NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina on Friday claimed that next month’s elections would neither be free nor fair, in her first public address since being sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity. Read More: Campaigning starts for first election after Hasina’s ouster Bangladesh, home to 170 million people, is scheduled to hold elections on February […]
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India to withdraw diplomats families from Bangladesh amid security concerns
India plans to withdraw the families and dependents of its diplomats from Bangladesh as security concerns rise ahead of the country’s February 12 general election, an Indian official said on Wednesday. The move comes amid heightened political tension in Dhaka as campaigning is due to begin on Thursday. Read More: Do India– Bangladesh Relations Signal a New Strategic […]
Opposition leader appointment set as NA session summoned
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the National Assembly session on Monday, paving the way for the appointment of the leader of the opposition. The development follows the withdrawal of petitions by PTI’s Omar Ayub in the Supreme Court and high courts challenging his removal, which had previously delayed the process. Read More: Speaker, […]
India Bangladesh relations strained ahead of Bangladesh elections
DHAKA/NEW DELHI: Relations between India and Bangladesh have frayed sharply over the past year, reaching new lows as parliamentary elections in Bangladesh loom. The rift intensified after the 2024 overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s former leader, who fled to India and now faces criticism from Dhaka for remaining in exile rather than returning to face […]
Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia
DHAKA: A domestic war crimes court in Bangladesh has sentenced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia, finding her guilty of crimes against humanity during the deadly 2024 student-led protests. The court ruled that Hasina incited violence, failed to act to prevent atrocities, and issued orders that contributed to widespread killings. Read More: […]
Bangladesh to hold referendum on July Charter for state reform
DHAKA: Bangladesh will hold a national referendum on implementing its ‘July Charter’ for state reform, interim government head Muhammad Yunus announced on Thursday. The landmark move follows last year’s deadly student-led uprising that toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India. Yunus confirmed that parliamentary elections will take place in February, assuring that […]
Bangladesh to hold elections in Feb 2026, says Interim Chief
Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has announced that general elections will take place in February 2026. He made this announcement during a national address on the first anniversary of the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government. Yunus came to power after mass protests led to the removal of the long-time prime minister last year. Thousands of […]
Bangladesh’s interim leader Yunus meets BNP chief in London ahead of elections
Bangladesh’s interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, met Tarique Rahman, leader of the main opposition BNP, in London on Friday. This was their first public meeting since Yunus took over as caretaker leader following political turmoil last year. The two leaders smiled and shook hands, suggesting a possible easing of tensions ahead of the upcoming elections. […]
Bangladesh interim leader Yunus vows to step down after april elections
Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus said he will not seek to stay in power after the upcoming elections. He announced the polls for April 2026, the first since a mass uprising ended Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule. Yunus, speaking in London, made it clear he and his cabinet want to hand over power smoothly. Yunus also […]
Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus declares april 2026 election date
Muhammad Yunus, the interim head of Bangladesh, announced in a national address that general elections will be held in the first two weeks of April 2026. This marks a significant step toward restoring political stability and democratic rule in the country after months of uncertainty. Yunus informed the nation that the Bangladesh Election Commission will […]