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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

'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.…

The Times of India · Aug 10

Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan, a Hasina ally, says he is ready to return home and face trial if given security

Shakib, a former lawmaker for Hasina's Awami League, has been living in the United States since her government was toppled in a deadly student-led ​uprising in August 2024. Now 39, the player has not yet retired from international cricket and said he still hopes to play a farewell series at…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Clarify Dhaka policy: Bangladesh to India after Hasina’s presser

A day after former Bangladesh PM and Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina virtually addressed a news conference in New Delhi, Bangladesh Thursday asked India to clarify its policy towards Dhaka.

The Times of India · Aug 7

India-Bangladesh relations hit new low over exiled PM’s speech to press in Delhi

Dhaka accuses India of giving platform to a ‘convicted genocider’ by allowing Sheikh Hasina to address journalists

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Is the Begum back in the battle? What Hasina's return bid means

Former Bangladesh Prime MinisterSheikh Hasinahas announced that she will return to Bangladesh in December despite facing arrest and a death sentence in absentia, marking her most defiant statement since fleeing to India after her ouster in 2024.

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan's home attacked after participation in Sheikh Hasina's media interaction

Shakib Al Hasan's residence was targeted following his participation in Sheikh Hasina's media event. Hasina vowed to return to Bangladesh despite a death sentence hanging over her. Bangladesh has expressed disapproval of Hasina's media appearance and is pushing for her extradition from India, which is in the process of reviewing…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

'May be jailed, but I’ll return to Bangladesh this December,' says Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina declared she is not afraid of arrest upon her return to Bangladesh in December. She stated her return is for the nation's future and to set it on the right track. Dhaka reacted sharply, calling her an absconding convicted genocider and expressing regret over the event. Hasina described…

The Times of India · Aug 5