The brutal killing of student leader Usman Hadi in Bangladesh has sent shockwaves across South Asia. It raises urgent questions about the resurgence of a deadly pattern once familiar to the region. The Awami League appears to be reviving the same violent tactics it deployed under the Mukti Bahini model, which was once used to […]
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Pakistan set up U19 Asia Cup final clash with India
Pakistan downed Bangladesh in the second U19 Asia Cup semi-final at Dubai’s The Sevens Stadium on Friday, setting up a blockbuster final against India. Earlier, pacer Abdul Subhan took four as Pakistan bowled out Bangladesh for 121 in 26.3 overs. The Green Shirts had won the toss and opted to bowl in the high-stakes fixture, […]
Bangladesh faces unrest after death of student leader
Bangladesh was gripped by unrest on Friday following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent student leader and spokesperson for the revolutionary group Inquilab Mancha. Police and paramilitary forces were deployed across Dhaka and other cities after violent protests erupted overnight, raising concerns about further disturbances ahead of the country’s national elections scheduled for […]
Bangladesh student leader flown abroad after assassination attempt
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim government announced it would send student leader Sharif Osman Hadi to Singapore for medical treatment after he was critically wounded in an assassination attempt. The shooting occurred on Friday as Hadi left a mosque in Dhaka, injuring his ear. Read More: Bangladesh airlifts wounded leader after election shooting Hadi, a senior leader […]
Pakistan condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in Sudan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Monday condemned the “heinous” drone attack that killed six Bangladeshi UN peacekeepers and injured eight others in Sudan’s Kadugli, calling for the perpetrators to be held accountable. The attack targeted a United Nations base in the disputed Abyei region, which lies between Sudan and South Sudan. Read More: UN peacekeepers come […]
Atif Aslam’s concert in Bangladesh cancelled
Pakistani singer Atif Aslam’s highly anticipated Dhaka concert, scheduled for Saturday, has been cancelled abruptly, prompting a wave of anger and disappointment among fans. The event, which had reportedly sold out, was called off after organisers failed to complete mandatory official procedures. In a statement released on social media, Atif Aslam confirmed that he would […]
Bangladesh sets Feb election after year of political upheaval
Bangladesh will hold a parliamentary election on February 12, authorities said, in what would be the country’s first national vote since last year’s student-led uprising that removed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In a televised address on Thursday, the chief election commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin confirmed the date and said a national referendum on political […]
Bangladesh sets Feb election after year of political upheaval
Bangladesh will hold a parliamentary election on February 12, authorities said, in what would be the country’s first national vote since last year’s student-led uprising that removed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In a televised address on Thursday, the chief election commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin confirmed the date and said a national referendum on political […]
Bangladesh eyes regional grouping with Pakistan, excluding India
Bangladesh has hinted that a regional grouping with Pakistan, excluding India, could be “strategically possible” in the future. Foreign Affairs Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain made the statement while addressing a media query at the foreign ministry. He clarified, however, that this option may not be feasible for other countries like Nepal or Bhutan, due to […]
New wave of Bangladeshi recruits fighting for TTP concerns authorities
A growing number of young Bangladeshis have been found fighting for the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), raising concern among Bangladeshi authorities and security experts. At least four Bangladeshi nationals have reportedly been killed in Pakistan, while officials believe two dozen more are currently involved with militant groups. Read More: India’s Afghanistan Policy: A cause for apprehension […]