Sheikh Hasina: News
Yunus recalls India envoy, sends him back after consultations: Report
Bangladesh has officially recalled its High Commissioner to India, M Riaz Hamidullah, in what is being termed a "consultative recall."
'Profound loss...': What Hasina said on Khaleda Zia's death
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her condolences on the passing of her political rival, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female PM, dies at 80
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister and the chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
Bangladesh belongs to everyone: Tarique Rahman says amid unrest
Tarique Rahman, the son of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, has returned to Dhaka at a time when the country is witnessing widespread unrest, communal violence, and political instability.
Bangladesh: Ex-PM Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman returns after exile
Tarique Rahman, son of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has returned to Dhaka after a 17-year self-imposed exile in the United Kingdom.
'Yunus regime had Osman Hadi killed to derail polls': Brother
The assassination of Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi has sparked widespread unrest and serious allegations against the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over security concerns for missions
The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Tuesday over security concerns of its diplomatic missions in India.
'Dangerous': Hasina says extremist elements have gained influence under Yunus
Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned recent anti-India statements made by National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah.
Bangladesh protests: Inqilab Mancha gives 24-hour deadline to arrest killers
The funeral of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader and spokesperson for the Inqilab Mancha, was held on Saturday at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in Dhaka.
'Mob rule in Bangladesh very concerning': Shashi Tharoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh, in particular referring to the incident where a Hindu man was lynched.
'No place for such violence': Yunus condemns Hindu man's lynching
The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has condemned the recent lynching of a Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, accused of blasphemy.
Who's Sharif Osman Hadi, whose death sparked protests in Bangladesh
The murder of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader in Bangladesh, has triggered widespread unrest across the nation.
Bangladesh: Fresh violence after student leader's murder; media houses burned
Violent protests have erupted across Bangladesh following the death of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
Bangladesh leader's 'Seven sisters' remark draws Assam CM's ire
Bangladesh National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah has warned that Dhaka may provide shelter to anti-India forces, including separatist groups.
Will Shakib Al Hasan return to international cricket?
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has reversed his decision to retire from Test and T20I cricket.
'Depends on circumstances...': Jaishankar on Sheikh Hasina's stay in India
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the duration of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's stay in India will depend on the "certain circumstance" under which she arrived.
'Bangladesh won't see peace unless India in pieces': Ex-army general
A retired Bangladeshi army general has sparked controversy with his provocative remarks against India.
Sheikh Hasina gets 21 years in jail after death sentence
A Bangladesh court has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison in three corruption cases linked to allocations of land.
'Religious fascism' emerging: Baul singer's arrest in Bangladesh sparks outrage
The recent arrest of popular baul singer Abul Sarkar in Bangladesh has triggered a major controversy.
Bangladesh to seek Interpol's help in extraditing Hasina from India
The interim administration of Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh has expressed intentions to seek the assistance of Interpol for the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal from India.
China reacts to Sheikh Hasina's death sentence
China has termed the death sentence given to former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as an "internal affair" of Bangladesh.
Why India is unlikely to return Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh
Bangladesh has requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after a court in Dhaka sentenced Hasina to death for crimes against humanity over her government's crackdown on student-led protests last year.
Bangladesh on boil after Hasina sentenced to death; 2 killed
Bangladesh witnessed violent clashes after the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity on Monday.
Sheikh Hasina reacts to death sentence verdict
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has reacted to the death sentence handed to her by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) after she was found guilty of crimes against humanity for the violent suppression of student-led protests last year.
Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for 'crimes against humanity'
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).
Bangladesh court convicts ex-PM Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity
A special tribunal in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity.
'Don't care...': Sheikh Hasina defiant ahead of big court verdict
Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has remained defiant ahead of a crucial court ruling on charges of crimes against humanity.
'She'll probably receive death sentence': Hasina's son ahead of verdict
Sajeeb Wazed, the son and adviser of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has warned that supporters of her Awami League would block the national election in February if a ban on the party remains in place.
Bombs, arson attacks rock Bangladesh ahead of Sheikh Hasina's verdict
Bangladesh is on high alert after a series of explosions and unrest in Dhaka, ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal's (ICT) verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Awami League intensifies protests against Yunus-led interim government
The Awami League, a political party in Bangladesh, has intensified its protests against the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Yunus's speedy takeover shows 2024 coup was premeditated: Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has alleged that her ouster was a premeditated coup.
Ex-Bangladesh minister blames CIA for Hasina's ouster in new book
Bangladesh's former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has made explosive allegations in a new book, claiming that the United States's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was behind the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Sheikh Hasina reveals when she'll return to Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has said she would only consider returning to her country if a legitimate government was in place, the constitution was being upheld, and law and order prevailed.
Bangladesh prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina
Prosecutors in Bangladesh have demanded the death penalty for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over her alleged role in a violent crackdown on student-led protests last year.
Outrage after dying Sheikh Hasina's aide handcuffed to hospital bed
The Muhammad Yunus-led government in Bangladesh is facing criticism over alleged human rights abuses following the death of former Awami League leader Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun.
Will Shakib Al Hasan ever play for Bangladesh again?
Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan's future with the national team looks bleak.
'Proud of our constitution': SC mentions Nepal, Bangladesh during hearing
The Supreme Court of India referred to the violent protests in Nepal and Bangladesh during a hearing on a presidential reference concerning its April 12 order.
'Don't agree': Bangladesh rejects Pakistan's '1971 issues resolved twice' claim
Bangladesh has rejected Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar's assertion that the issues stemming from the 1971 war were "resolved twice."
Bangladesh halts demolition of Satyajit Ray's home after India's intervention
The demolition of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's ancestral home in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, has been halted.
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.