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Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina’s Government Announces New Cabinet

The Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government has named its 36-member cabinet, which is set to take oath on Thursday. The new cabinet will consist of 25 ministers and 11 state ministers, with two technocrat ministers. Cabinet Secretary Mahbub Hossain announced...
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Awami League’s Victory in Boycotted Bangladesh Elections

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party have been declared the winner of the Bangladesh general election, marking an unprecedented fourth consecutive term in the country. The Awami League won at least 222 out of 300 parliamentary seats,...
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Sheikh Hasina’s Role in Shaping Democracy in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Hasina, has emphasized the importance of democracy for the country's development as the country prepares for the 2024 general elections. She praised the country's sovereignty, independence, and democratic rights, stating that without democracy, development cannot occur. Despite...
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Why did Sheikh Hasina Praise India on Voting Day?

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her gratitude to India for its support during the 1971 Liberation War and for providing shelter after the loss of her family in 1975. She recounted the horrors of her family's massacre in 1975...
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Bangladesh purchase 10 Airbus planes from France, Macron targeting China in discussions with Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka French President Emmanuel Macron is on a tour of Bangladesh, where he held bilateral talks with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The two countries signed an agreement to purchase 10 Airbus aircraft from France and exchanged letters of intent...
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G20 Summit: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina meets with Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi The G-20 heads of state have begun arriving in Delhi, with the main opposition party's Congress leaders less likely to attend the event. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will remain in Chhattisgarh for two days, while senior party leader...
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to attend BRICS summit in Johannesburg

Dhaka Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to attend the BRICS meeting in Johannesburg at the invitation of South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa. Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen announced that the Prime Minister will participate in the "BRICS-Africa...
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Bangladesh Political Crisis: Opposition nationwide protest

Dhaka A high-level US delegation is in Bangladesh, where the main opposition party has announced a nationwide agitation against the government. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), headed by former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, has said that the movement will...
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Is Bangladesh a true democracy?

Sheikh Hasina is a polarizing figure in Bangladesh's political landscape, with supporters hailing her as a champion of democracy and opponents accusing her of authoritarian tendencies. On the one hand, Sheikh Hasina has been credited with bringing stability and economic...