Tag: sheikh hasina

Arrest warrants issued against ousted PM Hasina in enforced disappearance cases

Posted on By admin
Arrest warrants issued against ousted PM Hasina in enforced disappearance cases

Deposed Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina. File | Photo Credit: AP Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) issued arrest warrants against deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and several others on charges of crimes against humanity in alleged cases of enforced disappearances during her Awami League regime. A three-member International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) bench, led…

Read More “Arrest warrants issued against ousted PM Hasina in enforced disappearance cases” »

World

Amid ‘Deep State’ Allegations, US Slashes Funding In Bangladesh

Posted on By admin
Amid ‘Deep State’ Allegations, US Slashes Funding In Bangladesh

Washington DC: In its bid to save US taxpayers’ money, the Donald Trump administration’s cost-cutting team–Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)– has cancelled a slew of overseas projects, including one in Bangladesh that raised several eyebrows. The billionaire Elon Musk-led department said it is cancelling $29 million funding intended for “strengthening the political landscape in Bangladesh”….

Read More “Amid ‘Deep State’ Allegations, US Slashes Funding In Bangladesh” »

World

Elon Musk’s DOGE Flags $21 Million For “Voter Turnout In India”, BJP Responds

Posted on By admin
Elon Musk’s DOGE Flags Million For “Voter Turnout In India”, BJP Responds

New Delhi: The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has cancelled a $21 million US taxpayer-funded grant – under former President Joe Biden’s administration – meant to influence “voter turnout in India.” In its announcement, DOGE highlighted that the $21 million was part of a larger $486 million budget allocated…

Read More “Elon Musk’s DOGE Flags $21 Million For “Voter Turnout In India”, BJP Responds” »

Nation

UN On “Crimes Against Humanity” By Sheikh Hasina Government

Posted on By admin
UN On “Crimes Against Humanity” By Sheikh Hasina Government

Bangladesh’s former government was behind systematic attacks and killings of protesters as it tried to hold onto power last year, the UN said on Wednesday, warning that the abuses could amount to “crimes against humanity”. Before Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was toppled in a student-led revolution last August, her government cracked down on protesters and…

Read More “UN On “Crimes Against Humanity” By Sheikh Hasina Government” »

World

UN Human Rights Office report points out human rights violation under both Hasina and interim government

Posted on By admin
UN Human Rights Office report points out human rights violation under both Hasina and interim government

Men run past a shopping center which was set on fire by protesters during a rally against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government demanding justice for the victims killed in the recent countrywide deadly clashes, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP A report by the UN Human Rights Office…

Read More “UN Human Rights Office report points out human rights violation under both Hasina and interim government” »

World

How a Dhaka mob brought down the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Posted on By admin
How a Dhaka mob brought down the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Fazlul Haque, a 63-year-old businessman from Narayanganj, travelled to Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka on the morning of February 6 to witness the demolition of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence at Dhanmondhi-32, which began the previous night. Recalling the moment he heard the news, he said, “When I saw the demolition of Dhanmondi-32 on Facebook on Wednesday…

Read More “How a Dhaka mob brought down the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman” »

World

Pakistan’s ISI Sends High-Level Delegation To Dhaka. India Says “Keeping An Eye”

Posted on By admin
Pakistan’s ISI Sends High-Level Delegation To Dhaka. India Says “Keeping An Eye”

New Delhi: Pakistan’s notorious spy agency ISI has secretly sent four top members to Dhaka, raising a red flag in New Delhi. Acknowledging the development, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday that India is keeping a very close watch on the developments in its immediate neighbourhood, especially ones that having a bearing on…

Read More “Pakistan’s ISI Sends High-Level Delegation To Dhaka. India Says “Keeping An Eye”” »

Nation

Bangladesh’s Top Court Acquits Khaleda Zia In Graft Case, Clears Way For Her To Run In Next Election

Posted on By admin
Bangladesh’s Top Court Acquits Khaleda Zia In Graft Case, Clears Way For Her To Run In Next Election

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in the last remaining corruption case against her, paving the way for the BNP Chairperson to contest elections. Along with Ms Zia, the top court also cleared charges against Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, and all other suspects in their appeal over…

Read More “Bangladesh’s Top Court Acquits Khaleda Zia In Graft Case, Clears Way For Her To Run In Next Election” »

World

Muhammad Yunus demands return of stolen billions in Bangladesh

Posted on By admin
Muhammad Yunus demands return of stolen billions in Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus stated that funds stolen from Bangladesh belong to its people and will continue working with international partners for justice. File | Photo Credit: AP Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday (January 15, 2025) demanded the return of stolen assets, decrying the scale of corruption under the ousted government of…

Read More “Muhammad Yunus demands return of stolen billions in Bangladesh” »

World