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Beijing expands Indian Ocean footprint with Bangladesh port deal

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman met Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday, wrapping up his five-day visit to China, during which the two sides formalised a deal to develop an economic zone near Mongla port, replacing a previously proposed Indianbacked venture. The land for the zone at Mongla — Bangladesh’s second-largest seaport…

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Awami League supporters detained after defying ban to celebrate party anniversary

Dozens of activists linked to Bangladesh's now-disbanded Awami League were arrested across the country on Tuesday after attempting to mark the party's 77th founding anniversary in defiance of a nationwide ban, as authorities deployed security forces and intensified operations to prevent public gatherings.

The Times of India

Bangladesh on high alert ahead of Awami League founding anniversary

Bangladesh has issued a nationwide security alert amid fears of unrest ahead of the founding anniversary of the now-disbanded Awami League, the party once led by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

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Bangladesh: Thousands gather to pay final respects to Awami League veteran, despite ban

Thousands gathered in Dhaka to honor Awami League veteran Tofail Ahmed, sparking speculation about the party's potential resurgence amidst a ban. This event, coupled with claims of minimal reforms by the interim government and its alignment with certain parties, suggests a possible return for the Awami League. Meanwhile, a minority…

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'Nobody can outdo us in violence': Bangladesh’s student-led NCP issues warning to ruling BNP

Bangladesh's National Citizen Party spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain issued a stern warning to the ruling party, asserting their readiness for violence if provoked. Following an attack on a party leader, Bhuyain demanded arrests, threatening a generational battle if the government persists with aggression.

The Times of India

Bangladesh seeks Hasina's return through legal process: Home minister

Bangladesh's Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated the government desires former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's return via legal channels. Hasina, currently in India, faces a death sentence. She expressed hopes of returning soon. The government insists she must surrender to the judiciary. Legal experts suggest the deadline to challenge the verdict…

The Economic Times

Vax crisis inherited, had no measles shots in stock when we took office: BNP govt

Bangladesh faces a severe measles crisis with hundreds of child deaths and thousands infected. The current government claims it inherited a complete lack of vaccines, blaming previous administrations for the outbreak due to halted immunization programs. Authorities are now racing to vaccinate, while the High Court considers barring officials from…

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Exiled foreign despot still holds Australian honour

A Bangladeshi leader who ordered the killing of 1400 protesters retains an honorary degree at a top Australian uni despite warnings of reputational damage.

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Bangladesh court sentences two former policemen to death over student’s shooting during 2024 protests

Former police officers among 30 people convicted in case that fuelled 2024 uprising against Sheikh Hasina

The Independent UK

Bangladesh’s foreign minister visits India in bid to mend strained ties

Bangladesh foreign minister to discuss trade, water sharing treaty, and energy cooperation with Delhi officials

The Independent UK

Former Bangladesh Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury arrested in Dhaka: Report

Former Bangladesh Parliament Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury has been arrested by Dhaka police. Officials confirmed her detention late Monday night. The specific charges remain unclear, but preliminary information suggests a link to violence during the July mass uprising. A murder complaint in Rangpur names Chowdhury and former minister Tipu Munshi.…

The Times of India

Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 children

Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations while trying to contain an ongoing outbreak that has killed more than 100 children

The Independent UK

Hasina non-existent in our political landscape: Dhaka

Bangladesh declared former PM Sheikh Hasina politically irrelevant ahead of Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman's India visit. Dhaka has requested Hasina's extradition, stating her Awami League no longer exists. India expressed willingness to rebuild ties with a forward-looking approach based on mutual interest.

The Times of India

Bangladesh rolls out emergency measles vaccination drive after dozens of child deaths

Unicef says efforts will be intensified to ensure high coverage in densely populated and high-risk areas in Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar

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The Dhaka effect: Did the BNP’s win in Bangladesh blunt the BJP’s poll pitch in Bengal?

A few hundred people from various minority religious groups staged a demonstration in Dhaka on March 13. They alleged no end to atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh, even as a new government was democratically elected after years of turmoil.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh working with India to extradite 2 suspects in killing of prominent activist

Bangladesh’s police chief says diplomatic efforts are being made with India to return two suspects in the killing of a prominent Bangladeshi activist

The Times of India

'Shows people's desire to keep Jamaat out': Taslima Nasrin says BNP's Bangladesh poll landslide not due to party's 'popularity'

NEW DELHI: Author Taslima Nasrin, who has lived in exile since being forced to leave Bangladesh in 1994 over her novel "Lajja," said on Saturday that the sweeping victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the recent elections reflects the public’s determination to prevent Islamist radicals from coming to…

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Bangladesh court requests Interpol red notice for Labour MP Tulip Siddiq

Action relates to corruption case over allocation of government land in Dhaka to a private company

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Hasina’s British MP niece in corruption trouble? Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol notice

A court in Bangladesh on Thursday ordered authorities to request Interpol to issue a red notice for the arrest of Tulip Siddiq, a British MP and the niece of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol red notice for arrest of British MP

A court in Bangladesh’s capital has ordered authorities to request that Interpol issue a red notice for the arrest of a British lawmaker on charges of corruption in a private real estate project

The Times of India

Bangladesh President on Yunus era: Don't know if anyone could endure the storm I survived

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accused former interim government chief Muhammad Yunus of plotting to overthrow him and destabilize the country. Shahabuddin alleged a secretive Bangladesh-US trade agreement and credited the military and BNP leadership for his presidency during Yunus's tenure. Separately, a Yunus-appointed prosecutor was replaced amid ongoing legal…

The Conversation

Bangladesh’s election represents politics as usual, and some hope for change

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has returned to power after winning a landslide victory in the country’s recent parliamentary elections last week.

The Times of India

The 'Battle of Begums' chapter ends: Bangladesh turns a new page with a nawab, Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh witnesses a seismic political shift as the 'battle of begums' era concludes. Sheikh Hasina is in exile, Khaleda Zia has passed away, paving the way for BNP scion Tarique Rahman's ascent. His return from a 17-year exile and subsequent electoral victory mark a new chapter, ushering in a generational…

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Tarique Rahman Sworn In as Bangladesh PM, Marking Historic Political Shift After Decades of Rivalry

In a landmark political development, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, marking a historic shift in the country’s political landscape.

The Independent UK

New Bangladesh government says it will persist with efforts to extradite Labour MP Tulip Siddiq

Exclusive: Bangladesh’s likely next foreign minister calls Hampstead and Highgate MP a ‘convicted criminal’, although UK does not recognise the verdict

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