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The United States has denied any involvement in the resignation of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, addressing allegations that it had a role in her departure from office.

For the unversed, Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India on August 5 after thousands of protesters demanded the ouster of her government.

The weeks of unrest in Bangladesh resulted in over 450 casualties. Following the turmoil, an interim government was established, with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus taking a leading role. This transition aimed to stabilise the country and oversee a return to normalcy.

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On Tuesday (Aug 13), United States Department of State Vedant Patel said that the allegations were “laughable” and “absolutely bogus”.

During a press briefing, Patel firmly dismissed the allegation that the United States was involved in Sheikh Hasina's resignation, calling the implication "laughable" and asserting that such claims were completely false.

Patel said that a lot of disinformation has been spread in recent weeks about the events in Bangladesh.

“We have come across a lot of disinformation in recent weeks and we were made incredibly committed to strengthening information and integrity across the regional ecosystem, especially our partners in South Asia,” Patel said.

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Earlier this week, Sajeeb Wazed, son of Sheikh Hasina, claimed that the protests in Bangladesh had backing from “foreign forces”. This allegation has been met with strong denials from various international players, including the United States, which has rejected any involvement in the political turmoil.

<h2>Sheikh Hasina demands punishment</h2>

Sheikh Hasina released her first statement since her August 5 ouster and demanded punishment for those involved in the riots.&nbsp;

The statement, released through her son Sajeeb Wazed, called on the Bangladeshi nationals to observe the National Mourning Day on 15th August “with due dignity and solemnity”.

“Pray for the salvation of all souls by offering floral garlands and praying at Bangabandhu Bhaban,” the statement said.

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Her statement came after the interim government cancelled the public holiday for National Mourning Day on August 15. The move came after Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus held a meeting of the Council of Advisers on Tuesday.

In her statement, she also lamented the vandalisation of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's museum.

"The Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, under whose leadership we have gained self-esteem as an independent nation, got self-identity and got an independent country, has been grossly insulted. They insulted the blood of millions of martyrs. I want justice from the countrymen," Hasina said.

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The United States has denied any involvement in the resignation of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, addressing allegations that it had a role in her departure from office.

The United States has denied any involvement in the resignation of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, addressing allegations that it had a role in her departure from office. For the unversed, Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India on August 5 after thousands of protesters demanded the ouster of her government. The weeks of unrest in Bangladesh resulted in over 450 casualties. Following the turmoil, an interim government was established, with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus taking a leading role. This transition aimed to stabilise the country and oversee a return to normalcy. Also read: Resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to Sheikh Hasina were legal: Yunus On Tuesday (Aug 13), United States Department of State Vedant Patel said that the allegations were “laughable” and “absolutely bogus”. During a press briefing, Patel firmly dismissed the allegation that the United States was involved in Sheikh Hasina's resignation, calling the implication "laughable" and asserting that such claims were completely false. Patel said that a lot of disinformation has been spread in recent weeks about the events in Bangladesh. “We have come across a lot of disinformation in recent weeks and we were made incredibly committed to strengthening information and integrity across the regional ecosystem, especially our partners in South Asia,” Patel said. Also read: ‘Bangabandhu grossly insulted, I want justice...,’ Sheikh Hasina issues first statement after Aug 5 ouster Earlier this week, Sajeeb Wazed, son of Sheikh Hasina, claimed that the protests in Bangladesh had backing from “foreign forces”. This allegation has been met with strong denials from various international players, including the United States, which has rejected any involvement in the political turmoil. Sheikh Hasina demands punishment Sheikh Hasina released her first statement since her August 5 ouster and demanded punishment for those involved in the riots. The statement, released through her son Sajeeb Wazed, called on the Bangladeshi nationals to observe the National Mourning Day on 15th August “with due dignity and solemnity”. “Pray for the salvation of all souls by offering floral garlands and praying at Bangabandhu Bhaban,” the statement said. English translation of my mother's statement: Dear Bangladesh, As-salamu alaykum. Brothers and sisters, on August 15, 1975, the Father of the Nation and the then President of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was brutally assassinated. I pay my deepest respects to… — Sajeeb Wazed (@sajeebwazed) August 13, 2024 × Also read: Bangladesh former PM Sheikh Hasina booked for murder of Dhaka grocer Her statement came after the interim government cancelled the public holiday for National Mourning Day on August 15. The move came after Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus held a meeting of the Council of Advisers on Tuesday. In her statement, she also lamented the vandalisation of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's museum. "The Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, under whose leadership we have gained self-esteem as an independent nation, got self-identity and got an independent country, has been grossly insulted. They insulted the blood of millions of martyrs. I want justice from the countrymen," Hasina said. (With inputs from agencies)

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An American Hindu organisation has complained that its annual India Day parade featuring a tableau of Ram Mandir, slated to be held in New York City, is attracting a lot of hate and bigotry on social media. &nbsp;

The Federation of Indian Associations NY-NJ-CT-NE in a statement said that the hate campaign led to the loss of sponsorships and fear-mongering among law-abiding citizens of the country.

India Parade will be held on August 18 in New York City, an annual event marking the country’s Independence Day (Aug 15).

“We find ourselves under heavy scrutiny for organizing a peaceful community celebration that our dedicated volunteers have worked tirelessly to prepare. This malicious and hate-filled scrutiny, spread on social media, has resulted in the loss of sponsorships–the lifeblood of our event–and in fear-mongering, causing law-abiding citizens to worry about potential unruly conduct due to the hateful messages circulating online,” the statement read.

“Our inclusion of a float that celebrates the inauguration of a sacred landmark, significant to hundreds of millions of Hindus has been insulted by derogatory name calling and the officials and the mainstream is radio silent. I respectfully ask, would such name-calling be tolerated if directed at any other community’s place of worship? The answer is unequivocally no,” the statement added.

Notably, the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) had earlier criticised the event, especially for including a miniature of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir in the celebrations. The IAMC described the move as a symbol of violence, historic injustice and religious intolerance.

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Not just that, the organisers of the India Day parade claimed they are also facing calls for an all-out ban on the event.

“For over four decades, the parade has been a celebration of community, growing due to its display of inclusion and diversity, allowing participants to display their expressions respectfully and peacefully without diminishing or disrespecting others. Despite our longstanding tradition of celebrating diversity, we are now the target of communal hate and bigotry. Efforts are being made to dissuade the Mayor’s and Governor’s offices from attending or supporting the celebration, and harmful rhetoric is being spread on social media platforms,” the statement added.

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“As we celebrate what we consider a vital aspect of our faith through the celebration of this landmark, we unequivocally reject violence and hate in any form, including any damage to any religion’s place of worship. We stand for peaceful coexistence and encourage everyone to embrace this value,” said Ankur Vaidya, chairperson of the Federation Of Indian Associations&nbsp;(FIA).

The organisers have now urged Indian nationals and Indian-origin Americans to participate in the event to uphold the values of mutual respect.

(With inputs from agencies)

An American Hindu organisation has complained that its annual India Day parade featuring a tableau of Ram Mandir, slated to be held in New York City, is attracting a lot of hate and bigotry on social media.

An American Hindu organisation has complained that its annual India Day parade featuring a tableau of Ram Mandir, slated to be held in New York City, is attracting a lot of hate and bigotry on social media. The Federation of Indian Associations NY-NJ-CT-NE in a statement said that the hate campaign led to the loss of sponsorships and fear-mongering among law-abiding citizens of the country. India Parade will be held on August 18 in New York City, an annual event marking the country’s Independence Day (Aug 15). “We find ourselves under heavy scrutiny for organizing a peaceful community celebration that our dedicated volunteers have worked tirelessly to prepare. This malicious and hate-filled scrutiny, spread on social media, has resulted in the loss of sponsorships–the lifeblood of our event–and in fear-mongering, causing law-abiding citizens to worry about potential unruly conduct due to the hateful messages circulating online,” the statement read. “Our inclusion of a float that celebrates the inauguration of a sacred landmark, significant to hundreds of millions of Hindus has been insulted by derogatory name calling and the officials and the mainstream is radio silent. I respectfully ask, would such name-calling be tolerated if directed at any other community’s place of worship? The answer is unequivocally no,” the statement added. Notably, the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) had earlier criticised the event, especially for including a miniature of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir in the celebrations. The IAMC described the move as a symbol of violence, historic injustice and religious intolerance. Also read: President Murmu recalls horrors of partition, says social justice top priority of Modi government Not just that, the organisers of the India Day parade claimed they are also facing calls for an all-out ban on the event. “For over four decades, the parade has been a celebration of community, growing due to its display of inclusion and diversity, allowing participants to display their expressions respectfully and peacefully without diminishing or disrespecting others. Despite our longstanding tradition of celebrating diversity, we are now the target of communal hate and bigotry. Efforts are being made to dissuade the Mayor’s and Governor’s offices from attending or supporting the celebration, and harmful rhetoric is being spread on social media platforms,” the statement added. Also read: India: Schools in Haryana to replace ‘good morning,` `good afternoon` with ‘Jai Hind’ to inspire patriotism “As we celebrate what we consider a vital aspect of our faith through the celebration of this landmark, we unequivocally reject violence and hate in any form, including any damage to any religion’s place of worship. We stand for peaceful coexistence and encourage everyone to embrace this value,” said Ankur Vaidya, chairperson of the Federation Of Indian Associations (FIA). The organisers have now urged Indian nationals and Indian-origin Americans to participate in the event to uphold the values of mutual respect. (With inputs from agencies)

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The wildfire in the US state of&nbsp;Colorado that tore through 39 square kilometres and destroyed 48 buildings was human-caused, the news agency Associated Press reported early Saturday (Aug 10) citing officials.

This finding comes a day after the Larimer County Assessor released a report on Thursday (Aug 8) saying that 27 homes were destroyed, along with 21 outbuildings, and another four homes were damaged.

<h2>One person found dead</h2>

The Alexander Mountain Fire burning near Loveland, was one of&nbsp;several conflagrations that started up late last month and threatened urban areas north and south of the state’s capital city.&nbsp;Most of the wildfires have now been contained.

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The Associated Press reported that one person was found dead in a burned building. The death&nbsp;came in a fire near the town of Lyons that blackened more than six square kilometres.&nbsp;The person’s remains were discovered in one of five homes that burned, Boulder County Sheriff Curtis Johnson said last week.&nbsp;

<h2>Another wildfire believed to be human-caused</h2>

Officials believe that&nbsp;another fire south of Loveland, which burned at the same time, was also human-caused.

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These wildfires in Colorado,&nbsp;part of nearly 100 burning across the United States (US) since late last month, have led&nbsp;to thousands of evacuations as firefighters worked in oftentimes treacherously steep terrain beneath the buzz of helicopters and planes zipping between reservoirs and the blazes.

Almost 18,000 square kilometres&nbsp;have burned nationwide so far this year, an area nearly the size of New Jersey and well above the 10-year average for this time of year.

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The wildfire in the US state of Colorado that tore through 39 square kilometres and destroyed 48 buildings was human-caused, the news agency Associated Press reported early Saturday (Aug 10) citing officials.

The wildfire in the US state of Colorado that tore through 39 square kilometres and destroyed 48 buildings was human-caused, the news agency Associated Press reported early Saturday (Aug 10) citing officials. This finding comes a day after the Larimer County Assessor released a report on Thursday (Aug 8) saying that 27 homes were destroyed, along with 21 outbuildings, and another four homes were damaged. One person found dead The Alexander Mountain Fire burning near Loveland, was one of several conflagrations that started up late last month and threatened urban areas north and south of the state’s capital city. Most of the wildfires have now been contained. Also read | Maui wildfire: Parties in lawsuits seeking damages reach $4 billion settlement The Associated Press reported that one person was found dead in a burned building. The death came in a fire near the town of Lyons that blackened more than six square kilometres. The person’s remains were discovered in one of five homes that burned, Boulder County Sheriff Curtis Johnson said last week. Another wildfire believed to be human-caused Officials believe that another fire south of Loveland, which burned at the same time, was also human-caused. Also watch | Scores of wildfires scorches swaths of land across US and Canada × These wildfires in Colorado, part of nearly 100 burning across the United States (US) since late last month, have led to thousands of evacuations as firefighters worked in oftentimes treacherously steep terrain beneath the buzz of helicopters and planes zipping between reservoirs and the blazes. Almost 18,000 square kilometres have burned nationwide so far this year, an area nearly the size of New Jersey and well above the 10-year average for this time of year. (With inputs from agencies)

Colorado wildfire: Blaze that destroyed 27 homes was human-caused, say officials

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