Protesters Demand Resignation of Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin
2 months 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 replacement of the constitution with a new one written against the backdrop of 2024 mass upheaval. The protesters have also vowed to return to the streets with full force if the government fails to meet their demands.

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‘At this time…’: What India replied to Bangladesh’s ‘note verbale’ seeking Sheikh Hasina’s extradition
1 hour, 57 minutes 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 formally writes to India seeking return of former PM Sheikh Hasina for judicial process
16 hours, 41 minutes 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, …

India lodges protest over comments by Muhammad Yunus's aide
4 days, 2 hours ago

India lodges protest over comments by Muhammad Yunus's aide

India Today  

India has formally expressed strong objections to Dhaka regarding contentious remarks made by Mahfuj Alam, a key aide to Bangladesh's chief advisor Muhammad Yunus. #WATCH | Delhi: On the post of Bangladeshi leader Mahfuz Alam, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "We have registered our strong protest on this issue with the Bangladesh side. He further added, "While India has consistently …

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

Bangladesh: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina mounts fresh attack on interim leader Yunus
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Bangladesh’s ex-PM launches attack on interim govt, calls Yunus a ‘fascist’
1 week, 1 day ago

Bangladesh’s ex-PM launches attack on interim govt, calls Yunus a ‘fascist’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Bangladesh’s former premier Sheikh Hasina on Sunday launched another attack on interim government head Muhammad Yunus, describing him as a “fascist” leading an undemocratic group that has “no responsibility towards the people”. In a statement on the eve of “Bijoy Dibos” or Victory Day, observed on December 16 to commemorate the defeat of Pakistani forces in Banglades’s liberation …

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 slams Yunus over Hindu priest Chinmoy Das’ arrest; calls him ‘mastermind of July-August unrest’
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2 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus over Hindu priest Chinmoy Das’ arrest; calls him ‘mastermind of July-August unrest’

Live Mint  

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slammed Bangladesh's interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus over the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Das and also called him the masterminds of the July-August unrest in the country. The Jamaat and terrorists are having a free run under the new regime,” said Hasina while terming the current leadership a ‘fascist regime’ that allows terrorists …

Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina condemns arrest of Hindu spiritual leader, demands his release
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s portrait removed from Bangladesh President’s office, casting doubt on future of his legacy
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1 month, 1 week 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 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 …

Student Protests Intensify as Bangladesh Debates President's Resignation
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2 months ago

Student Protests Intensify as Bangladesh Debates President's Resignation

Associated Press  

Student protesters in Bangladesh demand the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The protesters, known as the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, set a two-day deadline for Shahabuddin to step down. Security officials charged at protesters with batons and used stun grenades to disperse people late Tuesday. The new political turmoil began after Shahabuddin told a Bengali-language newspaper that he had not seen …

Bangladesh interim govt chief Yunus evades questions from Indian media in New York | Video goes viral
3 months ago

Bangladesh interim govt chief Yunus evades questions from Indian media in New York | Video goes viral

India TV News  

New York: Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Mohammad Yunus, ducked questions from Indian media at a New York hotel on Monday night. "Go back, Yunus" Vociferous protestors chanted "Go Back" slogans against Yunus outside a hotel in New York where he is staying to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session. Hindus attacked in Bangladesh Bangladesh …

Can’t catch a cold from B’desh-Pakistan thaw
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Can’t catch a cold from B’desh-Pakistan thaw

Hindustan Times  

After being left in the cold in the corridors of power in Bangladesh for several decades, Pakistan perceives a new opening in Dhaka following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government and the installation of a caretaker administration led by Muhammad Yunus. Students and other activists carry Bangladesh's national flag during a protest march organized by Students Against Discrimination to …

Bangladesh’s new ruler is in a race against time
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s new ruler is in a race against time

Hindustan Times  

OVER THE past ten days Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, has been transformed. Images of Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister who fled the country on August 5th, and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, her father and Bangladesh’s founding father, have vanished from billboards. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus salutes to the attendees upon arrival at the Bangabhaban to take oath as the head of …

U.N. Chief calls for parliamentary elections in Bangladesh
4 months, 1 week ago

U.N. Chief calls for parliamentary elections in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has called for parliamentary elections in Bangladesh and urged the interim government to make every effort to be inclusive. “The Secretary-General welcomes efforts to restore calm and organise parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, with the support of an interim government,” the statement issued by Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Farhan Haq, on Monday read. …

Students who ousted Hasina are helping lead Bangladesh, from the streets to the ministries
4 months, 1 week ago

Students who ousted Hasina are helping lead Bangladesh, from the streets to the ministries

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Within a week of unseating Bangladesh’s longest-serving prime minister, the students who drove out Sheikh Hasina were directing Dhaka’s traffic. FILE - Protesters celebrate at the Parliament House after news of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Aug. 5, 2024. FILE - People visit the vandalized museum dedicated to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of …

Minority Groups Hold Protest In Dhaka Over Violence, Demands Meeting With Muhammad Yunus
4 months, 1 week ago

Minority Groups Hold Protest In Dhaka Over Violence, Demands Meeting With Muhammad Yunus

ABP News  

Members of the minority community held a protest in Bangladesh over the recent violence that unfolded ever since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on August 5. The minority Hindu community gathered outside the Jamuna State Guest House in Dhaka where Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government, is staying. #WATCH | Bangladesh: A minor clash occurred between …

Two Deputy Governors of Bangladesh Bank resign after Hasina's exit
4 months, 1 week ago

Two Deputy Governors of Bangladesh Bank resign after Hasina's exit

The Hindu  

Days after the resignation of the Bangladesh Bank Governor, two Deputy Governors and the head of the Financial Intelligence Unit have resigned following the directives from the interim government, a media report said on Monday. On Friday, Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder tendered his resignation, citing personal reasons. After the ouster of Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government on August …

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 …

What does Sheikh Hasina’s resignation mean for India-Bangladesh relations?
4 months, 1 week ago

What does Sheikh Hasina’s resignation mean for India-Bangladesh relations?

Al Jazeera  

India views the events in Bangladesh as a setback for security, trade and connectivity and a possible loss of influence. After partition, to India’s east lay East Pakistan, later renamed Bangladesh in 1971 after a bloody war of independence led by Hasina’s father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. It was much to India’s relief when in 2009 Hasina and her Awami League …

Bangladesh chief justice to ‘resign’ as hundreds of protesters gherao Supreme Court, give ultimatum
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh chief justice to ‘resign’ as hundreds of protesters gherao Supreme Court, give ultimatum

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of Bangladesh Obaidul Hassan reportedly decided to resign after hundreds of protesters on Saturday surrounded the Supreme Court premises in the capital Dhaka and issued an ultimatum to the CJ and other judges of the Appellate Division to step down by 1pm. Sheikh Hasina resigned and the PM and fled Bangladesh on Monday amid nationwide violent protests Obaidul …

Bangladesh Chief Justice resigns after protesters issue one-hour ultimatum
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Chief Justice resigns after protesters issue one-hour ultimatum

New Indian Express  

Earlier in the morning, Asif Mahmud, the adviser of Youth and Sports Ministry of the Interim government, posted on the Facebook, demanding unconditional resignation of Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan and stop the full court meeting, The Daily Star said. An interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr Muhammad Yunus took charge of the violence-hit country on Thursday vowing …

Hindu minority protests, Chinese surveillance ships and top judge’s resignation mar normalcy in Bangladesh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hindu minority protests, Chinese surveillance ships and top judge’s resignation mar normalcy in Bangladesh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Two days after Bangladesh's interim government took charge, the country saw significant developments, including the country's top judge resigning on Saturday following an ultimatum from protesters. Additionally, Hindu minorities protested attacks against them and called for their right to safety and coexistence, while concerns grew over Chinese surveillance near the Bay of Bengal. On Saturday, Bangladesh's Chief Justice, …

Bangladesh unrest: Why Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan was forced to resign amid protests? Explained
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh unrest: Why Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan was forced to resign amid protests? Explained

India TV News  

Amid intensified protests from students, chief justice of Bangladesh agreed to resign ‘in principle’ after pressure mounted from agitators surrounding the Supreme Court, broadcaster Jamuna TV reported on Saturday. Hassan was appointed as chief justice in Supreme Court last year and is being seen as a loyalist to ousted PM Sheikh Hasina. Obaidul Hassan was appointed last year and he …

Bangladesh protests echo other historic youth-led uprisings globally
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh protests echo other historic youth-led uprisings globally

New Indian Express  

BANGKOK — In Bangladesh, weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs turned into a broad uprising that forced the prime minister to flee the country and resign. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled this week after the unrest during which nearly 300 people died, including both students and police officers. In April, protesters primarily led by university …

‘They will kill you’: How Sheikh Hasina's family convinced her to leave Bangladesh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘They will kill you’: How Sheikh Hasina's family convinced her to leave Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said in an interview on Wednesday that his mother didn't want to leave the country. A view shows a mural of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vandalised by protesters, a day after her resignation, in Dhaka. He said Sheikh Hasina would stay in Delhi for a while. External …

Bangladesh news Highlights: PM Modi extends ‘best wishes’ to Muhammad Yunus
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh news Highlights: PM Modi extends ‘best wishes’ to Muhammad Yunus

Hindustan Times  

Members of the army clear an entrance of the Ganabhaban, the Bangladeshi prime minister's residence, a day after the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh news Highlights: A new interim government of Bangladesh, headed by Nobel laureate and economist Muhammad Yunus, will be sworn in on Thursday. The Bangladesh Army chief announced the interim government on …

Bangladesh’s incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appeals for calm. He’ll take office Thursday
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appeals for calm. He’ll take office Thursday

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appealed for calm Wednesday and urged all parties to help the country rebuild after weeks of violence that killed hundreds and prompted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to India. He congratulated the student protesters, saying they had made “our second Victory Day possible,” and appealed to them and …

Bangladesh Army refused to suppress protest hours before Sheikh Hasina fled to India
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Army refused to suppress protest hours before Sheikh Hasina fled to India

Hindustan Times  

The night before long-time leader Sheikh Hasina abruptly fled Bangladesh amid deadly protests, her army chief held a meeting with his generals and decided that troops would not open fire on civilians to enforce a curfew, two serving army officers with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters. Reuters spoke to ten people familiar with the events of the past week, …

Violence, instability in Bangladesh, a grave concern: Centre
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Violence, instability in Bangladesh, a grave concern: Centre

Hindustan Times  

India is deeply concerned about the violence and instability in Bangladesh, especially the status of minority communities and Indian nationals, and has established contact with the new dispensation in Dhaka after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. External affairs minister S Jaishankar, who made suo motu statements on developments in Bangladesh in the …

Bangladesh Violence: Rampaging Mob Commits Shocking Acts | Sheikh Hasina
4 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: All Party Meeting on Bangladesh Situation Scheduled for Today | S. Jaishankar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Protest: All Party Meeting on Bangladesh Situation Scheduled for Today | S. Jaishankar

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 Protest: Meeting of All Parties on Bangladesh Situation Today | S. Jaishankar | Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Protest: Meeting of All Parties on Bangladesh Situation Today | S. Jaishankar | 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 …

Foreign Hand In Bangladesh? To Rahul's Query, Jaishankar Says 'Pakistani Diplomat Changed His Profile Pic But...'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Foreign Hand In Bangladesh? To Rahul's Query, Jaishankar Says 'Pakistani Diplomat Changed His Profile Pic But...'

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said it was too early to say anything about the role of foreign conspiracy in the Bangladesh crisis. Responding to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s queries while addressing an all-party meeting convened by the Centre on the Bangladesh unrest on Tuesday morning, Jaishahkar added, “It is too early to rule in or rule out anything, …

Bangladesh Protest: Rebels Engaged in Violence All Night in Bangladesh | Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Protest: Rebels Engaged in Violence All Night in Bangladesh | Sheikh Hasina

ABP News  

The situation in Bangladesh is deteriorating rapidly. Following Sheikh Hasina's resignation from the Prime Minister's position and her subsequent departure from the country, control has now shifted to the Bangladeshi military. Meanwhile, on Monday, Bangladeshi President Mohammad Shahabuddin announced that he has accepted Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Several videos of the violence in Bangladesh have surfaced, showing protesters breaking into the …

Bangladesh Political Crisis: Security Beefed Up At India-Bangladesh Border Amid Violence | ABP News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Political Crisis: Security Beefed Up At India-Bangladesh Border Amid Violence | ABP News

ABP News  

The situation in Bangladesh is deteriorating rapidly. Following Sheikh Hasina's resignation from the Prime Minister's position and her subsequent departure from the country, control has now shifted to the Bangladeshi military. Meanwhile, on Monday, Bangladeshi President Mohammad Shahabuddin announced that he has accepted Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Several videos of the violence in Bangladesh have surfaced, showing protesters breaking into the …

Bangladesh Political Crisis: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Political Crisis: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Sheikh Hasina

ABP News  

The situation in Bangladesh is deteriorating rapidly. Following Sheikh Hasina's resignation from the Prime Minister's position and her subsequent departure from the country, control has now shifted to the Bangladeshi military. Meanwhile, on Monday, Bangladeshi President Mohammad Shahabuddin announced that he has accepted Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Several videos of the violence in Bangladesh have surfaced, showing protesters breaking into the …

Bangladesh Protest: NSA Ajit Doval Meets Sheikh Hasina in Ghaziabad | Sheikh Hasina
4 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 Protest: 10 Major Updates on the Political Crisis | Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Protest: 10 Major Updates on the Political Crisis | 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 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 …

Astrologer's prediction in 2023 of trouble for Sheikh Hasina in August this year comes true | Check viral post
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Astrologer's prediction in 2023 of trouble for Sheikh Hasina in August this year comes true | Check viral post

India TV News  

Few people, including former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina herself, would have expected that a minor protest in Dhaka would snowball to such an extent that it would topple the Awami League. Dramatic scenes in Bangladesh showed Bangladesh plunged into complete chaos as massive protests in the country, initially against the controversial quota system in government jobs, spiralled into a …

Bangladesh's president dissolves parliament
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh's president dissolves parliament

China Daily  

DHAKA -- Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved parliament on Tuesday, paving the way for the formation of an interim government following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The president also ordered the release of jailed former Prime Minister and key opposition leader Begum Khaleda Zia, said a press release from Bangabhaban, the official residence of the president of Bangladesh. …

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 …

Bangladesh political crisis: When Rahul Gandhi questioned about possible involvement of foreign hand
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh political crisis: When Rahul Gandhi questioned about possible involvement of foreign hand

India TV News  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday chaired an all-party meeting in Parliament and briefed the leaders about the ongoing developments in Bangladesh. The all-party meeting was attended by Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and LoP Rahul Gandhi among others. While the Opposition expressed satisfaction with the Centre's stance on the ongoing …

Bangladesh Army chief unveils plan to restore ‘normalcy’ in country
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Army chief unveils plan to restore ‘normalcy’ in country

Hindustan Times  

Less than two months after he took over as Bangladesh Army chief, it was left to Gen Waker-uz-Zaman to formally announce the dramatic resignation of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and unveil a plan to restore normalcy in the country of 170 million people roiled by violent protests. Zaman, who has had a stint as principal staff officer in the …

OPINION: The Real Reasons Why Sheikh Hasina's Govt Fell In Bangladesh, And What It Means For India
4 months, 2 weeks ago

OPINION: The Real Reasons Why Sheikh Hasina's Govt Fell In Bangladesh, And What It Means For India

ABP News  

After a prolonged period of intense violence, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina not only had to resign from her post but also flee Bangladesh. Like Father, Like Daughter The political landscape in Bangladesh had left no space for opposition parties, reminiscent of what Sheikh Hasina's father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, did 50 years ago by establishing a single-party regime. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman …

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 …

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