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Around 1,500 killed in Bangladesh protests that ousted PM Hasina

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

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

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
[COLUMNIST] The changing political dynamics of Bangladesh

[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

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

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

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'

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

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
[COLUMNIST] The Fall of Bangladesh’s Iron Lady

[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

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

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

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

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

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
World Bank appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia

World Bank appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia

The newly created position will have Judith Green based in World Bank Group's inclusive growth and sustainable finance hub in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children

Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children

Anthony Albanese says social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Bursa Malaysia boosted by RM250.6 mil investments from local institutions last week

Bursa Malaysia boosted by RM250.6 mil investments from local institutions last week

Local institutions were the primary supporters of Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Court orders return of 172 'Pride Collection' watches to the Swatch Group

Court orders return of 172 'Pride Collection' watches to the Swatch Group

High Court judge says the Home Ministry's seizure of the Pride watches was made without a warrant and was invalid.
Mon Nov 25 2024
New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home

New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home

Laos pledges to prosecute those responsible for the incident which has killed six tourists.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM, Yoon hold talks on Malaysia-South Korea ties

PM, Yoon hold talks on Malaysia-South Korea ties

PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meets with South Korean President Yoon Suek Yeol at the Yongsan Presidential Office.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Max Verstappen wraps up fourth straight driver's championship

Max Verstappen wraps up fourth straight driver's championship

Max Verstappen faces an even bigger, and more thrilling, battle to stretch the run to five in a row next year.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Israeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring new wave of displacement

Israeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring new wave of displacement

Families living in the targeted areas began fleeing their homes after nightfall.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Donald Trump Jr is helping his father pick the most controversial cabinet of modern times

Donald Trump Jr is helping his father pick the most controversial cabinet of modern times

Trump, who fiercely prizes loyalty, has long relied on family members for political advice, but which relative has his ear is known to vary.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says that US President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet selections are drawing significant attention.
Mon Nov 25 2024