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Biden govt funded last year's Bangladesh protests; US attitude "definitely
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"We have seen a very distinct change in outlook. President Trump himself announced at a press conference earlier this year that the previous administration, through USAID, spent millions of dollars on regime change in Bangladesh. He was referring to the protests last year. The US attitude
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International Council of Jurists to move UN over Sheikh Hasina's death sen
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The International Council of Jurists (ICJ) will approach the UN Human Rights Committee seeking urgent intervention to protect former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's right to life and fair trial, amid widespread global concern over the death sentence issued against her by Banglad
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Human Rights Watch raises fair trial concerns over Bangladesh death senten
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bangladesh's war crimes tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death in absentia for the 2024 protest crackdown. Human Rights Watch said the trial violated fair trial standards and warned of serious human rights concerns.
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"India must ensure Sheikh Hasina's safety at any cost": Congress' Abhishek
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Singhvi has expressed concern, stating that the sentence is a "chilling red flag" and emphasised that India must ensure her safety at any cost.
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"No evidence has been presented..." Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on de
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He further said that the verdict appears to be on shaky grounds, but it was not unexpected.
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"Judgement not based on facts": Lawyer of jailed ISKCON priest on Sheikh H
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ghosh said that in cases of death penalty, the accused's lawyer and the prosecution should cross-examine.
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"We have to watch the situation very carefully": Former High Commissioner
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Meanwhile, Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday appealed to India to immediately extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the country's former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal after both of them were sentenced to death for crimes against humanity related to a cr
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"No one is above law": Bangladesh Chief Advisor on Sheikh Hasina's death s
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A statement posted on the social media platform on the Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh said, "DHAKA, Today, the courts of Bangladesh have spoken with a clarity that resonates across the nation and beyond. The conviction and sentencing affirm a fundamental principle: no one,
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"This has been done on Pakistan's orders": BJP's Suvendu Adhikari on Sheik
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The statement said, "India has noted the verdict announced by the "International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh" concerning former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. As a close neighbour, India remains committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh, including in peace, democracy, i
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"Pre-determined verdict": Awami League leader slams 'Illegal, unconstituti
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A Bangladesh court on Monday afternoon found ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty of committing "crimes against humanity" during the July-August uprising in 2024.
"Very troubling development...I don't believe in death penalty": Shashi T
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday said that he does not believe in death penalty and that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina having been given death sentence by International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh was "a very troubling development".
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Ariana Grande attacker sentenced to jail
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The man who grabbed Ariana Grande on 'Wicked' red carpet in Singapore has been jailed.
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