The rights group Ain O Salish Kendra has expressed grave concern over the forced closures of food shops during the holy month of Ramadan in Bangladesh. According to media reports, certain groups have been imposing restrictions on food shops, demanding their closure during the daytime. These actions not only create divisions in society but also infringe upon people's basic rights, leaving vulnerable groups without access to essential food services. The ASK has called for the government and all concerned parties to take immediate steps to address this issue and ensure that no one is deprived of their fundamental rights.
ASK and BLAST express concern and demand legal action after two incidents of attacks on women's football matches in Joypurhat and Dinajpur. The attacks, carried out by students of nearby madrasas, led to the matches being called off. The organizations condemn the attacks and call them a violation of the country's laws. One match was scheduled to be held at a high school ground in Joypurhat, while the other was in Hakimpur, Dinajpur. The playgrounds were vandalized, creating a tense situation.
After India's badminton contingent's underwhelming performance at Paris Olympics, Indian badminton legend Prakash Padukone has criticized the players for blaming federations and government instead of taking responsibility. While star shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen were among the medal contenders, they failed to deliver and India's streak of winning a badminton medal at each Olympics since London 2012 ended. Padukone believes the players need to introspect and ask themselves if they are working hard enough to reach their desired results.
Tennis champion Sania Mirza denies rumours of her impending marriage to cricket star Mohommad Shami, following her Hajj pilgrimage. The Indian sporting icon is focused on her career, most recently working as a pundit for the French Open 2024. She took to social media to ask for forgiveness for any wrongdoings and express her excitement for the transformative experience.