Bangladesh Protesters

Political Leaders Urge Calm Amid Unrest in Bangladesh Following Lawyer’s Killing

Political and religious tensions escalated in Bangladesh after violent clashes between Hindu protesters and security forces led to the death of public prosecutor Saiful Islam Alif on Tuesday, November 29. The turmoil, sparked by the arrest of a Hindu monk,...
bangladesh hindu protests

Violence Erupts in Bangladesh: Lawyer Killed, Dozens Arrested During Hindu Protests

Bangladeshi police have arrested six individuals in connection with the murder of a lawyer amid violent clashes between Hindu protesters and security forces, the government announced on Wednesday. The unrest erupted on Tuesday in the port city of Chittagong after...
Khaleda Zia- Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh

Khaleda Zia’s First Public Appearance in Six Years Marks a Turning Point in Bangladesh’s Political Landscape

Khaleda Zia, the ailing and embattled opposition leader of Bangladesh, made a dramatic return to the public eye on Thursday, marking her first appearance in six years. The 79-year-old former prime minister, whose political career has been marked by decades...
Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Tribunal Sets Deadline for Investigation into Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Amid Crimes Against Humanity Charges

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Monday directed investigators to conclude their probe into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close associates by December 17, 2024. Hasina and her allies face charges of crimes against humanity related...
Muhammad Yunus

Bangladesh’s Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Calls for Patience Amid Political Upheaval

Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, addressed the nation on Friday, marking 100 days since taking office as "chief advisor" following a historic student-led uprising that toppled the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. In a nationally televised speech, the...
Dengue

Bangladesh Battles a Year-Round Surge in Dengue Cases as Climate Change Fuels Mosquito-Borne Crisis

Bangladesh is grappling with an unprecedented surge in dengue fever cases, transforming what was once a seasonal illness into a year-round crisis. Climate change and urbanization have created favorable breeding grounds for the Aedes aegypti mosquito, responsible for spreading dengue,...
migrant workers malaysia

Bangladesh Asks Extradition of Malaysian-Based Bestinet Founder Amid Allegations of Migrant Worker Exploitation and Money Laundering

Bangladesh has formally requested Malaysia to arrest and extradite Mohamed Aminul Islam, the founder of Bestinet Sdn Bhd, and his associate, Mohamad Ruhul Amin, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering, extortion, and migrant worker trafficking. The...
Sheikh Hasina

Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Following Mass Protests

Bangladesh’s political landscape, a court in Dhaka has issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country in August following her ousting by mass protests. The 77-year-old leader, who was at the helm of Bangladeshi...
Bangladesh-Pakistan

Bangladesh Recalls Envoy Amid Diplomatic Shuffle and Growing Ties with Pakistan

Bangladesh has recalled its envoy from New Delhi, marking a sharp downturn in the already strained relations between the two neighboring countries. This move is part of a broader reshuffle undertaken by Bangladesh’s interim government, which has also recalled four...
Joe Biden, Muhammad Yunus

Bay of Bengal: Bangladesh at Crossroads in US Indo-Pacific Strategy

Bangladesh, a rapidly growing economy on the Bay of Bengal, and the United States' Indo-Pacific strategy. This evolving partnership seeks to deepen American involvement in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) amid a significant shift in international politics. The intersection of...
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