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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's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir tipped to become new president

Bangladesh's parliament will elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the nation's new president. He is expected to win the largely ceremonial five-year post easily. This follows the resignation of the previous president due to ill health. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina remains in hiding in India. Rights groups had long…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

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

'Crimes against humanity' complaints filed against Bangladesh ex-president

Complaints were filed against former Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Sunday. These allegations concern crimes against humanity during the 2024 uprising against the government. Shahabuddin resigned from his presidential post on Friday citing health complications. The home minister stated the allegations do not warrant consideration by the tribunal. However, the…

The Times of India · Jul 27

Bangladesh president quits citing deteriorating health

DHAKA: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned Friday, citing deteriorating health and his inability to continue performing constitutional duties of the office, bringing an early end to his five-year term that was due to end in April 2028. Shahabuddin oversaw the country during the restive period after an "uprising" against the…

The Times of India · Jul 25

Bangladesh president, backed by ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, to resign on Friday, say sources

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin will resign from his post this Friday. This development follows Sheikh Hasina's announcement of her return from exile. Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia for ordering a student uprising crackdown. Public pressure mounts on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's government to remove Hasina's allies. Parliament speaker…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Bangladesh bars media from publishing Hasina statements

Bangladesh's government has ordered all media to stop broadcasting Sheikh Hasina's statements. This directive follows a court ban on publishing content from the former prime minister. Several outlets published an interview with Hasina, which prompted the government's action. A journalist stated Hasina remains the country's paramount leader and should have…

The Times of India · Jul 12

Bangladesh considers Malaysia, not China, for PM’s 1st overseas visit

In a bid to avoid sending a geopolitical signal favouring either Beijing or New Delhi, Dhaka could drop China for Malaysia as the destination for PM Tarique Rahman ’s first overseas visit after assuming office, said sources in Bangladesh’s foreign ministry.

The Times of India · Jun 3

At least 194 children dead in just over a month as Bangladesh grapples with deadly measles outbreak

Bangladesh has experienced a marked increase in measles cases since January this year, says WHO

The Independent UK · Apr 24

Committed to minority safety and cordial relations with India: Bangladesh lone Hindu minister

Nitai Roy Chowdhury, 77, lone Hindu minister in PM Tarique Rahman-led govt and vice-chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s central committee, said the administration was committed to ensuring the safety of all minorities and restoring cordial relations with India, asserting that fundamentalism would not be allowed to spread in Bangladesh.

The Times of India · Feb 20