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The Latest Breaking News from Sheikh Hasina

‘Won’t join farcical vote’: Bangladesh opposition leader ahead of election

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party will boycott January elections amid a deepening crisis for the country’s democracy.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh Arrests Thousands In 'Violent' Crackdown: HRW

Bangladesh has launched a sweeping and violent crackdown on opposition parties to "eliminate competition" ahead of general elections, including arresting almost 10,000 activists, Human Rights Watch said Monday.

International Business Times

Bangladesh to hold parliamentary elections on January 7

Violent protests by opposition parties have demanded premier’s resignation, transfer of power to caretaker government.

Al Jazeera

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Bangladesh’s ongoing political crisis is ‘high risk’ for fragile economy

Experts attribute the current economic downfall to an oligarchy of political elites entrenched in Sheikh Hasina regime.

Al Jazeera

Explained | The Agartala-Akhaura rail link

India-Bangladesh rail link re-establishes connectivity, reduces travel time. Project funded by Indian govt. & MEA, facilitated by NFR. Benefits incl. small-scale industries, tourism, quicker import/export. Pandemic has added vigour to rail initiatives & other connectivity projects.

The Hindu

As in 1971, India should support democracy in Bangladesh: senior Bangladesh National Party leader

India should extend unambiguous support to the democratic aspirations of the people of Bangladesh, a top leader of the Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said in New Delhi on November 8, 2023.

The Hindu

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Bangladesh launches new India-assisted rail projects and thermal power unit amid opposition protests

India and Bangladesh have launched two new railway links and a thermal power plant unit to strengthen connections and energy security in the region

The Independent UK

India is proud to be the biggest development partner of Bangladesh: PM

India and Bangladesh strengthen ties with joint inauguration of 3 projects: Akhaura-Agartala Cross-Border Rail Link, Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line and Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant. PM Modi and Sheikh Hasina expressed gratitude for each other's commitment to friendship. Projects will boost connectivity and energy security in the region. PM Hasina…

The Hindu

India to choose between Bangladesh and Nepal candidates for WHO regional chief

South Asian and Southeast Asian countries to vote for WHO Regional Director on November 1; Bangladesh and Nepal candidates, Saima Wazed and Shambhu Prasad Acharya, have campaigned fiercely; India, Bangladesh & Nepal have expressed confidence; experts urge countries to ignore "narrow political concerns" and "go beyond bilateral considerations".

The Hindu

2 die in Bangladesh as police clash with opposition supporters seeking prime minister's resignation

Police have clashed with opposition supporters in Bangladesh as the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party enforces a three-day transport blockade to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

The Independent UK

Bangladesh's ruling party holds rally to denounce 'violent opposition protests' ahead of elections

Thousands of supporters of Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League party held a rally in the capital, Dhaka, to denounce what they called violence by the main opposition party as tensions soar ahead of the elections expected in January

The Independent UK

Bangladesh police arrest a key opposition leader amid growing national tension

Authorities in Bangladesh arrested a key opposition figure from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Sunday and sent him to prison after hours of detention. The party had called for a nationwide strike after violent clashes with security forces a day earlier.

France 24

Bangladesh police detain key opposition figure, a day after clashes left one dead and scores injured

Authorities in Bangladesh detained a key opposition figure of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party which called for a nationwide strike

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Bangladesh opposition leader Alamgir detained after antigovernment rally

Detention of Bangladesh National Party leader comes ahead of general elections set for early next year.

The Hindu

As they trade charges on nepotism and sexism, WHO contest between Bangladesh and Nepal gets heated

Nepal’s Health Minister said that Shambhu Acharya is the “most eligible” candidate, pitting his experience in public health against Saima Wazed’s.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh gets first uranium shipment from Russia for nuclear power plant

Russia is financing 90 percent of $12.65bn project to build Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant in Rooppur.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh FM says not bothered by US visa curbs, promises free elections

Abdul Momen tells Al Jazeera that Bangladesh is capable of conducting free and fair polls in the wake of US visa curbs.

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US starts imposing visa restrictions on Bangladesh politicians, law enforcement officials

US imposes visa restrictions on individuals involved in undermining Bangladesh's democratic election process. Includes members of law enforcement, ruling party, opposition, and their families. Follows US Sec. Blinken's May 24 statement. Pressure on PM Hasina's govt. to ensure free, fair election.

The Hindu

Freight train trial conducted in Agartala-Akhaura rail route

There has not been any official announcement over the date, but an official connected with the project said the inauguration was expected any day this month.

Radio France Internationale

France, India promise to boost military ties in post-G20 Macron, Modi meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron promised to shore up military ties with India and speed up a mammoth nuclear project that promises to light up 70 million homes.

The Independent UK

France, Bangladesh sign deal to provide loans, satellite technology during Macron's visit to Dhaka

French President Emmanuel Macron witnessed the signature of a deal to facilitate loans to Bangladesh aimed at infrastructure development, as well as a letter of intent to provide the South Asian country with an earth observation satellite system

The Hindu

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Will hold free, inclusive and credible election: Bangladesh Minister

Bangladesh will hold a “free, inclusive and credible election”, assured Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen here on Friday.

The Hindu

G-20 Summit | Meeting with PM Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Hasina’s Delhi agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to host his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina at his residence in Delhi ahead of the G-20 summit where Bangladesh is among the nine “guest countries”.

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