Bangladesh's election sees the nation's iron lady Sheikh Hasina tighten her grip on power
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh's election sees the nation's iron lady Sheikh Hasina tighten her grip on power

ABC  

When Mohammad Sajal Hussain's father died in custody under suspicious circumstances, he didn't tell anyone. His father, Fazlur Rahman Kajol, was picked up by police two months ago in mass arrests targeting thousands of opposition activists rallying against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government. For more than three decades, Mr Rahman had been an outspoken organiser of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party The BNP is the main opposition to Ms Hasina's Awami League Party, which secured another five years in government in this weekend's controversial election. Daughter of Bangladesh's founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Ms Hasina's political career began in the late 1960s when she served as his political messenger while he was in detention. Sheikh Hasina's critics say the country's institutions have been captured by the government and the vote is rigged.

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Pulls of domestic politics in Dhaka
29 minutes ago

Pulls of domestic politics in Dhaka

Hindustan Times  

Dhaka has made a formal request to Delhi for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikha Hasina, who has been living in India since her government was ousted in August in a student-led uprising that had the support of the military. The new dispensation in Dhaka has limited the demand for political reforms to the elimination of Hasina’s Awami League …

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

Sheikh Hasina is the legal PM: Suvendu Adhikari slams Yunus-led Bangladesh regime
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2 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 accuses Yunus of genocide, not protecting minorities in first public address
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Sheikh Hasina accuses Yunus of genocide, not protecting minorities in first public address

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh premier Sheikh Hasina has accused interim government chief Muhammad Yunus of perpetrating “genocide” and failing to protect Hindus and other minorities in her first public address after stepping down in August and fleeing the country. Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who took shelter in India after being forced out of office, made the remarks in a …

How Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has failed Bangladesh
3 weeks, 3 days ago

How Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has failed Bangladesh

Firstpost  

The ‘new Bangladesh’ that Yunus and his other advisers have repeatedly spoken about has turned out to be grossly intolerant political machinery, a stark reminder of the days under the Bangladesh Nationalist Party government when minorities and political opponents were persecuted and the criminals went scot-free Yunus remains indebted to the students for his newfound political relevance and has made …

Hasina is continuing her political activities from India; Delhi must return her to face trial: Bangladesh Chief Advisor Yunus
1 month ago

Hasina is continuing her political activities from India; Delhi must return her to face trial: Bangladesh Chief Advisor Yunus

The Hindu  

Bangladesh will pursue the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, says Chief Advisor of its Interim Government Muhammad Yunus, admitting however that he had no objection to her party the Awami League contesting in elections. He defended his government’s record in 100 days since it was formed and called reports over the rise of radicalism and safety …

Bangladesh will seek ex-premier Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India, says Yunus
1 month ago

Bangladesh will seek ex-premier Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India, says Yunus

Firstpost  

Muhammad Yunus said that not only the deaths in the uprising but all other violations of human rights, including alleged enforced disappearances while Hasina was in power, would be investigated. Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus said that the country will seek the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, where she has been in exile since August. Yunus …

Rivals of ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina foil her party’s attempt to hold a rally
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rivals of ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina foil her party’s attempt to hold a rally

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Rivals of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday thwarted a plan by her Awami League party to hold a rally in Bangladesh’s capital, seen as a potential first effort to make a comeback on the streets since she fled the country in August amid a mass uprising. A torn poster of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh …

Thousands rally in Bangladesh capital as major political party demands quick reforms and an election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thousands rally in Bangladesh capital as major political party demands quick reforms and an election

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Tens of thousands of activists of a leading political party in Bangladesh rallied in the nation’s capital on Friday, calling for a new election and quick reforms. 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 …

Are Sheikh Hasina's allies in Bangladesh plotting for her return, undermining Yunus' govt?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Are Sheikh Hasina's allies in Bangladesh plotting for her return, undermining Yunus' govt?

Firstpost  

“Her associates are plotting to undermine the movement. BNP was a political opponent of Hasina’s party Allies of ousted Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina were working to undermine the interim government that replaced her regime, two of her leading opponents warned Friday at a huge rally in the capital Dhaka. “We have gathered here to protect the voting rights of the …

Sheikh Hasina talks about commitment to working together with Donald Trump again
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1 month, 2 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…'
1 month, 2 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 …

Hasina's Comeback in Bangladesh: A Political Mirage?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hasina's Comeback in Bangladesh: A Political Mirage?

Firstpost  

Sheikh Hasina's comeback in Bangladesh is uncertain due to various factors. The interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus is actively pursuing legal action against her and her party leaders, including former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Hasina's return through the ballot is unlikely due to the hostility towards her political organizations and the environment in Bangladesh's political space. However, …

With Hasina in exile, a rival family is set to take centre stage in Bangladesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

With Hasina in exile, a rival family is set to take centre stage in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Two women dominated Bangladeshi politics for decades. Members of Ms. Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party endured crackdowns and mass arrests under Ms. Hasina, who pointed to her Opposition’s cosy relations with Islamists as justification. The students who led Ms. Hasina’s overthrow have no fondness for Ms. Zia either, and it remains unclear whether they would support a future BNP government or …

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

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

NPR  

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

Former PM Sheikh Hasina named in 3 more cases in Bangladesh
4 months ago

Former PM Sheikh Hasina named in 3 more cases in Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Dhaka: Former premier Sheikh Hasina has been named in three more cases filed in Bangladesh on Sunday for her alleged involvement in directing an attack on her arch-rival, Bangladesh Nationalist Party chief Khaleda Zia in 2015, firing on a rally in Dhaka in 2013, and the killing of a student in Joipurhaat district on August 4. Former Bangladesh premier Sheikh …

Sheikh Hasina breaks silence after fleeing Bangladesh: ‘I seek justice from the people of this nation’
4 months, 1 week ago

Sheikh Hasina breaks silence after fleeing Bangladesh: ‘I seek justice from the people of this nation’

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 Exiled Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh …

Bangladesh ex-Premier Hasina calls for probe into killings during unrest that led to her ouster
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh ex-Premier Hasina calls for probe into killings during unrest that led to her ouster

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 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. More than 300 people were …

Sheikh Hasina's Stay In India Won't Affect Bilateral Ties, Says Bangladesh Interim Govt
4 months, 1 week ago

Sheikh Hasina's Stay In India Won't Affect Bilateral Ties, Says Bangladesh Interim Govt

ABP News  

Bangladesh's newly installed interim government on Monday said that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's stay in New Delhi would not affect the bilateral relations with India. The briefing was the first diplomatic engagement of the Mohammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh days after Sheikh Hasina's resignation on August 5. 'No Plan On Banning Awami League' Earlier today, Bangladesh Home Minister …

Bangladesh Interim Govt Has No Plan To Ban Sheikh Hasina's Awami League
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh Interim Govt Has No Plan To Ban Sheikh Hasina's Awami League

ABP News  

Bangladesh's new home minister Sakhawat Hossain on Monday said the Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus-led new interim government, now running the country, had no intention of banning ousted premier Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party. Addressing the reports about a possible ban on Hasina's political outfit, the violence-hit South Asian country's new Home Minister Sakhawat Hossain said, "The party has made …

Sheikh Hasina's son dismisses media reports of her visa revocation, says "eternally grateful" to PM Modi
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina's son dismisses media reports of her visa revocation, says "eternally grateful" to PM Modi

The Hindu  

Son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his government’s quick action following the developments in the neighbouring country which led to her departure. Sheikh Hasina’s son also dismissed media reports of a revocation of her visa stating that no one has revoked the visa of the Awami …

After Hasina: Cautious optimism for Bangladesh’s future
4 months, 2 weeks ago

After Hasina: Cautious optimism for Bangladesh’s future

Al Jazeera  

By all quantifiable measures, Bangladesh’s now deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was the most entrenched, dominant and brutal dictator the country had seen since its independence. What lies ahead for Bangladesh An interim caretaker government headed by one of Hasina’s nemeses, Dr Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s only Nobel laureate, was sworn in on August 8, three days after Hasina fled. Gobinda …

Sheikh Hasina must face justice in Bangladesh, says senior BNP leader
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina must face justice in Bangladesh, says senior BNP leader

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Former premier Sheikh Hasina must face justice in Bangladesh for “crimes she has committed,” including the deaths of hundreds of protesters in the uprising that toppled her government this week, a senior leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party said on Friday. Sheikh Hasina resigned and the PM and fled Bangladesh on Monday amid nationwide violent protests Amir Khasru …

Did Sheikh Hasina’s good economics lead to political disaster in Bangladesh?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Did Sheikh Hasina’s good economics lead to political disaster in Bangladesh?

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is traumatized by the turn of events since August 5, when she had to flee to India as both the Bangladesh Army and Police stood down on rampaging protests all over the country. Three days later, Sheikh Hasina is at Hindon Air Force base near Delhi and has no immediate plans to …

Sheikh Hasina's daughter 'heartbroken' to not 'see, hug' mother amid Bangladesh crisis
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina's daughter 'heartbroken' to not 'see, hug' mother amid Bangladesh crisis

India Today  

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's daughter, Saima Wazed, said she was "heartbroken" for not being able to see and hug her mother following her ouster amid a violent uprising in the country. Sources told India Today TV that 77-year-old Sheikh Hasina was given only 45 minutes by the Bangladesh Army to leave the country. Following Sheikh Hasina's dramatic escape …

Who is Sheikh Hasina? The woman who ruled Bangladesh with iron fist for 15 years
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Sheikh Hasina? The woman who ruled Bangladesh with iron fist for 15 years

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, Bangladesh’s prime minister …

Ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina to stay in Delhi 'for a little while', says her son
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina to stay in Delhi 'for a little while', says her son

New Indian Express  

DHAKA: Bangladesh's ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India following mass protests against her government, is going to stay in Delhi "for a little while," her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy said on Wednesday. In a video interview with German broadcaster Deutsche Welle, Joy was asked about Hasina's reported plans to seek asylum in a third country. Hasina's daughter, …

‘Sheikh Hasina left Bangladesh because…’: What son Sajeeb Wazed said
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Sheikh Hasina left Bangladesh because…’: What son Sajeeb Wazed said

Hindustan Times  

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina's US-based son Sajeeb Wazed Joy reacted to his mother fleeing the country, saying she did not want to leave but it was for her safety reasons. Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy “It was her dream to turn Bangladesh into a developed country and she worked so hard for it over the last 15 …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Bangladesh frees Hasina rival Khaleda Zia from house arrest
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh frees Hasina rival Khaleda Zia from house arrest

Al Jazeera  

Head of Bangladesh Nationalist Party was an opponent of Prime Minister Hasina, who resigned and fled the country. Bangladesh has released Begum Khaleda Zia, the chair of the main opposition party, from house arrest, the president’s office announced. On Tuesday, President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced Zia’s release from house arrest and dissolved parliament after calls from the student-led national movement. Meanwhile, …

Bangladesh: Who is Khaleda Zia, Sheikh Hasina's long-time nemesis, released from house arrest?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Who is Khaleda Zia, Sheikh Hasina's long-time nemesis, released from house arrest?

India TV News  

Bangladesh protests: As massive protests gripped Bangladesh and forced ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country, President Mohammad Shahabuddin ordered the release of jailed opposition leader and two-time former PM Khaleda Zia, who leads the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, which was accused of courting hardline extremists. Khaleda Zia: From Hasina's friend to arch-nemesis Zia was born on August …

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees country after weeks of deadly protests
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees country after weeks of deadly protests

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’s prime minister Sheikh Hasina …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

China Daily  

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

Sheikh Hasina’s tainted legacy after two-decade rule in Bangladesh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina’s tainted legacy after two-decade rule in Bangladesh

The Telegraph  

Ms Hasina was first elected to power in 1996, having endeared herself to voters with a water-sharing deal with India and a peace deal with tribal insurgents in the south-east of the country. But just five years later she lost her title to her former ally, Begum Khaleda Zia of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, amid criticisms of alleged corrupt business …

Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigns after month of protests
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigns after month of protests

ABC  

Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country after weeks of deadly anti-government protests. The general said the move came after "fruitful" talks with Ms Hasina's main opposition party and civil society members, but not her Awami League. Tarique Rahman, the exiled acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, said Ms Hasina's resignation "proves the power of …

Bangladesh PM Hasina surveys destruction as unrest recedes
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Bangladesh PM Hasina surveys destruction as unrest recedes

The Hindu  

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wept on July 25 as she surveyed the destruction wrought by days of deadly unrest, as student leaders weighed the future of the protests that sparked the disorder. Last week's violence killed at least 193 people, including several police officers, according to an AFP count of victims reported by police and hospitals, in one of …

Sheikh Hasina to be sworn in as Bangladesh PM for fifth term
11 months, 1 week ago

Sheikh Hasina to be sworn in as Bangladesh PM for fifth term

Hindustan Times  

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be sworn in for a fifth term on Thursday after a landslide victory in an election boycotted by the opposition. Sheikh Hasina, the newly elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of Bangladesh Awami League. Hasina's ruling Awami League party won nearly three-quarters of elected seats in parliament, with allied parties and friendly independent …

Bangladesh: Hasina's Win a Relief for India, but Will America Spoil the Party?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Hasina's Win a Relief for India, but Will America Spoil the Party?

The Quint  

Not surprisingly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first world leader to telephone Hasina to congratulate her, flagging their warm personal ties and New Delhi’s high stakes in her triumph. Verma called on her before China’s envoy Yao Wen or Russia’s Alexander Mantytsky could, although both Beijing and Moscow backed her to the hilt in the run-up to the one-sided …

The US and UK say Bangladesh’s elections extending Hasina’s rule were not credible
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The US and UK say Bangladesh’s elections extending Hasina’s rule were not credible

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — The United States and the United Kingdom said the elections that extended Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s rule were not credible, free and fair. Both countries, which have trade and development ties with Bangladesh, also condemned political violence that preceded Sunday’s election in which Hasina’s party won more than two-thirds of the parliamentary seats while turnout was …

Hasina remains the high priestess of Bangladesh’s dynastic democracy
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Hasina remains the high priestess of Bangladesh’s dynastic democracy

Al Jazeera  

After yet another controversial election victory, PM Sheikh Hasina is set to continue with business as usual, but without a mandate from her people. Given that the election was uncontested by the country’s main opposition, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, amid concerns that it would be rigged, and with large swaths of the 120 million eligible voters abstaining, it is hardly …

PM Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina on election victory in Bangladesh
11 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina on election victory in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called up Sheikh Hasina, who was re-elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and congratulated her on her victory in the January 7 election. “Spoke to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and congratulated her on her victory for a historic fourth consecutive term in the parliamentary elections.we are committed to further strengthen our enduring and people-centric partnership …

‘People-centric partnership’: PM Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina on re-election
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘People-centric partnership’: PM Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina on re-election

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on her election victory, saying India is committed to strengthening its “people-centric partnership with Bangladesh”. Sheikh Hasina, the newly elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of Bangladesh Awami League, gestures during a meeting with foreign observers and journalists at the Prime Minister's residence in Dhaka …

‘Historic 4th consecutive term’: PM Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina on poll win
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Historic 4th consecutive term’: PM Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina on poll win

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on her fourth consecutive victory in the parliamentary election. “Spoke to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and congratulated her on her victory for a historic fourth consecutive term in the Parliamentary elections. Former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia's BNP had participated in the 2018 general elections, boycotted the polls …

Why re-election of Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina is good news for India
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Why re-election of Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina is good news for India

Op India  

On Sunday, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina clinched her fourth consecutive term and secured another five years in office. Bangladeshi prime minister wins fifth term Sheikh Hasina has defeated her token opposition to become the country’s longest-serving leaderhttps://t.co/XkhH2jGamO pic.twitter.com/Xns7CPKsDx — RT January 7, 2024 While speaking about the development, Bangladeshi Law Minister Anisul Huq said, “We have continued the democratic …

Bangladesh’s democracy is strained as Hasina wins a 4th term in a boycotted, low turnout vote
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s democracy is strained as Hasina wins a 4th term in a boycotted, low turnout vote

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has swept to power for a fourth consecutive term in Bangladesh, following an election on Sunday that was boycotted by opposition parties and marked by violent protests and international scrutiny. Hasina’s victory, widely seen as inevitable, came amid low voter turnout at 41.8% in a severely contentious climate that saw opposition members jailed …

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