The influx of migrants in Assam has raised tensions, prompting calls for stronger protections for indigenous people and resettlement efforts.
Nava Thakuria
Introspecting demographic changes in Assam
The many faces of Manipur’s ethnic divide: Gen Nair ignites debate
Ethnic tensions run deep in Manipur after recent violence erupted, with former Assam Rifles officer's accusations sparking conflict between central...
Nayanjyoti Bhuyan
Alleged foreign Islamic forces target Bangladesh hill tribes
Chakmas protested in New Delhi on 24 September 2024 against attacks by settlers and the Bangladesh Army that killed five...
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Durga Puja: Radicals demand Tk 5 lakh from each Hindu Temple in Bangladesh
By Dipankar Roy, Khulna Attacks and crimes perpetrated by the radicals on minority communities incessant in Bangladesh. After the overthrow...
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Nine tribals killed in CHT: Chakma leaders urge PM Modi to downgrade ties with Bangladesh
Chakma leaders urged PM Modi to cut ties with Bangladesh until indigenous communities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are safe,...
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Shops and houses of indigenous communities burnt in Bangladesh’s CHT
On 19 September 2024, over 100 Chakma homes and shops in Khagrachari, Bangladesh, were burned by illegal settlers, reportedly with...
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Indigenous woman’s throat slit in Bangladesh
Indigenous woman from Pahariya community found murdered in Rajshahi. Police investigate possible militant links amid rising minority attacks.
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Bangladesh NHRC asked to probe attacks on 1,090 minority properties in August 2024
RRAG urged Bangladesh's NHRC to investigate the destruction of 1,090 minority properties in August 2024, following the fall of PM...
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Bangladesh: Nine idols constructed for upcoming Durga Puja vandalized at Hindu temple
Nine Durga Puja idols were vandalized at two temples in Bhanga, Faridpur. Police are investigating the incident, which affected idols...
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I have not resigned : Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina denies rumors of resignation, emphasizing continued leadership with focus on economic progress and national projects...
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Bangladesh interim government denies ‘racial profiling’ amid backlash
The Bangladesh interim government faces backlash over a controversial directive targeting Hindu officers, amidst rising religious tensions and violence.
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Bridging the divide: A story of enduring brotherhood in conflict-torn Manipur
In Manipur, the conflict between the Kuki and Meitei communities has shattered harmony, but a story of hope and resilience...
Jhumur Deb