The Bangladesh crisis did not find a mention in the readout released by the United States following a phone call between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, fuelling further speculation of an unease in ties between the White House and Dhaka. While the press release by the Ministry of External Affairs mentioned that …
Reported By: Pallavi Ghosh Last Updated: August 20, 2024, 14:23 IST The burnt Awami League office; Jannatul Naim Arnob. (News18) The Bangladesh parliament stands quiet with no clarity on when the elections may take place. The expats and businessmen have begun to return, but there is still no guarantee of business as usual. This would …
Mr Yunus accused Sheikh Hasina of systematically destroying the country’s institutions. New Delhi: In a key address to diplomats in Dhaka on Sunday, Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, called for comprehensive reforms before holding the next general elections. This meeting marked Mr Yunus’ first engagement with the diplomatic community since assuming …
Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina in her first statement since ouster demanded punishment for those involved in killings and acts of vandalism in July, Reuters reported Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina(AFP file) “I appeal to you to observe the National Mourning Day on 15th August with due dignity and solemnity. Pray for the …
Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has issued her first statement since fleeing the country, condemning the recent anarchic violence and the destruction of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Museum in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area as a profound insult to her father, the founding president of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and the countless martyrs who gave their …
Violence against minorities, particularly Hindus, who constitute 8 per cent of Bangladesh’s population and their resilient protests to be allowed to live with human rights and dignity continue simultaneously in the country, even a week after the sudden regime change. But the way the International press has covered it, it seems “celebratory, in most parts”, …
Mr Hossain accused the Awami League regime of committing gross human rights violations. Dhaka: A key adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government on Monday said that deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s extended stay in India will not hurt bilateral relations and Dhaka will always try to maintain good relations with New Delhi. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md …
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 …
Protests began last month over a court decision to reintroduce loathed quotas for government jobs. Dhaka: Adored by her classmates and defiant even after police seized her, student Nusrat Tabassum is one of the many women who helped spearhead the movement that toppled autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina. Sizable protests against Hasina’s 15-year rule were nothing …
Shashi Tharoor spoke to NDTV on implications of Bangladesh developments leading to Sheikh Hasina’s ouster New Delhi: Praising the Centre for giving refuge to Sheikh Hasina after she was forced to resign as Bangladesh Prime Minister amid violent protests, Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor told NDTV that the power shift in the neighbouring country …