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
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
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
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
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 2) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 1) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Bangladesh Nobel laureate Yunus named chief adviser of interim government
The student leaders had said they wanted Muhammad Yunus as the chief adviser to the interim government.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Hasina's fate
The message was clear, the official said: Sheikh Hasina no longer had the army's support.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Bangladesh students ramp up pressure to dissolve parliament
Bangladesh's protesting student leaders demand that parliament be dissolved and warned of "strict programme" if their deadline was not met.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster
The order for Khaleeda Zia's release comes hours after her archrival Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled Bangladesh.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was arch foe of ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina
Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank he founded won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for helping lift millions from poverty.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina falls from grace in nation her father founded
Sheikh Hasina, resigned as Bangladesh's prime minister and fled the country on Monday following weeks of protests.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Bangladesh awaits interim government, army chief to meet protesters
Student leaders have expressed a desire for a new interim government, with Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus serving as its chief adviser.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Air Busan Airbus plane catches fire at South Korea's Busan airport
All 169 passengers and seven crew members were evacuated, with three having minor injuries, fire authorities in Busan said.
Wed Jan 29 2025
Italy's Meloni under investigation over release of Libyan suspect
The ICC has demanded an explanation, saying it had not been consulted over the decision to let him go.
Wed Jan 29 2025
Six feared buried alive in Miri landslide
The landslide occurred in Kampung Lereng Bukit in Miri, Sarawak early this morning.
Wed Jan 29 2025
PM hopes CNY celebrations mark fresh start to strengthen nation's unity
CNY celebrations reminds us of Confucius' wisdom, which emphasises that harmony is the foundation of strength, says the PM.
Wed Jan 29 2025
Indonesia's new leader expands military's role in test of fragile democracy
Nearly 30 years after Suharto's fall, Indonesia's president stirs unease by relying on the military to enforce his governing vision.
Wed Jan 29 2025
Predator drone maker asks Musk's DOGE to cut Pentagon red tape, letter shows
In a letter, Linden Blue urges Musk to reform defense acquisition system to enhance its efficiency and contribution to national security.
Wed Jan 29 2025
As Gazans return north, some Israelis near border fear another attack
The sight of Gazans returning to the remains of their homes, left some Israelis in nearby communities worried about their future.
Wed Jan 29 2025
OpenAI asks Indian court to throw out book publishers challenge in copyright battle
OpenAI argues that its ChatGPT service only disseminates public information.
Wed Jan 29 2025
7,964 out of 18,000 stranded workers selected in first batch for entry to Malaysia
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail proposes forming a Joint Technical Group to expedite the workers' phased entry.
Wed Jan 29 2025
AWANI Tonight: 28th Jan 2025
#AWANITonight with #AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh
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- Govt launches AI chatbot AIFA to combat fake news
- The 1:3 internship policy as a solution to market gaps
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Tue Jan 28 2025