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NDTV
30-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Massive Protests In Bangladesh After Hindu Woman Raped By Local Politician
Dhaka: The brutal rape of a Hindu woman in central Bangladesh's Cumilla district last week sparked nationwide outrage on Sunday, after a video of the assault went viral on social media. In the capital, students from Dhaka University organised massive protests and thronged the streets, demanding "direct action" against the perpetrators. The incident took place on June 26, when the 21-year-old survivor was raped by a local politician at her parental home in Cumilla. But the matter came to light only after a video of the woman -- stripped naked and brutally assaulted-- went viral on social media, where she was seen pleading with her attackers. So far, the police have arrested five individuals, including the main accused-- 36-year-old Fazor Ali-- who is a local politician, in connection with the incident. Cumilla district's police chief, Nazir Ahmed Khan, said the main accused was arrested in a predawn raid at Dhaka's Sayedabad area, and four others were apprehended for revealing the picture and identity of the woman on social media. According to police, the survivor's husband worked in Dubai and was visiting her paternal home at Culimma's Muradnagar sub-district with her children for the local festival, Hari Seva. On July 16, Ali, a resident of Ramchandrapur Pachkitta village, allegedly broke into the house at around 10 pm and assaulted her. Locals apprehended and beat Ali. But they took him to a hospital instead of handing him over to the police. The suspect allegedly fled from the hospital. Some media reports suggested the police action came only after the video went viral. Protest In Bangladesh Students of Dhaka University staged marches in the campus condemning the rape while residents of its Jagannath Hall dormitory, dedicated for minority community students, took out processions calling for justice. Urgent protest march by Hindu students at Dhaka University after the horrific rape of a Hindu girl in Muradnagar, Comilla last night. The Islamist rapist must face justice and the harshest punishment. Silence is not an option! #StopHinduGenocideInBangladesh #JusticeForHindus — Voice of Bangladeshi Hindus 🇧🇩 (@VHindus71) June 29, 2025 Secretary General of former prime minister Khaleda Zia's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir demanded exemplary punitive action against the culprits. The High Court, meanwhile, issued a directive asking authorities to immediately remove the video of the assault that went viral on social media on Saturday. The two-judge bench also asked the authorities concerned to ensure security of the rape survivor and provide her necessary treatment. Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Ahmed Wazed, who has served as his mother's advisor, took to X to express his outrage at the incident. He blamed the Yunus administration for a rise in incidents of mob attacks, terrorism and rape in the last 11 months. Bangladesh witnessed incidents of violence against members of minority communities following the fall of the Hasina-led Awami League government in August last year. Hasina fled to India when her regime was toppled on August 5 last year, as a fallout of a violent street movement led by a platform called Students against Discrimination. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, 85, took charge of the interim government three days later.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Did Pakistan's High Commissioner to Bangladesh flee after being honey-trapped? His absence sparks buzz
In a dramatic move, Pakistan's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Syed Ahmed Maroof, has unexpectedly gone on leave. This has prompted various speculations both in diplomatic circles and on social media, reported Prothomalo, a leading Bangladeshi daily. With Maroof remaining reportedly untraceable, it has created a lot of chatter online, especially on X, after his honey trapped videos emerged. The photos purpotedly show Syed Ahmed Maroof standing with a woman with many users claiming that he has reportedly fled to a third country after being honey-trapped by Bangladeshi women and the MMS going viral. "The Pakistani Ambassador to Bangladesh, Syed Ahmed Maroof, was in a relationship with a Bangladeshi Muslim girl. After some intimate details became public, he was sent on leave. There was a time when Pakistanis used to rape Bangladeshi Muslim women nowadays, some Bangladeshi Muslim girls are willingly giving themselves to Pakistanis," read a tweet from Voice of Bangladeshi Hindus. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Pakistan's Deputy High Commissioner in Dhaka, Muhammad Asif, is serving as the Acting High Commissioner in the absence of Syed Ahmed Maruf. Normally, the Deputy High Commissioner takes over in the absence of an officer in such a position. An official statement from Pakistan's High Commissioner to Bangladesh on the matter is awaited. ALSO READ: Andrew Witty steps down as UnitedHealth Group CEO as company fights executive murder, rising costs, and stock crash Live Events Syed Ahmed Maroof's absence sparks buzz Syed Ahmed Maroof's sudden leave and disappearance from the country has set rumour mills abuzz, not only on social media but also in political and diplomatic circles from Dhaka to Islamabad. Social media is abuzz about Maroof's scandalous activities. Maroof had been criss-crossing the nation, convening meetings, engaging with fringe groups in the volatile political environment of Muhammad Yunus's Bangladesh and shaping a network designed to reassert Pakistani influence through soft power and ideological infiltration. Maroof had been actively involved in diplomatic activities in Bangladesh in recent months, including facilitating high-level visits—such as that of Pakistan's Foreign Secretary—and traveling extensively across the country. His last known trip was to Cox's Bazar on 9 May. Given his prominent role and the abrupt nature of his departure, speculation has grown regarding the underlying reasons for his leave. Syed Ahmed Maroof left Dhaka on the morning of 11 May, en route to Islamabad via Dubai, Prothomalo reported. And on the same day, the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka formally notified Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs of his departure, according to a senior ministry official who spoke to Prothom Alo on Tuesday. ALSO READ: Salma Hayek's Imposter Syndrome ruined her sports illustrated cover? She reveals shocking experience Following standard diplomatic protocol, a host country's foreign ministry must be officially informed when an ambassador goes on leave. This includes the duration of the leave and details of the acting head of mission. While the Pakistan High Commission confirmed that Deputy High Commissioner Muhammad Asif would serve as acting High Commissioner during Maroof's absence, they did not disclose how long Maroof would be away in their formal communication. Unofficial sources within the High Commission have indicated that Maroof is expected to be on leave for two weeks. Since his departure, he has reportedly held a series of meetings with influential figures in Pakistan's interim government, spanning both official and unofficial circles. His absence has sparked widespread discussion online, with some observers suggesting it could signal a change in Pakistan's diplomatic strategy or be linked to evolving regional dynamics. Syed Ahmed Maroof took up his post as Pakistan's High Commissioner to Bangladesh in December 2023.
News18
13-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Send Suicide Bombers To Kolkata': Bangladeshi Islamist's Terror Threats Against Hindus On Cam
Last Updated: A Bangladeshi Islamist threatened to take over Kolkata using Taliban-style suicide attacks while making hateful, derogatory remarks against Hindus. A man, believed to be a Bangladeshi Islamist, was caught on camera openly talking about taking over Kolkata using Taliban-style tactics, including suicide bombings. During his speech, he was also heard spewing venom against Hindus. A video of the Islamist was shared by the 'Voice of Bangladeshi Hindus' X handle, wherein he could be heard speaking in his native language. 'If the Bangladesh army tells me now, go capture Kolkata, I'll make a plan. Forget about using 70 fighter jets, I wouldn't even use seven planes to take over Kolkata. Why would I need 70 planes? I know who lives there, people who worship statues," he said, in reference to Hindus. 'I know their favourite foods are dirty things like urine, dung, and turtles, I know how little they understand, I know how weak they are physically. I know how much faith they have in their religion. I know all this. If you don't know these things, you can't be a Muslim commander, got it?" 'I know how scared these Hindus get when they see blood. These statue-worshippers are terrified of it," he added. Further, the Islamist said he would send suicide bombers to Kolkata if the Bangladesh army allows him. 'If the Bangladesh army gives me permission, here's what I will do – I'll send the most suicide bombers to Kolkata. What will I use? Suicide bombers. Islamic Ayat, their rule is 'Die first, then kill'. GenZ says 'Never heard this before, first time hearing it. But, sir, how can I kill Hindus after I'm dead?' Islamic Ayat, 'Kill, then die'," he said. 'I'll attack, and then they'll hit me. There's another verse I learned in Arabic countries, Islamic Ayat, 'Die first, then kill the Kafirs', this is the system the Taliban used to defeat two superpowers – America and Russia," the Islamic was heard saying. 'Say 'Allahu Akbar', they used bikes with bombs strapped to their bodies, they rode towards the army camps, they got shot with bullets. One bullet doesn't kill you right away. They crashed their bomb-filled bikes into the camp's wall. The moment it hit, there was a huge explosion, and 300 American citizens died and the camp was destroyed. Who died first? The Muslim biker. Who did he kill after? The Kafirs," he said. Islamists are reportedly planning to take over Kolkata using Taliban-style tactics, including suicide bombings. Their determination is clear, and hatred toward Hindus is growing among segments of the Bangladeshi Muslim population. — Voice of Bangladeshi Hindus 🇧🇩 (@VHindus71) May 12, 2025 The widely shared social media video comes amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 innocent tourists. Indian armed forces carried out 'Operation Sindoor' from 01.05 am to 01.30 am on May 7, striking nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Immediately after the strikes, India's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) informed his Pakistani counterpart that the attacks were directed only at terror groups and the Indian side was ready to talk. First Published: May 13, 2025, 09:53 IST
