Feb 12, 2025, at 05:51 pm
Bangladesh’s former Government led by ex-PM Sheikh Hasina and security and intelligence services, alongside violent elements associated with the Awami League party, systematically engaged in a range of serious human rights violations during last year’s student-led protests, a report by the UN Human Rights Office has found.
Bangladesh: 'Jihadists' attack stall displaying Taslima Nasreen's book at Dhaka book fair
Feb 11, 2025, at 03:22 pm
A group of madrasa students recently attacked a stall at the ongoing Amar Ekushey Boi Mela (book fair) in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka for displaying a book written by exiled writer Taslima Nasreen.
Thousands protest against China's planned 'mega embassy' in London
Feb 10, 2025, at 06:26 pm
A large protest was held in London city recently against China's planned “mega-embassy” at the former Royal Mint Court, media reports said.
Monkeys blamed for countrywide massive power cut in Sri Lanka
Feb 10, 2025, at 05:17 pm
Sri Lanka's Power and Energy Ministry on Monday said a group of monkeys entered the Panadura Power Station and interfered with the power grids during a scuffle which led to the islandwide power outage, media reports said.
Operation Devil Hunt: Over 1300 arrested as Bangladesh government launches sweeping crackdown
Feb 10, 2025, at 09:29 am
Bangladesh authorities have arrested over 1300 people during a joint forces operation launched to tackle the latest wave of violence across the country which saw attackers vandalising the family residence of Founding Father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dhaka and other properties belonging to Awami League.
Pakistan: Two policemen die during Bannu checkpost attack
Feb 09, 2025, at 11:58 pm
At least two policemen died after suspected terrorists attacked their police post in the Fatehkhel area of Bannu district in Pakistan on Friday, media reports said.
Taiwan detects Chinese balloons around its territory
Feb 09, 2025, at 11:29 pm
Taiwan's Defence Ministry has said it detected six Chinese balloons close to its territory recently.
Pakistan court rejects bail of doctor accused of blasphemy
Feb 09, 2025, at 10:23 pm
A Pakistani court has rejected the bail of a doctor who was arrested on charges of desecration of Holy Quran in Hayatabad Township in January.
One dies after landslide hits China, 28 missing
Feb 09, 2025, at 07:54 pm
At least one person died and 28 others remained missing after a landslide hit south-western China on Saturday.
Pakistan: Security forces allegedly kidnap Baloch youth from Karachi
Feb 08, 2025, at 07:04 pm
Pakistani security forces have allegedly kidnapped a Baloch youth in Karachi city and shifted him to an undisclosed location, media reports said.
Feb 08, 2025, at 06:27 pm
Human Rights Watch reacted to the recent vandalisation of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house in Dhaka and said 'lawlessness' was not justified.
Feb 08, 2025, at 05:28 pm
Bangladesh Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus urged citizens to 'immediately restore complete law and order and to ensure there will be no further attacks on properties' belonging to former PM Sheikh Hasina's family or any members of her Awami League.
Feb 07, 2025, at 04:26 pm
The detective branch of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Thursday detained Bangladeshi actress Sohana Saba, hours after her colleague Meher Afroz Shaon was arrested on charges of conspiring against the state.
Bangladeshi actor Meher Afroz Shaon arrested on charges of conspiracy against state
Feb 07, 2025, at 12:17 am
Dhaka/IBNS: The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested actor Meher Afroz Shaon on charges of conspiring against the state.
Bangladesh protesters vandalise Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Dhaka before setting it on fire
Feb 06, 2025, at 12:43 am
Dhaka/IBNS: A mob vandalised and set ablaze the residence of Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Police official shot dead in Quetta
Feb 05, 2025, at 07:01 pm
Unknown gunmen shot dead the assistant superintendent of Quetta district jail in Pakistan on Tuesday.
China counters Donald Trump with tariff on US goods and probe into Google
Feb 04, 2025, at 12:22 pm
Beijing/Washington DC/IBNS: China has hit back at US president Donald Trump's 10 percent tariff on goods from Beijing with a counter tax and a probe into tech giant Google, media reports said.
Unidentified gunmen shoot down police official guarding polio vaccinators in Pakistan
Feb 03, 2025, at 06:29 pm
Bike-borne gunmen shot dead a police official who was on duty to protect polio vaccinators in Khyber district of Pakistan on Monday, media reports said.
Feb 03, 2025, at 05:47 pm
Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus, during whose regime the South Asian country witnessed a spike in attacks on minorities, wished the Hindu community members when they are worshipping Goddess Saraswati on Monday.
Pakistan: Brothers allegedly kill sister fo making TikTok videos
Feb 03, 2025, at 03:34 pm
A 20-year-old woman was allegedly shot dead by her brothers for making TikTok videos in Pakistan's Jhelum region.
Philippines: Five Chinese nationals arrested for alleged spying activities
Feb 02, 2025, at 11:42 pm
The National Bureau of Investigation-Special Task Force (NBI-STF) of Philippines, under the supervision of NBI Director Judge Jaime B. Santiago (Ret.), arrested five Chinese nationals engaged in illegal intelligence gathering that jeopardizes national security.
Pakistan: 22 security personnel killed in terror attacks in 24 hours, Army chief visits Balochistan
Feb 02, 2025, at 10:36 am
At least 23 terrorists and 22 Pakistani Army men were killed during counterterrorism operations in the South Asian country's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 24 hours, media reports said.
Pakistan: Cop shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Quetta
Feb 02, 2025, at 12:36 am
Unidentified assailants shot dead a policeman when he was returning from work in Quetta city of Pakistan, media reports said.
Taiwan cites data leaks concerns, bans public sector employees from using DeepSeek AI bot
Feb 02, 2025, at 12:05 am
Taiwan cited concerns over data leaks to the Chinese government and asked public sector employees not to use DeepSeek AI bot.
Feb 01, 2025, at 11:54 pm
The Uyghur American Association has announced to organise a protest outside the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC to remember the victims of the Ghulja Massacre.
Pakistani man kills TikToker daughter in the name of honour
Jan 31, 2025, at 06:52 pm
A Pakistani father allegedly killed his daughter in the name of honour for making TikTok videos in the South Asian country's Quetta city, media reports said.
George Soros's son meets Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus after Donald Trump freezes aid
Jan 30, 2025, at 06:02 pm
Dhaka: Alex Soros, the son of American billionaire George Soros and chair of the Open Society Foundations (OSF), met with Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government, just days after the Trump administration halted foreign aid to Bangladesh.
Islamists targeting Hindus, Ahmadiyya communities in Bangladesh, claims Human Rights Watch report
Jan 29, 2025, at 06:17 pm
Human Rights Watch has said groups promoting extremist Islam are attacking minorities, particularly those from Hindu and Ahmadiyya communities, in Bangladesh, a nation which witnessed a massive political change last year after former PM Sheikh Hasina -led government toppled on August 5 amid severe protests against her regime.
Jan 29, 2025, at 02:53 pm
Ousted ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League has announced a series of political programmes, including a general strike and blockade, across Bangladesh next month, demanding the removal of Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus-led interim government over alleged 'oppressed misrule'.
Pregnant Hindu woman beaten to death in Pakistan during exorcism
Jan 28, 2025, at 03:21 pm
A pregnant woman was beaten to death in the course of exorcism in Pakistan's Malkani Sharif town, media reports said.