New Delhi: Tension gripped Bangladesh on Friday after the death of prominent July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi triggered protests, violence and vandalism in various parts of the country.*
FGN40: BANGLA-HINDU
*Hindu man lynched to death in Bangladesh over alleged blasphemy
Dhaka/New Delhi: A Hindu man was lynched to death and his body set on fire over alleged blasphemy in Bangladesh, in the latest incident of violence against the religious minority in the country.*
FGN38: BANGLA-SITUATION-GOVT
*B'desh interim govt urges people to resist all forms of mob violence
Dhaka: The interim government on Friday urged Bangladeshi citizens to resist all forms of mob violence committed by "a few fringe elements" following the death of a prominent July Uprising leader six days after he was shot by masked gunmen in the national capital.*
FGN33: US-DEFENCE-LD INDIA
*Trump signs into law defence policy bill backing deeper engagement with India including via Quad
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed into law an annual defence policy bill that highlights broadening America’s engagement with India, including through the Quad to advance the shared objective of a free and open Indo-Pacific region and address the challenge posed by China.*
FGN28: US-NATURALISATION-REPORT
*Trump administration could strip some naturalised Americans of their citizenship: Report
New York/Washington: The Trump administration is looking at plans to strip some naturalised Americans of their citizenship, the latest in a series of efforts undertaken by President Donald Trump to crack down on immigration.*
FGN25: SINGAPORE-ZUBEEN
*Probe into Zubeen Garg's death ongoing, no foul play suspected yet: Singapore police
Singapore: Investigations into the death of singer Zubeen Garg are ongoing but so far no foul play is suspected, Singapore police have said.**