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Following Sheikh Hasina's ouster, Bangladesh President orders release of e
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Hours after Sheikh Hasina, her fierce adversary, was ousted and fled the nation, Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin issued an order for the release of Khaleda Zia, the imprisoned former prime minister and country's prominent opposition figure, reported Al Jazeera.
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UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk calls for "transparent and peaceful" tra
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
He noted that the transition of power in Bangladesh should be guided by human rights, in line with the country's international obligations and those responsible for the killing of hundreds and thousands injured should be held accountable.
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Bangladesh: At least eight people killed, 84 others injured after hotel ow
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At least eight people were killed and 84 others were wounded on Monday after unidentified arsonists set fire to a residential hotel in Bangladesh's Jessore.
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Centre convenes all-party meeting today on Bangladesh issue
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amid the Bangladesh unrest, the central government has convened an all-party meeting on Tuesday.
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“We risk ending up like Pakistan”: Sheikh Hasina's son urges forces to pre
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Recent clashes in Dhaka have resulted in at least 135 fatalities, including 14 police officers, with hundreds more injured, according to local media outlets.
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At least 135 killed in Monday unrest in Bangladesh, situation remains tens
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
With police firings, mob beatings, and arson across the country, at least 135 people were killed in Bangladesh on Monday during unrest, according to Dhaka Tribune.
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Bangladesh: At least six police stations vandalised, set on fire by miscre
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
After the report of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, agitated crowds have taken to the streets in celebration. Later, police stations in Chandgaon, Patenga, EPZ, Kotowali, Akbar Shah, and Pahartali under the Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) were attacked, vandalised, and set on fire.
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Violence continues in Bangladesh; mob storms jail, sets free over 500 inma
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Police firings, mob beatings, and arson across the country killed at least 135 people before and after Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister on August 5, the Dhaka Tribune said Tuesday.
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Bangladesh: Student leaders call for Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus to head
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have proposed an interim government led by Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, in a bid to address Bangladesh's ongoing challenges.
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US provides over USD 212 million financial support to Bangladesh in 2023,
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated in a media briefing that Washington has provided over 212 million dollars in bilateral economic development and health assistance to Bangladesh in fiscal year 2023.
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US urges calm in Bangladesh, welcomes interim government
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The United States called Monday for calm in Bangladesh and urged the interim government formation process to be democratic and inclusive.
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Bangladesh Turmoil: West Bengal Police urge people to avoid sharing provoc
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh after the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, West Bengal Police urged people to avoid sharing provocative videos.
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