How and why did Sheikh Hasina flee Bangladesh? 10 points
7 months, 3 weeks ago

How and why did Sheikh Hasina flee Bangladesh? 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday after protestors stormed her official residence in Dhaka. Here are 10 points on the Bangladesh crisis: Zaman said in a press conference that Sheikh Hasina has resigned and an interim government will run the country. According to reports, Sheikh Hasina departed from Bangabhaban at around 2:30 pm on Monday on a military helicopter, accompanied by her younger sister, Sheikh Rehana for a "safer place". Before Sheikh Hasina's ouster, her US-based son Sajeeb Wazed Joy had asked the security forces to save the government.

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Can Sheikh Hasina make a comeback as Bangladesh PM?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Can Sheikh Hasina make a comeback as Bangladesh PM?

Firstpost  

A senior Awami League leader and close aide of Sheikh Hasina has made the sensational claim that she will return as prime minister of Bangladesh. Can Sheikh Hasina made a comeback as Bangladesh’s prime minister? Rabbi Alam, Vice President of the United States Awami League told ANI that Hasina would return as Bangladesh’s prime minister. “We want to ask the …

Trouble mounts for Sheikh Hasina, kin; Dhaka residence seized, 120 bank accounts frozen
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Bangladesh to hold parliamentary election by March 2026, says Yunus aide
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1 month ago

Bangladesh to hold parliamentary election by March 2026, says Yunus aide

Firstpost  

Bangladesh is set to hold its next general elections for the 13th Parliament by December this year or, at the latest, by March next year, according to the interim government spokesperson. The next national general elections in Bangladesh are likely to be held by December this year or by March next year, Dhaka Tribune reported, citing Shafiqul Alam, press secretary …

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

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

Hasina’s concern, Bangabandhu Museum vandalised: How hooliganism takes Bangladesh to brink
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

'I will leave Bangladesh to PM Modi': Trump on regime change in Dhaka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'I will leave Bangladesh to PM Modi': Trump on regime change in Dhaka

Firstpost  

When asked about the role of the US in the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh, US President Donald Trump dodged the question and said, “I’ll leave Bangladesh to PM Modi." The statement came during a joint press conference between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump after bilateral talks between the two leaders at the White House. PM Modi is in …

Bangladesh's interim government vows to contain rising violence amid turmoil
1 month, 3 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 …

B’desh lodges protest against Hasina’s statements in India
1 month, 3 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 fumes at Sheikh Hasina’s ‘incendiary’ remarks, asks India to stop her
1 month, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, …

Bangladesh protesters torch family home of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
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1 month, 3 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, 3 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
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1 month, 3 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, 3 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 …

‘Escaped death by 20-25 mins’: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina alleges assassination plot following ouster
2 months, 1 week 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 20-25 Minutes': Sheikh Hasina In Audio Note, Recalls Attempts On Her Life
2 months, 1 week ago

'Escaped Death By 20-25 Minutes': Sheikh Hasina In Audio Note, Recalls Attempts On Her Life

ABP News  

Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana escaped death by just 20-25 minutes on August 5 last year when her Awami League government was toppled by student-led nationwide protests. In a short audio note released by the party on its Facebook page, the Awami League chief thanked God for saving her life, according …

‘Escaped death by 20-25 minutes,’ says Sheikh Hasina in Facebook voice note
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2 months, 1 week ago

‘Escaped death by 20-25 minutes,’ says Sheikh Hasina in Facebook voice note

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has alleged that there was a conspiracy to kill her and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana the moment she was ousted from power. “Rehana and I survived, just 20-25 minutes apart we escaped death,” Ms. Hasina said in an audio speech posted on the Facebook page of her Bangladesh Awami League party late …

'We escaped death, 20-25 minutes apart': Sheikh Hasina reveals assassination plot in Bangladesh
2 months, 1 week ago

'We escaped death, 20-25 minutes apart': Sheikh Hasina reveals assassination plot in Bangladesh

Firstpost  

Sheikh Hasina flashes the victory symbol after casting her vote, as her sister Sheikh Rehana looks on at a polling station in Dhaka on December 30, 2018. File photo/AFP Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina recalled details of his final moments in her own country before she fled Dhaka. In an audio message shared on Bangladesh Awami League’s Facebook …

'Escaped death by 25 minutes': Sheikh Hasina on surviving ‘conspiracy to kill her’ in Bangladesh
2 months, 1 week 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
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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 …

Sheikh Hasina says escaped death by 20-25 minutes as Bangladesh Awami League shares audio note
2 months, 1 week ago

Sheikh Hasina says escaped death by 20-25 minutes as Bangladesh Awami League shares audio note

India TV News  

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina has alleged that there was a conspiracy to kill her and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana after she was ousted from power in the country. In an audio speech posted on the Facebook page of Bangladesh Awami League party late on Friday, the former Bangladesh PM claimed that she, along with her sister, …

'Suffering without my home, everything burned': Sheikh Hasina recalls conspiracy to kill her
2 months, 1 week ago

'Suffering without my home, everything burned': Sheikh Hasina recalls conspiracy to kill her

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A voice note from former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, detailing how she and her sister Rehana narrowly escaped death when they fled the country last August, has been shared online by her Awami League party. She said: “Rehana and I survived—just 20-25 minutes apart, we escaped death,” adding that the alleged assassination attempt last year was not …

Sheikh Hasina's niece resigns as UK's anti-corruption minister after graft claims
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina's niece resigns as UK's anti-corruption minister after graft claims

India Today  

The British minister responsible for financial services and fighting corruption resigned on Tuesday after weeks of questions over her financial ties to her aunt Sheikh Hasina, ousted last year as Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina's niece resigns as UK's anti-corruption minister after graft claims. The government's ethics adviser said in his letter to Starmer released at the same time …

Sheikh Hasina’s extradition 'unrelated' to reported extension of her Indian visa: Bangladesh
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina’s extradition 'unrelated' to reported extension of her Indian visa: Bangladesh

India TV News  

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s reported extension of visa was unrelated to Dhaka’s request for her extradition to stand trial. Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants for Hasina and several former Cabinet ministers, advisers, and military and civil officials for “crimes against humanity and genocide”. On Thursday, …

India extends ex-B’desh PM Sheikh Hasina’s visa amid extradition call by Dhaka
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India extends ex-B’desh PM Sheikh Hasina’s visa amid extradition call by Dhaka

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi India has extended the visa of deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been in the country since last August, people familiar with the matter said against the backdrop of growing calls in Dhaka for her extradition. “The passports department cancelled passports of 22 people involved in enforced disappearances, while passports of 75 people, including Sheikh Hasina, …

Sheikh Hasina's passport revoked as Bangladesh faces allegations of enforced disappearances: Reports
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina's passport revoked as Bangladesh faces allegations of enforced disappearances: Reports

India TV News  

Bangladesh’s interim government has revoked the passports of 97 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, over allegations of involvement in enforced disappearances and violence during the July uprising. Local media reports indicate that 22 passports were canceled due to enforced disappearance claims, while 75—including Hasina’s—were linked to the July unrest, which reportedly resulted in hundreds of deaths. The move …

Bangladesh Has The Right To Ask For Hasina's Extradition: Abdul Awal Mintoo
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Bangladesh Has The Right To Ask For Hasina's Extradition: Abdul Awal Mintoo

ABP News  

Abdul Awal Mintoo, Vice-Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and former President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry, on Wednesday said that Dhaka has the right to ask for the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition. Commenting on the extradition request for Bangladesh PM Hasina, Abdul Awal Mintoo said: "She has the right to go to …

Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India to face ‘judicial process’
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3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India to face ‘judicial process’

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 Bangladesh has formally requested India …

‘At this time…’: What India replied to Bangladesh’s ‘note verbale’ seeking Sheikh Hasina’s extradition
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

‘At this time…’: What India replied to Bangladesh’s ‘note verbale’ seeking Sheikh Hasina’s extradition

Live Mint  

Bangladesh has requested the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, following her flight to New Delhi in August amid widespread student-led protests that resulted in her ousting after 15 years in power. India confirmed receiving the note verbale from Bangladesh seeking extradition of Sheikh Hasina. Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed, in a statement posted on his Facebook …

Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh has sent a formal request to India to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to New Delhi in August amid the student-led protests that ended her 15 years in power, the country’s foreign affairs adviser said Monday. regime to conduct farcical trial process through International Crimes Tribunal makes it a political witch hunt that …

Bangladesh sends note verbale asking India to send back deposed PM Hasina
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh sends note verbale asking India to send back deposed PM Hasina

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka: Bangladesh's interim government said on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to India to send back deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka. "We have sent a note verbale to the Indian government saying that Bangladesh wants her back here for the judicial process," Foreign Affairs Adviser or de facto foreign minister Touhid Hossain told reporters at …

Bangladesh Seeks Return Of Deposed PM Sheikh Hasina, Sends Note Verbale To India
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh Seeks Return Of Deposed PM Sheikh Hasina, Sends Note Verbale To India

ABP News  

Bangladesh’s interim government on Monday announced that it has sent a diplomatic note to India requesting the return of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to face legal proceedings in Dhaka. Earlier in the day, Bangladesh Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam informed reporters that his office had submitted a letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate Hasina’s extradition. Bangladesh's …

Send Sheikh Hasina back: Bangladesh's latest note to India
3 months, 1 week ago

Send Sheikh Hasina back: Bangladesh's latest note to India

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh's interim government said on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to India to send back deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka. 'Fallen autocrat Sheikh Hasina' Last month, in an address to the nation on the completion of 100 days of the interim government, Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said it will seek the extradition of Hasina. …

Bangladesh formally writes to India seeking return of former PM Sheikh Hasina for judicial process
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh formally writes to India seeking return of former PM Sheikh Hasina for judicial process

Live Mint  

Bangladesh wrote to India on Monday, requesting the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to that country for the judicial process. “We have sent a note verbale to the Indian government saying that Bangladesh wants her back here for the judicial process,” Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser or de facto Foreign Minister Touhid Hossain, said. Earlier in September, Muhammad Yunus, …

Bangladesh tells India it wants ex-PM Hasina back for ‘judicial process’
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh tells India it wants ex-PM Hasina back for ‘judicial process’

Al Jazeera  

Dhaka sends formal request to New Delhi to extradite Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August amid protests that ended her 15-year rule. Bangladesh has told India it wants former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to New Delhi in August, back in the country for “judicial process”, says the acting head of the country’s foreign ministry. “We sent …

Send Sheikh Hasina back: Bangladesh's diplomatic note to India
3 months, 1 week ago

Send Sheikh Hasina back: Bangladesh's diplomatic note to India

India Today  

Bangladesh's interim government said on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to India to send back deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka. “We have sent a note verbale to the Indian government saying that Bangladesh wants her back here for the judicial process,” Foreign Affairs Adviser or de facto foreign minister Touhid Hossain told reporters at his …

Bangladesh: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina mounts fresh attack on interim leader Yunus
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina mounts fresh attack on interim leader Yunus

Hindustan Times  

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday mounted another blistering attack on the country's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of leading an "undemocratic group" that has no responsibility towards the people. Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina called Mohammad Yunus a "fascist" In a statement on the eve of the 'Bijoy Dibosh', Hasina called Yunus a "fascist" and alleged …

Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina involved in enforced disappearance: Bangladesh commission
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina involved in enforced disappearance: Bangladesh commission

New Indian Express  

DHAKA: An inquiry commission set up by the interim government in Bangladesh has said that it found evidence implicating deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and top-ranking military and police officials from her regime in alleged incidents of enforced disappearance. The five-member Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances submitted an interim report titled "Unfolding The Truth" to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad …

Sheikh Hasina is the legal PM: Suvendu Adhikari slams Yunus-led Bangladesh regime
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina is the legal PM: Suvendu Adhikari slams Yunus-led Bangladesh regime

India Today  

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, launched a scathing attack on the caretaker government in Bangladesh, calling it "illegal" and accusing it of unlawfully removing Sheikh Hasina, the country's democratically elected Prime Minister. When Hasina lands at Dhaka Airport, she will be welcomed as the Prime Minister and receive a ceremonial salute,” Adhikari declared, urging international intervention to …

Sheikh Hasina slams Muhammad Yunus in first public address since leaving Bangladesh: ‘mastermind of genocide’
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina slams Muhammad Yunus in first public address since leaving Bangladesh: ‘mastermind of genocide’

Live Mint  

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slammed country's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of persecuting minorities. In virtual address at an event in New York, which is her first public address after taking shelter in India following her resignation in August, she claimed that there were plans to assassinate her and her sister Sheikh Rehana just like their father …

'Bangladesh Hindus weren't safe under Sheikh Hasina either'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

'Bangladesh Hindus weren't safe under Sheikh Hasina either'

India Today  

India’s ties with Bangladesh are more stressed than ever, with an air of mistrust brewing since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government and her refuge in India. However, Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to chief advisor of the Bangladesh interim government Muhammad Yunus, says his country is committed to fostering “good and strong” relations with India. A. Sheikh Hasina fled …

Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina condemns arrest of Hindu spiritual leader, demands his release
4 months ago

Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina condemns arrest of Hindu spiritual leader, demands his release

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka: Deposed prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina on Thursday condemned the arrest of Hindu spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and said the leader must be released immediately. "A top leader of the Sanatan religious community has been unjustly arrested, he must be released immediately," Hasina said in a statement. Religious freedom and security of life and property of people …

Bangladesh will seek extradition of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina from India
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh will seek extradition of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina from India

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s interim leader and Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus said Sunday that his administration will seek the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, where has been in exile since fleeing a mass uprising in August. “We will seek the return of the fallen autocrat Sheikh Hasina from India,” Yunus said. Yunus has been talking …

100 days of Sheikh Hasina's secret stay in India. What we know so far
4 months, 2 weeks ago

100 days of Sheikh Hasina's secret stay in India. What we know so far

India Today  

The video shot from afar shows two suitcases and a woman getting into a car. It is exactly 100 days since Hasina, the ousted PM and chief of the Awami League, has been in India, a stay wrapped in secrecy. Sheikh Hasina's tenure saw Bangladesh better several socio-economic parameters. Sources told India Today TV that National Security Guard commandos had …

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s portrait removed from Bangladesh President’s office, casting doubt on future of his legacy
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s portrait removed from Bangladesh President’s office, casting doubt on future of his legacy

Live Mint  

In another instance of Bangladesh interim government giving in to the demands of the students, chief advisor Muhammad Yunus ordered removal of the portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from president's office. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the founding father of Bangladesh and also, father of Sheikh Hasina who was forced to resign and leave country in view of the student uprising …

Sheikh Hasina talks about commitment to working together with Donald Trump again
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina talks about commitment to working together with Donald Trump again

Op India  

In a rare public statement after she was ousted from power, former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on 6 November issued an official statement congratulating Donald Trump for wining the US presidential elections. Notably, in the statement, Sheikh Hasina talked about “her commitment to working together again”, indicating her plans to return to Bangladesh and become PM again. It said, …

Sheikh Hasina congratulates Donald Trump: ‘Testament to extraordinary leadership qualities…'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina congratulates Donald Trump: ‘Testament to extraordinary leadership qualities…'

Hindustan Times  

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the United States presidential elections. According to a statement released by Hasina's party Awami League on X, the ex-prime minister termed Trump's “resounding election victory” as a “testament to his extraordinary leadership qualities and the immense trust bestowed on him by the American people.” “Sheikh …

Protesters Demand Resignation of Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin
5 months, 1 week 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 …

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