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News18
03-06-2025
- General
- News18
What Is Dhaka's ‘Mini Pakistan'? Home To Bangladesh's Stranded Pakistanis
Last Updated: A viral video has reignited focus on the forgotten lives of Bangladesh's "Stranded Pakistanis". Tucked away in Dhaka's Mohammadpur area is a densely packed settlement known locally as 'Mini Pakistan'. It is a reference to the Geneva Camp, home to thousands of Urdu-speaking Muslims and Muhajir or Bihari Muslim settlements. A video of the camp shot by influencer RK Sohan went viral bringing attention to the deplorable conditions of the camp. The camp consists of many Urdu-speaking Muslims from Bihar and other parts of India moved to East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). They are referred to as 'Stranded Pakistanis" or 'Biharis' by Bangladesh government. A recent report by Bangladesh's Daily Star reported that the settlement now sees regular clashes between armed gangs. These gangs have reportedly stolen guns from police during the recent regime change and clashes that erupted across the country between protesters and police. The protests which led to the regime change was partly hijacked by Islamists who continue to take advantage of the fragile law and order situation of the country. Why Is Geneva Camp Called Mini Pakistan? During the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, most Biharis supported West Pakistan. This made them targets of hostility during and after the war. When Bangladesh became independent, these communities were left stateless and were rejected by both Pakistan and Bangladesh. The Geneva Camp was established by the Red Cross after the war to house these displaced people. It remains one of the most densely populated and underdeveloped urban slums in the city. Locals and outsiders colloquially call it 'Mini Pakistan" because of the population's cultural affinity to Pakistan, especially language (Urdu), food and dress, and due to their historical loyalty to Pakistan. What Is The Legal Status Of Its Residents? For decades, the residents were stateless. In 2008, the Bangladesh High Court ruled that those born in the country after 1971 are Bangladeshi citizens and can vote. Despite this, many still live in limbo as they lack proper documentation, economic opportunities and social integration. The term 'Mini Pakistan" is sometimes used derogatorily, especially by Bangladeshi nationalists. Residents of Geneva Camp often feel marginalized and excluded, though a new generation identifies more with Bangladesh. Pakistan has been largely reluctant to take them back, despite initial promises post-1971. First Published: June 03, 2025, 18:57 IST
India Today
18-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Hindu monk Chinmoy Das to be questioned in 2 cases in Bangladesh jail
A court in Bangladesh on Sunday granted a two-day remand for Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who will be questioned in two cases - one related to sedition and another pertaining to the murder of a April 30, Das was granted bail by the Bangladesh High Court in a sedition case. However, his release was delayed after the government appealed to the appellate division to pause the bail order. Subsequently, he was shown being arrested in five more order was issued by Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate SM Alauddin's court following a hearing. The matter was confirmed by Assistant Public Prosecutor Md Raihanul Wajed said the investigation officer in the cases had requested court permission to interrogate Das at the jail gate for the two cases filed at Kotwali Police Station. Following the hearing, the court granted one day of jail gate interrogation for each case, totalling two former Iskcon priest was not presented in court during the May 6, a court ordered Das to be shown arrested in four separate cases, including a murder case filed by the brother of murdered lawyer Saiful Islam Alif and three others related to violent clashes on November 26, 2024, in the Chattogram court November 26, 2024, when the court rejected bail for Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) expelled leader Feroz Khan in a sedition case, violent protests erupted on the court premises. During the clashes, Alif was killed. Five separate cases were filed in connection with the incident, involving over 2,000 accused sedition case was filed against Das on October 31, 2024, in which he was accused of disrespecting the Bangladeshi flag. Eighteen others were also named as accused in the case, The Dhaka Tribune November 26, 2024, the Chattogram court ordered Das to be sent to jail after rejecting his bail in the sedition Watch IN THIS STORY#Bangladesh
Economic Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Bangladesh: Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das shown arrested in four murder cases
A court in Chittagong has implicated Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in four murder cases following his arrest. This occurred after the Bangladesh High Court granted him bail in a sedition charge related to allegedly insulting the national flag. Das's lawyer claims the allegations are false and criticizes the prosecution's unilateral hearing in Chittagong. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A court in Chittagong on Monday has shown arrested Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in four murder cases after the Bangladesh High Court granted bail in a sedition charge, lawyers said."A judge in Chittagong has shown arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das in four cases filed in connection with the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif", Ashraf Hossain Razzak, General Secretary of Chittagong Bar Association, told over the November 26, Saiful Islam Alif, a lawyer practicing at the Chittagong Court , was fatally attacked with sharp weapons by unidentified assailants during a protest demanding the release of Chinmoy Krishna Krishna Das was arrested by police at Dhaka Airport on November 25 last year on the charge of on Wednesday, the Bangladesh High Court granted bail to spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in a sedition case. A bench of Justice Atoar Rahman and Justice Md Ali Reza passed the after the bail order was issued, the state filed an application with the chamber court seeking a stay of the order. The chamber court did not stay but set a hearing date."In order to prevent Chinmoy Prabhu from being released, even after being granted bail by the High Court, he was shown arrested in Chittagong court", said Das's lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee."None of Chinmoy's lawyer were able to appear in the Chittagong court. The prosecution unilaterally did hearing", he Chinmoy's lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee told ANI that the allegation was completely false against our leader, Chinmoy Krishna Das. Seven months ago, he was arrested on November 25, 2024."Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sanatani Jagran Jote and a former ISKCON leader, has been accused of insulting the national flag of Bangladesh and is facing sedition charges."There is no specific allegation against him for flag dishonour. We argued with all documents in favour of him, and the court was satisfied and granted bail, and the rule was absolute. We are happy for this judgement," Bhattacharjee said."We hope he will be freed within a week from Chittagong Central Jail after the order reaching to the Chittagong Metropolitan Magistrate court", he added."The government is trying to stay in order," Bhattacharjee said."But there is no sign of his speech or motivation or anything against Chinmoy Prabhu of sedition. Still, after seven months, there is no police investigation report", he said.
The Print
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Bangladesh: Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das shown arrested in four murder cases
'A judge in Chittagong has shown arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das in four cases filed in connection with the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif', Ashraf Hossain Razzak, General Secretary of Chittagong Bar Association, told ANI over the phone. Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 5 (ANI): A court in Chittagong on Monday has shown arrested Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in four murder cases after the Bangladesh High Court granted bail in a sedition charge, lawyers said. On November 26, Saiful Islam Alif, a lawyer practicing at the Chittagong Court, fatally attacked with sharp weapons by unidentified assailants during a protest demanding the release of Chinmoy Krishna Das. Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested by police at Dhaka Airport on November 25 last year on the charge of sedition. Earlier on Wednesday, the Bangladesh High Court granted bail to spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in a sedition case. A bench of Justice Atoar Rahman and Justice Md Ali Reza passed the order. Immediately after the bail order was issued, the state filed an application with the chamber court seeking a stay of the order. The chamber court did not stay but set a hearing date. 'In order to prevent Chinmoy Prabhu from being released, even after being granted bail by the High Court, he was shown arrested in Chittagong court', said Das's lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee. 'None of Chinmoy's lawyer were able to appear in the Chittagong court. The prosecution unilaterally did hearing', he said. Meanwhile, Chinmoy's lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee told ANI that the allegation was completely false against our leader, Chinmoy Krishna Das. Seven months ago, he was arrested on November 25, 2024.' Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sanatani Jagran Jote and a former ISKCON leader, has been accused of insulting the national flag of Bangladesh and is facing sedition charges. 'There is no specific allegation against him for flag dishonour. We argued with all documents in favour of him, and the court was satisfied and granted bail, and the rule was absolute. We are happy for this judgement,' Bhattacharjee said. 'We hope he will be freed within a week from Chittagong Central Jail after the order reaching to the Chittagong Metropolitan Magistrate court', he added. 'The government is trying to stay in order,' Bhattacharjee said. 'But there is no sign of his speech or motivation or anything against Chinmoy Prabhu of sedition. Still, after seven months, there is no police investigation report', he said. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bangladesh: Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das shown arrested in four murder cases
A court in Chittagong on Monday has shown arrested Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in four murder cases after the Bangladesh High Court granted bail in a sedition charge, lawyers said. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Inside Operation Tupac: Pakistan's secret project to burn Kashmir Who is Asim Munir, the Zia-style general shaping Pakistan's faith-driven military revival 'Looking for partners, not preachers': India's strong message for EU amid LoC tensions "A judge in Chittagong has shown arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das in four cases filed in connection with the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif", Ashraf Hossain Razzak, General Secretary of Chittagong Bar Association, told over the phone. On November 26, Saiful Islam Alif, a lawyer practicing at the Chittagong Court , was fatally attacked with sharp weapons by unidentified assailants during a protest demanding the release of Chinmoy Krishna Das. GIF89a����!�,D; 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested by police at Dhaka Airport on November 25 last year on the charge of sedition. Earlier on Wednesday, the Bangladesh High Court granted bail to spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in a sedition case. A bench of Justice Atoar Rahman and Justice Md Ali Reza passed the order. Live Events Immediately after the bail order was issued, the state filed an application with the chamber court seeking a stay of the order. The chamber court did not stay but set a hearing date. "In order to prevent Chinmoy Prabhu from being released, even after being granted bail by the High Court, he was shown arrested in Chittagong court", said Das's lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee. "None of Chinmoy's lawyer were able to appear in the Chittagong court. The prosecution unilaterally did hearing", he said. Meanwhile, Chinmoy's lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee told ANI that the allegation was completely false against our leader, Chinmoy Krishna Das. Seven months ago, he was arrested on November 25, 2024." Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sanatani Jagran Jote and a former ISKCON leader, has been accused of insulting the national flag of Bangladesh and is facing sedition charges. "There is no specific allegation against him for flag dishonour. We argued with all documents in favour of him, and the court was satisfied and granted bail, and the rule was absolute. We are happy for this judgement," Bhattacharjee said. "We hope he will be freed within a week from Chittagong Central Jail after the order reaching to the Chittagong Metropolitan Magistrate court", he added. "The government is trying to stay in order," Bhattacharjee said. "But there is no sign of his speech or motivation or anything against Chinmoy Prabhu of sedition. Still, after seven months, there is no police investigation report", he said.
