Bangladesh - Voice of Urdu - وائس آف اردو

Interim Leader Calls for Calm and Warns Against Taking the Law Into One's Own Hands

Indians in West Bengal may face a shortage of hilsa, their favourite fish, as millions gear up to celebrate the state's biggest festival, Durga Puja, in October.

Reports of violence against minorities have surfaced in the wake of the PM’s departure

Hasina’s departure appears to have defused the high tension in Dhaka, where more deadly protests were feared on Monday.

The violence has led even common people to demand the prime minister’s exit.

Violent Clashes and Nationwide Demonstrations Over Civil Service Hiring Quotas Rock the Country.

Protesters say the quota system favours the children of pro-government groups and want it to be abolished.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit New Delhi for a two-day visit starting Friday, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday, marking Modi's first bilateral state visit to India since taking office for his third term as prime minister.

The 60-second advertisement was momentarily removed before the US-based company restored it, contending with boycott demands amidst the conflict in Gaza.

The official voter turnout of 40% has been called into question after opposition boycotts and reports of empty polling stations.

As Bangladesh heads to the polls today, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina thanked India for its support during the 1971 liberation war.

Dhaka police said they suspect arson and are looking for the culprit.