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“Murderous-fascist, usurer, power-hungry traitor….has bled nation dry”: Fo
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Weeks ahead of the national elections in Bangladesh, country's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday launched a blistering attack on Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the country's Interim Government, saying he is "a usurer, a money launderer, a plunderer, and a corrupt, power-hung
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Campaign for Bangladesh's 13th Jatiya Sangsad election formally kicks off,
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The election is scheduled for February 12, 2026, with nearly 2,000 candidates contesting 300 parliamentary seats. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami are leading the campaign, with BNP chairman Tarique Rahman addressing rallies across the country.
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Ex-Bangladesh FM Mahmud calls human rights report on July 2024 uprising bi
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Former Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud accused the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights of preparing a biased, one-sided and fabricated report on violations under the Sheikh Hasina regime during student-led unrest in July and August 2024 in the country.
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"Last chance to have good, fair election in Bangladesh": Election expert M
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Bangladesh is facing a crucial test for its democracy as the country prepares for its upcoming national elections for the first time after the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as per election expert Munira Khan, who describes the polls as the "last chance" to ensure a free and
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Bangladesh Indian High Commissioner meets BNP chief Tarique Rahman amid po
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The meeting comes at a significant moment in Bangladesh's political landscape, with Tarique Rahman recently taking over as BNP Chairman after the post fell vacant following Khaleda Zia's death on December 30. The meeting also takes place amid rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh afte
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Bangladesh Hindu Leader Gobinda Pramanik to challenge cancellation of elec
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pramanik had submitted his nomination to contest the Gopalganj-3 constituency, a key electoral area represented by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. According to election rules, independent can lection Commission found discrepancies. Several signatures could not be confirmed, leading to t
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"There has been a consistent attack on minorities": Former Ambassador Veen
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Ambassador of India to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, told ANI on Saturday that for three months, there has been a consistent attack on the minorities in Bangladesh. She said that the attack has been constant and began just after the former PM Sheikh Hasina's plane barely left Dhaka. Accord
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Bangladesh: Inqilab Moncho to hold 'March for Justice' from Jan 3 to deman
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sharif Osman Hadi, an Inqilab Moncho convenor and one of the prominent figures behind the July uprising last year, which led to the ousting of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's regime, was pronounced dead on December 18, after he was shot at close range on December 12 while travel
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"Save the country from this journey into darkness": Former Bangladesh PM S
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bangladesh Awami League Chairperson and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a New Year message, urged people to unite to save the country from "darkness," warned of conspiracies and economic decline, and expressed hope that 2026 would bring peace, unity and prosperity.
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"Fascist Hasina will never be free of responsibility": BNP leader Nazrul I
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan accused ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina of responsibility for Khaleda Zia's death, citing imprisonment and denial of treatment. He recalled Khaleda Zia's political struggle, democratic legacy and leadership, following her death on 30 December 2025 at age 80.
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"Departure of Sheikh Hasina provided more space to religious hardliners":
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman also added that New Delhi is likely to wait until after the next elections before making strong efforts to improve ties.
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"Tarique Rahman will definitely ask for the extradition of Sheikh Hasina,"
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Samad, while talking to ANI, said that Rahman will probably win February elections, and will have the trump card of extradition.
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