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Sheikh Hasina's daughter resigns from WHO post following fraud allegations

Saima Wazed, the World Health Organization’s Southeast Asia regional director and daughter of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned from her post following fraud investigations by the UN agency and Bangladeshi authorities, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

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Suspected measles cases kill nearly 1,000 as Bangladesh struggles to contain outbreak

Bangladesh is struggling to tackle a measles outbreak that has killed almost 1,000 children this year despite a renewed vaccination campaign

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Bangladesh fights world's worst measles outbreak as vaccination gaps fuel spread

Bangladesh is battling what the US CDC lists as the world’s largest measles outbreak, with 999 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths reported since March. More than 166,000 suspected cases have been recorded as hospitals struggle with overcrowding, vaccine disruptions and a simultaneous surge in dengue.

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Bangladesh court grants bail to jailed Hindu rights leader; release unlikely

Dhaka's High Court granted bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das in two more cases. His release is unlikely as he faces charges in other ongoing legal matters. Das was arrested in November 2024 on sedition charges, sparking protests and communal tensions. He now has High Court bail in four of six…

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Bangladesh journalists arrested for asking questions during Hasina’s downfall are denied bail

Special tribunal in Bangladesh asks authorities to keep three journalists jailed until their trial

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No rush for Bangladesh PM's India visit, national interest priority: Minister

Bangladesh indicates no urgency for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's India visit. Dhaka will not compromise national interests while seeking positive ties with New Delhi. The visit awaits sufficient progress in bilateral discussions between the two nations. This comes amid ongoing uncertainty over the Bangladesh Prime Minister's trip. Extradition of former…

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Uncertainty continues over Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's visit to India

India and Bangladesh are holding back-channel talks for Tarique Rahman's visit. His planned two-day trip this month was postponed due to contentious issues. The Ministry of External Affairs had invited Rahman for a bilateral visit and BRICS summit. Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met top Bangladeshi officials to foster ties.…

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Rashtrapati Bhavan withdraws communique announcing rehearsal for Bangladesh PM visit

A cancelled ceremony announcement added confusion to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's upcoming visit. This development highlighted ongoing diplomatic friction between India and Bangladesh. Relations are strained over Dhaka's demand for the extradition of Sheikh Hasina. Indian officials sought to ease bilateral friction and make the trip memorable.

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Bangladesh gets new President as BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul takes top post

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir secured 255 votes to become Bangladesh's 23rd President. He defeated Oli Ahmed, who received 88 votes in the parliamentary election. The election took place at the Jatiya Sangsad, the country's Parliament. Chief Election Commissioner ASM Nasir Uddin supervised the voting process. Alamgir was formally declared the…

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PM Modi wants Rahman's India visit to be 'memorable', says envoy

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s proposed India visit to be “memorable”. He called for stronger leadership, business and people-to-people ties despite strains over Dhaka’s demand for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition.

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India envoy hopes Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman visits Delhi ‘much sooner’

Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi emphasized dialogue for resolving bilateral challenges between neighbors. He expressed hope that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's India visit should occur much sooner. Uncertainty surrounds the proposed visit amid recent strains in bilateral ties. Officials have been in contact for weeks, seeking a propitious environment for the…

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Bangladesh seeks 'propitious environment' for PM Rahman's India visit; links it to Hasina's extradition

Bangladesh requires India to create a favorable environment for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit. This condition is tied to Dhaka's pending extradition requests for deposed Premier Sheikh Hasina. Hasina's recent virtual press conference from New Delhi has strained bilateral relations between the two nations. India maintains that Hasina's extradition request…

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Bangladesh PM's proposed India visit conditional on Hasina extradition, officials say

Bangladesh has said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India will depend on the extradition of former premier Sheikh Hasina.

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Bangladesh says PM will not visit India until Hasina extradited

Bangladesh said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not visit India until New Delhi extradites former premier Sheikh Hasina. Dhaka said a suitable environment for the visit depends on progress over its extradition request, which India says remains under examination.

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'In touch with each other for several weeks': Bangladesh FM spokesperson on proposed PM Tarique Rahman's India visit

Bangladesh and India are discussing a potential visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. This visit's scheduling is affected by a recent press event involving Sheikh Hasina. Dhaka has formally requested India's action on extradition requests for Hasina. India clarified its non-involvement in the private media event. Bilateral relations will continue…

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‘Both sides interested’: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s first India visit likely in August 20-25 window

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is likely to undertake his first official visit to India in the August 20-25 window, with the two capitals currently discussing the exact dates.

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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman may visit India next week as Dhaka seeks Hasina’s extradition

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's is likely to visit India next week. India has extended two invitations for bilateral talks and the Brics Summit. Rahman's government seeks the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina plans to return to Bangladesh in December to restore democracy. India has distanced itself…

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Bangladesh PM likely to visit India as Dhaka presses for Sheikh Hasina's extradition

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India has not yet been finalised, with the timing dependent on his “schedule” and the “progress” of ongoing bilateral discussions.

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Bangladesh's ruling BNP nominates party stalwart Mirza Fakhrul as presidential candidate

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been nominated as the presidential candidate by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The election follows the resignation of Mohammed Shahabuddin on health grounds last month. Alamgir resigned from his party posts after his nomination for the upcoming presidential election. Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmad is also contesting…

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Examining Sheikh Hasina extradition request as per established procedures, MEA says

India is examining Bangladesh's request for Sheikh Hasina's extradition. The government stated its position on the matter remains unchanged. Investigations are ongoing regarding the murder of activist Sharif Osman Hadi. High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka. Both nations discussed strengthening bilateral relations and mutual…

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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman raises Hasina extradition with Indian envoy

RAW Chief Meets B'desh PM's Def Adviser In Dhaka

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Bangladesh seeks Hasina's extradition again as India's envoy meets PM Rahman

Bangladesh requested Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India during a meeting with the Indian High Commissioner. The meeting also covered important bilateral issues and strengthening relations between the two nations. Bangladesh expressed outrage over Hasina's media interaction in New Delhi, calling her a convicted genocider. The prime minister also sought the…

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'Need conducive environment': Bangladesh PM on India ties as Hasina eyes return to Dhaka

The Prime Minister's Office said Rahman "emphasised the need to create a conducive environment to further advance the bilateral relations between the two countries". Dhaka also called on New Delhi to expedite Hasina's extradition, according to the statement Hasina has been living in India since the fall of her government.…

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Amid Hasina row, India envoy Dinesh Trivedi meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday. This meeting occurred amid diplomatic friction following Sheikh Hasina's recent virtual address. Hasina's remarks from India on August 5 sparked strong objections from Dhaka. India stated it had no involvement in the private media event. The meeting…

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Bangladesh PM's meeting with Narendra Modi could resolve bilateral problems: Envoy

Indian envoy believes Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's meeting with Narendra Modi can resolve bilateral strains. Speculation suggests Rahman may skip the upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi. Relations soured after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's press interaction in India. Bangladesh's Home Minister warned India against playing the Hasina card. The…

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