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The Latest Breaking News from Sheikh Hasina

‘Wait never ends’ for families of the forcibly disappeared in Bangladesh

Rights groups say more than 600 people disappeared since Awami League government led by PM Sheikh Hasina came to power.

Al Jazeera

176 global leaders and Nobel laureates urge Bangladesh to halt cases against Peace Prize winner

More than 170 global leaders and Nobel laureates are urging Bangladesh to suspend legal proceedings against Muhammad Yunus, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for pioneering the use of microcredit to help impoverished people

The Independent UK

Hundreds injured after Bangladesh police clash with opposition activists

Police say they were forced to act after demonstrators suddenly attacked them while trying to break through a barricade.

Al Jazeera

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Bangladesh police clash with opposition activists ahead of elections, leaving hundreds injured

Police in northeastern Bangladesh have used batons and tear gas to disperse opposition activists amid a political dispute over who will oversee the next election, which is expected to be held in January

The Independent UK

Bangladesh to tone down ‘draconian’ digital security law

Law minister says law will be replaced by another legislation which will remove sections that were allegedly misused.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh is undertaking the world's largest resettlement programme – and the climate is making it harder

Bangladesh is particularly vulnerable to climate extremes. The nation’s topography lays its citizens bare to cyclones, flash floods, erosion and drought – not to mention the significant socio-economic impact these bring.

The Conversation

Why is the Bangladeshi opposition protesting against Sheikh Hasina’s gov’t?

The prime minister faces a political crisis as tens of thousands take to the streets to demand free and fair elections.

Al Jazeera

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Controversial Study On Masks In Bangladesh Under Scrutiny For Excluding Vital Data

Authors of widely cited study altered their research to hide the potential harms of masks and failed to measure mortality rates.

Zenger

Bangladesh police clash with protesters calling for PM resignation

Supporters of the BNP are calling on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down amid anger about the cost of living.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh opposition protest in Dhaka, demand PM’s resignation

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party have called for the next election to be overseen by a neutral caretaker government.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh opposition supporters clash with police in protest over election oversight

Police in Bangladesh's capital have clashed with supporters of the country's main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia

The Independent UK

Bangladesh’s ruling and opposition parties hold rallies over who should oversee the next election

Thousands of supporters of Bangladesh’s governing and opposition parties have held separate rallies over who should oversee the next general election, expected to be held early next year

The Independent UK

Relations with India will be hit if Awami League is not in power: Bangladesh Information Minister

Pointing to the close relations developed with India by the Awami League government, Bangladesh Information Minister Hasan Mahmud pointed out that the country’s ties with its larger neighbour have always been affected whenever the opposition BNP comes to power

The Hindu

Bangladesh summons Western envoys after poll violence remarks

Foreign affairs official says Western envoys showed an ‘undiplomatic attitude’ after they protested attack on candidate.

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One dead as Bangladesh opposition rallies to demand PM’s removal

Tens of thousands march in capital Dhaka and other cities asking Sheikh Hasina to quit before polls expected in January.

The Hindu

Tamim reverses retirement decision after meeting Bangladesh PM

Just 24 hours after announcing his international retirement, Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal reversed his decision on Friday after a meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The Times of India

Tamim Iqbal takes U-turn, withdraws retirement after meeting Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

NEW DELHI: In a dramatic turnaround, veteran opener Tamim Iqbal has withdrawn his decision to retire from international cricket on Friday after an intervention from Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The Times of India

I always wanted to come to India: Emiliano Martinez checks in

KOLKATA: Emiliano Martinez, the significant other of Argentina's third FIFA World Cup triumph, landed here on Monday as the football-mad city continued its tryst with the stars of the spectator sport.

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The Hindu

Nagaland CM gets mango gift from Bangladesh PM

On June 13, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio tweeted his delight after receiving a basketful of “finest quality mangoes” from Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The Hindu

Mango diplomacy: Sheikh Hasina sends gifts to PM Modi, President Murmu

As part of its ‘mango diplomacy’, the gift comes amidst a crucial election in Bangladesh later this year

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh suffers long power cuts amid worst heatwave in decades

Frequent power cuts due to fuel shortages worsen misery as searing heat forces schools to close and disrupts lives.

The Hindu

Bangladesh government seeking clarification from MEA on ‘Akhand Bharat’ map in new Parliament building

The Government of Bangladesh has instructed its mission here to contact the Ministry of External Affairs about the “Akhand Bharat” map placed in the new parliament building.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh promises free, fair polls after US warns of visa curbs

Dhaka assures free polls, due by January 2024, after US says it would restrict visas to Bangladeshis who undermine vote.

Reuters

Bangladesh PM says 'very much sure' country able to repay IMF loan

The Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina said on Wednesday she is confident that the country will be able to meet its commitments to the International Monetary Fund.

The Hindu

Indo-Pacific is a reality: S. Jaishankar in Dhaka

The vision of the Indo Pacific Is reality in the 21st century External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said on Friday in Dhaka.

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