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Bangladesh to hold first general elections since Sheikh Hasina's ouster in 2024, announces date

December 11, 2025 8:08 pm

Bangladesh General Election 2026 Date: Bangladesh has been grappling with rising discontent over delays in promised reforms, fuelling fresh protests and political division.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister puts off India visit amid Citizenship Bill protests

December 12, 2019 5:27 pm

Refuting reports that his visit was cancelled due to the situation arising out of the passage of the Citizenship Bill, Abdul Momen said he was required to participate in the Martyred Intellectuals Day (Buddijibi Debosh) event in the country.

Why students in Dhaka have brought the city to a standstill over road accidents

August 07, 2018 10:54 pm

Agitating students had issued nine demands, including capital punishment for those found guilty of irresponsible driving.

Bangladesh sends back 90 Rohingya refugees despite violence

August 27, 2017 6:11 pm

More than 100 people have died since Friday as scores of men purportedly from the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) ambushed Myanmar police posts with knives, guns and homemade explosives, killing at least a dozen security force members.

Bangladesh doubles wildlife sanctuary to save its tigers

August 02, 2017 12:01 am

More than half, or 52 per cent, of the 6,017 square kilometre (2,325 square mile) Sundarbans - one of the largest habitats of the tigers - has been declared a sanctuary this week, said the government's chief forest conservator Shafiul Alam.

Bangladesh garment factory fire: Owners agree to face charges

February 09, 2014 1:40 pm

The case, one of several deadly disasters, has exposed harsh and unsafe working conditions in Bangladesh's garment industry.

Bangla court gives Paresh Barua death

January 31, 2014 5:43 am

2004 Arms Haul: Top ULFA leader wanted in India handed sentence in absentia along with 14 others.

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM after violent elections

January 12, 2014 7:48 pm

Due to the opposition's poll boycott, Awami League faced no competition.

4 killed in post-poll violence in Bangladesh, minority leaders demand protection

January 07, 2014 11:45 am

Clashes between activists of the ruling Awami League and ally Jatiya Party turned violent.

Angry at resolution,protesters in Bangladesh target Pak High Commission

December 19, 2013 7:29 pm

Pakistan had passed a resolution against Mollah Quader's execution.

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