China changed village names 'to erase Uyghur culture'

23 June, 2024, 10:00 am

Last modified: 23 June, 2024, 10:00 am

China changed village names 'to erase Uyghur culture'

23 June, 2024, 10:00 am

Last modified: 23 June, 2024, 10:00 am

China has changed the names of hundreds of villages in Xinjiang region. According to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), hundreds of villages in Xinjiang with names related to the religion, history or culture of Uyghurs were replaced between 2009 and 2023.

Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

The project titled ‘Tale of an Ocean: Oceanarium Complex at Sonadia’ was conceptualised after Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority announced plans to establish three tourism parks in Cox’s Bazar. Photo: Courtesy

Saraf Nawer’s ‘tale of an ocean’

9h | Habitat

Illustration: TBS

How over-investment in Hasina puts India in an unwelcome, but inevitable new reality

River Fish: From the rivers to your doorstep

There are speculations regarding whether the National Citizens' Committee will form a political party, however, the committee said they will act as a pressure group to restructure the state. Photo: UNB

Is there hope for a youth-led political party?

United States or India to which way will Bangladesh move forward?

United States or India to which way will Bangladesh move forward?

7h | Videos

Pager explosion will lead to all-out war in the world?

Pager explosion will lead to all-out war in the world?

4h | Videos

Saudi Arabia Won’t Recognize Israel without the Establishment of a Palestinian State

Saudi Arabia Won’t Recognize Israel without the Establishment of a Palestinian State

5h | Videos

How Sohel Taj saw the Pilkhana massacre as the Minister of State for Home Affairs

How Sohel Taj saw the Pilkhana massacre as the Minister of State for Home Affairs

6h | Videos