DHAKA: A commission investigating the violent 2009 mutiny by the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) claimed on Sunday that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had ordered the killings of dozens of senior army officers. Read More: Bangladesh’s ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced 21 years The revolt, which erupted in Dhaka and spread nationwide, resulted in the deaths of 74 […]
Tarique Rahman
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. […]