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The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Thursday ordered the authorities to ban the dissemination of all the “hate speeches” of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina in the media and on social networking platforms.

The order follows Hasina's recent speech, her first public address after fleeing Bangladesh four months ago, in which she mounted a stinging attack on the country's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of perpetrating "genocide" and failing to protect minorities including Hindus.

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) reported that a two-member tribunal led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder passed the order and directed the authorities to remove all the “hate speeches” of Hasina from social media and take necessary steps to stop their dissemination in future in all types of mass media.

Prosecutor Advocate Abdullah Al Noman told the news agency that the tribunal asked secretaries of the ICT Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to execute the order.

The prosecution earlier filed the petition, pleading to remove and restrict all types of hate speech and incitement by the ousted prime minister, which may intimidate the witnesses or victims or hamper the investigation.

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Earlier, prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim briefed the media in this regard, saying not only in Bangladesh, making hate speech is a criminal offence in every law and every country around the world.

"Sheikh Hasina has made speeches, where she was heard saying she got the license to kill 227 people as the same number of cases were filed against her. She was even heard giving threats to the victims and witnesses of the cases against her, through these speeches," Tamim said.

In remarks delivered virtually to her supporters at an event in New York, Hasina, presently living in India, also claimed that there were plans to kill her and her sister Sheikh Rehana just like their father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated in 1975.

Describing Yunus as "power-hungry", Hasina alleged that the places of worship in Bangladesh are under attack and the current dispensation has totally failed to deal with the situation.

Hasina was speaking to supporters of her Awami League party at the event organised on Sunday to mark "Bijoy Dibos" or Victory Day that falls on December 16.

Though Hasina made several statements in the last few months, it was her first public address after taking shelter, said an expert closely tracking developments in Bangladesh.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Thursday ordered the authorities to ban the dissemination of all the “hate speeches” of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina in the media and on social networking platforms.

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Thursday ordered the authorities to ban the dissemination of all the “hate speeches” of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina in the media and on social networking platforms. The order follows Hasina's recent speech, her first public address after fleeing Bangladesh four months ago, in which she mounted a stinging attack on the country's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of perpetrating "genocide" and failing to protect minorities including Hindus. Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) reported that a two-member tribunal led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder passed the order and directed the authorities to remove all the “hate speeches” of Hasina from social media and take necessary steps to stop their dissemination in future in all types of mass media. Prosecutor Advocate Abdullah Al Noman told the news agency that the tribunal asked secretaries of the ICT Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to execute the order. The prosecution earlier filed the petition, pleading to remove and restrict all types of hate speech and incitement by the ousted prime minister, which may intimidate the witnesses or victims or hamper the investigation. Also Read | Taslima Nasreen slams Bangladesh’s handling of Chinmoy Krishna Das case, cites religious discrimination Earlier, prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim briefed the media in this regard, saying not only in Bangladesh, making hate speech is a criminal offence in every law and every country around the world. "Sheikh Hasina has made speeches, where she was heard saying she got the license to kill 227 people as the same number of cases were filed against her. She was even heard giving threats to the victims and witnesses of the cases against her, through these speeches," Tamim said. In remarks delivered virtually to her supporters at an event in New York, Hasina, presently living in India, also claimed that there were plans to kill her and her sister Sheikh Rehana just like their father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated in 1975. Describing Yunus as "power-hungry", Hasina alleged that the places of worship in Bangladesh are under attack and the current dispensation has totally failed to deal with the situation. Hasina was speaking to supporters of her Awami League party at the event organised on Sunday to mark "Bijoy Dibos" or Victory Day that falls on December 16. Though Hasina made several statements in the last few months, it was her first public address after taking shelter, said an expert closely tracking developments in Bangladesh. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bangladesh court bans circulation of Sheikh Hasina's ‘hate speeches'

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has accused the leader of the country’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, of mass killings and targeting minorities.

Her statement comes amidst increasing attacks on the Hindu community. Addressing a New York event virtually, Hasina blamed Yunus for a series of attacks on Hindu temples and churches.

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"Today, I have been accused of mass killings. In reality, it is Muhammad Yunus who has indulged in mass killings through a meticulous designed plan along with the student co-ordinators. They are the masterminds. Even Tarique Rahman (BNP leader and Khaleda Zia's son) from London has said that if the deaths continue, then the government won't last," the deposed prime minister said.

She also questioned Yunus for increased attacks on minorities in the country. "Today, teachers, police are all being attacked and killed... Hindus, Buddhists, Christians are being targeted. Churches and several temples have been attacked. Why are minorities being targeted in Bangladesh now?" the Awami League leader said.

Over the past weeks, radical Islamists have launched attacks on Hindu community in the country.

Three Hindu monks associated with International Society for Krishna Consciousness or ISKCON have been detained by the government.

Indian political leaders have been raising concerns over the troubling developments in the country.

On Saturday (Nov 30), Bangladesh authorities ordered freezing of at least 17 bank accounts related to the ISKCON.

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Hasina further said that her rivals had hatched a plan to assassinate her just like her father and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

"I did not want a massacre. If I wanted to hold on to power, there would have been a massacre. When people were being killed indiscriminately, I decided I should leave. Had my security personnel opened fire, so many would have died at Gana Bhavan. I did not want that," she said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has accused the leader of the country’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, of mass killings and targeting minorities.

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has accused the leader of the country’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, of mass killings and targeting minorities. Her statement comes amidst increasing attacks on the Hindu community. Addressing a New York event virtually, Hasina blamed Yunus for a series of attacks on Hindu temples and churches. Also read: Bangladesh claims $16 billion siphoned every year during Sheikh Hasina`s tenure: Report "Today, I have been accused of mass killings. In reality, it is Muhammad Yunus who has indulged in mass killings through a meticulous designed plan along with the student co-ordinators. They are the masterminds. Even Tarique Rahman (BNP leader and Khaleda Zia's son) from London has said that if the deaths continue, then the government won't last," the deposed prime minister said. She also questioned Yunus for increased attacks on minorities in the country. "Today, teachers, police are all being attacked and killed... Hindus, Buddhists, Christians are being targeted. Churches and several temples have been attacked. Why are minorities being targeted in Bangladesh now?" the Awami League leader said. Over the past weeks, radical Islamists have launched attacks on Hindu community in the country. Three Hindu monks associated with International Society for Krishna Consciousness or ISKCON have been detained by the government. Indian political leaders have been raising concerns over the troubling developments in the country. On Saturday (Nov 30), Bangladesh authorities ordered freezing of at least 17 bank accounts related to the ISKCON. Also read: Chinese ambassador hands over $20,000 cheque to Bangladesh for flood relief Hasina further said that her rivals had hatched a plan to assassinate her just like her father and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. "I did not want a massacre. If I wanted to hold on to power, there would have been a massacre. When people were being killed indiscriminately, I decided I should leave. Had my security personnel opened fire, so many would have died at Gana Bhavan. I did not want that," she said. (With inputs from agencies)

‘He's involved in mass killings,’ Hasina blames Yunus for attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

A spokesperson for the Hindu spiritual organisation International Society for Krishna Consciousness, known as ISKCON, said Monday (Dec 2) that a lawyer of detained Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu was brutally attacked in Bangladesh. ISKCON Kolkata’s Radharamn Das said that advocate Ramen Roy, who is helping Chinmoy fight legal cases, was attacked by some people at his home and was now in critical condition.

Radharamn Das also posted a picture of Ramen Roy, showing him lying in the ICU and “fighting for his life.”

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“Please pray for Advocate Ramen Roy. His only 'fault' was defending Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu in court. Islamists ransacked his home and brutally attacked him,” wrote the ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson on X.

Chinmoy was detained by Bangladesh police on November 25 on stringent sedition charges, backed by claims that he disrespected the Bangladeshi flag while demanding safety for Hindus. An FIR was also filed against him and 18 others. He was denied a bail on November 26 and sent to prison. The court is now set to hear the case on January 2 next year.&nbsp;

Indian political leaders have been raising concerns over the arrest of the Hindu monk and rising attacks on the Hindu community in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-freezes-17-bank-accounts-linked-to-iskcon-amid-rising-attacks-on-hindus-780460">Also read:&nbsp;Bangladesh freezes 17 bank accounts linked to ISKCON amid rising attacks on Hindus</a>

Over the weekend, ISKCON claimed Bangladesh detained two more Hindu monks who had gone to meet Chinmoy in jail.

While ISKCON earlier said Chinmoy was not its representative in Bangladesh, the group later said in a statement it “supports his rights and freedom for peacefully calling for protecting Hindus and their places of worship”.

On November 30, Bangladesh authorities ordered freezing of at least 17 bank accounts related to the ISKCON, including one belonging to Chinmoy. The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) also ordered banks to provide information, including updated transaction statements of all the accounts, within the next three working days.

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India has taken note of these developments and has told Dhaka to protect its minorities, including Hindus.

"Government has taken a serious note of these incidents and shared its concerns with the Government of Bangladesh," Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said in response to a question in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament.

(With inputs from agencies)

A spokesperson for the Hindu spiritual organisation International Society for Krishna Consciousness, known as ISKCON, said Monday (Dec 2) that a lawyer of detained Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu was brutally attacked in Bangladesh.

A spokesperson for the Hindu spiritual organisation International Society for Krishna Consciousness, known as ISKCON, said Monday (Dec 2) that a lawyer of detained Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu was brutally attacked in Bangladesh. ISKCON Kolkata’s Radharamn Das said that advocate Ramen Roy, who is helping Chinmoy fight legal cases, was attacked by some people at his home and was now in critical condition. Radharamn Das also posted a picture of Ramen Roy, showing him lying in the ICU and “fighting for his life.” Please pray for Advocate Ramen Roy. His only 'fault' was defending Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu in court. Islamists ransacked his home and brutally attacked him, leaving him in the ICU, fighting for his life.#SaveBangladeshiHindus #FreeChinmoyKrishnaPrabhu pic.twitter.com/uudpC10bpN — Radharamn Das राधारमण दास (@RadharamnDas) December 2, 2024 × “Please pray for Advocate Ramen Roy. His only 'fault' was defending Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu in court. Islamists ransacked his home and brutally attacked him,” wrote the ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson on X. Chinmoy was detained by Bangladesh police on November 25 on stringent sedition charges, backed by claims that he disrespected the Bangladeshi flag while demanding safety for Hindus. An FIR was also filed against him and 18 others. He was denied a bail on November 26 and sent to prison. The court is now set to hear the case on January 2 next year. Indian political leaders have been raising concerns over the arrest of the Hindu monk and rising attacks on the Hindu community in the country. Also read: Bangladesh freezes 17 bank accounts linked to ISKCON amid rising attacks on Hindus Over the weekend, ISKCON claimed Bangladesh detained two more Hindu monks who had gone to meet Chinmoy in jail. While ISKCON earlier said Chinmoy was not its representative in Bangladesh, the group later said in a statement it “supports his rights and freedom for peacefully calling for protecting Hindus and their places of worship”. On November 30, Bangladesh authorities ordered freezing of at least 17 bank accounts related to the ISKCON, including one belonging to Chinmoy. The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) also ordered banks to provide information, including updated transaction statements of all the accounts, within the next three working days. Also read: Bangladesh claims $16 billion siphoned every year during Sheikh Hasina`s tenure: Report India has taken note of these developments and has told Dhaka to protect its minorities, including Hindus. "Government has taken a serious note of these incidents and shared its concerns with the Government of Bangladesh," Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said in response to a question in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament. (With inputs from agencies)

Bangladesh communal tensions: Lawyer defending detained Hindu monk ‘brutally attacked’

Amid rising attacks on minority communities,&nbsp;Bangladesh&nbsp;authorities have detained two more monks associated with the Hindu spiritual organisation International Society for Krishna Consciousness, known as ISKCON. Radharaman Das, a spokesperson for ISKCON Kolkata, claimed Saturday (Nov 30) that a centre of the Hindu group was also vandalised by a mob. This comes days after Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das was detained earlier under sedition charges.

The two ISKCON priests have been&nbsp;identified as Rudraproti Kesab Das&nbsp;and Ranga Nath Syama Sundor Das and&nbsp;were detained as they went to meet Chinmoy in jail. Calling their detention deeply shocking, Radharaman called for their immediate release in a post on X.

"Does he look like a terrorist? The arrest of innocent Iskcon brahmacharis is deeply shocking and disturbing," Radharaman Das posted with the hashtag "FreeISKCONMonks Bangladesh". The spokesperson also posted a video showing a mob vandalising an ISKCON centre, with the caption: "No respite in sight". Bangladesh authorities are yet to confirm the detention of the young priest.

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This comes amidst a string of attacks on the Hindu community and their places of worship. On Friday, media reported that three Hindu temples in Bangladesh’s Chattogram—Shantaneshwari Matri Temple, Shoni Temple, and Shantaneshwari Kalibari Temple—came under attack from a mob shouting anti-Hindu and anti-ISKCON slogans.

Indian political leaders have been raising concerns over the arrest of the Hindu monk and rising attacks on the Hindu community in the country.

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwily5jjmISKAxWtzTQHHQPeGucQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-freezes-17-bank-accounts-linked-to-iskcon-amid-rising-attacks-on-hindus-780460" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-freezes-17-bank-accounts-linked-to-iskcon-amid-rising-attacks-on-hindus-780460&amp;ved=2ahUKEwily5jjmISKAxWtzTQHHQPeGucQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE">Bangladesh freezes 17 bank accounts linked to ISKCON amid rising attacks on Hindus</a>

Earlier in the day, Bangladesh authorities ordered the freezing of at least 17 bank accounts related to ISKCON. The move came in response to violent protests that erupted after the detention of Chinmoy, who has been accused by the authorities of killing an advocate. ISKCON Bangladesh has vehemently denied these claims, dubbed as baseless and fabricated by the group.

Subsequently, a plea was filed in the Bangladesh High Court to impose a ban on the Hindu group but was rejected.

Bangladesh’s unelected interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, argued in the court that the ISKCON was a fundamentalist organisation.

(With inputs from agencies)

Amid rising attacks on minority communities, Bangladesh authorities have detained two more monks associated with the Hindu spiritual organisation International Society for Krishna Consciousness, known as ISKCON.

Amid rising attacks on minority communities, Bangladesh authorities have detained two more monks associated with the Hindu spiritual organisation International Society for Krishna Consciousness, known as ISKCON. Radharaman Das, a spokesperson for ISKCON Kolkata, claimed Saturday (Nov 30) that a centre of the Hindu group was also vandalised by a mob. This comes days after Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das was detained earlier under sedition charges. The two ISKCON priests have been identified as Rudraproti Kesab Das and Ranga Nath Syama Sundor Das and were detained as they went to meet Chinmoy in jail. Calling their detention deeply shocking, Radharaman called for their immediate release in a post on X. "Does he look like a terrorist? The arrest of innocent Iskcon brahmacharis is deeply shocking and disturbing," Radharaman Das posted with the hashtag "FreeISKCONMonks Bangladesh". The spokesperson also posted a video showing a mob vandalising an ISKCON centre, with the caption: "No respite in sight". Bangladesh authorities are yet to confirm the detention of the young priest. Another ISKCON center in Bhairav, Bangladesh, has been vandalized. No respite in sight. #SaveBangladeshiHindus pic.twitter.com/ut7CMRb4mn — Radharamn Das राधारमण दास (@RadharamnDas) November 30, 2024 × This comes amidst a string of attacks on the Hindu community and their places of worship. On Friday, media reported that three Hindu temples in Bangladesh’s Chattogram—Shantaneshwari Matri Temple, Shoni Temple, and Shantaneshwari Kalibari Temple—came under attack from a mob shouting anti-Hindu and anti-ISKCON slogans. Indian political leaders have been raising concerns over the arrest of the Hindu monk and rising attacks on the Hindu community in the country. Also read: Bangladesh freezes 17 bank accounts linked to ISKCON amid rising attacks on Hindus Earlier in the day, Bangladesh authorities ordered the freezing of at least 17 bank accounts related to ISKCON. The move came in response to violent protests that erupted after the detention of Chinmoy, who has been accused by the authorities of killing an advocate. ISKCON Bangladesh has vehemently denied these claims, dubbed as baseless and fabricated by the group. Subsequently, a plea was filed in the Bangladesh High Court to impose a ban on the Hindu group but was rejected. Bangladesh’s unelected interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, argued in the court that the ISKCON was a fundamentalist organisation. (With inputs from agencies)

ISKCON centre vandalised, two more priests detained in Bangladesh amid unrest

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The number of coronavirus cases in Bangladesh has increased by 3,471 to 81,523 in the past 24 hours, the Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control And Research confirmed on Friday amid relaxed coronavirus-related restrictions.

According to the institute's dashboard, a total of 17,250 COVID-19 patients have recovered and 1,095 have died, including 46 in the preceding day.

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About 315,000 people remain in self-isolation and 255,00 have already been released from quarantine.

Despite the increase in the number of cases in the country, the Bangladeshi authorities did not extend the lockdown regime introduced on March 8.

On May 31, the government announced the reopening of offices and the resumption of transport services.

At the same time, authorities called on the nation to maintain social distance.

The number of coronavirus cases in Bangladesh has increased by 3,471 to 81,523 in the past 24 hours, the Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control And Research confirmed on Friday amid relaxed coronavirus-related restrictions.

The number of coronavirus cases in Bangladesh has increased by 3,471 to 81,523 in the past 24 hours, the Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control And Research confirmed on Friday amid relaxed coronavirus-related restrictions. According to the institute's dashboard, a total of 17,250 COVID-19 patients have recovered and 1,095 have died, including 46 in the preceding day. Also read| Extreme poverty could rise to over one billion people globally due to COVID-19 crisis: Report About 315,000 people remain in self-isolation and 255,00 have already been released from quarantine. Despite the increase in the number of cases in the country, the Bangladeshi authorities did not extend the lockdown regime introduced on March 8. On May 31, the government announced the reopening of offices and the resumption of transport services. At the same time, authorities called on the nation to maintain social distance.

COVID-19 cases count in Bangladesh rises by 3,471 to 81,523

Bangladesh has decided not to extend further the nationwide lockdown after May 30 that was imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus but every citizen needed to strictly abide by the health guidelines for COVID-19 until June 15, Junior Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain said on Wednesday.

Bangladesh, where the nation-wide shutdown was enforced on March 26, has till now witnessed 36,715 infections with 522 deaths.

“The general holiday will not be extended after its expiry on May 30, but everyone must strictly abide by health guidelines for COVID-19 until June 15,” Hossain told reporters.

He said the elderly, sick people and the pregnant women would, however, refrain from joining their offices while “others will attend office “maintaining 13 specific guidelines”.

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The junior minister said the government also planned to allow “limited reopening” of public transport services like passenger buses, trains and ferries maintaining as well the health guidelines and restrictions.

Asked to explain the “limited” and “restricted” reopening Hossain said it meant the “transport services will operate in a “controlled manner” maintaining health directives while local authorities will take detailed decisions in this regard.

“The private aviation operators will also restore their services under their own management maintaining the health guidelines,” Hossain said.

But the existing ban on public gatherings and unnecessary movement of people from 8 pm to 6 am would remain enforced while violation of the order would be treated as a punishable offence, he said.

The shops would remain open from 8 am to 4 pm strictly enforcing social and physical distancing and maintaining other health guidelines.

Hossain said an official order was expected to be issued on Thursday announcing the government decision.

“We have obtained Prime Minister’s (Sheikh Hasina) approval in this regard,” he said.

Since its enforcement on March 26, coinciding with the Independence Day anniversary, the shutdown was extended in six phases until May 30.

Bangladesh has decided not to extend further the nationwide lockdown after May 30 that was imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus but every citizen needed to strictly abide by the health guidelines for COVID-19 until June 15, Junior Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain said on Wednesday.

Bangladesh has decided not to extend further the nationwide lockdown after May 30 that was imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus but every citizen needed to strictly abide by the health guidelines for COVID-19 until June 15, Junior Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain said on Wednesday. Bangladesh, where the nation-wide shutdown was enforced on March 26, has till now witnessed 36,715 infections with 522 deaths. “The general holiday will not be extended after its expiry on May 30, but everyone must strictly abide by health guidelines for COVID-19 until June 15,” Hossain told reporters. He said the elderly, sick people and the pregnant women would, however, refrain from joining their offices while “others will attend office “maintaining 13 specific guidelines”. Also read: Bangaldesh: Five coronavirus patients die in hospital fire The junior minister said the government also planned to allow “limited reopening” of public transport services like passenger buses, trains and ferries maintaining as well the health guidelines and restrictions. Asked to explain the “limited” and “restricted” reopening Hossain said it meant the “transport services will operate in a “controlled manner” maintaining health directives while local authorities will take detailed decisions in this regard. “The private aviation operators will also restore their services under their own management maintaining the health guidelines,” Hossain said. But the existing ban on public gatherings and unnecessary movement of people from 8 pm to 6 am would remain enforced while violation of the order would be treated as a punishable offence, he said. The shops would remain open from 8 am to 4 pm strictly enforcing social and physical distancing and maintaining other health guidelines. Hossain said an official order was expected to be issued on Thursday announcing the government decision. “We have obtained Prime Minister’s (Sheikh Hasina) approval in this regard,” he said. Since its enforcement on March 26, coinciding with the Independence Day anniversary, the shutdown was extended in six phases until May 30.

COVID 19: Bangladesh will not extend lockdown after May 30

Five coronavirus patients died in a hospital fire in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Wednesday, a fire service official said.

It was not immediately clear what caused the fire, said Zillur Rahman, a fire service director. Firefighters extinguished the flames in about an hour, Rahman said.

Five bodies were recovered from the makeshift isolation unit of the United Hospital treating COVID-19 patients, Rahman said. The dead included four men and a woman aged between 45 and 75, he said.

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Hospitals are struggling to deal with a spike in coronavirus infections in recent weeks in Bangladesh, which has reported 38,292 cases and 544 deaths.

Some health experts are concerned that the real number of cases could be higher in a country of more than 160 million people where many have only limited access to healthcare.

Lax regulations and poor enforcement have often been blamed for large fires in the South Asian nation that have killed hundreds of people in recent years.

At least 25 people were killed in March last year when a fire broke out in a 22-storey commercial building in Dhaka’s upscale area of Banani.

In February last year, an inferno in a centuries-old neighbourhood of Dhaka killed 71 people and injured dozens.

Five coronavirus patients died in a hospital fire in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Wednesday, a fire service official said. It was not immediately clear what caused the fire, said Zillur Rahman, a fire service director.

Five coronavirus patients died in a hospital fire in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Wednesday, a fire service official said. It was not immediately clear what caused the fire, said Zillur Rahman, a fire service director. Firefighters extinguished the flames in about an hour, Rahman said. Five bodies were recovered from the makeshift isolation unit of the United Hospital treating COVID-19 patients, Rahman said. The dead included four men and a woman aged between 45 and 75, he said. Also read: Mumbai: Fire breaks out in a hotel; 24 doctors rescued Hospitals are struggling to deal with a spike in coronavirus infections in recent weeks in Bangladesh, which has reported 38,292 cases and 544 deaths. Some health experts are concerned that the real number of cases could be higher in a country of more than 160 million people where many have only limited access to healthcare. Lax regulations and poor enforcement have often been blamed for large fires in the South Asian nation that have killed hundreds of people in recent years. At least 25 people were killed in March last year when a fire broke out in a 22-storey commercial building in Dhaka’s upscale area of Banani. In February last year, an inferno in a centuries-old neighbourhood of Dhaka killed 71 people and injured dozens.

Bangaldesh: Five coronavirus patients die in hospital fire

Bangladesh plans to extend the nationwide shutdown until May 15 as the novel coronavirus claimed five more lives in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of COVID-19 fatalities in the country to 175.

"The Prime Minister's Office is considering a proposal for an extended shutdown," a PMO spokesman told PTI on Saturday, hours after junior minister for public administration Forhad Hossain said his office suggested the extension until May 15 to prevent further spread of the virus.

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina earlier ordered a comprehensive anti-COVID-19 campaign, amid steady rise of coronavirus cases in the country.

The government initially declared a general holiday on March 26 for 10 days. Later, that was gradually extended till April 25 as the country kept seeing a rise in the number of cases and deaths from COVID-19. Bangladesh later extended the nationwide shutdown until May 5.

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Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said the tally of infections has risen to 8,790 after 552 more people tested positive from 5,827 samples in the last 24 hours - the highest number of tests in a single day.

DGHS Additional Director General Professor Nasima Sultana said that Bangladesh was witnessing a rapid rise of coronavirus cases since March 24 as 8,784 people tested positive for the virus since then. The number of infection was only 6 until March 23.

She said the COVID-19 cases were found in 63 out of the country's 64 administrative districts, Bangladesh confirmed the first coronavirus death on March 18, ten days after the detection of the first three cases.

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"Among the COVID-19-infected cases, nearly 75 per cent patients are taking treatment from their homes, and many of them are being cured every day after receiving treatment," Sultana said.

As of May 2, of the total fatalities, 95 deaths were recorded in Dhaka city and 39 in Narayanganj, the river port town on the outskirts of the capital.

Dhaka is the worst-affected area with 54.73 per cent of COVID-19 cases.

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Sultana said the massive spread of the virus has prompted authorities to expand testing facilities across the country, engaging non-government organizations, universities, state-run research institutes and private hospitals.

Despite experts' warnings, Bangladesh has reopened hundreds of its garment factories this week after nearly one month of closures. The factory owners said they were operating with fewer workers than usual and following safety guidelines.

A spokesman of the Bangladesh Garments Manufactures and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said that some 850 among nearly 4,000 factories were reopened maintaining cautions, engaging a limited number of workers who live nearby.

BGMEA Secretary Mohammad Abdur Razzak claimed that the factories were complying with the health guidelines while the decision followed a government directive allowing companies which were under buyers' pressures to resume production.

A BGMEA business analyst said the factories were opened fearing that they might lose business to competitors like Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and India.

But a health ministry official preferring anonymity said the factories should have taken some more days for safety preparedness for their workers, who are at worst risk of infections.

There are nearly 4.1 million garment workers in the country.

Global lockdowns led the international apparel brands and retailers, who rely on the cheap labour that Bangladesh provides, to cancel or suspend an estimated USD 3.17 billion worth of orders in the country.

Bangladesh plans to extend the nationwide shutdown until May 15 as the novel coronavirus claimed five more lives in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of COVID-19 fatalities in the country to 175.

Bangladesh plans to extend the nationwide shutdown until May 15 as the novel coronavirus claimed five more lives in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of COVID-19 fatalities in the country to 175. "The Prime Minister's Office is considering a proposal for an extended shutdown," a PMO spokesman told PTI on Saturday, hours after junior minister for public administration Forhad Hossain said his office suggested the extension until May 15 to prevent further spread of the virus. Also read: Jammu and Kashmir: Colonel, major killed in Kupwara encounter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina earlier ordered a comprehensive anti-COVID-19 campaign, amid steady rise of coronavirus cases in the country. The government initially declared a general holiday on March 26 for 10 days. Later, that was gradually extended till April 25 as the country kept seeing a rise in the number of cases and deaths from COVID-19. Bangladesh later extended the nationwide shutdown until May 5. Also read: BS Yediyurappa urges Maharashtra to help in the drought-like situation Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said the tally of infections has risen to 8,790 after 552 more people tested positive from 5,827 samples in the last 24 hours - the highest number of tests in a single day. DGHS Additional Director General Professor Nasima Sultana said that Bangladesh was witnessing a rapid rise of coronavirus cases since March 24 as 8,784 people tested positive for the virus since then. The number of infection was only 6 until March 23. She said the COVID-19 cases were found in 63 out of the country's 64 administrative districts, Bangladesh confirmed the first coronavirus death on March 18, ten days after the detection of the first three cases. Also read: North, South Korea exchange gunfire at guard post in dimilitarised zone "Among the COVID-19-infected cases, nearly 75 per cent patients are taking treatment from their homes, and many of them are being cured every day after receiving treatment," Sultana said. As of May 2, of the total fatalities, 95 deaths were recorded in Dhaka city and 39 in Narayanganj, the river port town on the outskirts of the capital. Dhaka is the worst-affected area with 54.73 per cent of COVID-19 cases. Also read: Indian Railways issues guidelines for 'shramik special trains' Sultana said the massive spread of the virus has prompted authorities to expand testing facilities across the country, engaging non-government organizations, universities, state-run research institutes and private hospitals. Despite experts' warnings, Bangladesh has reopened hundreds of its garment factories this week after nearly one month of closures. The factory owners said they were operating with fewer workers than usual and following safety guidelines. A spokesman of the Bangladesh Garments Manufactures and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said that some 850 among nearly 4,000 factories were reopened maintaining cautions, engaging a limited number of workers who live nearby. BGMEA Secretary Mohammad Abdur Razzak claimed that the factories were complying with the health guidelines while the decision followed a government directive allowing companies which were under buyers' pressures to resume production. A BGMEA business analyst said the factories were opened fearing that they might lose business to competitors like Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and India. But a health ministry official preferring anonymity said the factories should have taken some more days for safety preparedness for their workers, who are at worst risk of infections. There are nearly 4.1 million garment workers in the country. Global lockdowns led the international apparel brands and retailers, who rely on the cheap labour that Bangladesh provides, to cancel or suspend an estimated USD 3.17 billion worth of orders in the country.

Bangladesh plans to extend shutdown as COVID-19 death toll rises to 175

Hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories defied a nationwide coronavirus lockdown to reopen on Sunday, raising fears the industry's vulnerable and largely female workforce could be exposed to the contagion.

Big-name international brands have cancelled or held up billions of dollars in orders due to the pandemic, crippling an industry that accounts for over nearly all of the South Asian country's export earnings.

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Factories shut their doors in late March but some suppliers said they were now being pushed by retailers to fulfill outstanding export orders.

"We have to accept coronavirus as part of life. If we don't open factories, there will be economic crisis," said Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association vice president Mohammad Hatem.

He said his MB Knit company had reopened part of a factory that makes clothing for Britain's Primark and several other retailers.

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Factories were "under pressure" from brands to meet export deadlines and feared the risk that billions in orders could be diverted to competing operations in countries like Vietnam or China, Hatem added.

More than four million people work in thousands of garment factories across Bangladesh, which last year shipped out $35 billion of apparel to retailers such as H&amp;M, Inditex and Walmart last year -- second only to China.

Hundreds of those factories had resumed operations over the weekend in the industrial areas of Gazipur and Ashulia, just outside the capital Dhaka.

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Some 200,000 workers were likely back at work just in Ashulia, police spokeswoman Jane Alam told AFP.

Mofazzal Hossain said he felt compelled to return to his factory, where he earns $115 a month.

"The fear of coronavirus is there," he told AFP.

"But I am now more worried about losing my job, wages and benefits."

Labour rights leaders said they were fearful the return to work could spark an explosion of COVID-19 cases.

"Its impact could be worse than Rana Plaza," said activist Kalpona Akter, referring to the collapse of a garment factory complex in 2013 that killed 1,130 workers.

Bangladesh, a nation of 168 million people, has almost 5,500 confirmed COVID-19 infections and 145 deaths according to the government.

Experts say the real number is likely much higher due to a lack of patient testing by authorities.

Hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories defied a nationwide coronavirus lockdown to reopen on Sunday, raising fears the industry's vulnerable and largely female workforce could be exposed to the contagion.

Hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories defied a nationwide coronavirus lockdown to reopen on Sunday, raising fears the industry's vulnerable and largely female workforce could be exposed to the contagion. Big-name international brands have cancelled or held up billions of dollars in orders due to the pandemic, crippling an industry that accounts for over nearly all of the South Asian country's export earnings. Also read: Amid complaints of faulty kits by several nations, China confiscates 89 million face masks Factories shut their doors in late March but some suppliers said they were now being pushed by retailers to fulfill outstanding export orders. "We have to accept coronavirus as part of life. If we don't open factories, there will be economic crisis," said Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association vice president Mohammad Hatem. He said his MB Knit company had reopened part of a factory that makes clothing for Britain's Primark and several other retailers. Also read: India briefed EU on methodology followed in combating spread of COVID-19: India's envoy to EU Gaitri Issar Kumar Factories were "under pressure" from brands to meet export deadlines and feared the risk that billions in orders could be diverted to competing operations in countries like Vietnam or China, Hatem added. More than four million people work in thousands of garment factories across Bangladesh, which last year shipped out $35 billion of apparel to retailers such as H&M, Inditex and Walmart last year -- second only to China. Hundreds of those factories had resumed operations over the weekend in the industrial areas of Gazipur and Ashulia, just outside the capital Dhaka. Also read: India remittances may fall to $64 billion from $83 billion amid covid-19 Some 200,000 workers were likely back at work just in Ashulia, police spokeswoman Jane Alam told AFP. Mofazzal Hossain said he felt compelled to return to his factory, where he earns $115 a month. "The fear of coronavirus is there," he told AFP. "But I am now more worried about losing my job, wages and benefits." Labour rights leaders said they were fearful the return to work could spark an explosion of COVID-19 cases. "Its impact could be worse than Rana Plaza," said activist Kalpona Akter, referring to the collapse of a garment factory complex in 2013 that killed 1,130 workers. Bangladesh, a nation of 168 million people, has almost 5,500 confirmed COVID-19 infections and 145 deaths according to the government. Experts say the real number is likely much higher due to a lack of patient testing by authorities.

Bangladesh garment factories reopen, defying virus lockdown

The National Register of Citizens (NRC) &nbsp;in Assam is a key project for the Narendra Modi government in India.

But a seamless implementation of the NRC will no doubt require co-operation from India's eastern neighbour Bangladesh.

And on this front, there is some good news. Bangladesh's foreign minister Abdul Momen has asked India to hand over a list of all Bangladeshi nationals who are presently living illegally in India.

The minister said that his country would be willing to take them back after such a list is provided.

These are testing times for India-Bangladesh ties.

While defending the new citizenship law in parliament, home minister Amit Shah claimed that minorities were being persecuted in Bangladesh.

Momen termed Shah's comments as untrue and a day later cancelled his visit to India.

Diplomatic channels indicate that Bangladesh is a bit uneasy over the situation in India after the passage of the new citizenship law. But the foreign minister dismissed all such reports.

He blamed it all on a busy schedule. Abdul Momen also said that India was not pushing migrants into Bangladesh. And that this was the handiwork of middlemen working at the border.

But Momen's statement of support came with a subtle warning.

He made it clear that if anyone other than a Bangladeshi national ended up at their border, they would send them back without hesitation.

On both the NRC and the new citizenship bill, Bangladesh has maintained that they are India's internal policies.

But the truth is Dhaka was concerned about the rollout of the scheme.

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina also raised the issue with PM Modi during their meeting in new york in September.

The National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam is a key project for the Narendra Modi government in India. But a seamless implementation of the NRC will no doubt require co-operation from India's eastern neighbour Bangladesh.

The National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam is a key project for the Narendra Modi government in India. But a seamless implementation of the NRC will no doubt require co-operation from India's eastern neighbour Bangladesh. And on this front, there is some good news. Bangladesh's foreign minister Abdul Momen has asked India to hand over a list of all Bangladeshi nationals who are presently living illegally in India. The minister said that his country would be willing to take them back after such a list is provided. These are testing times for India-Bangladesh ties. While defending the new citizenship law in parliament, home minister Amit Shah claimed that minorities were being persecuted in Bangladesh. Momen termed Shah's comments as untrue and a day later cancelled his visit to India. Diplomatic channels indicate that Bangladesh is a bit uneasy over the situation in India after the passage of the new citizenship law. But the foreign minister dismissed all such reports. He blamed it all on a busy schedule. Abdul Momen also said that India was not pushing migrants into Bangladesh. And that this was the handiwork of middlemen working at the border. But Momen's statement of support came with a subtle warning. He made it clear that if anyone other than a Bangladeshi national ended up at their border, they would send them back without hesitation. On both the NRC and the new citizenship bill, Bangladesh has maintained that they are India's internal policies. But the truth is Dhaka was concerned about the rollout of the scheme. Prime minister Sheikh Hasina also raised the issue with PM Modi during their meeting in new york in September.

We have requested India to provide a list of illegal Bangladeshis: Foreign Minister Abdul Momen

The Indian Army rescued as many as 150 stranded tourists in North Sikkim on Wednesday evening amidst heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures.&nbsp;

“We rescued stranded tourists amidst heavy snowfall in North Sikkim. Unprecedented snowfall in a span of two hours had cut off the popular tourist destinations in Lachung Valley, rendering the tourists helpless. The troops of Trishakti Corps immediately launched Quick Reaction Teams (QRT) including medical staff to locate the tourists in stranded vehicles, provide medical care and bring them to the nearest army camps,” said a senior official of the Army Eastern Command.&nbsp;

Army jawans launched rescue operations and reached out to all stranded persons. Among the stranded tourists, there were some elderly people and children who complained of dizziness, breathlessness and other high altitude related symptoms. A woman with the fractured hand was given immediate medical care.&nbsp;

“All rescued tourists are being provided, food, shelter and medical care at the army camps keeping in view the unabated snowfall and temperatures dipping down to minus 10 degrees,” added the officer.&nbsp;

Sources in the Army say that rescue and search operations will continue through the night to locate any other tourist who may have been stranded in the area.

This is the second such rescue operation carried out in this winter. On December 28, 2018, Indian Army soldiers evacuated over 3000 stranded tourists from Nathula area in the biggest ever rescue operation carried out in Sikkim.

The Indian Army rescued as many as 150 stranded tourists in North Sikkim on Wednesday evening amidst heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures. “We rescued stranded tourists amidst heavy snowfall in North Sikkim.

The Indian Army rescued as many as 150 stranded tourists in North Sikkim on Wednesday evening amidst heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures. “We rescued stranded tourists amidst heavy snowfall in North Sikkim. Unprecedented snowfall in a span of two hours had cut off the popular tourist destinations in Lachung Valley, rendering the tourists helpless. The troops of Trishakti Corps immediately launched Quick Reaction Teams (QRT) including medical staff to locate the tourists in stranded vehicles, provide medical care and bring them to the nearest army camps,” said a senior official of the Army Eastern Command. Army jawans launched rescue operations and reached out to all stranded persons. Among the stranded tourists, there were some elderly people and children who complained of dizziness, breathlessness and other high altitude related symptoms. A woman with the fractured hand was given immediate medical care. “All rescued tourists are being provided, food, shelter and medical care at the army camps keeping in view the unabated snowfall and temperatures dipping down to minus 10 degrees,” added the officer. Sources in the Army say that rescue and search operations will continue through the night to locate any other tourist who may have been stranded in the area. This is the second such rescue operation carried out in this winter. On December 28, 2018, Indian Army soldiers evacuated over 3000 stranded tourists from Nathula area in the biggest ever rescue operation carried out in Sikkim.

Indian Army rescues 150 stranded tourists in North Sikkim

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