Violent clashes in Bangladesh leave 10 injured ahead of July Charter signing

IANS | October 17, 2025 7:00 PM

Dhaka, Oct 17 (IANS) At least 10 people were injured on Friday afternoon in Bangladesh after violent clashes broke out between law enforcers and a group of protesters identifying themselves as "July Warriors" at the Parliament premises in Dhaka just hours before the July Charter Signing ceremony, local media reported.

Ahead of Diwali, UK lawmaker flags persecution of minorities in Bangladesh

IANS | October 17, 2025 6:45 PM

London, Oct 17 (IANS) The United Kingdom Conservative Party leader and MP Bob Blackman has expressed concern over the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh, particularly Hindus, noting that while communities worldwide will be celebrating Diwali, followed by the Hindu new year, the festivities will not bring the same joy to those in the South Asian nation.