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US army launches retaliatory strikes on dozens of ISIL targets in Syria
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The United States Army has carried out a series of retaliatory strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) targets in Syria, escalating its ongoing campaign against the remnants of the extremist group following a deadly ambush that killed two American service members and a US
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Pakistan: Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi approach IHC for Toshakhana-2 sentence s
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi moved the Islamabad High Court seeking suspension of their Toshakhana-2 sentences. The petition cites double jeopardy, medical concerns over Khan's eyesight, and challenges his classification as a public servant. They also requested an early hearing in the 190 mill
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"New PM of B'desh will think of lifting ban on Awami League:" Former India
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Sikri, in a conversation with ANI, said that although the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's alliance and Jamaat-e-Islami's alliance were neck to neck, the former performed well.
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"Bangladeshi women have demolished Jamaat-e-Islami": MJ Akbar on BNP win
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Akbar said, "The biggest message of this election is that the Bangladeshi women have demolished the Jamaat-e-Islami. They have done so because Jamaat represented an anti-women platform," while reacting to the results in Delhi.
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"Good news": Taslima Nasreen welcomes defeat of Jamaat-e-Islami in Banglad
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
She said that the defeat of Islamist factions is not just a political change, but a temporary reprieve for secularism and women's rights. She highlighted Jamaat-e-Islami, specifically targeting Hindu homes and lives, forced imposition of veils and the exclusion of women from the political
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BNP secures absolute majority with 209 seats as Bangladesh heads for new g
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Bangladesh's Election Commission has declared the official results for 297 constituencies in the 13th National Parliament election.
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"Victory of Tarique Rahman is victory for democracy": Former diplomat Veen
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Former High Commissioner Veena Sikri hailed Bangladesh's election results as a victory for democracy after the BNP secured an absolute majority. She called the outcome a setback for Islamist forces, highlighted voters' rejection of extremism, noted the Awami League's absence, and expressed o
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"BNP slightly more responsible than Jamaat-e-Islami": Congress leader Udit
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
"Sheikh Hasina's party was barred from contesting the elections. It was the only party that used to be liberal. Now, it includes Shafiqur Rahman and Tariq Rahman. One is led by the BNP, and the other by Jamaat-e-Islami Hind. Both are now radical," Raj told ANI.
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Bangladesh Polls: Projected results show BNP winning in 151 constituencies
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
According to the Dhaka Tribune, early morning vote counting showed BNP winning 151 constituencies so far. It further mentioned that the initial trends indicated Jamaat-e-Islami would emerge as the main opposition, securing 43 seats.
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Bangladesh: BNP closes exile, leads unofficial poll results
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Rahman has been unofficially declared elected from the Bogura-6 (Sadar) constituency after securing a decisive victory over his nearest rival, as per Daily Star.
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Peaceful polls to alleged lapses: Bangladesh votes for political stability
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
People queued at polling stations nationwide for the 13th Parliamentary Election and constitutional referendum, with the two major political stakeholders, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance, making contrasting claims as polling concluded
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Bangladesh National Polls: Activist Nasreen warns of Jamaat's Islamist thr
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
In a statement, Nasreen warned against what she described as the "Islamist threat" posed by Jamaat, while cautioning that the BNP would face "very serious challenges" if either of them came to power.
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