Unrest in Bangladesh’s Dhaka

The US state department on Sunday denounced the recent communal violence in Bangladesh as “horrific,” condemning the mob killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker, and urging an unequivocal stand against religious hatred.Responding to IANS, a state department spokesperson said, “The United States supports religious freedom and freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, and association.” The spokesperson added, “The United States unequivocally condemns religious violence in all its forms, and we welcome measures the Bangladeshi interim government is taking to ensure the safety and security for all communities in Bangladesh.“The statement comes amid growing concern in Washington and among advocacy groups over the killing of Hindu worker Das and what they describe as a broader pattern of attacks on minority communities in Bangladesh.US lawmakers have also spoken out. Congressman Ro Khanna called the killing “horrific” and urged clear condemnation of religious hatred. “The killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh, is horrific, and my thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family,” Khanna wrote on X. “We must unequivocally condemn and speak out against these vile acts of hatred and bigotry,” he added.Dipu Chandra Das, a garment worker from Bhaluka, was killed on December 18 after a mob accused him of blasphemy. He was beaten to death and his body set ablaze.The incident has intensified scrutiny of the situation facing religious minorities in Bangladesh, particularly Hindus, amid political upheaval in the country. Advocacy groups report a rise in attacks, citing incidents of mob violence, vandalism, and intimidation across several regions.While the State Department did not provide details on diplomatic engagements with Dhaka, its response emphasised Washington’s condemnation of religious violence and welcomed steps by Bangladesh’s interim authorities to strengthen security for all communities.

Let me make it very clear to you that the state language of Pakistan is going to be Urdu and no other language. Anyone who tries to mislead you is really the enemy of Pakistan– Muhammad Ali Jinnah during his first and only visit to East Pakistan (Now, Bangladesh)With Partition, Pakistan was carved out of India, but its founding father and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s insistence that Urdu be the sole national language planted a deep sense of betrayal among the Bengali-speaking majority in the East. More than half the country suddenly felt pushed to the margins.Jinnah could never have foreseen that sidelining the Bengali language, culture and identity would spark a divide that would be powerful enough to undo his dreamland of Pakistan.

In 1952, police opened fire on student demonstrators in Dhaka, killing several: a theme that would return decades later, leading to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of Bangladesh’s founding father, Mujibur Rahman.By 1971, the language fault line and multiple other factors that agitated the Bengali land had split wide open, leading East Pakistan to break away and become Bangladesh, with all due prominence to language, culture, and ethnicity.But the story did not end with Bangladesh’s birth. The nation, forged through a struggle over language and dignity, has often mistaken political upheaval for genuine transformation. Again and again, the fall of a dominant order has been greeted as a historic shift, only for the country to drift back into familiar instability.

This is the paradox at the heart of modern Bangladesh. The country that emerged in December 1971 to escape repression, in December 2025, is confronting familiar dangers: political violence, weakened institutions, silenced voices and minorities being lynched, living in fear.The political landscape is further adrift with both major matriarchs almost out of the picture, Sheikh Hasina in exile and Khaleda Zia critically ill, while the BNP attempts a resurgence with Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, returning from 17 years of exile in London.

How Bangladesh was born

After the creation of Pakistan in 1947, Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s assertion that Urdu alone would be the state language crystallised Bengali discontent. Bengali speakers, the vast majority in the east, saw this imposition as an affront to their identity. In February 1952, police killed student protesters in Dhaka demanding official status for Bengali, a moment that became a cornerstone of Bengali nationalism.

Beyond language, East Pakistanis felt systematically sidelined. Despite being a larger population, they were under-represented in political power and received a disproportionately smaller share of economic development. The jute-exporting east funded much of Pakistan’s earnings, yet infrastructure and industry favoured the west. By the 1960s, resentment fueled demands for autonomy. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s ‘Six Point Movement’ called for greater regional control and became widely popular in the east.The turning point came in the 1970 elections when Rahman’s Awami League won a clear majority. Instead of transferring power, West Pakistan’s leadership stalled and then ordered a brutal crackdown in March 1971. Resistance fighters, refugees flooding into India and India’s subsequent military intervention led to a devastating nine-month war. On December 16, 1971, Pakistani forces surrendered in Dhaka, and Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation.

Chaos, autocracy and protests

The new nation’s first few years were hopeful but turbulent. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (“Bangabandhu” – Friend of Bengal) became the founding president and then prime minister under the 1972 constitution. Initially, he led a parliamentary democracy, but by 1974, Bangladesh faced economic crisis and social unrest (including a devastating famine). In 1975, Mujib’s government moved toward one-party socialist rule and civil liberties were curtailed. In the early hours of 15 August 1975, renegade army officers assassinated Mujib and most of his family, abruptly ending “the first spell of democracy”.

After Mujib’s death, Bangladesh entered decades of military-backed rule. A series of coups in the late 1970s brought General Ziaur Rahman to power (founder of the BNP party) and later, in 1982, Lt. Gen HM Ershad seized control. Both Zia and Ershad ruled as autocrats, imposing martial law and banning opposition. After the assassination in 1975, Bangladesh experienced two decades of authoritarian rule, including stints of military regimes. Public protests and political unrest were frequent during this period, but competitive elections and democracy were suspended.It was only in 1990 that Bangladesh returned to civilian rule. A mass pro-democracy uprising forced Ershad’s resignation, and elections in 1991 re-established a parliamentary system. The BNP won that election under Khaleda Zia (widow of Ziaur Rahman), pledging to restore democracy.

Deja vu for Dhaka?

This month, Sharif Osman Hadi, a youth leader who came to the forefront during the 2024 July uprising that toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, was assassinated. Hadi, spokesperson for the Inqilab Mancha and an aspiring candidate for the upcoming elections, was shot in Dhaka on 12 December. He died six days later in hospital, sparking widespread protests and civil unrest across the country.

The reaction has been explosive. Demonstrators have vandalised major newspaper offices and cultural centres, and marches toward the Indian High Commission have featured anti-India slogans and demands tied to wider political grievances. Some groups view Hadi as a martyr of the July Uprising, while others accuse rival factions and the interim government of complicity in his death and of undermining the electoral process. The interim administration under Muhammad Yunus has condemned the violence and pledged to pursue justice and maintain order. Yet the unrest has strained diplomatic relations with neighbours and revealed deep fractures within Bangladeshi society. With a national election looming, concerns are growing that the current turbulence could either reshape the country’s political landscape or plunge it into enduring instability, much as historical divisions did more than half a century ago.

A familiar sight

A grim feature of the recent unrest in Bangladesh has been the targeting of minorities. Two Hindu men were killed in incidents that sparked fear. In Mymensingh district, a 27-year-old garment worker, Dipu Chandra Das, was accused of blasphemy and beaten to death by a crowd on 17 December.Immediately after that, hundreds of Hindu organisations protested in India. Then on December 26, another Hindu man, Amrit Mondal (29), was brutally murdered in Rajbari district, reportedly during an altercation. The government’s line was that Mondal was a criminal seeking extortion, not a communal victim, but the optics were terrifying for Bangladesh’s Hindu minority.Domestically, the lynching in Mymensingh drew condemnation even from Dhaka’s government. Within days, the interim cabinet “condemned the lynching of a Hindu man…beaten and set on fire” and vowed the perpetrators would be brought to justice. But rights groups fear a broader slide towards communal violence.The independent monitoring group ‘Ain o Salish Kendra’ (AOSK) warned that the “coordinated attacks on media outlets, cultural institutions and historical sites” – including desecration of sculptures and images – signalled an alarming spread of extremist behaviour. By mid-December 2025, AOSK counted over 180 deaths in Bangladesh this year alone from mob violence (a steep rise from 51 in 2023).The Prothom Alo and Daily Star offices were torched by protesters branding them as “pro-India” or corrupt. In a shocking incident, gunmen abducted and then released a prominent left-wing journalist, apparently to intimidate the press. Chhayanaut cultural centre (a respected arts academy) was ransacked, and a portrait of a revered musicologist was slashed by rioters calling her an “atheist”.

Regime change, but democracy still distant

While Sheikh Hasina’s critics in Bangladesh accused her of ruling with an iron fist and silencing dissent, what has followed her ouster has been marked by chaos. The post-Hasina period has seen frequent violence, political unrest and reported attacks on minority communities, raising concerns about security and governance during the transition.At the same time, the interim phase has triggered intense debates over electoral reforms, including proposals to change the voting system. Critics have warned that measures such as proportional representation, if poorly managed, could deepen political fragmentation and fuel further instability rather than strengthen democracy.In short, the fall of autocracy has opened a pathway towards democratic renewal, with elections and reform plans now on the table. However, whether Bangladesh moves towards genuine democracy will depend on how free, inclusive and stable the upcoming political processes prove to be

How India is at the centre, again

India looms large in this story historically and today. In 1971, India’s decisive military and diplomatic support was pivotal to Bangladesh’s birth. Over the next five decades, New Delhi saw Dhaka as a crucial partner, investing in development and security ties. Hasina dubbed the 2010s a “golden era” of bilateral cooperation. But since her ouster, relations have soured. Bangladesh has demanded that Sheikh Hasina be handed over to Dhaka, while for India, rising violence at the border and against Hindus and other minorities has been a great concern.Tensions were explicitly mentioned during the December unrest. Reuters reports that relations “have been strained since Sheikh Hasina fled to New Delhi” after last year’s protests. Large crowds in Dhaka attacked the Indian diplomatic mission.

On the Indian side, outrage over violence against Hindus has triggered protests and diplomatic tussles. Hundreds of activists gathered at the Bangladesh high commission in New Delhi on December 23, angrily denouncing the lynching of a Hindu man in Mymensingh. They clashed with police and demanded justice, chanting that India should give Bangladesh a “befitting answer”. More demonstrations have erupted elsewhere in India (for example, in Kolkata) against the “atrocities being committed against minorities” in Bangladesh. New Delhi has officially described those demonstrations as peaceful but has also raised Bangladesh’s protest of Indian rallies at the Bangladeshi mission. Dhaka, for its part, summoned India’s envoy to complain about these rallies and warned against disrupting diplomatic sites.The ministry of external affairs informed that over 2,900 incidents of violence against minorities were documented in Bangladesh by independent sources during the tenure of the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus. The bilateral relationship is at a crossroads. India remains critical of any deterioration of rights in Bangladesh, but Bangladeshi leaders resent being seen as having outsourced their politics to New Delhi. With Bangladesh holding elections soon, both sides are positioning for influence: India quietly pressed for a “free, fair, inclusive” vote, while Bangladesh’s new rulers castigate “foreign hands” in local affairs.

What’s next

The “two Decembers” 1971 and 2025 bookend Bangladesh’s modern story. December 1971 marked the end of liberation: victory over autocracy and the birth of hope. December 2025 is now marked by violence and uncertainty, as Dhaka grapples with the aftermath of toppling another long-ruling leader.Understanding the path from 1971 to today is crucial. It shows that democratic gains won at great cost can be fragile. Over the past 15 months, Bangladesh has again overturned one political order, but this upheaval has not automatically delivered the peace and pluralism that many expected.

Bangladesh Police on Sunday claimed that two primary suspects in the murder of student leader Osman Hadi fled Bangladesh and entered India through Meghalaya border, news outlet the Daily Star reported.In a media briefing in Dhakha, Additional Commissioner Dhaka Metropolitan Police said that the Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Sheikh entered India through Haluaghat border in Mymensingh with the help of local associates.“According to our information, the suspects entered India via the Haluaghat border. After crossing, they were initially received by an individual named Purti. Later, a taxi driver named Sami transported them to Tura city in Meghalaya,” the Daily Star quoted Faisal Karim Masud.He further said that the Bangladeshi Police received informal reports suggesting that the Indian security agencies have detained the individuals who assisted the suspects.Nazrul said the Bangladesh government is actively working to bring the suspects back.“We are maintaining communication with Indian authorities through both formal and informal channels to ensure their arrest and extradition,” he said.Sharif Osman Hadi was shot dead from a close range on December 12 in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area, triggering a widespread protests and calls for swift and exemplary punishment of those responsible.Authorities said Hadi was attacked while riding in a rickshaw near Box Culvert Road in the Motijheel area. He was shot near his left ear, lost significant blood and remained in critical condition before being airlifted abroad.Hadi emerged from the July Uprising and become the convenor and spokesperson of Inquilab Mancha — a platform opposed to all forms of political domination. Hadi he was a fierce critic not only of the Awami League but of mainstream politics as a whole and rejected established Bangladeshi political elites, positioning himself as a voice of generational rupture.Meanwhile, Inqilab Moncho, one of the prominent platforms that emerged during the July uprising, has warned that it will launch a mass movement to oust the interim government if justice is not delivered.

A major natural gas pipeline explosion in northern Los Angeles County on Saturday prompted authorities to issue shelter-in-place orders and temporarily shut down a key Southern California highway, officials said.The incident occurred around 4.20 pm local time near Ridge Route Road and Pine Crest Place in Castaic, close to the southbound lanes of Interstate 5, a critical route linking Southern and Northern California. The damaged pipeline is a 34-inch transmission gas line, located just east of the freeway.

Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesperson Capt. Brian Kight said emergency crews received multiple calls reporting the gas leak. While residents described loud noises, Kight stressed that “there were no reports of any explosions from the leak and no reported injuries,” the Los Angeles Times reported.Videos shared on social media showed orange plumes rising from a hillside, which appeared to have partially collapsed, with debris clouds filling the sky.Several residents said they heard loud booms, while NBC 7 San Diego reported that people across the Santa Clarita Valley felt their homes shake. One witness described a “strong sulfur smell and a loud noise resembling a jet engine,” the outlet added.At L.A. County Fire Department Station 149, located about a mile away, Kight said he could smell gas from “20 minutes out.” The Los Angeles City Fire Department also received reports of a strong rotten egg smell from residents as far away as the north San Fernando Valley.In response, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) closed all lanes of Interstate 5 at 5.12 pm, diverting northbound traffic to State Route 126 and southbound vehicles to State Route 138. Traffic came to a near standstill for miles, leaving motorists stranded for hours, the Los Angeles Times reported.A shelter-in-place order was issued at 5.40 pm that covered much of Castaic. Authorities advised residents to close doors and windows, shut off vents, and turn off HVAC systems.By 6 pm, the gas company had shut off both sides of the ruptured line, though firefighters and a hazardous materials task force continued monitoring a residual leak. The CHP announced shortly before 9 pm that Interstate 5 had reopened.The cause of the rupture remains under investigation. While officials said it is unclear what triggered the incident, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies told CBS Los Angeles that it was possibly caused by “a mudslide.”More details awaited.

Did an OTT hit leave you feeling the pull of northeastern India? You’re not alone. A growing number of travellers are turning that screen-inspired wanderlust into real journeys, as the country’s entertainment and travel trends intersect. According to an ixigo report, popular OTT series are now playing a clear role in nudging travellers towards the Northeast. According to the travel booking platform, destinations such as Imphal, Dimapur and Agartala saw a sharp rise in flight bookings over the year, coinciding with the release of popular shows that featured the region prominently. These series include: The Family Man (Season 3), Paatal Lok (Season 2) and Delhi Crime (Season 3). The OTT hits have brought the northeast’s landscapes and cultural depth to mainstream audiences, triggering interest in places that have traditionally remained off the tourist radar, PTI reported. This interest translated into travel demand in 2025. Ixigo reported strong year-on-year growth in flight bookings to several northeastern cities, including Dimapur, Agartala, Guwahati, Imphal and Itanagar. The trend was also highlighted in ixigo’s The Great Indian Travel Index 2025, which noted a significant surge in bookings to key cities across the region, reinforcing the growing influence of screen exposure on travel choices. The report also revealed broader shifts in Indian travel behaviour during the year. Internationally, Japan and South Korea emerged as the most-booked destinations for Indian travellers on ixigo in 2025. A wider preference for East and Southeast Asia was evident, with Vietnam and Thailand gaining popularity alongside steady demand for Sri Lanka and Indonesia. At the same time, destinations beyond Asia, including Oman, Kenya, Kazakhstan, the UAE, Uzbekistan and Qatar, also saw rising interest, reflecting an appetite for newer and less conventional global destinations. Domestically, spiritual tourism recorded a strong upswing, driven largely by younger travellers. Maha Kumbh-related travel led to a spike in bookings to Prayagraj, with Gen Z bus bookings jumping nearly 20 times year-on-year. The intensity of demand during the Kumbh period was underscored by the most expensive domestic flight booked on ixigo in 2025, a Mumbai–Prayagraj ticket costing Rs 92,644. Commenting on the findings, Aloke Bajpai, Group CEO, and Rajnish Kumar, Group Co-CEO, ixigo, said, “What truly stood out in The Great Indian Travel Index 2025 was the scale and diversity of travel demand across the country. Faith-led travel emerged as a powerful driver, with destinations like Varanasi alone witnessing nearly 147 million visits in 2025. At the same time, rising disposable incomes and better connectivity are helping expand the travel ecosystem beyond existing travellers”. They further noted, “We’re also seeing Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities increasingly shape India’s travel narrative.” Cities like Rishikesh, Indore, Nagpur, Bhopal, Lucknow, and Assam are driving strong demand across flights, trains, and buses, with several metro-to-emerging city bus routes experiencing YoY growth of nearly 80%. “Together, these trends reflect how travel in India is deeply rooted in culture, belief, and aspiration, cutting across age groups, geographies, and travel modes”.

Something in the Atlantic is shifting, though it is not easy to see from the surface. There are no dramatic waves or sudden storms to mark it out. Instead, the change is slow and buried deep in the ocean, tracked quietly by scientists who watch how water moves rather than how it looks. Over time, those movements shape winters, coastlines, and the way entire regions feel from year to year. New research suggests one of these systems may be losing its balance. If that trend continues, Europe could face colder and less predictable conditions than it has known for generations. This is not a sudden disaster story. It is about gradual change, hidden signals, and a climate system that may be edging closer to a point where recovery becomes harder.

What is the North Atlantic Subpolar Gyre

The North Atlantic Subpolar Gyre is a large circular system of ocean currents that sits between Greenland, Iceland, and Canada. It plays a quiet role, pulling warmer water northwards and helping regulate temperatures across Europe and parts of North America.Without this steady movement, heat would stay closer to the equator. Northern regions would cool more sharply, especially during winter. Cities that now experience mild cold could begin to feel harsher seasonal extremes.Why scientists say the system is weakeningA study published in Science Advances points to a long term decline in the stability of the gyre. The research suggests this is not a short fluctuation but part of a deeper shift that has been unfolding for more than a century.The concern is not just slowing movement but loss of resilience. Once a system becomes unstable, it is more vulnerable to tipping into a different state.

How tiny shells revealed a big warning

The evidence did not come from satellites or modern instruments. Instead, scientists studied the shells of long lived marine molluscs buried beneath the seabed. Species like the ocean quahog grow slowly, forming annual layers that record chemical changes in the surrounding water.By analysing these layers, researchers reconstructed past ocean conditions going back hundreds of years. They identified two clear periods of instability. One occurred before the 1920s. The other began in the mid twentieth century and continues today.

Is this similar to the Little Ice Age

Europe has experienced major cooling before. During the early 1300s, average temperatures dropped slightly, yet the effects were severe. Rivers froze, harvests failed, and winters became longer and harsher.The current situation would not repeat that period exactly. The modern climate is warmer overall. Still, even small shifts in ocean circulation can amplify cold spells and disrupt rainfall patterns across large areas.

How this links to the larger AMOC system

Basically, the gyre is just a small part of a much larger process known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation. Similar to a conveyor belt, the system carries warm water at the surface to the north and sends back cold water from the depths to the south.In fact, water that is melting the ice of Greenland is becoming new freshwater for the North Atlantic. This is changing the salt concentration of the ocean and making the surface water lighter, which disrupts the process of sinking that is what actually keeps the circulation going.

What could happen if the slowdown continues

If the circulation were weaker, winters in Europe would probably be colder, there would be stronger seasonal changes and the sea level would rise in some areas of the US coast. The weather might become more unpredictable; thus, farming, infrastructure, and water systems would be affected.A long term weakening of the circulation could have a significant impact on the climate in which people have been living even if the collapse did not occur completely.

Is there still time to avoid the worst outcomes

Researchers stress that the system has not fully tipped. But warning signs are accumulating. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions remains the most effective way to lower the risk of pushing the Atlantic into an irreversible state.The changes may be slow, but their consequences would not be subtle. Climate systems remember what happens to them. And once altered, they rarely return to what they were.

NEW DELHI: Delhi continued to struggle with toxic air on Sunday, with several areas recording ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ air quality levels, as a dense layer of smog blanketed the city.The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Sunday reached 391, entering the ‘severe’ category, with some regions exceeding 400, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).Morning visuals from Akshardham Temple showed the iconic structure fading into a thick, dense layer of smog that drastically reduced visibility. The AQI (Air Quality Index) in the area stood at 445, placing it in the ‘severe’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Around AIIMS, the AQI was measured at 340, categorised as ‘very poor’. Meanwhile, visuals from the ITO area showed the city shrouded in a thick blanket of smog, with hazy conditions reducing visibility. The AQI there had crossed 400, also falling under the ‘severe’ category.Meanwhile, in Mumbai, a light layer of fog enveloped the Bandra Kurla Complex, where the AQI was measured at 123, classified as ‘moderate’.Authorities have invoked Stage III measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which include restrictions on construction and industrial activities. The ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule is being enforced to curb emissions. Officials attributed the worsening conditions to a combination of cold weather, calm winds, and dense fog that trap pollutants close to the ground. Experts warn that the cycle of poor air quality is expected to continue under current weather patterns. The Commission for Air Quality Management has advised vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, and people with respiratory issues, to limit prolonged outdoor exposure and wear masks.

With no signs of slowing down, ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to shine brighter and roar louder at the box office. The Aditya Dhar movie, released on December 5, 2025, entered its fourth week on last Friday and continues to dominate the box office. According to trade reports, the movie’s collection in its 4th week stands above Rs. 660 crore in the domestic market. While its worldwide collection has gone past Rs 1025 crore. Irrespective of the competition from new releases like Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri,’ or earlier, James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash,’ Ranveer Singh continues to enjoy its unbeatable reign at the box office. For the full report and more details, read on.

‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 23 update

Although at the beginning of week 4, ‘Dhunrandhar’ saw a drop in earnings, it still minted Rs 15 crore at the ticketing window, according to Sacnilk. Then on Saturday, the film made up for the loss and added Rs. 20.50 to the tally. With this, the film made Rs 668.00 crore at the Indian box office.Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan’s ‘TMMTMTTM’ made Rs 5.25 crore on Saturday, taking its total to Rs.18.25 crore in 3 days.

‘Dhurandhar’: Here’s the day-wise breakdown of the box office collection

Day 1 [1st Friday] Rs 28 Cr Day 2 [1st Saturday] Rs 32 Cr Day 3 [1st Sunday] Rs 43 Cr Day 4 [1st Monday] Rs 23.25 Cr Day 5 [1st Tuesday] Rs 27 Cr Day 6 [1st Wednesday] Rs 27 Cr Day 7 [1st Thursday] Rs 27 Cr Week 1 Collection Rs 207.25 CrDay 8 [2nd Friday] Rs 32.5 CrDay 9 [2nd Saturday] Rs 53 CrDay 10 [2nd Sunday] Rs 58 CrDay 11 [2nd Monday] Rs 30.5 CrDay 12 [2nd Tuesday] Rs 30.5 CrDay 13 [2nd Wednesday] Rs 25.5 Cr Day 14 [2nd Thursday] Rs 23.25 Cr Week 2 Collection Rs 253.25 Cr Day 15 [3rd Friday] Rs 22.5 CrDay 16 [3rd Saturday] Rs 34.25 CDay 17 [3rd Sunday] Rs 38.5 CrDay 18 [3rd Monday] Rs 16.5 CrDay 19 [3rd Tuesday] Rs 17.25 CrDay 20 [3rd Wednesday] Rs 18 CrDay 21 [3rd Thursday] Rs 25 CrWeek 3 Collection Rs 172 CrDay 22 [4th Friday] Rs 15 CrDay 23 [4th Saturday] Rs 20.50 Cr * early estimatesTotal Rs 668.00 Cr

‘Dhurandhar’ worldwide collection

On Saturday, the gross worldwide collection of ‘Dhurandhar’ stood at Rs. 1026.5 crore. The movie made Rs 801 gross in Indian markets and collected Rs.225 crore from overseas. .