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Sheikh Mujibur hall at Dhaka University renamed after radical leader Hadi on students' 'verdict'

IANS | December 21, 2025 10:24 AM

Dhaka, Dec 12 (IANS) In another controversial move that critics say undermines the legacy of those who fought in the Bangladesh Liberation War, the hall union of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall at Dhaka University has removed the original nameplate and replaced it with one reading 'Osman Hadi Hall', named after radical Islamist leader Sharif Osman Hadi, local media reported.

B'desh: Supporters warn of protests if radical leader Hadi's killers not arrested by today

IANS | December 21, 2025 10:09 AM

Dhaka, Dec 21 (IANS) The Muhammad Yunus-led interim administration in Bangladesh has received a 24-hour ultimatum from the radical organisation Inquilab Mancha, demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible for the killing of its leader, Sharif Osman Hadi.

The Third Eye: Wisdom marks India’s strategic outlook

D.C. Pathak | December 21, 2025 9:57 AM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Non-aggression, synthesis and unity of all existence reflect the ancient Indian thought that continues to define the standing of this country even in today’s world.

Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

Lalit K Jha | December 21, 2025 9:19 AM

Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) The United States has tightened scrutiny of non-immigrant visa holders, triggering delays in visa interviews, restricting where applicants can seek visa stamping and expanding social media vetting — developments that an immigration expert warns could disrupt travel and employment for thousands of foreign professionals, a large number of whom are from India.

Sydney terror attack: Australia marks Day of Reflection for victims, orders intelligence review

IANS | December 21, 2025 9:00 AM

Sydney, Dec 21 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday announced a comprehensive review of the country's intelligence and law enforcement agencies in the wake of the deadly terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that claimed the lives of 15 innocent people.

Bangladesh officials say no evidence found of derogatory remarks by lynched Hindu youth

IANS | December 21, 2025 8:42 AM

Dhaka, Dec 21 (IANS) There is no direct evidence that the Hindu youth, who was lynched to death in Bangladesh's Mymensingh, had made any derogatory remarks hurting religious sentiments, an official told local media.

Brazilian president warns armed intervention in Venezuela would be 'humanitarian catastrophe'

IANS | December 21, 2025 8:14 AM

Foz Do Iguacu, Dec 21 (IANS) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Saturday that an armed intervention in Venezuela would be "a humanitarian catastrophe" for the region and set a dangerous precedent for the world.

US forces seize 2nd oil tanker off coast of Venezuela

IANS | December 21, 2025 7:11 AM

Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Saturday that the US forces seized another oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela earlier in the day.

Rising threat to minorities in Bangladesh over false blasphemy accusations

IANS | December 20, 2025 8:43 PM

Dhaka, Dec 20 (IANS) The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) on Saturday asserted that blasphemy allegations have become a deadly instrument of persecution in the country — one that increasingly places religious minorities in mortal danger.

Two more women in Balochistan forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces

IANS | December 20, 2025 8:34 PM

Quetta, Dec 20 (IANS) As violence against women escalate in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation on Saturday brought to light the enforced disappearance of two more Baloch women at the hands of Pakistani forces.

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Sheikh Mujibur hall at Dhaka University renamed after radical leader Hadi on students' 'verdict'

B'desh: Supporters warn of protests if radical leader Hadi's killers not arrested by today

The Third Eye: Wisdom marks India’s strategic outlook

Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

Sydney terror attack: Australia marks Day of Reflection for victims, orders intelligence review

Bangladesh officials say no evidence found of derogatory remarks by lynched Hindu youth

Brazilian president warns armed intervention in Venezuela would be 'humanitarian catastrophe'

US forces seize 2nd oil tanker off coast of Venezuela

Rising threat to minorities in Bangladesh over false blasphemy accusations

Two more women in Balochistan forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces

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