Bangladesh’s opposition supporters clash with police as tensions run high ahead of general election
1 year, 1 month ago

Bangladesh’s opposition supporters clash with police as tensions run high ahead of general election

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Police in Bangladesh’s capital fired tear gas to disperse supporters of the main opposition party who threw stones at security forces during a massive rally demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the transfer of power to a non-partisan caretaker government to oversee general elections next year. Dhaka police spokesman Faruk Hossain told The Associated Press that violence late Saturday raged in at least 10 spots in Dhaka, where security forces confronted opposition activists who attacked them, vandalized vehicles and torched vehicles. The violence broke out at the Kakrail area in Dhaka when activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia allegedly attacked a bus carrying the ruling Awami League’s members to a separate rally a few blocks away, witnesses and media reports said. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, secretary general of Zia’s party, announced a daylong general strike across the country on Sunday, accusing security forces of ruining a “peaceful” rally.

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The worrying direction Bangladesh is taking and that talk of US deep state and Pakistan
1 week, 4 days ago

The worrying direction Bangladesh is taking and that talk of US deep state and Pakistan

New Indian Express  

Is the Bangladesh National Party having second thoughts about the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammed Yunus? Tarique's return had earlier almost been a given after a Bangladesh High Court acquitted him in the grenade attack case that targeted former premier Sheikh Hasina at an Awami League rally in Dhaka in August 2004. On both sides of the political …

Thousands rally in Bangladesh, demand reforms and roadmap for next election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thousands rally in Bangladesh, demand reforms and roadmap for next election

Firstpost  

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, or BNP, led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia organized the rally as it has been pushing the interim government, headed by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, to bring about quick reforms and to hold the next national election. This rally comes at a pivotal moment, as Bangladesh navigates political uncertainty with an interim government following …

The View From India newsletter: The churn in Bangladesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The View From India newsletter: The churn in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

It is barely a month since Sheikh Hasina resigned as Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Some civil society groups within Bangladesh have been urging foreign, especially Indian, media to refrain from exaggerating and sensationalising sporadic instances of such attacks, contending it could make religious minorities more vulnerable. We always wanted a functional relationship with India,” he said, adding: “Unfortunately, there has …

Khaleda Zia's Party Demands Arrest Of Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 1 week ago

Khaleda Zia's Party Demands Arrest Of Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

News 18  

Former Bangladesh premier Khaleda Zia’s party on Thursday held sit-in programmes across the country, demanding the arrest and trial of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina and her accomplices for the recent violence in the country. Activists and workers of the Dhaka Metropolitan unit of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party gathered at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque’s South Gate, in front of Hasina’s …

BNP Rejects US Military Base Claims, Labels Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's Remarks As 'Irresponsible'
4 months, 1 week ago

BNP Rejects US Military Base Claims, Labels Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's Remarks As 'Irresponsible'

News 18  

Bangladesh Nationalist Party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has strongly rejected reports about US plans to acquire a military base in the country, labeling the claims as “irresponsible remarks. The ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently taking refuge in India, has accused foreign powers like the US of playing a hand in her ouster. When probed …

Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia's BNP says 'difficult to cooperate' with India if it helps 'enemy' Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia's BNP says 'difficult to cooperate' with India if it helps 'enemy' Sheikh Hasina

India TV News  

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, the key rival of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, has expressed frustration with India providing refuge to the 76-year-old leader after she was compelled to resign and flee the country after widespread protests. Anti-India activities and attacks on the Hindu community also grew significantly under the BNP and its possible return to power …

Meet Begum Khaleda Zia: Supremo of Islamist BNP, responsible for anti-Hindu attacks in Bangladesh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Meet Begum Khaleda Zia: Supremo of Islamist BNP, responsible for anti-Hindu attacks in Bangladesh

Op India  

On Monday, the incumbent Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin ordered the immediate release of Begum Khaleda Zia, who had previously been jailed for embezzling $250,000 in donations meant for an orphanage. In a statement, Shahabuddin said, “ decided unanimously to free Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia immediately…The meeting has also decided to free all the people who have been …

Islamic fundamentalism, targeted attack against Hindus: Chaos in Bangladesh signals dangerous times ahead
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Islamic fundamentalism, targeted attack against Hindus: Chaos in Bangladesh signals dangerous times ahead

Op India  

Immediately after Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, scenes of thousands of violent protesters storming the compound of her residence, stealing her utensils, sarees, undergarments and flashing them as war booty and subsequently scaling the iconic parliament building brought us a glimpse of the ominous times that lies ahead for Bangladesh, another nation where democracy was snuffed …

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 protests: Former army generals ask PM Hasina to withdraw troops from streets
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh protests: Former army generals ask PM Hasina to withdraw troops from streets

New Indian Express  

DHAKA: A group of Bangladesh's former senior military generals on Sunday asked the government to withdraw the armed forces from the streets and send them back to barracks, amid fresh violence across the country over the quota system for government jobs. Bhuiyan, who served as the army chief under the incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, read out the statement …

Protests and violence break out again in Bangladesh amid calls for the government’s resignation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Protests and violence break out again in Bangladesh amid calls for the government’s resignation

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Thousands of people protested peacefully in Bangladesh’s capital Saturday to demand justice for more than 200 students and others killed during protests last month, but violence was reported at similar events elsewhere in the country. Also on Saturday, Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman, the country’s military chief, directed army officers to safeguard public safety and secure key state installations under …

Bangladesh minister defends gov’t response to protests amid calls for probe
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Bangladesh minister defends gov’t response to protests amid calls for probe

Al Jazeera  

Mohammad Arafat tells Al Jazeera authorities tried to ‘de-escalate’ tensions as UN officials urge probe into crackdown. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera on Thursday, Mohammad Arafat said the country’s security forces had done everything “to bring back the peace” amid the student protests. In a separate statement, a group of UN experts also called for an independent probe …

Bangladesh crawls back to normalcy after violent clashes that killed nearly 200 people
5 months ago

Bangladesh crawls back to normalcy after violent clashes that killed nearly 200 people

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh was crawling back to normalcy with limited internet and office hours Wednesday after more than a week of chaos triggered by student protests over government job quotas. While the government has pledged student protesters would not face legal action or harassment, media reports said that nearly 2,700 people had been arrested in recent days across the …

Amid violence and boycott, Bangladesh goes to polls knowing there can be only one outcome
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid violence and boycott, Bangladesh goes to polls knowing there can be only one outcome

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. The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by jailed …

Bangladesh opposition party's 48-hour strike: ‘Sheikh Hasina playing with fire’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh opposition party's 48-hour strike: ‘Sheikh Hasina playing with fire’

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh’s main opposition party started a 48-hour general strike ahead of country's general election. The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by former premier Khaleda Zia, are boycotting the election. The party said that they can't guarantee the fairness of the elections under prime minister Sheikh Hasina who is seeking to return to power for a fourth consecutive term. Ruhul …

Bangladesh’s main opposition party starts a 48-hour general strike ahead of Sunday’s election
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s main opposition party starts a 48-hour general strike ahead of Sunday’s election

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s main opposition party on Saturday started a 48-hour general strike on the eve on a general election, calling on people to boycott the vote because it says the government of incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina can’t guarantee its fairness. Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, a BNP senior official, repeated his party’s demand for Hasina to resign, calling the …

Bangladesh to vote in general elections boycotted by opposition
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh to vote in general elections boycotted by opposition

Al Jazeera  

Bangladesh is holding general elections on Sunday, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina set to win a fourth straight term and the fifth overall for her Awami League-led alliance, despite overseeing an economy that required an international bailout last year. The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party of ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is boycotting the polls after Hasina denied its …

Bangladesh to hold elections tomorrow, PM Sheikh Hasina likely to win 4th term
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh to hold elections tomorrow, PM Sheikh Hasina likely to win 4th term

India Today  

Bangladesh will go to the polls on Sunday in which Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to win a fourth straight term in the absence of the main Opposition BNP which is boycotting the elections amidst violence and has called for a 48-hour nationwide strike against the "illegal government." Prime Minister Hasina's ruling Awami League is expected to win for …

Bangladesh: Opposition BNP calls for 48-hour nationwdie "hartal" ahead of general elections
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Opposition BNP calls for 48-hour nationwdie "hartal" ahead of general elections

Hindustan Times  

Dhaka, January 6 : Ahead of the January 7 general elections in Bangladesh, the main opposition party, Bangladesh Nationalist Party, issued a call for a 48-hour nationwide 'hartal' commencing on Saturday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's "illegal government," the Dhaka Tribune reported. Soon after Rizvi's announcement, the Liberal Democratic Party also said that it would go …

Opposition BNP calls for 48-hour general strike in Bangladesh demanding resignation of government
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Opposition BNP calls for 48-hour general strike in Bangladesh demanding resignation of government

The Hindu  

Bangladesh's main opposition party BNP on Thursday called for a 48-hour nationwide general strike starting Saturday to demand the resignation of the "illegal government" of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and to protest against the January 7 general election, which it is boycotting. The strike calls for the “resignation of the illegal government, establishment of a non-party neutral government and release …

Vantage | What Shekh Hasina's risks in a Bangladesh poll without opposition
1 year ago

Vantage | What Shekh Hasina's risks in a Bangladesh poll without opposition

Firstpost  

As the nation approaches the election date, the outcome remains uncertain with implications for both Bangladesh’s internal stability and its standing in the global community As Bangladesh gears up for the upcoming elections on the seventh of January, the atmosphere is notably tense, marked by protests rather than the typical election fervour. Opposition boycott Bangladesh’s main opposition parties, including the …

A Bangladesh minister accuses the main opposition party of arson after train fire kills 4
1 year ago

A Bangladesh minister accuses the main opposition party of arson after train fire kills 4

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s railway minister accused the country’s main opposition party of “arson” and “sabotage” after a fire broke out early Tuesday on a passenger train in the capital, killing four people including a mother and child. Nurul Islam Sujon accused the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, of resorting to violence in the name …

Bangladesh opposition party holds protest as it boycotts Jan. 7 national election amid violence
1 year ago

Bangladesh opposition party holds protest as it boycotts Jan. 7 national election amid violence

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Hundreds of opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters protested Sunday to mark International Human Rights Day, as the country gears up for a general election on Jan. 7 that the opposition says should be held under a non-partisan, caretaker government. At Sunday’s protest in front of the National Press Club in downtown Dhaka, opposition activists said they do …

Bangladesh arrests more opposition leaders as PM Hasina rejects dialogue
1 year, 1 month ago

Bangladesh arrests more opposition leaders as PM Hasina rejects dialogue

The Hindu  

Bangladesh’s main opposition party said on November 3 that three more of its senior leaders had been arrested, after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ruled out talks with adversaries demanding her resignation. Hundreds of senior cadres and supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have been arrested, with former Commerce Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury among those taken into custody overnight. The …

2 die in Bangladesh as police clash with opposition supporters seeking prime minister's resignation
1 year, 1 month ago

2 die in Bangladesh as police clash with opposition supporters seeking prime minister's resignation

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Police in Bangladesh …

2 die in Bangladesh as police clash with opposition supporters seeking prime minister’s resignation
1 year, 1 month ago

2 die in Bangladesh as police clash with opposition supporters seeking prime minister’s resignation

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Police in Bangladesh clashed Tuesday with opposition supporters who blocked roads to demand that the prime minister resign and hand power to a nonpartisan caretaker to oversee elections next year. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has rejected a caretaker government and on Tuesday ruled out any dialogue with the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, which is behind the …

Bangladesh’s ruling party holds rally to denounce ‘violent opposition protests’ ahead of elections
1 year, 1 month ago

Bangladesh’s ruling party holds rally to denounce ‘violent opposition protests’ ahead of elections

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Thousands of supporters of Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League party held a rally in the capital, Dhaka, Monday to denounce what they called violence by the main opposition party as tensions soar ahead of the elections expected in January. At least 1,000 people were arrested — among them, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, a key opposition figure from the …

Bangladesh Opposition chief held after anti-PM protests
1 year, 1 month ago

Bangladesh Opposition chief held after anti-PM protests

The Hindu  

Bangladesh's main Opposition leader was detained for questioning on Sunday, as clashes raged for a second day between the police and protesters demonstrating against the Prime Minister ahead of upcoming elections. The police also made a series of raids on the homes of senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders, party spokesman Zahir Uddin Swapan said, adding that nearly 3,000 party activists …

Bangladesh police detain key opposition leader as violence leaves 3 more dead, many injured
1 year, 1 month ago

Bangladesh police detain key opposition leader as violence leaves 3 more dead, many injured

LA Times  

Activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party run after clashing with police during a protest Saturday in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Authorities in Bangladesh detained a key opposition figure from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, which called for a nationwide strike Sunday following a day of violent clashes with security forces. Police on Sunday detained Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the secretary general of the …

Bangladesh opposition leader Alamgir detained after antigovernment rally
1 year, 1 month ago

Bangladesh opposition leader Alamgir detained after antigovernment rally

Al Jazeera  

Detention of Bangladesh National Party leader comes ahead of general elections set for early next year. Bangladesh’s leading opposition figure has been detained, as tensions mount between the country’s governing party and opposition forces ahead of general elections due in January. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, secretary-general of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, was picked up by law enforcement on Sunday, …

Bangladesh police break up anti-PM protest with tear gas, rubber bullets
1 year, 1 month ago

Bangladesh police break up anti-PM protest with tear gas, rubber bullets

The Hindu  

The police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at huge crowds of Bangladesh Opposition supporters on Saturday to break up a giant protest against the Prime Minister, with one officer killed and scores of people injured in several hours of violent clashes in central Dhaka. One officer was killed and more than 100 injured, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police spokesman Faruk …

Tensions erupt in Bangladesh after oppn rally calls for PM Hasina's resignation, paramilitary forces deployed
1 year, 1 month ago

Tensions erupt in Bangladesh after oppn rally calls for PM Hasina's resignation, paramilitary forces deployed

India TV News  

Bangladesh's main opposition party organised a rally calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation to allow free and fair elections, causing the government to deploy paramilitary forces to ensure security as activists clashed with police in Dhaka. The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party led by former prime minister Khaleda Zia organised a major rally in the capital, while the ruling Awami …

Bangladesh police clash with opposition activists ahead of elections, leaving hundreds injured
1 year, 4 months ago

Bangladesh police clash with opposition activists ahead of elections, leaving hundreds injured

Associated Press  

DHAKA,Bangladesh — Police in northeastern Bangladesh used batons and tear gas to disperse opposition activists amid a political dispute over who would oversee the next election, which is expected to be held in January, police and activists said Sunday. Around 300 people were injured in the clash on Saturday evening, including some with bullets, the country’s leading Bengali-language daily newspaper …

Bangladesh protests: Opposition wants Sheikh Hasina to resign, here’s why
1 year, 4 months ago

Bangladesh protests: Opposition wants Sheikh Hasina to resign, here’s why

Live Mint  

The opposition in Bangladesh, led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, is currently engaged in large-scale protests demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. The BNP insists that Prime Minister Hasina step down and the next election, scheduled for January 2024, be held under a neutral caretaker government. Alamgir told supporters, "Price hikes of every essential have made people’s …

Why is the Bangladeshi opposition protesting against Sheikh Hasina’s gov’t?
1 year, 4 months ago

Why is the Bangladeshi opposition protesting against Sheikh Hasina’s gov’t?

Al Jazeera  

The prime minister is facing a political crisis as tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets to demand free and fair elections. Police in Bangladesh have been clashing with supporters of the opposition, firing tear gas and rubber bullets as supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party blocked major roads in the capital Dhaka to demand Prime Minister …

Bangladesh opposition supporters clash with police in protest over election oversight
1 year, 4 months ago

Bangladesh opposition supporters clash with police in protest over election oversight

Associated Press  

DHAKA,Bangladesh — Police in Bangladesh’s capital on Saturday clashed with supporters of the country’s main opposition party, which said scores of its activists were injured during anti-government protests in parts of the city. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party headed by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the transfer of power to a non-party …

Bangladesh opposition protest in Dhaka, demand PM’s resignation
1 year, 4 months ago

Bangladesh opposition protest in Dhaka, demand PM’s resignation

Al Jazeera  

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party have demanded polls expected early next year are overseen by a neutral caretaker government. Dhaka, Bangladesh – Thousands of opposition supporters rallied in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Friday, demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina step down and make way for a neutral caretaker administration to oversee a general election expected early next year. Leaders and activists …

How Bangladesh, with the active help of the Biden admin, is heading towards chaos with a greater risk of Islamist attacks against Hindus
1 year, 10 months ago

How Bangladesh, with the active help of the Biden admin, is heading towards chaos with a greater risk of Islamist attacks against Hindus

Op India  

Before Awami League under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina came to power in 2009, Islamists were seen holding rallies on the streets of Dhaka waving weapons, burning American and Indian flags, and chanting the “Allahu Akbar” slogan. As Bangladesh is expected to hold its next general election in January 2024, Islamist forces, including Jamaat-e-Islami and BNP are making …

Bangladesh opposition holds rally seeking PM Hasina’s resignation
1 year, 11 months ago

Bangladesh opposition holds rally seeking PM Hasina’s resignation

Al Jazeera  

The main opposition party wants formation of caretaker government to conducts the next general election due in December. Thousands of supporters of Bangladesh’s main opposition party have rallied across Bangladeshi cities to demand Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and the formation of a caretaker government to conduct general elections. Opposition supporters have gathered in Bangladesh’s capital, calling on the gov't …

Bangladesh arrests head of largest Muslim party amid crackdown
2 years ago

Bangladesh arrests head of largest Muslim party amid crackdown

Al Jazeera  

The leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, Bangladesh’s largest Muslim party, has been arrested days after he announced the party would join opposition-led protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. “Shafiqur Rahman was arrested from his residence at around 1 am on 13th December,” a statement from the party’s acting secretary general, Maulana ATM Masum, said on Tuesday. Practically, they do …

Bangladesh's Opposition party holds massive anti-government rally demanding resignation of PM Sheikh Hasina
2 years ago

Bangladesh's Opposition party holds massive anti-government rally demanding resignation of PM Sheikh Hasina

The Hindu  

Tens of thousands of supporters of Bangladesh's main Opposition party Bangladesh Nationalist Party on December 10 held a “grand rally” in capital Dhaka, demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and fresh elections. The party activists chanted “Sheikh Hasina is a vote thief" as the party leaders addressed the rally eastern part of the capital Dhaka city. Police arrested several senior …

Bangladesh opposition says two top party leaders taken by police
2 years ago

Bangladesh opposition says two top party leaders taken by police

Firstpost  

Protests sparked by power cuts and fuel price hikes have erupted across the country in recent months, demanding that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina step down in favour of fresh elections under a caretaker government Dhaka, Bangladesh: The two top leaders of Bangladesh’s main opposition party were taken from their homes by police in the early hours Friday, a party spokesman …

Bangladesh's opposition party BNP in dire straits
3 years ago

Bangladesh's opposition party BNP in dire straits

The Hindu  

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and arch rival of current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was admitted to the critical care unit of a Dhaka hospital this month. Rumeen Farhana, the BNP's international affairs secretary, told DW the Awami League government is pulling administrative and judicial strings to weaken her party. "The BNP's future is grim, largely because the …

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