidacy for the…
Sufi Leaders Call for Unity at Pir-Mashaikh Conference in Dhaka
Dhaka, September 6: One of the largest Pir-Mashaikh conferences was held in the capital Dhaka, bringing together around 3,000 delegates from home and abroad, including representatives…
Over 100,000 Join Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi Rally in Dhaka
Darwin, August 27: More than 100,000 devotees took part in a colourful rally in Dhaka to mark the 1,501st birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH),…
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Massive Turnout at Funeral of Young Bangladeshi Politician Osman Hadi
Darwin, 21 December: The funeral prayers of prominent Bangladeshi political activist and July Movement youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi were held today at the South…
A Hindu youth was beaten and burned to death in Bangladesh, what happened?
Darwin, 20 December: A Hindu garment worker was beaten and burned to death by a gang in Bhaluka, Mymensingh district, Bangladesh, on charges of insulting…
Extremists set fire to Udichi Artists Group office in Dhaka
Darwin, 20 December: After setting fire to the buildings of two leading media and cultural organizations over the death of an activist, extremists have now…
Mob Violence Targets Media and Cultural Institutions in Bangladesh after Activist’s Death
Darwin, 19 December: Bangladesh has witnessed a surge in mob violence and unrest following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader of…
Inqilab Moncho Spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi Dies in Singapore
Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson for Inqilab Moncho, has passed away in Singapore after a six-day battle following a shooting in Dhaka. Protests planned for Shahbagh.
Vows to Strengthen Security Against ‘Cowardly’ Assassination Attempts Ahead of February Polls: Rizwana Hasan
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan condemned recent assassination attempts against opponents as “cowardly,” revealing that the government needs to strengthen security as opponents are carrying out organized attacks from “behind.” She pledged that the interim government is working to reassure the public and resist forces attempting to disrupt the spontaneous and peaceful February election.
NCP’s Nahid Islam Links July Uprising to 1971 Struggle
On Victory Day, NCP Convener Nahid Islam paid tribute at the National Memorial, asserting that the July Revolution of 2024 is the successor to the historical struggles of 1947 and 1971. He alleged that Bangladesh was “repeatedly deceived” over 54 years, failing to establish equality and social justice, instead seeing fascism entrenched. The NCP aims to lead the country forward through comprehensive reforms.
India’s Mixed Message on Victory Day: Modi Silent on Bangladesh as Jaishankar Greets Dhaka
Indian political leaders sent sharply contrasting messages on Victory Day, with PM Narendra Modi omitting Bangladesh entirely while EAM S. Jaishankar offered formal greetings. The omission underscores the diplomatic cooling between Dhaka and Delhi, heavily influenced by the interim government’s demands for the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina from India.
New Agargaon Graffiti Sparks Victory Day Reflection on Freedom and Protection
Anonymous artist HOBEKI? released a new, highly symbolic Subodh graffiti on the walls of Agargaon, the birthplace of the series, to mark Victory Day. The mural features the character as a tender guardian, giving his military helmet to a girl holding the flag. The re-emergence is seen as igniting an “unfinished conversation” about the true meaning and protection of Bangladesh’s freedom.