Sheikh Hasina regime behind possible 'crimes against humanity' during protests: UN
1 month, 2 weeks 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 government of 834. "Security forces deliberately killed or maimed defenceless protesters by shooting them at point-blank range," the report said. "The brutal response was a calculated and well-coordinated strategy by the former government to hold onto power in the face of mass opposition," AFP quoted UN rights chief Volker Turk as saying.

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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 …

Former Bangladesh gov’t behind possible ‘crimes against humanity’, says UN
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

UN says former Bangladesh government behind possible 'crimes against humanity'
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

Bangladesh police killed, injured 20 unarmed protesters on Aug 5 during student agitation, says rights group
2 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh police killed, injured 20 unarmed protesters on Aug 5 during student agitation, says rights group

Firstpost  

New video clips analysed by the International Truth and Justice Project, a human rights group documenting alleged abuses, found evidence that Bangladeshi police deliberately targeted peaceful protesters during two previously undocumented incidents in Dhaka on August 5 Newly examined video footage has revealed that Bangladeshi police killed or injured at least 20 unarmed protesters during two previously undocumented incidents in …

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 …

Muhammad Yunus mastermind of mass killings in Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Muhammad Yunus mastermind of mass killings in Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina

Op India  

On 3rd December Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, accused Muhammad Yunus, the leader of the country’s interim government, of mass murders and targeting minorities in the midst of increased turmoil and escalating anti-Hindu violence in the country. In reality, it is Muhammad Yunus who is responsible for mass killings through a meticulously designed plan along with the …

Bangladesh will Seek Extradition of Sheikh Hasina: Yunus
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4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh will Seek Extradition of Sheikh Hasina: Yunus

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka: Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said on Sunday that the interim government will seek the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after the fall of her government following a mass protest movement in August.In an address to the nation on the completion of 100 days of the interim government, Yunus also said that his …

Rallies in Bangladesh mark one month since ex-premier Sheikh Hasina was ousted
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rallies in Bangladesh mark one month since ex-premier Sheikh Hasina was ousted

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of students and others on Thursday rallied …

'Strong indications' Bangladesh security forces used 'unnecessary' force: UN
7 months, 1 week ago

'Strong indications' Bangladesh security forces used 'unnecessary' force: UN

The Hindu  

The United Nations said on Friday there were strong indications that the Bangladeshi security forces used unnecessary force in tackling the student-led uprising that ousted premier Sheikh Hasina. "There are strong indications, warranting further independent investigation, that the security forces used unnecessary and disproportionate force in their response to the situation," the UN Human Rights office said in a preliminary …

Bangladeshi protesters attack supporters of ex-premier Hasina and harass journalists
7 months, 1 week ago

Bangladeshi protesters attack supporters of ex-premier Hasina and harass journalists

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Hundreds of student protesters and political activists in Bangladesh, armed with bamboo sticks, iron rods and pipes, on Thursday, assaulted supporters of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and prevented them from reaching the previous house of her father and assassinated independence leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the capital. The house, now called Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, was …

Bangladesh Violence: Rampaging Mob Commits Shocking Acts | Sheikh Hasina
7 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: NSA Ajit Doval Meets Sheikh Hasina in Ghaziabad | Sheikh Hasina
7 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 violence: How student protests grew into a mass movement against Sheikh Hasina
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh violence: How student protests grew into a mass movement against Sheikh Hasina

Firstpost  

On Sunday, violence gripped Bangladesh again as protests emerged, killing nearly 300 people. Hasina, who won a fifth term as prime minister in January after a vote without genuine opposition, says the students are “wasting their time.” July 16: Violence intensifies The first recorded deaths were six people, including three students, killed in clashes a day after bitter violence when …

More protests in Bangladesh. This time against the PM demanding justice for 200 killed in violence
7 months, 3 weeks ago

More protests in Bangladesh. This time against the PM demanding justice for 200 killed in violence

The Independent  

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Why students are risking their lives to take on the Bangladeshi government
8 months ago

Why students are risking their lives to take on the Bangladeshi government

ABC  

Mass death, 2,500 arrests and almost 170 million people without internet for almost a week. The current unrest came months after Ms Hasina won a fifth term in Bangladesh in what the opposition party said was a "sham election" that included opposition members being jailed ahead of the polls. "There are many graduates, many PhD holders in Bangladesh who are …

Chaos in Bangladesh as student protesters set state TV headquarters on fire with 'many people' trapped inside as deadly anti-government riots spiral out of control
8 months, 1 week ago

Chaos in Bangladesh as student protesters set state TV headquarters on fire with 'many people' trapped inside as deadly anti-government riots spiral out of control

Daily Mail  

Thousands of student protesters have clashed with armed police during anti-government riots in Bangladesh, with around 22 people killed this week amid a brutal crackdown. Fires have been lit in the streets of Dhaka as anti-quota protesters clash with the police A police officer is beaten by mob during a clash between anti-quota supporters, police and Awami League supporters at …

Bangladesh arrests more opposition leaders as PM Hasina rejects dialogue
1 year, 4 months 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 …

Sheikh Hasina calls for communal harmony as Bangladesh sees attacks on minorities
8 years, 4 months ago

Sheikh Hasina calls for communal harmony as Bangladesh sees attacks on minorities

Live Mint  

Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said as a Muslim majority country it is the moral responsibility of the citizens to take care of minorities, as nationwide protests continued over the recent spate of attacks on Hindu temples and households. “Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony which should be maintained at any cost for development and brighten …

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