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Mint
18-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Turkey-backed group circulates ‘Greater Bangladesh' map showing parts of India: Report
A Turkish backed NGO in Dhaka allegedly displayed maps of 'Greater Bangladesh' — that comprised several Indian states of Eastern and Northeast regions. Sources told the Economic Times that the so-called "Greater Bangladesh" includes Myanmar's Arakan State, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and the entire Northeast region of India. The map reportedly appeared in university halls across Dhaka, areas frequented by youth and students. It may be recalled that figures sympathetic to the Yunus regime have previously called for the annexation of India's northeastern states into Bangladesh, the report added. Earlier in April, a picture from TSC, Dhaka University had emerged, showing a person taking a picture with the "map of greater Bangladesh named Saltanat-E-Bangla containing different parts of India" on the occassion of of Pohela Boishakh( Bangla New Year). The development came as India-Bangladesh relations nosedived dramatically after Yunus failed to contain attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, in that country. This development, coupled with increased Turkish military engagement and NGO activity since the Yunus regime came to power, raises concerns about Islamist influence. According to ET, Turkey is increasing its influence in Bangladesh, mirroring its relationship with Pakistan. Turkey has reportedly stepped up its engagement through proposed military supplies to the Bangladesh armed forces. Turkish NGOs aligned with the ruling AKP have also grown increasingly active in Bangladesh, with Pakistan allegedly playing a role in bringing the two countries closer since August last year. Experts on Turkish affairs told ET that the extent of Muslim Brotherhood influence on Bangladesh's Islamists, as well as the role of Turkish NGOs, must be closely monitored. Bangladesh is a big competitor of India in the textile sector. The India-Bangladesh trade stood at USD 12.9 billion in 2023-24.
Times of Oman
12-05-2025
- Times of Oman
Bangladesh Social Club Oman celebrates Bangla New Year
Muscat: Bangladesh Social Club Oman celebrated Bangla New Year 1432 on 9 May 2025 at Al Sawadi Water Park, in Barka. Thousands of Bangladeshi expatriates and family members gathered and enjoyed the day-long event with different traditional sports and cultural programmes. A large number of stalls displayed Bangladeshi traditional food, clothing and other items. Executive committee of Bangladesh Social Club had organised the event in support of its various wings. The programme was presided over by the Club Chairman Sirajul Hoque CIP. The Chief Guest, Ambassador Rear Admiral Khandakar Misbah ul Azim, addressed the gathering and conveyed his thanks to the Social Club for organising the event. He also extend his necessary support for the wellbeing of the community and advised the expatriates to abide by the local law. Bangladesh embassy officials Nurtaz Azim and Mohd. Rafiul Islam accompanied the ambassador. Iftakher Chowdhury CEO of Gulf Exchange, attended the event as a special guest. Social Club vice chairman Azimul Haque Babul CIP addressed the gathering as the convener of the event. The programme was also attended by the vice chairman Rezaul Karim CIP, Secretary General MN Amin, Joint Secretary Anwar Hossain, Abdur Rahim, Mohsin Sarkar, Md Sirajul Hoque CIP and other executive committee members, leaders and members of different Wings of Bangladesh Social Club. A large number of dignitaries, and community leaders including Sayed Manjur Islam, Nur Hossain and Issa Chowdhury also attended the event. The programme was anchored by Dr. Jannatun Nayem Juie and Engineer Farzana Rimi.
