Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed, said on Sunday that his mother did not make any statements before fleeing Dhaka on August 5 amid the protests. His comments followed reports that Hasina was denied the opportunity to address the nation by the army and in her prepared speech, she had allegedly accused …
As Bangladesh grapples with political turmoil, the challenge for police officers – the first responding agencies to control the situation – is to explain to the citizens that they had no role to play in the Sheikh Hasina-led government’s handling of the massive protests. One of the key reasons behind the citizens’ anger is last …
The protests which began last month have escalated dramatically recently. New Delhi: In the two separate terms and 20 years that she has been the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, the ongoing protests that have seen over 300 people killed, is perhaps Sheikh Hasina’s biggest test. At least 98 people were killed and hundreds injured in …
Last Updated: August 04, 2024, 23:56 IST Demonstrators in Dhaka, surrounded by a tightly packed and cheering crowd, waved a Bangladeshi flag on top of an armoured car as soldiers watched. (Image: AFP) The unrest, which spurred the government to shut down internet services, is its biggest test since deadly protests when Hasina won a …