Bangladesh protests echo other historic youth-led uprisings globally
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh protests echo other historic youth-led uprisings globally

New Indian Express  

BANGKOK — In Bangladesh, weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs turned into a broad uprising that forced the prime minister to flee the country and resign. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled this week after the unrest during which nearly 300 people died, including both students and police officers. In April, protesters primarily led by university students and other young people occupied an esplanade adjoining President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office in the capital Colombo, demanding he and his government resign. Athens Polytechnic uprising in Greece In November 1973, students at Athens Polytechnic university rose up against the military junta that ruled Greece with an iron fist for more than six years.

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India lodges protest over comments by Muhammad Yunus's aide
4 days, 5 hours ago

India lodges protest over comments by Muhammad Yunus's aide

India Today  

India has formally expressed strong objections to Dhaka regarding contentious remarks made by Mahfuj Alam, a key aide to Bangladesh's chief advisor Muhammad Yunus. #WATCH | Delhi: On the post of Bangladeshi leader Mahfuz Alam, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "We have registered our strong protest on this issue with the Bangladesh side. He further added, "While India has consistently …

Bangladesh to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026: Yunus
1 week ago

Bangladesh to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026: Yunus

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka: Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who heads the caretaker government installed after an August revolution, said Monday that general elections would be held late next year or in early 2026. Pressure has been growing on Nobel Peace Prize winner Yunus -- appointed the country's "chief adviser" after the student-led uprising that toppled ex-premier Sheikh Hasina in August -- to …

Bangladesh to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026, says Muhammad Yunus
1 week, 1 day ago

Bangladesh to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026, says Muhammad Yunus

India Today  

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who heads the caretaker government installed after the August violence, said Monday that general elections would be held late next year or in early 2026. Pressure has been growing on Nobel Peace Prize winner Yunus -- appointed the country's "chief adviser" after the student-led uprising that toppled ex-premier Sheikh Hasina in August -- to set …

BJP, Trinamool, others protest in Kolkata against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
3 weeks, 6 days ago

BJP, Trinamool, others protest in Kolkata against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

India Today  

Amid the recent clashes in Bangladesh following the arrest of Hindu religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahamchari, major political parties in West Bengal have expressed concerns over the rampant violence against the minorities, especially Hindus in the neighbouring country. Also, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee also condemned the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Hindus in Bangladesh have faced attacks by …

Student Protests Intensify as Bangladesh Debates President's Resignation
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2 months ago

Student Protests Intensify as Bangladesh Debates President's Resignation

Associated Press  

Student protesters in Bangladesh demand the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The protesters, known as the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, set a two-day deadline for Shahabuddin to step down. Security officials charged at protesters with batons and used stun grenades to disperse people late Tuesday. The new political turmoil began after Shahabuddin told a Bengali-language newspaper that he had not seen …

Protesters Demand Resignation of Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin
2 months ago

Protesters Demand Resignation of Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin

Firstpost  

Protesters in Bangladesh demand the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin in response to his recent comments about former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. The protesters have set a 24-hour deadline for Shahabuddin to step down, and they plan to continue their agitation until he complies. The protesters have set five demands, including the scrapping of the 1972 Constitution and the …

Bangladesh interim govt chief Yunus evades questions from Indian media in New York | Video goes viral
3 months ago

Bangladesh interim govt chief Yunus evades questions from Indian media in New York | Video goes viral

India TV News  

New York: Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Mohammad Yunus, ducked questions from Indian media at a New York hotel on Monday night. "Go back, Yunus" Vociferous protestors chanted "Go Back" slogans against Yunus outside a hotel in New York where he is staying to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session. Hindus attacked in Bangladesh Bangladesh …

Can’t catch a cold from B’desh-Pakistan thaw
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Can’t catch a cold from B’desh-Pakistan thaw

Hindustan Times  

After being left in the cold in the corridors of power in Bangladesh for several decades, Pakistan perceives a new opening in Dhaka following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government and the installation of a caretaker administration led by Muhammad Yunus. Students and other activists carry Bangladesh's national flag during a protest march organized by Students Against Discrimination to …

The distress pushing region’s youth to revolt
4 months ago

The distress pushing region’s youth to revolt

New Indian Express  

Years ago, when the government was going full tilt at implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act, which, together with the National Register of Citizens, threatened a communal conflict of massive dimensions, I had written: “Today, the issue, which is quite familiar to the ruling party, has spun out of control in Assam and all parts of the country, particularly in urban …

He was recently leading Bangladeshi student protests. Now he's a government minister.
4 months ago

He was recently leading Bangladeshi student protests. Now he's a government minister.

NPR  

He was recently leading Bangladeshi student protests. NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Nahid Islam, one of the Bangladeshi student protesters who is now serving as a minister of the country's interim government after their former prime minister fled. Now he is leading two ministries within Bangladesh's interim government. CHANG: Well, Minister Islam, if we called you back in one year …

Students who ousted Hasina are helping lead Bangladesh, from the streets to the ministries
4 months, 1 week ago

Students who ousted Hasina are helping lead Bangladesh, from the streets to the ministries

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Within a week of unseating Bangladesh’s longest-serving prime minister, the students who drove out Sheikh Hasina were directing Dhaka’s traffic. FILE - Protesters celebrate at the Parliament House after news of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Aug. 5, 2024. FILE - People visit the vandalized museum dedicated to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of …

Minority Groups Hold Protest In Dhaka Over Violence, Demands Meeting With Muhammad Yunus
4 months, 1 week ago

Minority Groups Hold Protest In Dhaka Over Violence, Demands Meeting With Muhammad Yunus

ABP News  

Members of the minority community held a protest in Bangladesh over the recent violence that unfolded ever since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on August 5. The minority Hindu community gathered outside the Jamuna State Guest House in Dhaka where Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government, is staying. #WATCH | Bangladesh: A minor clash occurred between …

Bangladesh Crisis: Protests Escalate, Hindus Demand Justice Amid Rising Attacks | ABP News
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh Crisis: Protests Escalate, Hindus Demand Justice Amid Rising Attacks | ABP News

ABP News  

In Bangladesh, violent protests that once forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee have now led to the formation of a new interim government in Dhaka. In response, Hindus have united in protest, with hundreds gathering at Shahbagh Square in Dhaka for a two-hour demonstration demanding justice and an end to the violence. Protesters formed human chains and called for …

Bangladesh becomes the latest case of student power bringing down regimes
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh becomes the latest case of student power bringing down regimes

The Hindu  

In Bangladesh, weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs turned into a broad uprising that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country. In April, protesters, primarily led by university students and other young people, occupied an esplanade adjoining President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office in the capital Colombo, demanding he and his government resign. More …

Why Bangladesh didn’t go the Sri Lanka way
4 months, 1 week ago

Why Bangladesh didn’t go the Sri Lanka way

Hindustan Times  

Recent events in Bangladesh — protests, violence and the ouster of an elected government — bear an eerie resemblance to what happened in Sri Lanka in 2022. In Sri Lanka, the protests turned violent when the ruling party’s youth cadres were unleashed on the protesters. The divergence is because in Sri Lanka, the military, while not firing upon the protesters, …

Bangladesh crisis: 232 killed since Sheikh Hasina fled to India; Hindus protest over violence | Top updates
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh crisis: 232 killed since Sheikh Hasina fled to India; Hindus protest over violence | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh unrest updates: At least 232 people have reportedly died in various attacks and conflicts across Bangladesh over the past three days, after prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India on August 5 amid massive protests demanding her ouster, The Dhaka Tribune reported Members of the Bangladeshi Hindu community hold banners and chant slogans against violence targeting the …

Bangladesh Chief Justice resigns after protesters issue one-hour ultimatum
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Chief Justice resigns after protesters issue one-hour ultimatum

New Indian Express  

Earlier in the morning, Asif Mahmud, the adviser of Youth and Sports Ministry of the Interim government, posted on the Facebook, demanding unconditional resignation of Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan and stop the full court meeting, The Daily Star said. An interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr Muhammad Yunus took charge of the violence-hit country on Thursday vowing …

Rajapaksas’ party fields Mahinda’s son Namal in Sri Lanka’s presidential race
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajapaksas’ party fields Mahinda’s son Namal in Sri Lanka’s presidential race

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka’s ruling party helmed by the Rajapaksa clan, who were booted out of office by mass protests in 2022, on Wednesday named Namal Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, as its candidate for the September presidential polls. After Mr. Gotabaya was forced to resign at the height of Sri Lanka’s crushing unprecedented economic crisis in 2022, its MPs …

Tensions run high in Bangladesh, but New Delhi must engage with Dhaka
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tensions run high in Bangladesh, but New Delhi must engage with Dhaka

Firstpost  

India must continue to engage all political forces in Dhaka and nurture its excellent ties with the Bangladeshi army Sheikh Hasina’s sudden resignation and flight from Bangladesh illustrates the fickleness of history. The involvement of the Chhatra League, the student wing of Hasina’s Awami League, in the violent confrontations with the demonstrating students, in league with the Bangladesh police, brought …

Bangladesh Violence: Rampaging Mob Commits Shocking Acts | Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Violence: Rampaging Mob Commits Shocking Acts | Sheikh Hasina

ABP News  

Protests against the quota system in Bangladesh show no signs of abating. Seeing the deteriorating situation, Sheikh Hasina resigned from the PM post and left the country on Monday. The Ministry of External Affairs has also issued a stern warning to Indians residing in Bangladesh to remain extremely vigilant and limit their movements. Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has announced that …

Bangladesh Protest: All Party Meeting on Bangladesh Situation Scheduled for Today | S. Jaishankar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Protest: All Party Meeting on Bangladesh Situation Scheduled for Today | S. Jaishankar

ABP News  

The protests against reservations in Bangladesh show no signs of calming down. Seeing the deteriorating situation, Sheikh Hasina has resigned from the Prime Minister's post and left the country on Monday. Amid the violent protests in Bangladesh, India has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Bangladesh until further notice. The Ministry of External Affairs has also issued a strict …

Bangladesh Protest: Meeting of All Parties on Bangladesh Situation Today | S. Jaishankar | Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Protest: Meeting of All Parties on Bangladesh Situation Today | S. Jaishankar | Sheikh Hasina

ABP News  

The protests against reservations in Bangladesh show no signs of calming down. Seeing the deteriorating situation, Sheikh Hasina has resigned from the Prime Minister's post and left the country on Monday. Amid the violent protests in Bangladesh, India has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Bangladesh until further notice. The Ministry of External Affairs has also issued a strict …

Bangladesh Protest: Rebels Engaged in Violence All Night in Bangladesh | Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Protest: Rebels Engaged in Violence All Night in Bangladesh | Sheikh Hasina

ABP News  

The situation in Bangladesh is deteriorating rapidly. Following Sheikh Hasina's resignation from the Prime Minister's position and her subsequent departure from the country, control has now shifted to the Bangladeshi military. Meanwhile, on Monday, Bangladeshi President Mohammad Shahabuddin announced that he has accepted Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Several videos of the violence in Bangladesh have surfaced, showing protesters breaking into the …

Bangladesh Political Crisis: Security Beefed Up At India-Bangladesh Border Amid Violence | ABP News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Political Crisis: Security Beefed Up At India-Bangladesh Border Amid Violence | ABP News

ABP News  

The situation in Bangladesh is deteriorating rapidly. Following Sheikh Hasina's resignation from the Prime Minister's position and her subsequent departure from the country, control has now shifted to the Bangladeshi military. Meanwhile, on Monday, Bangladeshi President Mohammad Shahabuddin announced that he has accepted Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Several videos of the violence in Bangladesh have surfaced, showing protesters breaking into the …

Bangladesh Political Crisis: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Political Crisis: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Sheikh Hasina

ABP News  

The situation in Bangladesh is deteriorating rapidly. Following Sheikh Hasina's resignation from the Prime Minister's position and her subsequent departure from the country, control has now shifted to the Bangladeshi military. Meanwhile, on Monday, Bangladeshi President Mohammad Shahabuddin announced that he has accepted Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Several videos of the violence in Bangladesh have surfaced, showing protesters breaking into the …

Bangladesh Protest: NSA Ajit Doval Meets Sheikh Hasina in Ghaziabad | Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Protest: NSA Ajit Doval Meets Sheikh Hasina in Ghaziabad | Sheikh Hasina

ABP News  

The protests against reservations in Bangladesh show no signs of calming down. Seeing the deteriorating situation, Sheikh Hasina has resigned from the Prime Minister's post and left the country on Monday. Amid the violent protests in Bangladesh, India has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Bangladesh until further notice. The Ministry of External Affairs has also issued a strict …

Bangladesh Protest: 10 Major Updates on the Political Crisis | Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Protest: 10 Major Updates on the Political Crisis | Sheikh Hasina

ABP News  

The protests against reservations in Bangladesh show no signs of calming down. Seeing the deteriorating situation, Sheikh Hasina has resigned from the Prime Minister's post and left the country on Monday. Amid the violent protests in Bangladesh, India has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Bangladesh until further notice. The Ministry of External Affairs has also issued a strict …

Bangladesh crisis: Sheikh Hasina flees amid massive protests; President releases Khaleda Zia | Top updates
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh crisis: Sheikh Hasina flees amid massive protests; President releases Khaleda Zia | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Hours after Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amid violent anti-government protests, Army chief general Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that the military would form a caretaker government to restore peace and order in the country. Follow LIVE updates Bangladesh crisis: Sheikh Hasina flees amid massive protests; President releases Khaleda Zia At least 300 people, including policemen, died during …

What’s next for Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

What’s next for Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation?

Al Jazeera  

A new era is forming in Bangladesh after protests drove out the premier and forced her to flee the country. After 20 years in power, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled Bangladesh amid widespread protests, with her government’s violent crackdown on dissent killing several hundred people and fuelling public anger. What began as student demonstrations against job quotas …

Bangladesh political crisis: When Rahul Gandhi questioned about possible involvement of foreign hand
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh political crisis: When Rahul Gandhi questioned about possible involvement of foreign hand

India TV News  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday chaired an all-party meeting in Parliament and briefed the leaders about the ongoing developments in Bangladesh. The all-party meeting was attended by Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and LoP Rahul Gandhi among others. While the Opposition expressed satisfaction with the Centre's stance on the ongoing …

Forced to flee Bangladesh months after poll win, what next for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Forced to flee Bangladesh months after poll win, what next for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina?

Hindustan Times  

As calls for her resignation grew amid widening unrest, Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down from her post on Monday and fled the country along with her sister. Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters stormed the palace of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka on August 5, 2024 Shortly after, Hasina's chopper made its way into India and landed at the …

Bangladesh protest: Mamata Banerjee appeals for peace in Bengal as Sheikh Hasina quits, to support Modi govt's decision
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh protest: Mamata Banerjee appeals for peace in Bengal as Sheikh Hasina quits, to support Modi govt's decision

Live Mint  

Bangladesh protest: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement came as reports suggested that Sheikh Hasina, who quit as the Bangladeshi prime minister on Monday, landed in Agartala in Tripura following massive protests in her country. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appealed to the people of the state to maintain peace amid the ongoing unrest and the change of …

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees country; army chief announces interim govt
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees country; army chief announces interim govt

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday resigned in the face of massive public protests that left more than 300 people dead since last month, as army chief Gen Waker-uz-Zaman announced that an interim government will be formed to govern the country. The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, which was leading the protests, called on people across Bangladesh to join a ‘March …

Who is Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's ex-PM who left country amid protests?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's ex-PM who left country amid protests?

Hindustan Times  

Amid violent protests in the country, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and left the capital Dhaka. Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh prime minister after protesters stormed her residence in Dhaka. Daughter of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Hasina has been the longest-serving prime minister in the country’s history with close to three decades in office combined. …

Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina leaves Dhaka, resignation on the cards
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina leaves Dhaka, resignation on the cards

Op India  

Amid the unrest and violent protests that gripped Bangladesh’s national capital on Monday, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was airlifted and moved to an undisclosed, safe location. Reports in mainstream media have claimed that anti-government protestors stormed her official residence, prompting Sheikh Hasina to flee Dhaka. Latest reports from Bangladesh indicate that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has left Dhaka for an …

Bangladesh protest: Nearly 100 killed in deadliest day of violence as protesters call for PM to resign
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh protest: Nearly 100 killed in deadliest day of violence as protesters call for PM to resign

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 95 people were …

Bangladesh: Hindu councillor shot dead; Kali temples vandalised during anti-govt protest, say reports
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Hindu councillor shot dead; Kali temples vandalised during anti-govt protest, say reports

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh protests updates: Haradhan Roy Hara, a Hindu councillor of Rangpur City Corporation, was among the 100 people killed in the violent protests across Bangladesh on Sunday. Also Follow | Bangladesh protests LIVE updates Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters, demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, clashed with government supporters on one of the deadliest days since the demonstrations began. Protests are …

Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina resigns as widening unrest sees protesters storm her official residence
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina resigns as widening unrest sees protesters storm her official residence

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s prime minister resigned and fled the country Monday after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge to her 15-year rule. Men run past a burning vehicle inside the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital, set on fire by protesters, during a rally against Prime …

Bangladesh: 100 dead in clash between police and protestors, demanding resignation of Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: 100 dead in clash between police and protestors, demanding resignation of Sheikh Hasina

Op India  

The clashes between the police, Awami League supporters and protestors, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, have left at least 100 people dead in Bangladesh since Sunday. On Sunday, ex-military generals of Bangladesh urged Sheikh Hasina to withdraw armed forces from the streets and send them to barracks. Do not destroy the good standing of our armed forces …

Bangladesh on the brink: How student protests became a mass movement
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh on the brink: How student protests became a mass movement

Raw Story  

Protests in Bangladesh that began as student-led demonstrations against government hiring rules have spiralled into violence killing more than 280 people and sparking widespread calls for the premier to resign. Here are five key dates spanning the protests posing a daunting challenge to the autocratic rule of 76-year-old Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, leader of the South Asian nation of about …

Sheikh Hasina News Highlights: Bangladesh ex-PM likely to seek asylum in UK
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina News Highlights: Bangladesh ex-PM likely to seek asylum in UK

Hindustan Times  

A file picture of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who resigned from her position, on Monday. Bangladesh News Highlights: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned from her post following violent protests in the country. India has advised its citizens not to travel to Bangladesh until further notice with the renewed student protests demanding PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation. • After Prime …

Bangladesh’s prime minister resigns and flees country as unrest widens
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s prime minister resigns and flees country as unrest widens

LA Times  

Protesters celebrate after getting the news of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Monday. Bangladesh’s prime minister resigned and fled the country Monday, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge to her 15-year rule. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s departure threatens to create even more …

Bangladesh PM resigns, interim govt to be set up: army chief
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh PM resigns, interim govt to be set up: army chief

China Daily  

A demonstrator runs next to a vandalised police box during a protest demanding the stepping down of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following quota reform protests by students, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug 4, 2024. DHAKA -- An interim government will be set up to run Bangladesh after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned Monday amid protests in the South Asian country, …

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns amid violent protests, Army chief to address nation: Reports
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns amid violent protests, Army chief to address nation: Reports

India TV News  

After the fresh wave of clashes erupted between the protestors and Awami League supporters in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned from office. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vacated Dhaka amid violent protests that continued to escalate on Monday demanding her resignation, and left for a safe place, officials said. The clashes broke out Sunday morning when protesters attending …

Photos: Bangladesh PM flees the country after weeks of deadly protests
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Photos: Bangladesh PM flees the country after weeks of deadly protests

NPR  

Photos: Bangladesh PM flees the country after weeks of deadly protests toggle caption Anik Rahman/AP Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down after tens of thousands of protestors converged in the capital Dhaka demanding her resignation. This follows the weeks of protests over job quotas that saw clashes between protestors and ruling party supporters, and several instances of police brutality. …

Bangladesh: 8 dead after protestors clash with police, Awami League supporters demanding resignation of Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: 8 dead after protestors clash with police, Awami League supporters demanding resignation of Sheikh Hasina

Op India  

On Sunday, violence broke out across various districts of Bangladesh after protestors, seeking the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, clashed with the police and the supporters of the Awami League. Both of them are said to be construction workers this uncle brought a whole van full of lathi for the protesters, salute chacha pic.twitter.com/1VNyDrkT5Q — faria August 4, 2024 …

Renewed anti-government protests leave nearly 100 dead, hundreds more injured in Bangladesh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Renewed anti-government protests leave nearly 100 dead, hundreds more injured in Bangladesh

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Nearly 100 people were killed and hundreds more injured Sunday as renewed anti-government protests swept across Bangladesh, with protesters calling for the prime minister to resign and the prime minister accusing them of “sabotage” and cutting off mobile internet in a bid to quell the unrest. Demonstrators are demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation following protests last …

Bangladesh: Protestors demand resignation of Sheikh Hasina, to kickstart civil disobedience movement
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Protestors demand resignation of Sheikh Hasina, to kickstart civil disobedience movement

Op India  

Bangladesh is witnessing renewed protests over the death of 200-odd people during the anti-quota agitation in the country. #Bangladesh Thousands rallied, chanting, “One point, one demand: Sheikh Hasina’s resignation!” People didn’t hide behind ambiguity; they weren’t afraid of brute force or the consequences. Besides anti-government sloganeering and violent clashes with law enforcement authorities, the protests have announced that they will …

Bangladesh protests leave bloody memories for the families of those killed
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh protests leave bloody memories for the families of those killed

ABC  

A blood-stained identification card is the last memory Mir Mahmudur Rahman has left of his younger brother. Many – including Bangladesh's opposition parties — have accused the government of state- "We saw indiscriminate firing, security forces used lethal bullets, they also used various weapons from helicopters on ordinary unarmed protesters," Zonayed Saki, politician and chief co-ordinator of the Ganosamhati Andolan …

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