Bangladeshi

Bail Denied for Bangladeshi Hindu Monk Amidst National Controversy and Growing Concerns for Religious Rights

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Chattogram, Bangladesh — A local court in Chattogram has declined to grant bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu monk and leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), following a tightly secured court session on Thursday. Represented by a substantial legal team of 11, spearheaded by Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee, Das finds himself embroiled in charges of sedition related primarily to alleged disrespect towards the Bangladeshi national flag. Following the court’s decision, Bhattacharjee expressed intentions to challenge the denial by appealing to the High Court. Despite this setback, the outcome did not catch … Read more

Key Lawyer in Bangladeshi Hindu Rights Case Hospitalized, Misses Critical Court Date

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Kolkata, India – Rabindra Ghosh, a prominent lawyer known for defending the rights of minority Hindus in Bangladesh, is unable to attend a crucial court hearing scheduled for Thursday due to recent hospitalization. Ghosh was admitted to SSKM Hospital in Kolkata after experiencing severe chest pain during a visit to West Bengal last month for medical treatment. The 74-year-old advocate, who is currently residing with his son Rahul in Barrackpore, despite health challenges, continues to maintain close communication with his legal team to ensure his duties are fulfilled in his absence. In response to his … Read more

Bangladeshi Silent Film ‘Nirvana’ Continues Its Award-Winning Streak with Jury Prize in Paris

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Paris, France – The Bangladeshi cinema scene received another boost on the international stage as the film “Nirvana” clinched the Jury Award at the prestigious Gange Sur Seine International Film Festival in France. This marks the second major accolade for the silent film, following a Special Jury Award at the Moscow International Film Festival. Asif Islam, the film’s director, shared his enthusiasm about the international recognition, which he sees as a significant milestone not only for his team but for Bangladeshi cinema as a whole. “It is thrilling to see ‘Nirvana’ resonate so strongly with … Read more

Bangladeshi Silent Film ‘Nirvana’ Clinches Jury Award at Paris Film Festival, Continuing Its Global Victory March

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Paris, France — The Bangladeshi silent film “Nirvana” has garnered another accolade, this time clinching a Jury Award at the Gange Sur Seine International Film Festival, hot on the heels of a similar honor at the Moscow International Film Festival. This series of international acknowledgments underscores the film’s global resonance and the burgeoning recognition of Bangladeshi cinema on the world stage. Directed by Asif Islam, “Nirvana” continues to captivate juries worldwide, signaling a potent lift for the South Asian film industry. “The consistent appreciation for ‘Nirvana’ across different cultures and countries is not only exhilarating … Read more