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The outreach comes as India and China continue efforts to improve bilateral ties after years of strained relations NEW DELHI: Members of the Indian diaspora in China raised concerns over anti-India content on Chinese social media, declining work visas and employment restrictions for spouses during an Open House hosted by the Indian Embassy in Beijing.The outreach event, held on Friday, had Indian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami and senior embassy officials interact with professionals from across sectors on issues affecting the Indian community in China.Participants flagged what they described as a growing trend of abusive posts targeting Indians, including comments on Indian culture and food habits, besides raising concerns over the declining number of work visas being issued by Chinese authorities and difficulties faced by spouses seeking employment, reported PTI.Addressing the gathering, Doraiswami said Chinese authorities were aware of the increase in such online content and were taking measures to curb it. He added that the embassy was responding by pushing verified, fact-based information through its official social media channels.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe ambassador also announced that documentation requirements for Chinese citizens applying for Indian visas would be eased from next week to encourage greater travel to India.Seeking to improve support for the Indian community, the embassy is working on a legal assistance framework for professionals facing workplace-related issues in China and plans to institutionalise the Open House as a regular forum for addressing consular and community concerns.Doraiswami also said the mission would expand cultural outreach programmes, including events such as the Vasant Mela, to promote India’s cultural diversity and cuisine.The interaction comes amid efforts by New Delhi and Beijing to stabilise bilateral relations, with Doraiswami, who assumed charge in May, stepping up diplomatic engagement with Chinese officials.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTrisha MahajanTrisha Mahajan is a journalist with The Times of India digital, with keen interest in covering business and corporate affairs. She also reports on key national and world developments and global news trends. A keen reader with a strong interest in storytelling that adds context, clarity, and depth to complex issues.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMother Of Noida Teen Seeks Protection, FIR Withdrawal After PM Modi’s Appeal For Compassion’Why Do Killings Happen When…’: Farooq Abdullah’s Remarks On Kulgam Terror Attack Spark BJP-NC RowRam Temple Skit Row: Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, Awadhesh Prasad BookedPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’Pakistan-Based Handles, Suvendu On Target’: Bengal STF Uncovers Shocking ‘Jaish Module”PM Has The Audacity Of Forgiving’: Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi’s Video On Jantar Mantar ‘Abuses”Terrorists Asked Caste, Then Shot’: Family’s Shocking Claim In Kulgam AttackPM Modi Inaugurates ₹5,000 Crore Bhogapuram Airport, Launches ₹17,900 Crore Andhra Projects’Nitin Gadkari Is Scared’: Tehseen Poonawalla Claims House Arrest Before E20 Hunger Strike30+ Dead, 2 Dozen Stuck In Russia As Centre Continues Efforts To Bring Them Home Safely123PhotostoriesFrom Golden Lancehead to Golden tree snake: 5 stunning yellow snakes found in the wild7 life lessons from Nirmal Purja, whether you’re a mountaineer or notWhy do some people put a jar of used dry coffee grounds in the fridge? The is what food science saysThese 5 common phrases can quietly damage even the strongest relationships10 vegetables that are more nutritious when cooked than raw7 things you should not discuss, even with your favorite colleagueFrom working non-stop for three days, sleeping in a vanity van during Kasturi to opening up about her late ex-husband’s alcohol addiction: Shubhangi Atre on life and careerWalking after 40? The way you walk may matter more than how long you walk, say fitness expertsThat mouth ulcer has been there for over three weeks? Doctor says waiting any longer could mean missing an important warning signNot planning a trip to Goa in monsoon? 7 things you are missing out on as a traveller123Hot PicksHurricane IrmaRuchika SinghRRB Group D Admit CardNEET selective edit windowCommonwealth Games LiveUS work permit feeE20 petrol debateAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingMohammad Hamim MondalWeather TomorrowArpita SarkarAbhijeet Dipke Family FinancesPM ModiNoida Woman ArrestAmit ShahKulgam Terror AttackMumbai Building CollapseStock Market Up

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The outreach comes as India and China continue efforts to improve bilateral ties after years of strained relations NEW DELHI: Members of the Indian diaspora in China raised concerns over anti-India content on Chinese social media, declining work visas and employment restrictions for spouses during an Open House hosted by the Indian Embassy in Beijing.The outreach event, held on Friday, had Indian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami and senior embassy officials interact with professionals from across sectors on issues affecting the Indian community in China.Participants flagged what they described as a growing trend of abusive posts targeting Indians, including comments on Indian culture and food habits, besides raising concerns over the declining number of work visas being issued by Chinese authorities and difficulties faced by spouses seeking employment, reported PTI.Addressing the gathering, Doraiswami said Chinese authorities were aware of the increase in such online content and were taking measures to curb it. He added that the embassy was responding by pushing verified, fact-based information through its official social media channels.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe ambassador also announced that documentation requirements for Chinese citizens applying for Indian visas would be eased from next week to encourage greater travel to India.Seeking to improve support for the Indian community, the embassy is working on a legal assistance framework for professionals facing workplace-related issues in China and plans to institutionalise the Open House as a regular forum for addressing consular and community concerns.Doraiswami also said the mission would expand cultural outreach programmes, including events such as the Vasant Mela, to promote India’s cultural diversity and cuisine.The interaction comes amid efforts by New Delhi and Beijing to stabilise bilateral relations, with Doraiswami, who assumed charge in May, stepping up diplomatic engagement with Chinese officials.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTrisha MahajanTrisha Mahajan is a journalist with The Times of India digital, with keen interest in covering business and corporate affairs. She also reports on key national and world developments and global news trends. A keen reader with a strong interest in storytelling that adds context, clarity, and depth to complex issues.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMother Of Noida Teen Seeks Protection, FIR Withdrawal After PM Modi’s Appeal For Compassion’Why Do Killings Happen When…’: Farooq Abdullah’s Remarks On Kulgam Terror Attack Spark BJP-NC RowRam Temple Skit Row: Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, Awadhesh Prasad BookedPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’Pakistan-Based Handles, Suvendu On Target’: Bengal STF Uncovers Shocking ‘Jaish Module”PM Has The Audacity Of Forgiving’: Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi’s Video On Jantar Mantar ‘Abuses”Terrorists Asked Caste, Then Shot’: Family’s Shocking Claim In Kulgam AttackPM Modi Inaugurates ₹5,000 Crore Bhogapuram Airport, Launches ₹17,900 Crore Andhra Projects’Nitin Gadkari Is Scared’: Tehseen Poonawalla Claims House Arrest Before E20 Hunger Strike30+ Dead, 2 Dozen Stuck In Russia As Centre Continues Efforts To Bring Them Home Safely123PhotostoriesFrom Golden Lancehead to Golden tree snake: 5 stunning yellow snakes found in the wild7 life lessons from Nirmal Purja, whether you’re a mountaineer or notWhy do some people put a jar of used dry coffee grounds in the fridge? The is what food science saysThese 5 common phrases can quietly damage even the strongest relationships10 vegetables that are more nutritious when cooked than raw7 things you should not discuss, even with your favorite colleagueFrom working non-stop for three days, sleeping in a vanity van during Kasturi to opening up about her late ex-husband’s alcohol addiction: Shubhangi Atre on life and careerWalking after 40? The way you walk may matter more than how long you walk, say fitness expertsThat mouth ulcer has been there for over three weeks? Doctor says waiting any longer could mean missing an important warning signNot planning a trip to Goa in monsoon? 7 things you are missing out on as a traveller123Hot PicksHurricane IrmaRuchika SinghRRB Group D Admit CardNEET selective edit windowCommonwealth Games LiveUS work permit feeE20 petrol debateAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingMohammad Hamim MondalWeather TomorrowArpita SarkarAbhijeet Dipke Family FinancesPM ModiNoida Woman ArrestAmit ShahKulgam Terror AttackMumbai Building CollapseStock Market Up


Indian diaspora in China flags anti-India social media posts, visa curbs at 1st embassy outreach
The outreach comes as India and China continue efforts to improve bilateral ties after years of strained relations

NEW DELHI: Members of the Indian diaspora in China raised concerns over anti-India content on Chinese social media, declining work visas and employment restrictions for spouses during an Open House hosted by the Indian Embassy in Beijing.The outreach event, held on Friday, had Indian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami and senior embassy officials interact with professionals from across sectors on issues affecting the Indian community in China.Participants flagged what they described as a growing trend of abusive posts targeting Indians, including comments on Indian culture and food habits, besides raising concerns over the declining number of work visas being issued by Chinese authorities and difficulties faced by spouses seeking employment, reported PTI.Addressing the gathering, Doraiswami said Chinese authorities were aware of the increase in such online content and were taking measures to curb it. He added that the embassy was responding by pushing verified, fact-based information through its official social media channels.

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Jihadis have taken over power there,” she told reporters.Nasreen, who left Bangladesh in 1994 following threats from Islamic radicals over her work, further stated that the developments in her home country had “reinforced” her concerns about the consequences of such movements.The 63-year-old author added that the 2024 Bangladesh protests should “therefore serve as a lesson.”Nasreen’s remarks came ahead of the second anniversary of Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on August 5. The former prime minister has been living in exile in New Delhi.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe Awami League government was replaced by an interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus three days after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.In February this year, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a sweeping victory in a landmark parliamentary election, paving the way for party chairperson Tarique Rahman to become the new prime minister.The protests in Delhi were held demanding the resignation of then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET (UG) paper leak issue and seeking broader examination reforms. 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Taslima Nasreen draws parallel between Bangladesh and Delhi student protest NEW DELHI: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Sunday said the student movement that led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government had “fooled us”, drawing a parallel between the protests in Bangladesh and the recent student demonstrations in Delhi.Speaking to reporters in Kolkata two days after returning to the city for the first time since 2007, the acclaimed writer acknowledged that she had not followed the Delhi protest closely, but added that a short video clip from the agitation “reminded me of the July 2024 students’ movement in Bangladesh.””That student movement in Bangladesh fooled us. Because we thought the students wanted to abolish the quota system. Sheikh Hasina had also agreed to their demands, but ultimately the government fell. Later, we found that jihadis (Islamic fundamentalists) were behind that movement. The fallout has not been good for Bangladesh. Jihadis have taken over power there,” she told reporters.Nasreen, who left Bangladesh in 1994 following threats from Islamic radicals over her work, further stated that the developments in her home country had “reinforced” her concerns about the consequences of such movements.The 63-year-old author added that the 2024 Bangladesh protests should “therefore serve as a lesson.”Nasreen’s remarks came ahead of the second anniversary of Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on August 5. The former prime minister has been living in exile in New Delhi.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe Awami League government was replaced by an interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus three days after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.In February this year, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a sweeping victory in a landmark parliamentary election, paving the way for party chairperson Tarique Rahman to become the new prime minister.The protests in Delhi were held demanding the resignation of then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET (UG) paper leak issue and seeking broader examination reforms. After more than five weeks of an indefinite sit-in led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in the national capital, Pradhan resigned on July 25, bringing the agitation to an end.(With PTI inputs)Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. 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Representative image NEW DELHI: Around 158 cases related to alleged recruitment examination irregularities are pending trial in courts across the country despite the completion of investigations, with some cases dating back more than two decades, PTI reported.The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which probed these matters, has decided to approach high courts seeking the transfer of pending cases to fast-track courts being set up in several states to handle cases under the new anti-paper leak law.The agency will inform the high courts that it would provide dedicated special prosecutors and make all possible resources available to ensure the earliest possible conclusion of the trials.Government officials attributed the delays to the transfer of investigating officers, prosecutors, and even presiding judges.Which state accounts for how many casesDelhi accounted for 25 alleged irregularity cases registered since 2000. These include the AIIMS PG recruitment examination case of 2010-11, the Delhi University Medical and Dental Entrance Examination case of 2011, CAT (Common Admission Test) irregularities of 2004, the SSC (Staff Selection Commission) recruitment case of 2013, and teachers’ recruitment cases.Bihar has five pending cases, including three linked to the alleged NEET 2024 paper leak, besides irregularities in the PMT (Pre-Medical Test) examinations of 2003 and 2011.In Himachal Pradesh, the 2022 constable recruitment case is among three cases awaiting the start of trial. Jammu and Kashmir also has three pending cases, including alleged irregularities in junior engineer and constable recruitment.Similarly, five cases are awaiting trial in Jharkhand, five in Karnataka, three in Maharashtra — including two related to NEET 2024 — eight in Rajasthan, 14 in Tamil Nadu, and 10 each in West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.New anti-paper leak lawThe Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026, recently passed by Parliament, provides for every state and Union territory to designate a sessions court as a special fast-track court in consultation with the chief justice of the concerned high court.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe law mandates that these fast-track courts hear cases on a day-to-day basis without unnecessary adjournments, with trials to be completed within three months of the filing of the charge sheet. 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Representative image NEW DELHI: Around 158 cases related to alleged recruitment examination irregularities are pending trial in courts across the country despite the completion of investigations, with some cases dating back more than two decades, PTI reported.The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which probed these matters, has decided to approach high courts seeking the transfer of pending cases to fast-track courts being set up in several states to handle cases under the new anti-paper leak law.The agency will inform the high courts that it would provide dedicated special prosecutors and make all possible resources available to ensure the earliest possible conclusion of the trials.Government officials attributed the delays to the transfer of investigating officers, prosecutors, and even presiding judges.Which state accounts for how many casesDelhi accounted for 25 alleged irregularity cases registered since 2000. These include the AIIMS PG recruitment examination case of 2010-11, the Delhi University Medical and Dental Entrance Examination case of 2011, CAT (Common Admission Test) irregularities of 2004, the SSC (Staff Selection Commission) recruitment case of 2013, and teachers’ recruitment cases.Bihar has five pending cases, including three linked to the alleged NEET 2024 paper leak, besides irregularities in the PMT (Pre-Medical Test) examinations of 2003 and 2011.In Himachal Pradesh, the 2022 constable recruitment case is among three cases awaiting the start of trial. Jammu and Kashmir also has three pending cases, including alleged irregularities in junior engineer and constable recruitment.Similarly, five cases are awaiting trial in Jharkhand, five in Karnataka, three in Maharashtra — including two related to NEET 2024 — eight in Rajasthan, 14 in Tamil Nadu, and 10 each in West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.New anti-paper leak lawThe Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026, recently passed by Parliament, provides for every state and Union territory to designate a sessions court as a special fast-track court in consultation with the chief justice of the concerned high court.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe law mandates that these fast-track courts hear cases on a day-to-day basis without unnecessary adjournments, with trials to be completed within three months of the filing of the charge sheet. It also provides for the transfer of cases already pending before other courts to these newly designated special fast-track courts, where they are to be concluded within three months of transfer.Every state and Union territory will also appoint dedicated special public prosecutors to represent these cases.The legislation was enacted in the wake of the recent student protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, which culminated with the resignation of the-then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET (UG) paper leak in May. Protesters had also called for wider reforms in the country’s examination system, following which the government constituted a high-powered task force, headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, to recommend reforms.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’₹18 Crore Stolen Every Year’ At Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple: Raj Thackeray’s Donation Theft Claim‘Enemy Nations Conspiring To Hurt India’: PM Modi During ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ Campaign LaunchIndian Navy Launches Final Diving Support Craft, Completes Indigenous Five Ship ProgrammeMother Of Noida Teen Seeks Protection, FIR Withdrawal After PM Modi’s Appeal For Compassion’Why Do Killings Happen When…’: Farooq Abdullah’s Remarks On Kulgam Terror Attack Spark BJP-NC RowRam Temple Skit Row: Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, Awadhesh Prasad BookedPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’Pakistan-Based Handles, Suvendu On Target’: Bengal STF Uncovers Shocking ‘Jaish Module”PM Has The Audacity Of Forgiving’: Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi’s Video On Jantar Mantar ‘Abuses”Terrorists Asked Caste, Then Shot’: Family’s Shocking Claim In Kulgam Attack123Photostories7 things worth letting go of before the year comes to an endJanhvi Kapoor served four bridesmaid looks and every wedding guest just got fashion anxietyThe science behind tadka and why this simple technique does more than add flavour5 best ways to make money as a student in India without affecting your studies5 Succulent plants perfect for small indoor gardensKatrina Kaif’s makeup artist Daniel Bauer reveals the right way to clean your makeup brushesWhy Gen Z dates so differently: 5 relationship trends millennials find hard to decodeAnanya Panday gives metallic glam a savage upgrade in sculptural Anamika Khanna coutureWhere to store aluminium foil so that it lasts longer and doesn’t get damagedTraitors 2 confirmed contestants list: Mallika Sherawat, Shweta Tiwari, Munawar Faruqui and more123Hot PicksHurricane IrmaRuchika SinghRRB Group D Admit CardNEET selective edit windowCommonwealth Games LiveUS work permit feeE20 petrol debateAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingMohammad Hamim MondalWeather TomorrowArpita SarkarAbhijeet Dipke Family FinancesPM ModiNoida Woman ArrestAmit ShahKulgam Terror AttackMumbai Building CollapseStock Market Up

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Sheikh Hasina; Taslima Nasreen NEW DELHI: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Sunday criticised the ban on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party, calling it a “move against democracy” and expressing uncertainty over Hasina’s return to the country.“No political party should be banned. The manner in which Sheikh Hasina was forced to leave the country is questionable. It was not right to ban the Awami League. It was a move against democracy. I want the ban to be lifted as soon as possible,” Nasreen told reporters at a press conference in Kolkata. Watch CJP Storm: Taslima Nasreen’s ‘Frighting Darkness’ Lesson For India; Shows B’Desh, Nepal MirrorSheikh Hasina has been living in Delhi since August 5, 2024, after resigning as prime minister following weeks of student-led protests. The interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, which took charge after the fall of the Awami League administration, banned the party in May 2025 under anti-terrorism laws. Watch From India, Sheikh Hasina Announces Plan to Return to Bangladesh This YearMeanwhile, Nasreen alleged that several Awami League workers had been tortured and killed during Sheikh Hasina’s exile and expressed uncertainty over whether the former prime minister would be able to return to Bangladesh.“Many Awami League workers were tortured and murdered. Sheikh Hasina wants to return, but I do not know whether that will be possible. But no one wants me to go back,” she said.Nasreen also criticised Jamaat-e-Islami, now Bangladesh’s principal opposition party, accusing it of opposing women’s equality and seeking the imposition of Sharia law.“Now we have Jamaat-e-Islami as an opposition party. It is against women’s equality, and they want Sharia rule. If that happens, no minority will survive. Bangladesh is moving towards darkness. No one is trying to civilise Bangladesh. The government is only trying to remain in power,” she added.The 63-year-old author further claimed that “hatred against Hindus” was being spread in some madrasas and mosques in Bangladesh.“In many madrasas and mosques, hatred is being taught against Hindus,” Nasreen remarked.Nasreen backs Uniform Civil Code, calls it necessary for women’s equalityTurning to the issue of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Nasreen said she had been advocating for such a law for the past 40 years and described it as essential in any “civilised country”.“I have been fighting for the UCC for the past 40 years. This is much needed in any civilised country,” she remarked.She claimed that religious laws continued to affect women’s rights in Bangladesh, alleging that Hindu women in the country lacked adequate legal protections, including the right to divorce.“In Bangladesh, Hindu girls have no rights; they do not even have the right to divorce. Due to religious laws, women are suffering. Hindus are being tortured in Bangladesh. During the Yunus regime, Hindus were tortured even more,” she alleged.In July, the BJP-led West Bengal government constituted a nine-member expert committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to examine and finalise a draft UCC for the state. The state government plans to introduce the legislation during the upcoming August Assembly session.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesNasreen, who has lived in exile since 1994, when she was forced to leave Bangladesh due to the threat from Islamic radicals over her work, returned to Kolkata nearly two decades. She was forced to leave the city in 2007 following protests over her writings and memoir Dwikhandito (Split into Two), published in 2003.(With ANI inputs) Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. 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Sheikh Hasina; Taslima Nasreen NEW DELHI: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Sunday criticised the ban on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party, calling it a “move against democracy” and expressing uncertainty over Hasina’s return to the country.“No political party should be banned. The manner in which Sheikh Hasina was forced to leave the country is questionable. It was not right to ban the Awami League. It was a move against democracy. I want the ban to be lifted as soon as possible,” Nasreen told reporters at a press conference in Kolkata. Watch CJP Storm: Taslima Nasreen’s ‘Frighting Darkness’ Lesson For India; Shows B’Desh, Nepal MirrorSheikh Hasina has been living in Delhi since August 5, 2024, after resigning as prime minister following weeks of student-led protests. The interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, which took charge after the fall of the Awami League administration, banned the party in May 2025 under anti-terrorism laws. Watch From India, Sheikh Hasina Announces Plan to Return to Bangladesh This YearMeanwhile, Nasreen alleged that several Awami League workers had been tortured and killed during Sheikh Hasina’s exile and expressed uncertainty over whether the former prime minister would be able to return to Bangladesh.“Many Awami League workers were tortured and murdered. Sheikh Hasina wants to return, but I do not know whether that will be possible. But no one wants me to go back,” she said.Nasreen also criticised Jamaat-e-Islami, now Bangladesh’s principal opposition party, accusing it of opposing women’s equality and seeking the imposition of Sharia law.“Now we have Jamaat-e-Islami as an opposition party. It is against women’s equality, and they want Sharia rule. If that happens, no minority will survive. Bangladesh is moving towards darkness. No one is trying to civilise Bangladesh. The government is only trying to remain in power,” she added.The 63-year-old author further claimed that “hatred against Hindus” was being spread in some madrasas and mosques in Bangladesh.“In many madrasas and mosques, hatred is being taught against Hindus,” Nasreen remarked.Nasreen backs Uniform Civil Code, calls it necessary for women’s equalityTurning to the issue of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Nasreen said she had been advocating for such a law for the past 40 years and described it as essential in any “civilised country”.“I have been fighting for the UCC for the past 40 years. This is much needed in any civilised country,” she remarked.She claimed that religious laws continued to affect women’s rights in Bangladesh, alleging that Hindu women in the country lacked adequate legal protections, including the right to divorce.“In Bangladesh, Hindu girls have no rights; they do not even have the right to divorce. Due to religious laws, women are suffering. Hindus are being tortured in Bangladesh. During the Yunus regime, Hindus were tortured even more,” she alleged.In July, the BJP-led West Bengal government constituted a nine-member expert committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to examine and finalise a draft UCC for the state. The state government plans to introduce the legislation during the upcoming August Assembly session.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesNasreen, who has lived in exile since 1994, when she was forced to leave Bangladesh due to the threat from Islamic radicals over her work, returned to Kolkata nearly two decades. She was forced to leave the city in 2007 following protests over her writings and memoir Dwikhandito (Split into Two), published in 2003.(With ANI inputs) Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Mekedatu Dam Is Permanent Solution’: Karnataka CM Shivakumar After All-Party Meet On Cauvery Water’₹18 Crore Stolen Every Year’ At Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple: Raj Thackeray’s Donation Theft Claim‘Enemy Nations Conspiring To Hurt India’: PM Modi During ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ Campaign LaunchIndian Navy Launches Final Diving Support Craft, Completes Indigenous Five Ship ProgrammeMother Of Noida Teen Seeks Protection, FIR Withdrawal After PM Modi’s Appeal For Compassion’Why Do Killings Happen When…’: Farooq Abdullah’s Remarks On Kulgam Terror Attack Spark BJP-NC RowRam Temple Skit Row: Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, Awadhesh Prasad BookedPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’Pakistan-Based Handles, Suvendu On Target’: Bengal STF Uncovers Shocking ‘Jaish Module”PM Has The Audacity Of Forgiving’: Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi’s Video On Jantar Mantar ‘Abuses’123Photostories7 incredible hair spa benefits that will actually transform your locksBrain teaser: Only sharp eyes can spot 1 out of 20 giraffes without a twin in 10 seconds in this safari landscapeMenstrual struggles nobody prepares young girls for: Doctor explains the symptoms that shouldn’t be dismissed as ‘part of growing up’7 things worth letting go of before the year comes to an endJanhvi Kapoor served four bridesmaid looks and every wedding guest just got fashion anxietyThe science behind tadka and why this simple technique does more than add flavour5 best ways to make money as a student in India without affecting your studies5 Succulent plants perfect for small indoor gardensKatrina Kaif’s makeup artist Daniel Bauer reveals the right way to clean your makeup brushesWhy Gen Z dates so differently: 5 relationship trends millennials find hard to decode123Hot PicksHurricane IrmaRuchika SinghRRB Group D Admit CardNEET selective edit windowCommonwealth Games LiveUS work permit feeE20 petrol debateAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingMohammad Hamim MondalWeather TomorrowArpita SarkarAbhijeet Dipke Family FinancesPM ModiNoida Woman ArrestAmit ShahKulgam Terror AttackMumbai Building CollapseStock Market Up

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