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Bangladesh's ex-President Abdul Hamid returns home amid political turmoil
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid returned to Dhaka from Thailand after medical treatment. He arrived quietly without protocol and appeared weak. His return comes amid political tensions and reports of a murder case against him, months after he left the country following student protes
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Sheikh Mujib's freedom fighter status has not been revoked, says Yunus's d
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bangladesh's government clarified that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's freedom fighter status has not been revoked despite changes to the Jamuka Act. The amendment defines four categories of freedom fighters, including Mujibnagar leaders, diplomats, artists, and the Swadhin Bangla Football Team.
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Bangladesh interim government revokes Sheikh Mujib's recognition of freedo
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The National Freedom Fighters Council (JAMUKA) ordinance has defined the identity of these leaders as "associates of the liberation war".
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Bangladesh interim government revokes Sheikh Mujib's recognition of freedo
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bangladesh has redefined over 400 1970-elected politicians, including Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, as "associates of the liberation war" under a new ordinance. This also includes members of the Mujibnagar government, professionals, artists, journalists, and the Swadhin Bangla Football Team linked
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Anti-independence forces staged mock trial against Sheikh Hasina: Banglade
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Awami League condemned the mock trial against former PM Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh, calling it a political farce by anti-national forces. They rejected the charges, accusing the interim government of blocking proper investigations and warned of a conspiracy to suppress democracy and turn Ba
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Bangladesh tribunal begins former PM Sheikh Hasina's trial; proceedings ai
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has been formally charged with crimes against humanity during the 2024 student uprising. The trial is being held in her absence, while she lives in India. An interim government now leads the country under Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus.
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Bangladesh minority group condemns the attacks on minority areas
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Tariqul Islam, a local BNP leader, was murdered on May 22 in Dahramshiahati village of Sundali Union in Abhaynagar Upzila of Jessore district over a dispute over the lease of a fish enclosure," it added.
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Bangladesh's Chief Adviser refutes claims of envoy being declared 'persona
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He mentioned that Bangladesh government has instructed Md Monowar Hossain to return to Dhaka immediately. Officials from Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs have confirmed that Myanmar has not declared Hossain "Persona Non-Grata."
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Delhi HC grants bail to police official accused of abduction and bribery i
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Dhaka, along with a co-accused, allegedly fled the scene after the incident, which occurred during a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) operation designed to catch the perpetrators in the act.
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"Sooner elections are held in Bangladesh, the better," says adviser to for
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
An adviser to former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia said the sooner elections are held in Bangladesh, the better. The adviser also noted that the Army Chief has expressed concern about holding elections by December, as troops currently deployed for civilian and policing du
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Bangladeshi nationals urge for peace and political transformation
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Amid growing unrest in Bangladesh, voices from within the nation and neighbouring countries are calling for peace and political transformation. Along with Bangladeshi nationals, medical students from Nepal studying in Bangladesh said that the country needs peace and also called for politica
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Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus not resigning or leaving country amid resignati
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The meeting discussed the three primary responsibilities--elections, reforms, and justice--assigned to the interim government
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