Bangladesh: Gopalganj violence shows ugly side of new political order (IANS Analysis)

IANS | July 25, 2025 7:27 PM

Dhaka: Bangladesh's political theatre has always been animated, its vibrancy marred by episodes of violence that seem almost intrinsic to its narrative. In the wake of Sheikh Hasina's ouster from power in August last year, the country has been caught in a downward spiral of unrest, with the streets increasingly overtaken by chaos and common citizens bearing the brunt of growing insecurity. The interim government, despite its stated commitment to restoring order, appears unable—or perhaps unwilling — to rein in this spiralling disorder.

Author Taslima Nasreen urges Nobel Committee to 'introspect' over giving Nobel Peace Prize to B'desh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus

IANS | July 25, 2025 4:51 AM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Exiled Bangladeshi author and human rights activist Taslima Nasreen has asked the Nobel Committee to introspect over its decision of the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, "for tarnishing the prestigious award's reputation by spreading unrest in the South Asian country".

Hindu temple in Australia defaced with racist graffiti

IANS | July 24, 2025 12:35 PM

Canberra, July 24 (IANS) In a recent disturbing act of racial violence, a prominent Hindu temple in Melbourne was vandalised with racist graffiti in Victoria, Australia. This incident has raised concerns within the community about the increasing hate attacks on Hindus in the country.

Gujarat ATS busts Al-Qaeda module, four arrested for radicalising youth online

IANS | July 23, 2025 8:51 PM

Ahmedabad, July 23 (IANS) Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested four individuals allegedly linked to an Al-Qaeda-backed online radicalisation network. The accused were reportedly involved in spreading extremist ideology, promoting jihad, and inciting violence through social media platforms and encrypted communication apps.