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Bangladesh Islamist Chief Backs Crimes Against Humanity Trial For Ex-PM

Bangladesh's top Islamist politician says he supports the extradition of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina to face trial for crimes against humanity in the same tribunal that convicted his colleagues.

International Business Times

Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand a new election

Thousands of activists and leaders of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the nation’s capital to demand a democratic transition through an election as an interim government has yet to outline a timeframe for new voting

The Independent UK

With Hasina Gone In Bangladesh, A Rival Family Tastes Power

Two women dominated Bangladeshi politics for decades. - Dynasties forged in blood - The decades-old contest between Zia and Hasina is a dynastic battle that predates the political career of both women.

International Business Times

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What does Sheikh Hasina’s resignation mean for India-Bangladesh relations?

India views the events in Bangladesh as a setback for security, trade and connectivity and a possible loss of influence.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh's interim governement led by Nobel Laureate Yunus to be sworn in on Thursday

Bangladesh's military chief announced on Wednesday that an interim government, headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, will be sworn in on Thursday. The move follows former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and departure to India, with the new administration aiming to restore stability after widespread unrest.

France 24

Protests in Bangladesh: the reasons for the rage

After a month of demonstrations in Bangladesh, prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted by a protest movement with levels of violence not seen since the country won its independence in 1971. In addition to failing to resolve mass youth unemployment, the so-called Iron Lady of Bangladesh paid the price for…

France 24

Sheikh Hasina escapes to India as turmoil rages in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India sparking euphoria and looting by tens of thousands of protesters who led a campaign against her 15-year rule.

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World reacts to Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s removal from power

Hasina was forced to resign and flee the country after weeks of deadly antigovernment protests.

Al Jazeera

‘Shadow’ on US ties, China factor: What Hasina’s re-election means for India

The Bangladesh Awami League led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 76, has won the country’s general elections, securing 223 of 300 electoral seats in the country’s parliament, the Jatiya Sangsad.

Newslaundry

Bangladesh's Hasina Celebrates 'Absolute Victory' After Polls Without Opposition

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won a fifth term in power with her party taking three-quarters of seats in parliament, election officials said Monday after polls boycotted by the opposition as a "sham".

International Business Times

Bangladesh Votes In Election Without Opposition

Bangladesh votes Sunday in an election guaranteed to give Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina her fifth term in office, after a boycott by opposition parties whose ranks have been decimated by mass arrests.

International Business Times

Bangladesh election: Sheikh Hasina expected to win fourth term amid opposition boycott

The election has been branded a ‘sham’ designed to cement Hasina’s rule by exiled opposition leader Tarique Rahman

The Guardian - AU

Exiled Opposition Leader Condemns 'Sham' Bangladesh Election

Bangladesh's election on Sunday will be a "sham" designed to cement Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's rule, exiled opposition leader Tarique Rahman has told AFP in an exclusive interview defending his party's boycott.

International Business Times

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina kicks off election campaign amid an opposition boycott

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has formally kicked off her ruling Awami League party’s campaign amid an election boycott by the country’s main opposition party

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