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Bangladesh Court Opens Murder Case Against Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

August 13, 2024 admin

Sheikh Hasina’s government was accused of widespread human rights abuses. (File) Dhaka: A court in Bangladesh opened a murder investigation into ousted ex-premier Sheikh Hasina and six top figures in her administration Tuesday over the police killing of a man during civil unrest last month. Hasina, 76, fled by helicopter to neighbouring India a week…

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Bangladesh Court Opens Murder Case Against Sheikh Hasina

August 13, 2024 admin

Sheikh Hasina and six top figures in the previous government face murder case. (File) Dhaka: A court in Bangladesh opened a murder investigation into ousted ex-premier Sheikh Hasina and six top figures in the previous government over the police killing of a man during civil unrest last month. Mamun Mia, a lawyer who brought the…

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Bangladesh crisis: court orders probe against former PM Sheikh Hasina

August 13, 2024 admin

A murder case has been filed against Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. | Photo Credit: AP A murder case has been filed against Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and six others over the death of a grocery shop owner during last month’s violent clashes that led to the fall of her government, media…

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U.S. will continue to monitor situation in Bangladesh, says White House

August 13, 2024 admin

Bangladesh Hindus hold a protest rally condemning communal atrocities committed against them and other religious groups in the Muslim-majority country, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP The United States will continue to monitor the situation in Bangladesh, the White House said, emphasising that President Joe Biden is “consistent in speaking…

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US Denies Its Role In Bangladesh Crisis

August 12, 2024 admin

More than 300 people had died in violent protests in Bangladesh over jobs quota row. Washington: The United States has rejected the allegations of the government’s involvement in the Bangladesh crisis, including the protests in the country that led to the deaths of hundreds of people. Refuting all the reports and rumours, the White House…

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Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India will not hurt bilateral relations: Bangladesh interim govt adviser

August 12, 2024 admin

A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel stands guard at the India-Bangladesh border checkpost, at Hili in Dakshin Dinajpur district on August 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI A top adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government on Monday (August 12, 2024) said that deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s extended stay in India will not hurt bilateral relations…

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Sheikh Hasina’s Stay In India Will Not Hurt Ties: Bangladesh Government Adviser

August 12, 2024 admin

Mr Hossain accused the Awami League regime of committing gross human rights violations. Dhaka: A key adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government on Monday said that deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s extended stay in India will not hurt bilateral relations and Dhaka will always try to maintain good relations with New Delhi. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md…

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Muhammad Yunus Over Sheikh Hasina’s Ouster

August 12, 2024 admin

Bangladesh News: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is ‘chief advisor’ of the interim government (File). New Delhi: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus – who last week took oath as head of Bangladesh’s interim government – has heaped praise on students who spearheaded protests against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. “There is no doubt… because of the student-led…

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Shashi Tharoor On Sheikh Hasina In India

August 12, 2024 admin

Shashi Tharoor spoke to NDTV on implications of Bangladesh developments leading to Sheikh Hasina’s ouster New Delhi: Praising the Centre for giving refuge to Sheikh Hasina after she was forced to resign as Bangladesh Prime Minister amid violent protests, Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor told NDTV that the power shift in the neighbouring country…

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Sheikh Hasina, Awami League, Bangladesh Protests: Could Have Stayed In Power If…: Sheikh Hasina’s Undelivered Speech

August 11, 2024 admin

Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign as Bangladesh PM and flee Dhaka amid protests New Delhi: Before she resigned as Bangladesh Prime Minister and fled her Dhaka residence, Sheikh Hasina wanted to address the nation, especially the protesters whose agitation forced her to quit the top job. That speech was never delivered as the protesters…

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