Insecurity grips minority groups in Bangladesh

The UN’s Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion has visited Bangladesh to look into the recent murders of four writers who had been labelled atheists by conservative religious groups. But atheists are not the only minority group in Bangladesh facing problems. In Tangail, a 120-year-old Hindu temple was burned down at this site. Worshippers now…… Read More

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Two gay-rights activists hacked to death in Bangladesh

Two gay-rights activists, including editor of Bangladesh’s only LGBT magazine, have been hacked to death in Dhaka. The killings come just two days after the murder of a university professor in an attack claimed by ISIL. It’s the second such attack in two days. Since last February, suspected militants have killed several secular or atheist…… Read More

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Bangladesh: Café siege mastermind killed in shootout

The attack on Holey Artisan Bakery killed 30 people – and stunned the upscale neighborhood in the capital Dhaka. Bangladesh police have killed a man they said was a top commander of a group that has carried out several acts of religious violence. Police said Nurul Islam Marzan opened fire when stopped at a checkpoint,…… Read More

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India train crash kills more than 200 people

At least 207 people have been killed and about 900 injured after two passenger trains collided in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. The Coromandel Express, which runs from Kolkata to Chennai, collided with another passenger train, the Howrah Superfast Express, railway officials said on Friday. The Howrah Superfast Express derailed and became entangled with…… Read More

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Step Inside The Most Densely Populated Place on Earth

As our world’s population continues to grow, some cities have become incredibly crowded, with millions of people living in cramped conditions. In this video, we’ll take you on a tour of the 20 most densely populated places on Earth, from the towering skyscrapers of Hong Kong to the slums of Mumbai. We’ll explore the challenges…… Read More

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