BANGLADESHI AUTHORITIES
Bengal police to bring one of key suspects in Bangla MP's murder from Nepal to Kolkata
West Bengal CID will bring a key suspect in the murder of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar from Nepal to Kolkata. Muhammed Siyam Hussain, who allegedly fled to Nepal after the murder, was apprehended last Thursday. The decision to transfer him to Indian authorities is due to the murder occurring within Kolkata's jurisdiction. Efforts to locate the missing MP's body parts and investigate his disappearance continue.
Cyclone Remal: One dead in Kolkata, death toll in Bangladesh rises to 10, around 30,000 homes destroyed
Cyclone Remal, after making landfall in West Bengal and Bangladesh, continues to move northwards with gradual weakening. The storm has caused significant damage to infrastructure, power outages, and disruptions in transportation. Extensive precautionary measures, including mass evacuations and setting up shelters, were taken. Both countries experienced severe flooding and damage, particularly in the Sunderbans delta. Authorities are working to clear debris and restore services as the cyclone weakens.
Bangladesh MP Murder: Detective chief says conspirator may have escaped to US, seeks Interpol's help to track down suspect
The primary suspect in the murder of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar, Akhtaruzzaman Shaheen, is believed to have escaped to the US via Dubai from Kathmandu. Bangladesh is seeking Interpol's assistance in apprehending him, emphasizing the seriousness of the crime. The murder, motivated by a dispute over proceeds from a gold smuggling racket, led to the victim's body parts being dismembered and disposed of in Bagjola canal near Kolkata. Authorities are coordinating with Indian counterparts to track down suspects.
8 NLFT militants fled from their Bangladeshi camps surrender in Tripura
The militants -- Netajoy Reang (33), Mohonda Reang (36), Sukumar Reang (27), Kiranjit Reang (20) and Bishnuram Reang (26) – deposited a Chinese Pistol, two China made rifles, 17 bullets, 10 shotgun shells, one Walkie-talkie with charging port, Bangladeshi currency of 770 taka, two Bangladeshi mobile sim cards and some incriminating documents.
Bangladeshi passenger arrested for in-flight sexual misconduct on a Muscat-Mumbai bound flight
A Bangladeshi citizen, Mohammad Dulal, has been arrested for alleged unruly behavior on a Vistara flight from Muscat to Mumbai. Dulal is accused of flashing at flight attendants and engaging in inappropriate conduct. This incident marks the 12th reported case of unruly passenger behavior in Mumbai in 2023. Dulal has been remanded to police custody and his legal counsel argues that he suffers from a mental disorder and faces challenges understanding English and Hindi.
Overreacting? Borderline? Dealing with bigotry can be a hit-and-miss train ride
The thing about casual racism is that they are not in the open enough for you to call them out as racist. Often, they are so borderline, you almost feel that if you say something, people, including people who are not White - or even your own friends - will accuse you of overreacting.
Nepal-Bangladesh may be allowed to trade power through Indian corridor
Initially Nepal will export 50 MW of electricity to Bangladesh, which would boost Nepal's economic fortunes in the backdrop of its move in 2021 to begin selling electricity to India, according to people familiar with the issue.
Russian shipment for Bangladesh nuclear plant docks at Haldia port
The Russian-flagged ship arrived at Bangladesh's Mongla port at the end of December 2022 with goods destined for the Rooppur NPP, Mongla Port Authority Secretary Kalachand Singh told media in Dhaka. "We have learned that the cargo from the vessel can be unloaded at the Haldia port in India's West Bengal. From there, another vessel could carry the consignment for the Rooppur power plant," said Singh.
Indian Coast Guard rescues 20 Bangladeshi fishermen post-landfall of cyclone 'Sitrang'
These rescued fishermen were clinging to floating debris after their fishing boat sank. They are planned to be handed over to the Bangladesh Coast Guard in accordance with MoU existing between the two Coast Guards.
Bangladesh investigates crippling 10-hour nationwide power cut
"We suspect a transmission line experienced a technical glitch that led to a cascade of failures throughout the national power grid," Mohammad Hossain, the top official at the government's power cell division, told Reuters.
150,000 Bangladeshi tea workers strike against dollar-a-day wages
The minimum wage for a tea plantation worker in the country is 120 taka a day -- about $1.25 at official rates, but only just over a dollar on the free market. One worker said that was barely enough to buy food, let alone other necessities.
Is Bangladesh next to fall in China's debt-trap diplomacy?
China is gradually bringing Bangladesh into its trap as it is already the major supplier of arms to Bangladesh. Dhaka acquired a sizable amount of military hardware from China which includes two Submarines, Missiles, guns, frigates and fighter aircraft. But now Bangladesh is facing a problem as many of the arms acquired from China are giving trouble. The type 053H3 Frigates and K-8W fighter aircraft have developed snags.
Foreigners Tribunal's opinion on citizenship to operate as res judicata: Gauhati High Court
The court said, “It is the stand of the Special Counsel, Foreigners Tribunals that Amina Khatoon continues to hold the field and on the other hand, it is the contention of the petitioners that in view of the decision in Abdul Kaddus and other judgments of the Supreme Court, Amina Khatoon is not a good law any longer to be followed.”
Sheikh Hasina thanks PM Modi for rescuing B'deshi nationals stranded in Ukraine under 'Operation Ganga'
As per the sources, India has rescued nine Bangladeshis from war-torn Ukraine.
Assam: Gauhati HC provides relief to woman being tried twice by same foreigners tribunal
It has been submitted that in spite of the said opinion, the petitioner was again proceeded subsequently and a separate proceeding was initiated against the petitioner, the court said.
Bangladesh arrests hundreds for violence against Hindus
Authorities have filed 71 cases in connection with the violence during the Hindu festival of Durga Puja, a Bangladesh police spokesman said. Investigations were ongoing after the arrest of 450 suspected culprits, he added.
Arsonists vandalise 66 houses, torch 20 homes of Hindus in Bangladesh amidst protests over Durga Puja violence
On Wednesday, communal violence broke out in several places in Bangladesh after news broke on social media about the alleged desecration of the Holy Quran at a Durga Puja venue on the bank of Nanuar Dighi.
Communal harmony to be protected; violence aimed at creating trouble before next poll: Bangladesh HM
"We have taken stern actions to tackle the situation. An investigation is underway; none of the culprits would be spared. I want to assure you that the communal harmony of our country will be protected at any cost. Both the minority and majority communities are citizens of this country and would be protected," Khan Kamal said.
Bangladeshis rush back to work as factories reopen despite virus surge
With the economy badly hit by the pandemic, the government excluded the factories that supply top brands in Europe and North America from a nationwide lockdown order.
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