‘1,400 killed in 45 days’ under Sheikh Hasina govt ‘crimes against humanity’: UN
GENEVA: Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government carried out systematic attacks, and killings and was involved in crimes against humanity to stay in power, the UN said on Wednesday. The abuses could amount to “crimes against humanity,” the UN said in its report. Before student protests toppled Prime Minister
Protesters torch Bangladesh Founder Sheikh Mujeeb house in Dhaka
DHAKA: A large number of protesters vandalised and set on fire Bangladesh’s founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rehman’s home in Dhaka during a live online speech of his daughter and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina, who fled to India after students protested, asked her supporters in her speech to rise
Arrest warrants issued against Shakib Al Hasan
A Bangladeshi court has issued an arrest warrant for cricket star Shakib Al Hasan for bounced cheques totalling more than $300,000.
UK minister resigns amid Bangladesh anti-corruption probe scandal
WEB DESK: United Kingdom treasury minister Tulip Siddiq has stepped down following mounting pressure over an anti-corruption investigation linked to her family ties in Bangladesh. Despite an investigation by Prime Minister’s standards adviser Sir Laurie Magnus, which found no evidence of financial impropriety, Siddiq said her continued presence in the
Tamim Iqbal retires from international cricket
WEB DESK: Bangladesh’s veteran opener Tamim Iqbal has officially retired from international cricket, marking the second time he has stepped away from the game. Tamim, who previously retired in July 2023 but reversed his decision after intervention from then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, confirmed his decision on Facebook, citing a desire
Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant for Sheikh Hasina
DHAKA: A Bangladeshi court on Monday issued a second arrest warrant for former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, for her role in enforced disappearances. The warrant follows an earlier one issued on charges of crimes against humanity. Hasina, 77, fled to India in August after being ousted by a student-led revolution.
Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s palace to turn into museum
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina’s luxurious palace will become a museum to honour the revolution that ousted her. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, said: “The museum should preserve memories of her misrule and the people’s anger when they removed her from power.” Sheikh Hasina has not been
My mother never officially resigned, says Sheikh Hasina’s son
Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed has claimed that her mother had not resigned as prime minister before fleeing this week to India. “My mother never officially resigned. She didn’t get the time,” Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed. “She had planned to make a statement and submit her resignation. But then the
‘Disappointed’ Sheikh Hasina has no plans for political comeback, says son Sajeeb Wazed
MONDAY: In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed resigned and fled to India after over a month of intense and bloody unrest. Her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, confirmed that there will be no political comeback for his mother. Speaking to Newshour on the BBC World
Exclusive: Journalist says more attacks expected on Bangladeshi politicians
Bangladeshi journalist Saleem Samad, in an interview, recently discussed the nation’s turmoil following former Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and flight to India. Speaking to Azaad Digital, Samad highlighted corruption and money laundering as the primary triggers for the public uprising. He expressed concerns that the offices and homes