Bangladesh

Death Penalty Sought for Ousted Bangladeshi PM in Crackdown Trial

DHAKA, Bangladesh (Independent) - Prosecutors in Bangladesh have formally charged former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with crimes against humanity over her alleged role in...

New Taka notes erase Mujib portrait as Bangladesh marks political break

DHAKA, June 01 – Bangladesh introduced a new series of banknotes on Sunday, marking a significant departure from tradition by removing the portrait of...
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Bangladesh’s top court acquits former PM Khaleda in graft case

Bangladesh’s Supreme Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a 2008 corruption case on Wednesday, clearing the way...

Bangladesh cancels passports of 22 veteran security officials

DHAKA, Bangladesh.Nov 20 -In a significant crackdown, the interim government of Bangladesh has ordered the cancellation of passports for...

India faces diplomatic strain as Bangladesh demands Hasina’s extradition

NEW DEHLI, August 28/Aljazeera/ -- India's ties with Bangladesh have become increasingly strained following the ousting of Bangladeshi Prime...

Bangladesh’s interim government lifts ban on Jamaat-e-Islami party

DHAKA, Bangladesh.August 28/ALJAZEERA/ -- Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has lifted a ban on the...

US commends Bangladesh army for ‘restraint’ after PM Sheikh Hasina flees

WASHINGTON, Aug 5 /Reuters/ - The U.S. government commended Bangladesh's army on Monday for its "restraint" and urged the democratic...

Bangladesh: Hasina overthrown, flees country

Army chief meets politicians, civil society members to discuss formation of interim govt DHAKA, Bangladesh, August 5/Correspondent LP/ – In...