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Bangladesh: In 'shameless' act, mural at Liberation War Memorial covered with cloth during I-day celebrations

Dhaka, March 27: The mural of the Liberation War Memorial Mancha in Lalmonirhat district was covered with cloth as Bangladesh celebrated its Independence Day, drawing huge criticism from people across the country who termed it as a "shameless interference" in the history of the Bengali nation.

A nation in crisis: The destructive path of Bangladesh's interim government

New Delhi: Legendary US President Abraham Lincoln had famously said: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time". The Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, may want to remember this before making any more excuses for poor governance.

'Historic milestone': First freight rake placed at Tripura terminal

Guwahati/Agartala, March 24: In a significant milestone, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) on Monday successfully placed the first-ever goods train at the Nischintapur terminal near Agartala.

Facing persecution, Hindu voters could emerge as 'trump card' in Bangladesh elections

New Delhi: In democratic societies, minority voters often emerge as a decisive factor in elections when they constitute between five to 15 per cent of the electorate. Their voting preferences can significantly influence election outcomes, determining which party ascends to power. This phenomenon can be observed in countries like the United States, France, India, and the United Kingdom.

Bangladesh EC says holding local polls first will delay national elections

Dhaka, March 18: The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has warned that holding local government polls before the national election would delay the parliamentary polls.

One investigation report against Sheikh Hasina may be filed in April: Bangladesh's Chief Prosecutor

Dhaka, March 17: Bangladesh's Chief Prosecutor, Muhammad Tajul Islam on Monday announced that an investigation report against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina may be filed as early as April.

Bangladesh: Yunus in line of fire as political parties slam interim govt for intentionally delaying elections

Dhaka, March 8: The much-flaunted unity of various political outfits in Bangladesh, which was on full display during the ousting of democratically-elected Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, seems to be fading gradually.

Bangladesh sees surge in violence against police under Yunus-led interim govt

Dhaka, March 8: Bangladesh has witnessed a surge in violence against law enforcement agencies under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, the country's media reported on Saturday citing details from the police reports.

Under pressure, Yunus says Awami League, poll commission to take call on participation in elections

Dhaka, March 6: In a change of stance, Muhammad Yunus, who leads the interim government in Bangladesh, has now stated that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party Awami League has to take the decision on whether it will contest the elections, whenever they take place eventually.

Experts reckon Bangladesh's Yunus govt not serious about economic reforms

Dhaka, Mar 5: Already facing severe political and security challenges, the interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus has come under huge criticism from its own stakeholders for failing to carry out the promised economic reforms in the restive country.

New Political Party launched in Bangladesh

Dhaka, February 28: The young student group in Bangladesh that stormed the uprising to oust former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August last year, has now launched a new political party on Friday.

Bangladesh: Chaos, violence rules at historic Madhur Canteen in Dhaka

Dhaka, Feb 27: The historic Madhur Canteen at Dhaka University has turned into yet another ugly political battleground in Bangladesh as members of various student organisations have engaged in protests, scuffles and violence at the iconic venue, this week.

Bangladesh adviser Nahid Islam resigns from cabinet to join politics

Dhaka, February 25: Nahid Islam, the information adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh, resigned on Tuesday from the cabinet led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, to join politics.

Air Force Base in Bangladesh attacked, several injured

Dhaka, Feb 24: In a major incident of lawlessness that is currently prevailing in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus, several miscreants launched an ambush attack on an Air Force Base in Cox's Bazar on the southeast coast of the country.

Yunus govt turning Bangladesh into terrorism hub: Sheikh Hasina

New Delhi, Feb 18: The ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh accuses the Mohammed Yunus-led interim government of turning the nation into a hub of terrorism and lawlessness. She vows to return home assuring help to families suffering and would deliver them justice.

Step down Yunus: Protests take place against Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus outside Blair House in US

Washington DC, February 13: A group of protestors under the Awami League and its sister organizations raised slogans against Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus outside the Blair House in Washington on Thursday where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is staying during his two-day visit to the United States.

UNICEF expresses shock over rising crime against children in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb 13: The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has expressed shock and concern at the fact-finding report submitted by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCR) on the tragic events that took place in Bangladesh in the run-up to the so-called 'Anti-Discrimination Student Movement' that eventually resulted in the fall of Sheikh Hasina government in August, last year.

Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh's interim govt to uphold impartiality in law enforcement

Dhaka, February 13: Human Rights Watch (HRW), an international human rights body, has called on the interim government of Bangladesh to ensure that security forces act impartially and uphold the rule of law in addressing political violence.

UN says extradition of Bangladesh's Ex PM Sheikh Hasina is bilateral issue

Dhaka, February 12: The extradition of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is a bilateral issue, a senior UN official said on Wednesday.

UN panel asks Yunus govt not to ban any political party in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb 12: The United Nations has recommended Bangladesh against banning any political party for the sake of a multiparty democracy.

Bangladesh promises to hold elections as pressure mounts on interim govt

Dhaka, Feb 11: The Election Commission of Bangladesh on Tuesday said that it is preparing to hold the national elections anytime between December 2025 to June 2026.

Bangladesh Election Commissioner vows to remain 'neutral' in elections

Dhaka , Feb 10: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Bangladesh, AMM Nasir Uddin, has said the commission does not intend to support or oppose any political party and vowed to remain neutral, local media reported.

Operation Devil Hunt sees 1,300 arrests in nationwide crackdown on violence in Bangladesh

New Delhi, Feb 10: Bangladesh's security forces have arrested over 1,300 individuals till Monday in a major crackdown that began on Saturday that is aimed at quelling a new wave of violence that has rocked the country for the last few days.

Bangladesh begins Operation Devil Hunt amid tensions

Dhaka, February 8: Law enforcement forces in Bangladesh on Saturday launched "Operation Devil Hunt" after clashes between local people and anti-Sheikh Hasina students' groups.

Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus urges people to stop further attacks on properties of Sheikh Hasina's family

Dhaka, February 8: Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus called on all citizens to immediately restore complete law and order and to ensure there will be no further attacks on properties associated with the family of Sheikh Hasina and politicians of Awami League party or against any citizen on any pretext, a statement from the Chief Adviser's press wing said on Friday.

'India has no role to play': MEA summons Bangladesh Envoy after Dhaka lodges protest over Sheikh Hasina's speech

New Delhi, Feb 8: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. Nural Islam, expressing concerns over continued negative remarks by Bangladeshi authorities regarding India.

MEA summons B'desh Acting High Commissioner, tells India desires positive relationship

New Delhi, February 7: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. Nural Islam on Friday over recent regular statements from Bangladesh authorities that portray India "negatively."

Mob in Bangladesh destroys ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's family home

By Meenakshi Ganguly, Dhaka, February 7: A mob in Bangladesh has demolished the Dhaka family home of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and properties owned by some of her relatives. Leaders of Hasina's Awami League party were also targeted by the mob.

'Should be strongly condemned': India slams attack on Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Dhaka

New Delhi, Feb 7: India on Thursday expressed anguish over the vandalism of the residence of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and said the "act of vandalism" should be strongly condemned.

Bangladesh lodges strong protest against false and fabricated statements made by former PM Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka, February 6: Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a strong protest with the Indian Government over the "false and fabricated" comments and statements continuously being made in different platforms including social media, by the country's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina aimed at instigating instability.

Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house vandalised, set on fire by mob in Dhaka

New Delhi, Feb 6: A large group of protesters on Wednesday vandalised and set on fire Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Dhaka during a live online address of his daughter and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

B'desh mission in Agartala resumes visa, consular services after 2 months

Agartala, Feb 5: The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission (AHC) office here on Wednesday resumed all visa and consular services for Indians after two months, officials said.

Bangladesh's growing closeness with Pakistan: Implications for India (IANS Analysis)

New Delhi, Feb 2: The recent visit of four high-ranking ISI officials, including Director General of Analysis Maj Gen Shahid Amin Afsar, to Dhaka on January 21 marks a significant shift in Bangladesh-Pakistan relations. The two nations, historically estranged since the brutal 1971 Liberation War—wherein Pakistani forces are accused of massacring nearly three million people and violating 2,00,000 Bengali women—are now demonstrating signs of rapprochement.

Bangladesh : Awami League calls for general strike, blockade

Dhaka, January 29: Bangladesh's Awami League has announced a series of political programs, including a general strike and a nationwide blockade, in protest against what it describes as "false cases" against Sheikh Hasina and the ongoing persecution of religious minorities in the country.

Bangladesh needs clean energy... Adani Group showing interest to invest is positive: Bangladesh Nationalist Party

Dhaka, January 28: Shama Obaed, Organising Secretary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), acknowledged the importance of energy investments, such as those by the Adani Group, to meet Bangladesh's growing power demands, particularly for industrial development.

Human Rights Watch suggests urgent reforms for Bangladesh's return to democracy

Dhaka, January 28: Arbitrary arrests and reprisal violence in Bangladesh underscore the urgent need for systemic reforms following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's regime by mass protests in August 2024, said a new report by Human Rights Watch.

Human Rights Watch suggests urgent reforms for Bangladesh's return to democracy

Dhaka, January 28: Arbitrary arrests and reprisal violence in Bangladesh underscore the urgent need for systemic reforms following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's authoritarian regime by mass protests in August 2024, said a new report by Human Rights Watch.

Bangladesh, Pakistan plan to start direct air flights after shipping links

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