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In a recent article, Dowel Biswas sheds light on a harrowing incident that has shocked many across the nation. She reports on the plight of Rahul Ananda, a prominent Bangladeshi singer and a notable figure from the Hindu minority community. His residence, a historical 140-year-old building located in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area, was subjected to a devastating attack by an Islamist mob. This attack resulted not only in the destruction of the building itself but also led to the loss of over 3,000 musical instruments and various household items which were either looted or reduced to ashes. Thankfully, Ananda's family managed to survive this ordeal.

Following the dramatic resignation of Sheikh Hasina as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, the controversial Nobel laureate, announced on Tuesday (6th July) that he would take on the role of chief advisor to the interim government.

On Tuesday, August 6, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the prevailing situation in Bangladesh during his address to the Parliament. He initiated his remarks in the Rajya Sabha, highlighting a broad concern shared across India's political landscape regarding the violence and instability that has erupted in the neighboring nation.

In a revealing statement that underscores a significant shift in his family's political engagement, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, declared that his mother has decided to permanently step back from the political arena. Speaking to a British public service broadcaster's Newshour program, Joy conveyed that the decision comes after a period of intense dissatisfaction and disappointment with the political upheaval she faced, despite her dedicated efforts to improve the nation. "She is deeply disappointed by the uprising against her leadership despite her efforts for the betterment of Bangladesh," Dhaka Tribune quoted Joy as stating.

On 4th August (local time), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, issued a statement condemning the violence that erupted across the country, creating chaos. He said, “I utterly condemn the far-right thuggery we have seen this weekend,” blaming the protesting groups and individuals against immigrants for the violence. He made it clear that those involved in the violence would face the full force of the law. However, there have been reports that the government’s action is going to be selective.

In a harrowing incident in Greece, an Arab Israeli man from Nazareth, Fahad Qubati, aged 24, was subjected to a brutal attack due to a case of mistaken identity. The attackers reportedly assumed he was Jewish, which led to the violent assault. This attack occurred while Qubati was on a leisure trip in Greece, enjoying a vacation with family and friends.

On Monday (1st July), the United States of America witnessed yet another mass shooting incident. This time, the tragic event resulted in three fatalities and two injuries. The shooting occurred near the University of Cincinnati campus during the early hours of the day. Following the incident, authorities swiftly responded, taking two suspects into custody, one of whom was among the injured. Currently, the identities and the motive behind the attack remain unclear. All victims involved in the unfortunate incident were male, according to reports from local media sources.

In a horrifying series of events in Russia's North Caucasus, specifically in the republic of Dagestan, 15 police officers and 5 civilians have tragically lost their lives following coordinated attacks on police posts, churches, and a synagogue. The attacks occurred on Sunday evening, leaving a community in shock and prompting an immediate response from local authorities.

In a distressing turn of events, the city of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, witnessed appalling violence on the night of Friday, 17th May. Reports have emerged that foreign students, particularly Pakistani MBBS students, were subjected to brutal attacks by local mobs. Several informed sources indicated that these violent incidents resulted in the tragic deaths of four Pakistani students, while numerous others sustained severe injuries. This alarming situation has led the embassies of both India and Pakistan to issue urgent advisories to their citizens, strongly advising them to remain indoors. Despite these grave reports, both embassies have officially refuted claims concerning the alleged rapes and deaths among the Pakistani student community.