Sheikh Hasina: News
Leaked audio reveals Sheikh Hasina ordered deadly crackdown on protesters
A leaked audio recording has reportedly revealed that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina authorized the violent crackdown on student-led protests last year.
Massive protest in Bangladesh after Hindu woman raped by politician
Protests have erupted in parts of Bangladesh after a Hindu woman was raped in Cumilla district on June 26.
IMF gives Bangladesh $1.3B, but tightens loan terms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of $1.3 billion to Bangladesh as part of its $5.5 billion lending program.
'Confident that mutual respect…understanding will continue': Yunus writes to Modi
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has responded to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Eid-ul-Adha greetings.
Bangladesh polls in April 2026, says Muhammad Yunus
The Awami League has slammed Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus for his recent announcement about the upcoming general elections in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh's interim leader Yunus finally announces dates for general elections
Bangladesh will hold its national elections "on any day in the first half of April 2026," interim chief Muhammad Yunus announced on Friday.
Bangladesh banknotes replace Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's portrait
Bangladesh has launched a new series of banknotes, replacing the portraits of its founding president, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Sheikh Hasina charged with crimes against humanity in Bangladesh
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been formally charged with crimes against humanity by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).
Bangladesh SC restores registration of banned Jamaat-e-Islami party
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has restored the registration of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, the country's largest Islamic party, more than a decade after it was banned.
Yunus deploys SWAT as Secretariat protests continue for 4th day
The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has deployed Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel to control protests at the Secretariat.
'Militant leader' Yunus selling off Bangladesh to US: Sheikh Hasina
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused interim government head Muhammad Yunus of "selling the country to the United States."
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus threatens to resign over infighting
Professor Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh's interim government, is reportedly considering resigning.
Who's Nusraat Faria, Bangladeshi actor arrested in attempted murder case?
Bangladeshi actor Nusraat Faria, popular for playing Sheikh Hasina in Mujib: The Making of a Nation, was arrested at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday.
Bangladesh's Election Commission suspends registration of Sheikh Hasina's Party
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party, the Awami League, has had its registration suspended by the Bangladesh Election Commission.
Bangladesh's Islamists pledge Sharia as they prepare for upcoming elections
Bangladesh's powerful Islamist outfit, Hefazat-e-Islam, has promised to push to implement sharia law if it wins the next elections.
Bangladesh seeks Interpol's red notice against former PM Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh Police have asked Interpol to issue a red corner notice against its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in India since August 2024.
BNP leader claims Sheikh Hasina plotted Bangladesh-India merger
Shamsuzzaman Dudu, a senior leader from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has launched a fierce attack against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
'Risk of terrorist...': US issues stricter travel advisory for Bangladesh
The United States has issued a tough travel advisory for its citizens planning to visit Bangladesh.
Bangladesh demands apology for 1971 atrocities, plus $4.3B from Pakistan
In a bold diplomatic move, Bangladesh has demanded a public apology from Pakistan for the atrocities committed during the 1971 liberation war.
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for Sheikh Hasina's niece
A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against United Kingdom Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, the niece of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Why Bangladeshis are vandalizing KFC, Bata, Pizza Hut outlets
Massive protests have broken out in Bangladesh, denouncing Israel's campaign in Gaza and calling for a boycott of Israeli products.
PM Modi's key messages to Bangladesh's Yunus during Bangkok meeting
PM Narendra Modi recently had a meeting with Bangladesh chief advisor Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok.
What Modi, Bangladesh's Yunus discussed in 1st in-person meeting
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus discussed the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina in their first bilateral meeting in Thailand.
Modi meets Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus amid Northeast remark row
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit on Friday.
Coup rumors in Bangladesh after Army chief holds emergency meeting
Rumors of a possible coup in Bangladesh have surfaced again after the Army held an emergency meeting chaired by chief Waker-Uz-Zaman on Monday.
Sheikh Hasina 'returning to Bangladesh as PM,' claims close aide
Rabbi Alam, a senior Awami League leader in the United States and a close aide of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, has announced that the deposed leader will return to power again soon.
'Have had enough': Bangladesh Army chief warns politicians against infighting
Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman has warned the country's politicians that their infighting is a serious threat to national sovereignty.
Pakistan and Bangladesh resume direct trade after 54 years
For the first time since their separation in 1971, Pakistan and Bangladesh have resumed direct trade.
As India-Bangladesh relations worsen, Dhaka approaches China for medical needs
The political turmoil in Dhaka since July 2024 has drastically changed Bangladesh's foreign relations, especially with India.
'They have...more money': Trump questions $21 million fund for India
The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, rescinded a $21 million grant previously given to increase voter participation in India this week.
Bangladesh court acquits journalist of failed abduction of Hasina's son
A prominent newspaper editor, Mahmudur Rahman, has been acquitted by a Bangladesh court in a case pertaining to an unsuccessful plot to kidnap and assassinate Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladesh launches 'Operation Devil Hunt' after attack on ex-minister's house
Bangladesh's interim government has launched a nationwide security operation, codenamed "Operation Devil Hunt," after the home of former minister AKM Mozammel Haque was attacked.
23 Hindus killed, 123 temples attacked in Bangladesh: Government
The Indian government has expressed its concerns over the rising violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.
Mob set fire to Bangladesh founding leader Mujibur Rahman's house
A mob in Dhaka, Bangladesh, vandalized and set ablaze the historic home of the country's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Wednesday.
Pakistan's ISI sends high-level delegation to Dhaka
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) sending a high-level delegation to Dhaka, Bangladesh, has raised concerns in New Delhi.
'Escaped death by 25 minutes': Hasina on surviving assassination plot
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has alleged that she and her sister Rehana narrowly escaped an assassination attempt last year.
Why Sheikh Hasina's niece Tulip Siddiq quit as UK minister
Tulip Siddiq, the United Kingdom's anti-corruption minister and niece of deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned from her government post.
India extends Sheikh Hasina's visa amid extradition demand by Bangladesh
India has extended the visa of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's deposed prime minister who took refuge in India after violent student protests in Dhaka on August 5, 2024, according to multiple reports.
Bangladesh revises textbooks, credits Ziaur Rahman for declaration of independence
In a controversial move, the Bangladesh government has decided to revise its school textbooks to state that it was Ziaur Rahman who declared the country's independence in 1971.
India made political decision not to extradite Hasina: Bangladesh
The Bangladesh interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus has hinted that India may have taken a "political decision" not to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Delhi Police deports 8 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants
The Delhi Police have deported eight Bangladeshis who were living illegally in New Delhi's Rangpuri area.
'Protect...all faiths...': US tells Bangladesh amid Hindu attacks
The United States has urged Bangladesh to ensure the protection of human rights for all citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Bangladesh court acquits former minister accused of funding terrorism
Abdus Salam Pintu, a former junior minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) member has been released by a Bangladesh court after 17 years in prison.
Bangladesh asks India to extradite former PM Sheikh Hasina
The interim government of Bangladesh has officially sought India's help to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been residing in India since August 5.
3 Hindu temples attacked, idols vandalized in Bangladesh; 1 arrested
Three Hindu temples in Bangladesh's Mymensingh and Dinajpur districts have been vandalized, with eight idols damaged over the last two days, news agency PTI reported.
Who's Tulip Siddiq, Hasina's niece, named in Bangladesh corruption probe
Tulip Siddiq, a Labour minister in the United Kingdom, has been named in an investigation into allegations that her family embezzled up to £3.9 billion from Bangladeshi infrastructure projects.
Bangladesh elections possible between late 2025-early 2026: Yunus
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who is currently heading the interim government in Bangladesh, has said that the country's next general elections may be held between late 2025 and early 2026.
Hindu temple, shops vandalized in Bangladesh over Facebook post
Authorities in Bangladesh have arrested four people for allegedly vandalizing a Hindu temple and properties belonging to Hindus in the Sunamganj district.
'India ties solid, Hasina's remarks raising tensions': Yunus
Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, met Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Dhaka on Monday.
Bangladesh: Case filed against Hindu monk Chinmoy Das, his followers
A case has been registered against Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das and his followers in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
'Yunus a Hindu butcher': BJP MP writes to Nobel Committee
Jyotirmay Singh Mahato, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha member from West Bengal, has written to the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
Bangladesh deploys killer drones near border, India on alert: Reports
Bangladesh has reportedly stationed Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones close to its border with India.
Why Bangladesh's interim government is removing Rahman's image from currency
Bangladesh's interim government, headed by Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus, has begun the process of erasing the image of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from its currency notes.
'Nature, DNA same': Adityanath compares Ayodhya, Sambhal, Bangladesh situations
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has compared the present-day scenario in Sambhal, Ayodhya, and Bangladesh to what Mughal ruler Babur's army did in Ayodhya.
Year ender 2024: Key winners, losers in election year
The year 2024 saw an unprecedented wave of global elections, with at least 64 countries participating.
In Bangladesh—Hindus better protected than during Hasina's time: Yunus's aide
Shafiqul Alam, a senior official of the Bangladesh government, has claimed that Hindus in the country are better protected now than they were under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's rule.
How Indians are retaliating against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
India's relations with Bangladesh have been strained amid reports of attacks on Hindus in the neighboring country.
Bangladesh: Woman journalist mobbed, accused of being 'Indian agent'
Prominent Bangladeshi television journalist Munni Saha was allegedly mobbed by a group in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar area on Saturday.