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Ready for 'crossfire' if government permits: Bangladesh's police chief

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir, also chairman of Community Bank Bangladesh, made these remarks at a programme in Dhaka's Chawkbazar to launch the bank's Islamic banking services.

The Economic Times · Oct 26

Bangladesh ex-air chief arrested in Qatar over corruption charges, investigators trace alleged wealth to Canada, Dubai

Bangladesh’s former Air Chief Marshal Sheikh Abdul Hannan has been arrested in Qatar following corruption allegations involving unexplained assets worth over Tk 3.28 crore and suspicious bank transactions totalling Tk 27.63 crore. The probe also involves his wife, alleged offshore wealth and properties linked to their children in three countries.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Graft charges at home, arrest in Qatar: Former Bangladesh Air Force chief held

Air chief marshal (retd) Sheikh Abdul Hannan of the Bangladesh Air Force was arrested in Qatar in connection with corruption charges against him in Bangladesh, an official in Dhaka said on Sunday.

The Times of India · Oct 18

Hasina: Restore democratic rights, rule of law in Bangladesh

TOI Correspondent from Dhaka: Expressing concern over what she described as a renewed threat from militancy and violent extremism, former prime minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, who is facing the death penalty at home, has called for the restoration of democratic rights, political participation and the rule of…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Hasina urges global community to press for release of detained Awami members

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Friday reached out to the "international community", to push for release of detained Awami League members, lifting of the ban on her party's activities and withdrawal of what she described as fabricated cases, while alleging over 1,000 babies died after Muhammad Yunus' administration and…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Bangladesh says review of 101 India pacts aimed at making agreements 'win-win'

Bangladesh is reviewing one hundred one agreements and MoUs with India. This review aims to identify and resolve inconsistencies in existing pacts. Provisions against Bangladesh's interests will be removed after careful examination. India has noted these reports but awaits official communication from Dhaka. Both nations seek to ensure agreements serve…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

MEA asserts it will protect national interests amid Bangladesh’s review of 101 bilateral pacts

India will protect its national interests as Bangladesh reviews bilateral agreements. Dhaka is auditing 101 pacts signed during the previous Awami League administration. Transit fees and power purchase agreements face potential renegotiation and restructuring. India's infrastructure funding and border security cooperation also face scrutiny.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Bangladesh tribunal sentences seven Awami League members to death over 'July uprising'

Dhaka: Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Tuesday sentenced seven Awami League leaders, including party general secretary and former minister Obaidul Quader, to death for crimes against humanity committed during the July 2024 mass uprising that led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as prime minister.

The Times of India · Sep 16

Bangladesh tribunal sentences seven senior Awami League leaders to death

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal-2 sentenced seven Awami League leaders to death.These leaders faced charges for crimes against humanity during the 2024 student protests.The verdict was delivered in absentia, with trials commencing earlier this year.Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also received a death sentence in absentia.International bodies have raised concerns regarding…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh in December. What awaits her back home

For the first time since fleeing Bangladesh two years ago, Sheikh Hasina has put a specific month on her planned return: December.

The Times of India · Aug 19