Tag: #Sheikh Hasina

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...

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...

Tulip Siddiq steps down as Treasury Minister over financial allegations

LONDON, Jan 14(Agencies) - Tulip Siddiq has resigned as a Treasury minister after acknowledging that the controversy surrounding her...

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...

Bangladesh’s reform dilemma: Insights from its ongoing political transition

By Imran Ahmed The departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in early August thrust Bangladesh into an uncertain political...

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...

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...

Bangladesh Supreme Court eliminates quotas for most government jobs

The death toll from protests in recent days, meanwhile, has risen to 114 deaths DHAKA, Bangladesh. July 21// -...

Bangladesh: Military enforces curfew after protests

DHAKA,Bangladesh.20 July/DW/ - Bangladesh's army on Saturday began enforcing a curfew meant to quell student-led protests, after at least...

Sheikh Hasina leads Bangladesh to fifth term as PM, Swears in 37 ministers

DHAKA: Sheikh Hasina, the leader of the Awami League, became the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for the fifth time....

Bangladesh maintains prudent stance on Chinese influence, assures India: Foreign Minister

People have again expressed that they have the right to vote and that voting is the only way...