Hasina Wajid alleges U.S. role in toppling her govt
The former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has issued her first statement after fleeing the country to India. Moreover, Sheikh Hasina stated that the United States was behind the overthrow of her government, as she lost power for refusing to grant the St. Martin Island for the establishment of
Top generals and Intelligence Chief dismissed in Bangladesh military overhaul
Significant appointments and transfers in the Bangladesh army. In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of Bangladesh, it was announced that Major General Ziaul Ahsan has been dismissed from his position. Major General Ziaul Ahsan was the Director General of the National Telecommunication Monitoring Center (NTMC), an
U.S. revokes Sheikh Hasina’s visa
The United States has revoked the visa of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Moreover, Indian media, citing Bangladeshi sources, reported that the U.S. has canceled Sheikh Hasina’s visa. Read More: Sheikh Hasina’s son says his mother will never return to Bangladesh In addition, according to media reports, Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh civil disobedience protests claim 23 lives
23 killed as Bangladesh students demand PM’s resignation and launch civil disobedience movement Bangladeshi students have launched a civil disobedience movement demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Today’s protests have resulted in the deaths of 23 people and numerous injuries, according to reports from Reuters. The student-led protests
Bangladeshi students begin civil disobedience, demand PM Hasina’s resignation
Bangladeshi students have announced a civil disobedience movement, demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation in nationwide protest rallies. Student protests resumed yesterday, urging the public to join the civil disobedience movement, encouraging them not to stay at home and to participate in the protests. Moreover, the civil disobedience movement includes
Bangladesh Supreme Court reduces job quotas after deadly protests
On Sunday, the Bangladesh Supreme Court significantly reduced the quota system for government jobs following deadly nationwide clashes between law enforcement and student protesters, which have claimed over 100 lives, according to AFP. The court decreed that 93% of government positions will now be filled based on merit. Attorney-General A
Pakistani students moved to safety amid deadly protests in Bangladesh
As deadly protests in Bangladesh escalate, Pakistani students in the country have been relocated to safe areas to ensure their safety, according to a Foreign Office spokesperson on Saturday. The protests, led by students against the job quota system, have resulted in at least 110 deaths this week. In response,
Bangladesh shuts offices, imposes curfew to curb deadly job quota protests
DHAKA , (REUTERS): Soldiers patrolled the deserted streets of the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Saturday and the government ordered all offices and institutions to stay closed for two days after at least 114 people were killed this week during student-led protests against government job quotas. At least four people died,
