
Bangladeshi students, who ousted former PM Hasina, set to launch political party
The Students Against Discrimination group spearheaded the protests that began as a student-led movement against public sector job quotas.
Mon Feb 24 2025

Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home
Protesters expresses their fury over Hasina's social media speech, which they viewed as a challenge to the newly formed interim government.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Adani, under bribery scrutiny, pressed by Bangladesh to reopen power deal
Bangladesh's interim govt accuses energy supplier Adani Power of breaching a multi-billion-dollar agreement by withholding tax benefits.
Fri Dec 20 2024

Around 1,500 killed in Bangladesh protests that ousted PM Hasina
As many as 3,500 may have been forcibly abducted during her 15-year rule, says interim leader Muhammad Yunus.
Mon Nov 18 2024

Bangladesh crimes tribunal issues arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister
The tribunal proceedings saw prosecutors request arrest warrants for 50 individuals, including ex-PM Sheikh Hasina.
Thu Oct 17 2024

Bangladesh Hasina's son wants role for her party in reforms, election
The son of Bangladesh's ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, said he's happy with the army chief's timeline for elections within 18 months.
Wed Sep 25 2024
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[COLUMNIST] The changing political dynamics of Bangladesh
It is hope that the changing political dynamics of Bangladesh will usher in a new dawn and era for the nation.
Fri Sep 06 2024

Bangladeshi students rally to mark one month since Hasina's fall
Students, workers, and families of those killed in the unrest join the "March for Martyrs."
Fri Sep 06 2024

INSIGHT - Bangladesh student protesters plan new party to cement their revolution
Their hope: to avoid a repeat of the last 15 years, in which Sheikh Hasina ruled the country of some 170 million with an iron fist.
Sun Aug 18 2024

As cases mount, Bangladesh will decide on seeking Hasina's extradition, adviser says
At least three of Sheikh Hasina's former ministers and advisers have already been arrested in Bangladesh.
Thu Aug 15 2024

Former Bangladesh PM Hasina demands probe into July 'killings and vandalism'
Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina demands a thorough investigation to identify and punish those responsible for the killings and vandalism.
Wed Aug 14 2024

Bangladesh court orders probe into former PM Hasina's role in grocer's death
This is the first case against Sheikh Hasina followed a violent uprising that killed around 300 people, including many students.
Tue Aug 13 2024
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[COLUMNIST] The Fall of Bangladesh’s Iron Lady
Bangladeshi youth are exercising political agency and articulating a vision of good governance and a merit-based society.
Tue Aug 13 2024

Bangladesh former PM Hasina will return to country when elections are called, her son says
Sajeeb Wazed Joy said Sheikh Hasina will go back to Bangladesh the moment the interim government decides to hold an election.
Fri Aug 09 2024

Nobel laureate Yunus arrives in Bangladesh to lead interim government after strife
Muhammad Yunus returned to Dhaka after treatment in Paris, with protesters backing him for a role in the interim govt to oversee elections.
Thu Aug 08 2024

Ukraine hosts EU leaders as US backing frays three years since invasion
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has held more than a dozen phone calls since Friday, mainly with European leaders, to scope out a way forward.
Mon Feb 24 2025

Britain to ban more individuals with Kremlin links in show of support for Ukraine
Britain will ban entry to individuals who provide significant support to the Russian state or owe their wealth to the Russian state.
Mon Feb 24 2025

Thousands in limbo on Thai-Myanmar border after scam centre crackdown
The majority of these workers are Chinese, with about 1,000 from other foreign countries, according to the aid workers.
Mon Feb 24 2025

Russia says it wants a long-term Ukraine peace deal, not a quick US-backed ceasefire
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says Moscow was after a Ukraine deal that stood the test of time.
Mon Feb 24 2025

MAHB delisting after 25 years - watershed moment for airport operator’s privatisation
The government contends the privatisation would allow the company to respond more swiftly to industry demands.
Mon Feb 24 2025

15 victims of job scam syndicate in Myanmar return to Malaysia
The Foreign Ministry says the Malaysian embassy in Bangkok had facilitated the repatriation of the victims.
Mon Feb 24 2025

Bangladeshi students, who ousted former PM Hasina, set to launch political party
The Students Against Discrimination group spearheaded the protests that began as a student-led movement against public sector job quotas.
Mon Feb 24 2025

286 issues from Auditor-General’s report under investigation
M. Kulasegaran says the government is focused on improving public administration governance through reforms.
Mon Feb 24 2025

Russian official visits Indonesia and Malaysia to talk defence, Russian agencies report
RIA state news agency cited the press office of the Security Council as saying the trip will last until February 28.
Mon Feb 24 2025

Soul of old Istanbul: Konya echoes of the past
If you have the chance to visit Turkiye, the city of Konya is a must-visit.
Mon Feb 24 2025