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Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina (born September 28, 1947) is a seasoned Bangladeshi politician and the daughter of Bangladesh’s founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. She served as Prime Minister from 1996–2001 and
...Read more- ISI threat from Dhaka? Fresh Pakistan, Bangladesh agreement raises worry for India
The decision, which signals a further thaw in bilateral ties, will enable Pakistani diplomats and officials to enter and operate in Bangladesh with less oversight.
- 'Bangladesh needs her now more than ever': Calls for Hasina’s return grow louder as Dhaka turmoil escalates
Several Bangladeshi citizens travelling into India for medical or personal reasons said the situation in their homeland had become untenable, especially for minority communities.
- Over 160 held in Gopalganj unrest: What triggered the violence and mass arrests in Bangladesh
A grab of an unarmed civilian later identified as Dipto Saha lying dead on the streets of Gopalganj, with a member of Bangladesh Army about to put his boot on his face, has become the face of Gopalganj horror, reported News18.
- 'Post-revolution honeymoons don't last long': Hope fades in post-Hasina Bangladesh as reforms stall and extremism rises
As optimism fades, many are beginning to ask whether the revolution has delivered real change, or simply replaced one crisis with another.
- Bangladesh scraps Hasina-era's 'sir' rule for addressing female govt officials
The interim government also announced the formation of a review committee which will look into how officials should be addressed in the future.
- Yunus urges India to extradite Sheikh Hasina: Why New Delhi may ignore Bangladesh’s request | Explained
Hasina, who fled to India aboard a military aircraft, has since been staying at an undisclosed location. On July 9, Yunus’ government urged India to act with “conscience and moral clarity” and comply with the extradition request.
- Bangladesh tribunal indicts Sheikh Hasina over protester deaths; ousted PM to face trial for absentia
The charges span five counts related to atrocities committed during the unrest. Both Hasina and Khan are being tried in absentia.
- Sheikh Hasina extradition request: Bangladesh urges India to act with 'conscience', 'moral clarity'
A BBC report revealed on Wednesday that Sheikh Hasina had ordered security forces to shoot protesting students during last year's mass uprising.
- Sheikh Hasina ordered use of ‘lethal weapons’ on protesters: Leaked call audio now key tribunal evidence
As the tribunal proceeds, the leaked audio is shaping up to be a pivotal turning point in Bangladesh’s reckoning with the events of 2024.
- Leaked audio suggests Sheikh Hasina issued ‘use lethal weapons, shoot’ order against protesters
According to a report by the BBC, the leaked audio of Hasina's conversation with an unidentified senior government official is the most significant evidence yet that she gave direct authorisation to shoot anti-government protesters.
- Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM Sheikh Hasina to 6 months in jail for contempt of court
The order, pronounced by the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT), found the deposed premier in contempt of the court for certain remarks
- Bangladesh declares August 8 as ‘new Bangladesh day’ to mark Yunus government’s swearing-in
Bangladesh designates August 8 as ‘New Bangladesh Day’ and July 16 as ‘Shaheed Abu Sayed Day’ as Yunus sets election timeline for December 2024 to June 2026.
- Inside Sheikh Hasina’s virtual war room: How Awami League runs from exile
While Facebook remains the most popular platform among mass supporters, Telegram has become Hasina’s preferred tool for secure and targeted communication.
- Muhammad Yunus alleges PM Modi ignored Bangladesh’s plea to restrain Sheikh Hasina’s political statements
All the anger (against Sheikh Hasina) has now transferred to India because she went there, said Yunus during an interaction in London
- UK PM Keir Starmer refuses to meet Yunus as Bangladesh hunts for billions in 'stolen' funds: Report
Yunus wanted to meet Starmer in an attempt to recover billions of dollars allegedly siphoned off by the ousted Sheikh Hasina government.
- Bangladesh to broadcast proceedings against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina live on TV
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal will, for the first time, live broadcast formal charges against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina over alleged crimes during last year’s mass uprising.
- Sheikh Hasina attacks Muhammad Yunus govt: ‘Turned Bangladesh into hell...'
Taking to social media platform X, the ousted Bangladesh leader said the current government is being run with the help of terrorism
- Elections, reforms, Awami League ban: What is behind the political tension roiling Bangladesh?
After deadly student-led protests forced long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India last year, authorities face delays over promised reforms, growing protests, and political division, despite appealing for national unity.
- What are two Chicken Necks of Bangladesh? Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reminds Dhaka of its vulnerabilities
Bangladesh is highly-dependent on Chittagong for its imports to the western countries, and any disruption of this port could make the country vulnerable to blockades affecting its trade and commerce.
