Muhammad Yunus, student coordinators 'masterminds of mass killings' in Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina – Firstpost
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Muhammad Yunus, student coordinators 'masterminds of mass killings' in Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has accused interim government head Muhammad Yunus of ‘indulging in mass killings through a meticulous designed plan along with the student coordinators’ Ousted Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina accused the head of the country’s interim government Muhammad Yunus of mass killings and blamed him for atrocities on minorities. In reality, it is Muhammad Yunus who has indulged in mass killings through a meticulous designed plan along with the student coordinators. ‘Didn’t want massacre’ Hasina claimed there was a plan to assassinate her just like her father and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The former Bangladesh leader said that she left her country as she didn’t want a “massacre”.

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Bangladesh interim government says no plans to ban ousted PM's Awami League
4 days, 4 hours ago

Bangladesh interim government says no plans to ban ousted PM's Awami League

New Indian Express  

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim government says it has no plans to ban the political party of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina, putting it at odds with the student revolutionaries who overthrew her in an uprising last year. Hasina’s Awami League was accused of extensive human rights abuses during her 15-year tenure, including a violent crackdown on last year’s protest movement that killed …

Bangladesh: 8-year-old rape victim dies, accused’s house torched
1 week, 3 days ago

Bangladesh: 8-year-old rape victim dies, accused’s house torched

Op India  

After battling for her life for a week, an 8-year-old rape victim died at around 1:00 pm on 13th March at the Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka. According to the case her mother filed, the little girl was raped somewhere between the evening of 5th March and the next morning while she was at her older sister’s home in Magura. …

Trouble mounts for Sheikh Hasina, kin; Dhaka residence seized, 120 bank accounts frozen
1 week, 6 days ago

Trouble mounts for Sheikh Hasina, kin; Dhaka residence seized, 120 bank accounts frozen

Firstpost  

A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of properties and bank accounts linked to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family. A court in Dhaka has ordered the seizure of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Dhanmondi residence, ‘Sudasadan’, along with several other properties owned by her family members, The Dhaka Tribune reported. The seized properties include those owned …

B'desh got 'no official response' from India on Hasina's extradition request: Yunus
2 weeks, 5 days ago

B'desh got 'no official response' from India on Hasina's extradition request: Yunus

Hindustan Times  

Dhaka, Bangladesh interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that Dhaka had sent "formal letters" to India seeking deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition but received "no official response" from New Delhi. B'desh got 'no official response' from India on Hasina's extradition request: Yunus In an interview with UK-based Sky News, Yunus said Hasina will stand trial for "crimes …

Student leader Nahid Islam who led the protests against Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh resigns from Muhammad Yunus Cabinet
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Student leader Nahid Islam who led the protests against Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh resigns from Muhammad Yunus Cabinet

Op India  

Nahid Islam, the information adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh, resigned on Tuesday from the cabinet led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, to join politics. He is one of the key student leaders who led the movement to oust former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August of last year. “I have decided to resign from the cabinet to join …

'Student' leader Nahid Islam who led the protests against Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh resigns from Muhammad Yunus Cabinet
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'Student' leader Nahid Islam who led the protests against Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh resigns from Muhammad Yunus Cabinet

Op India  

Nahid Islam, the information adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh, resigned on Tuesday from the cabinet led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, to join politics. He is one of the key student leaders who led the movement to oust former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August of last year. “I have decided to resign from the cabinet to join …

Bangladesh student leader Nahid Islam quits Yunus' govt, set to form new party
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bangladesh student leader Nahid Islam quits Yunus' govt, set to form new party

Firstpost  

Amid expectations of the formation of a new political party, Bangladeshi student leader Nahid Islam, who was part of the movement that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, had quit the interim government of Muhammad Yunus Nahid Islam, one of the main leaders in the Bangladeshi student protests, attends a press briefing after the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, …

‘Ridiculous’: S Jaishankar calls out Bangladeshi leaders for ‘blaming’ India for everything
3 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Ridiculous’: S Jaishankar calls out Bangladeshi leaders for ‘blaming’ India for everything

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has called out leaders of Bangladesh's interim government for making “absolutely ridiculous” charges against India, days after meeting Touhid Hassan, his counterpart from the neighbouring country's caretaker administration, in Oman, amid unprecedented strain in ties between the two nations. Highlighting India's “special” relationship with Bangladesh, which goes back to 1971, when the Indian Army and …

Bangladesh students who led anti-Hasina protests, set to float political party
1 month ago

Bangladesh students who led anti-Hasina protests, set to float political party

Hindustan Times  

Bangladeshi students, who were at the forefront of last year's protests that ousted then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, are set to launch a political party this week, two sources with direct knowledge of the development said. Bangladeshi students, who spearheaded the demonstrations that overthrew former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year, are planning to form a political party this week …

Bangladeshi students, who ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina, set to launch political party
1 month ago

Bangladeshi students, who ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina, set to launch political party

The Hindu  

Bangladeshi students, who were at the forefront of last year's protests that ousted then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, are set to launch a political party this week, two sources with direct knowledge of the development said. Nahid Islam, a student leader and adviser to the interim government that took charge of Bangladesh after Ms. Hasina's exit, is expected to lead …

Bangladesh and the (Geo)Politics of Polarisation
1 month ago

Bangladesh and the (Geo)Politics of Polarisation

The Quint  

The rivalry between Hasina and Yunus dates back to 2007 when he started showing political ambitions after his success at the Grameen Bank — and his microcredit policy received global attention. As Prime Minister, Hasina had filed a number of cases against Yunus for labour law violations and other offences when he headed the Grameen Bank. Yunus, a globally renowned …

‘Will return and avenge deaths’: Sheikh Hasina vows as Dhaka reminds her extradition for trial remains ‘top priority’
1 month ago

‘Will return and avenge deaths’: Sheikh Hasina vows as Dhaka reminds her extradition for trial remains ‘top priority’

Live Mint  

Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina vowed to ‘return’ to Bangladesh in a one-on-one Zoom call interaction with the widows of four four officers who were killed last year trying to suppress a student agitation in Dhaka. Labelling Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus as a ‘mobster’, a teary eyed Sheikh Hasina resolved to ensure justice for the victims of …

Deposed PM Hasina accuses Yunus of unleashing ‘terrorist’ on Bangladesh
1 month ago

Deposed PM Hasina accuses Yunus of unleashing ‘terrorist’ on Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina has accused Bangladesh’s interim government Chief Muhammad Yunus for the “lawlessness” in the country and said he has “unleashed terrorists” on its people. In earlier social media appearances, Ms. Hasina had accused Mr. Yunus of hatching “a long, and well-designed plot to oust her government and grab the state power.” Last week, the U.N. Human …

Bangladesh: Mohammad Yunus government targets Sheikh Hasina supporters, thousands arrested
1 month, 1 week ago

Bangladesh: Mohammad Yunus government targets Sheikh Hasina supporters, thousands arrested

Op India  

The Mohammad Yunus government, which came to power in Bangladesh following a coup last year has been engaged in a never-ending cycle of oppression regarding its political opponents. Yunus government has vowed to finish off former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party Awami League. The administration has so far arrested and imprisoned over 100 Awami League MPs and former ministers under …

Hasina’s concern, Bangabandhu Museum vandalised: How hooliganism takes Bangladesh to brink
1 month, 1 week ago

Hasina’s concern, Bangabandhu Museum vandalised: How hooliganism takes Bangladesh to brink

Firstpost  

The suppression of opposition voices, the destruction of historical symbols, and the deepening divide between ideological factions under Muhammad Yunus’ regime point to a troubling path ahead for Bangladesh The political landscape of Bangladesh has always been tumultuous, but recent events have thrown fuel on the fire, escalating the crisis to an unprecedented level. Speculation is also growing that the …

Hasina’s concern, Bangabandhu Museum vandalised: How hooliganism takes Bangladesh to brink
1 month, 1 week ago

Hasina’s concern, Bangabandhu Museum vandalised: How hooliganism takes Bangladesh to brink

Firstpost  

The suppression of opposition voices, the destruction of historical symbols, and the deepening divide between ideological factions under Muhammad Yunus’ regime point to a troubling path ahead for Bangladesh A vandalised photograph of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of the ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, is seen inside his demolished Dhanmondi-32 residence, in Dhaka, Bangladesh February 6, 2025. Speculation is also …

BNP urges India to repatriate former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina after UN report
1 month, 1 week ago

BNP urges India to repatriate former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina after UN report

Firstpost  

Hasina has been accused of numerous cases on charges such as “crimes against humanity”, mass murders, enforced disappearances and corruption during her rule, particularly during the students’ movement in July and August last year. It said: Hasina’s former government, security and intelligence services, alongside violent elements associated with the Awami League party, systematically engaged in a range of serious human …

UN says Sheikh Hasina’s crackdown on protesters may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’
1 month, 1 week ago

UN says Sheikh Hasina’s crackdown on protesters may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’

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 Sheikh Hasina’s crackdown on protests …

In UN Human Rights Office report, a sharp indictment of Sheikh Hasina govt
1 month, 1 week ago

In UN Human Rights Office report, a sharp indictment of Sheikh Hasina govt

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s former Awami League government and security and intelligence services “systematically engaged” in serious human rights violations during last year’s student-led protests that led to the ouster of premier Sheikh Hasina, the UN Human Rights Office said in a report released on Wednesday. Anti-government protestors display Bangladesh's national flag as they storm Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's palace in …

UN says former Bangladesh govt behind possible 'crimes against humanity'
1 month, 1 week ago

UN says former Bangladesh govt behind possible 'crimes against humanity'

Raw Story  

by Nina LARSON Bangladesh's former government was behind systematic attacks and killings of protesters as it tried to hold onto power last year, the UN said Wednesday, warning the abuses could amount to "crimes against humanity". The vast majority of those killed "were shot by Bangladesh's security forces", the rights office said, adding that children made up 12 to 13 …

UN says former Bangladesh government behind possible 'crimes against humanity'
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

UN says former Bangladesh government behind possible 'crimes against humanity'

ABC  

The United Nations says Bangladesh's former government was behind systematic attacks and killings of protesters as it worked to hold onto power last year, warning the abuses could amount to "crimes against humanity". Before former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was toppled in a student-led revolution last August, her government oversaw a systematic crackdown on protesters and others, including "hundreds of …

Former Bangladesh gov’t behind possible ‘crimes against humanity’, says UN
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1 month, 1 week ago

Former Bangladesh gov’t behind possible ‘crimes against humanity’, says UN

Al Jazeera  

UN inquiry finds ex-PM Sheikh Hasina oversaw systematic crackdown on protesters, killing up to 1,400 people in bid to hold on to power. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government was behind possible “crimes against humanity” as it strived to hold on to power last year, says the United Nations. Before Hasina was toppled in a mainly student-led revolution last …

Sheikh Hasina regime behind possible 'crimes against humanity' during protests: UN
1 month, 1 week ago

Sheikh Hasina regime behind possible 'crimes against humanity' during protests: UN

India Today  

The United Nations said the Sheikh Hasina-led regime in Bangladesh, which was toppled last year, was behind systematic attacks on protesters and oversaw "hundreds of extrajudicial killings", AFP reported. The report mentioned that the majority of those killed were shot by security forces, putting the death toll at 1,400 - far higher than the most recent estimate by Bangladesh's interim …

‘India Has No Role To Play’: MEA Summons Bangladesh Envoy After Dhaka Lodges Protest Over Sheikh Hasina’s Speech
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘India Has No Role To Play’: MEA Summons Bangladesh Envoy After Dhaka Lodges Protest Over Sheikh Hasina’s Speech

ABP News  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday summoned Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. These statements by Bangladesh are, in fact, responsible for the persistent negativity.” Jaiswal further stated, “Comments attributed to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have been made in her individual capacity in which India has no role to play. While the Government of India will make …

Bangladesh govt appeals for peace; urges citizens to stop attack on properties of Hasina's family, Awami leaders
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh govt appeals for peace; urges citizens to stop attack on properties of Hasina's family, Awami leaders

The Hindu  

Bangladesh's interim government led by Muhammad Yunus on Friday called for peace and urged citizens to immediately restore law and order, putting an end to the three-day mayhem of attacks on properties belonging to deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's family and leaders of her party Awami League. A press statement issued by Mr. Yunus' office said that the Chief Adviser …

B'desh govt appeals for peace; urges citizens to stop attack on properties of Hasina's family, Awami leaders
1 month, 2 weeks ago

B'desh govt appeals for peace; urges citizens to stop attack on properties of Hasina's family, Awami leaders

Hindustan Times  

Dhaka, Bangladesh's interim government led by Muhammad Yunus on Friday called for peace and urged citizens to immediately restore law and order, putting an end to the three-day mayhem of attacks on properties belonging to deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's family and leaders of her party Awami League. B'desh govt appeals for peace; urges citizens to stop attack on properties …

Bangladesh: Yunus targets Hasina in appeal for peace, says she ‘continues to try to mobilise her militants’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Yunus targets Hasina in appeal for peace, says she ‘continues to try to mobilise her militants’

Firstpost  

Yunus said that Bangladesh’s interim government is sympathetic to the “outrage of activists” and is aware that even in refuge in New Delhi, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina continues to “mobilise her militants” in the country Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus. He added that Bangladesh’s interim government is sympathetic to the “outrage of activists” and is aware that even …

Bangladesh's interim government vows to contain rising violence amid turmoil
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh's interim government vows to contain rising violence amid turmoil

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh’s interim government headed by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus said Friday it will contain vandalism and arson taking place across the country amid concern from a major Bangladeshi opposition political party and neighboring India over attacks on a historic house linked to ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Many of the establishments belonging to former lawmakers, Cabinet members and …

Bangladesh’s interim govt expresses concern over 'attempts of vandalism, arson' attacks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s interim govt expresses concern over 'attempts of vandalism, arson' attacks

The Hindu  

Bangladesh’s interim government of Professor Muhammad Yunus expressed its concern over “attempts of vandalism and arson” attacks nationwide, hours after it said deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s remarks caused unwanted demolition of the country’s founding father’s residence in Dhaka. Chief Adviser’s press wing released the statement hours after the interim government said the Wednesday demolition of Bangladesh’s founding father Sheikh …

B’desh lodges protest against Hasina’s statements in India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

B’desh lodges protest against Hasina’s statements in India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Bangladesh on Thursday lodged a strong protest against what it said were “false and fabricated” statements by former premier Sheikh Hasina, currently in self-exile in New Delhi, and sought “appropriate measures” to stop her from making “incendiary” remarks on social media. Bangladesh’s foreign ministry handed over a protest note to India’s acting high commissioner in Dhaka a day …

Bangladesh’s interim govt expresses concern over 'attempts of vandalism, arson' attacks
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s interim govt expresses concern over 'attempts of vandalism, arson' attacks

ABP News  

Dhaka, Feb 7, 2025 : Bangladesh’s interim government of Professor Muhammad Yunus expressed its concern over “attempts of vandalism and arson” attacks nationwide, hours after it said deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s remarks caused unwanted demolition of the country’s founding father’s residence in Dhaka. Chief Adviser Yunus’s press wing issued the latest statement on Thursday saying, “the interim government observes …

'Symbol Of Heroic Resistance Destroyed': India Condemns Vandalism Of Mujibur Rahman's Residence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Symbol Of Heroic Resistance Destroyed': India Condemns Vandalism Of Mujibur Rahman's Residence

ABP News  

India on Thursday condemned the destruction of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house after protestors vandalised and set fire to the Dhanmondi residence. "It is regrettable that the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh against the forces of occupation and oppression, was destroyed on February 5, 2025," Ministry …

Bangladesh fumes at Sheikh Hasina’s ‘incendiary’ remarks, asks India to stop her
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh fumes at Sheikh Hasina’s ‘incendiary’ remarks, asks India to stop her

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh on Thursday lodged a strong protest against what it said were “false and fabricated” statements by former premier Sheikh Hasina, currently in self-exile in New Delhi, and sought “appropriate measures” to stop her from making “incendiary” remarks on social media. Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh’s foreign ministry handed over a protest note to India’s acting …

Bangladesh's Interim Govt Blames Sheikh Hasina For Dhanmondi-32 Violence, Lodges Protest With India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh's Interim Govt Blames Sheikh Hasina For Dhanmondi-32 Violence, Lodges Protest With India

ABP News  

The interim government in Bangladesh has accused ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina of triggering the demolition at Dhanmondi-32, condemning the act as "unexpected and undesirable". In a statement, the Chief Adviser's Press Wing said, "The inflammatory statements made by fugitive Sheikh Hasina from India against the July uprising have created deep anger among the people, which has manifested in this …

Bangladesh lodges ‘strong protest’ with govt of India over ‘false’ comments of Sheikh Hasina
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh lodges ‘strong protest’ with govt of India over ‘false’ comments of Sheikh Hasina

Hindustan Times  

Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangladesh has lodged a “strong protest” with the government of India over what it said were “false and fabricated comments and statements continuously being made in different platforms including social media, by the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina”, who is in exile in India. Bangladesh earlier demanded for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition In a Facebook post, …

Turbulence in Bangladesh as new government grapples with aftermath of Sheikh Hasina’s ouster
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Turbulence in Bangladesh as new government grapples with aftermath of Sheikh Hasina’s ouster

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s new government is struggling to deal with a host of issues, including a stumbling economy and human rights violations, left behind by the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina six months ago. Hasina fled to India in August after a student-led uprising ended her 15-year rule, and an interim government led by Nobel Peace laureate …

Sheikh Hasina’s speech: Bangladesh summons Indian High Commissioner
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina’s speech: Bangladesh summons Indian High Commissioner

The Hindu  

Dhaka has summoned the Head of Mission of Indian High Commission in Bangladesh on Thursday after Sheikh Hasina delivered a speech from India, accusing Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government Muhammad Yunus of making a “meticulous plan” to murder her. Ms. Hasina’s speech followed the destruction of the 32 Dhanmondi residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by a mob. Yunus and …

Sheikh Hasina’s family home razed by protesters in Bangladesh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina’s family home razed by protesters in Bangladesh

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 Protesters in Bangladesh went on …

Yunus planned to kill me, says Sheikh Hasina in speech
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Yunus planned to kill me, says Sheikh Hasina in speech

The Hindu  

Bangladesh has become the “land of terrorists and militants”, its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said in a speech delivered online from New Delhi on Thursday. The nearly hourlong speech was streamed on the web pages of the Awami League soon after a “bulldozer rally” by a mob demolished the historic 32 Dhanmondi residence of Bangladesh’s founding leader and her …

‘History can’t be wiped out’: Hasina hits back at Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami after attack on her father’s home – Firstpost
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘History can’t be wiped out’: Hasina hits back at Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami after attack on her father’s home – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The residence of Sheikh Hasina’s father, Mujibur Rahman, was targeted by activists of Jamaat-e-Islami, Bangladesh’s largest Islamist political party. The outfit had been outlawed by the Hasina regime under an antiterrorism law Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned violence that erupted on Wednesday in Dhaka, which saw extremists target her father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence. Site targeted by …

Bangladesh protesters torch family home of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh protesters torch family home of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina

Al Jazeera  

Wave of attacks overnight also targeted houses and businesses belonging to Hasina’s Awami League supporters. Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh have demolished and set fire to the home of the country’s founding leader, as his daughter, ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, delivered a fiery social media speech calling on her supporters to stand against the interim government. The country’s …

Bangladesh lodges protest with India over Sheikh Hasina's 'fabricated' remarks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh lodges protest with India over Sheikh Hasina's 'fabricated' remarks

India Today  

Bangladesh on Thursday lodged a protest with India's Acting High Commissioner over the "false and fabricated" remarks by deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in reference to her virtual address to her supporters from exile in India. Dhaka said Hasina's remarks were viewed as a "hostile act" against Bangladesh, and asked New Delhi to take appropriate measures to stop her from …

Sheikh Hasina's father's home vandalised, set on fire by Bangladesh protesters
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina's father's home vandalised, set on fire by Bangladesh protesters

Firstpost  

The incident took place just a day after Hasina delivered an online speech urging Awami League supporters to protest against the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, according to a report A mob vandalised and set fire to the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh and the father of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka …

Bangladesh interim govt making all efforts to bring back Sheikh Hasina, others from India: Home Adviser
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh interim govt making all efforts to bring back Sheikh Hasina, others from India: Home Adviser

The Hindu  

Bangladesh’s interim government is making all efforts to bring back ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and others from India under the extradition treaty, Home Adviser Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Wednesday. Ms. Hasina, 77, has been living in India since August 5 last year when she fled Bangladesh following a massive student-led protest that toppled her Awami …

Facing flak over attacks on minorities, Bangladesh’s Yunus greets Hindus on Saraswati Puja
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Facing flak over attacks on minorities, Bangladesh’s Yunus greets Hindus on Saraswati Puja

Firstpost  

Amid monthslong organised violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, the country’s unelected ruler, Muhammad Yunus, wished the community on the Saraswati Puja After Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh for her life, the anti-Hasina forces and the country's military propped Muhammad Yunus as the interim ruler of the country without elections. Bangladesh belongs to all of its citizens and is a …

Bangladesh minority rights group accuses interim government of failing to protect minorities
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh minority rights group accuses interim government of failing to protect minorities

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s largest minority rights group accused the country’s interim government on Thursday of failing to protect religious and ethnic minorities from attacks and harassment, a claim the government has denied. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council said the government headed by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus is also using state institutions to suppress minority groups. …

Bangladesh risks repeating Hasina regime's mistakes: HRW
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh risks repeating Hasina regime's mistakes: HRW

New Indian Express  

DHAKA: Reprisals against journalists and indiscriminate arrests risk undermining Bangladesh's once-in-a-generation opportunity to end the legal abuses seen under ousted premier Sheikh Hasina, Human Rights Watch warned Tuesday. In a report released Tuesday, HRW said Yunus' administration had begun the process of reforming degraded institutions used as tools to persecute opponents of Hasina's Awami League party. The report said that …

‘Escaped death by 20-25 mins’: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina alleges assassination plot following ouster
2 months ago

‘Escaped death by 20-25 mins’: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina alleges assassination plot following ouster

Op India  

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister recently recalled how she and her sister Sheikh Rehana narrowly escaped death by a few minutes after a violent revolution toppled her government last year. Hasina is lodged in an undisclosed location in India The Bangladesh Awami League leader had to flee Bangladesh in August last year after her government collapsed due to widespread protests that …

'Escaped death by 25 minutes': Sheikh Hasina on surviving ‘conspiracy to kill her’ in Bangladesh
2 months ago

'Escaped death by 25 minutes': Sheikh Hasina on surviving ‘conspiracy to kill her’ in Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleged a conspiracy to kill her and her sister Rehana the moment student-led protests forced her to step down from power on August 5 last year. Bangladesh’s latest demand for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition has illustrated how the country’s political crisis has cemented itself as one of the most pressing quandaries in the complex tapestry …

Escaped death by 25 minutes: Sheikh Hasina claims murder bid in emotional clip
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Escaped death by 25 minutes: Sheikh Hasina claims murder bid in emotional clip

India Today  

Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleged that there were attempts to assassinate her and her sister moments before they fled Dhaka on August 5 last year amid violent student-led protests. In an emotional audio clip posted by her Awami League party on Facebook, Hasina said it was only due to God's grace that she survived multiple assassination attempts in …

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