Bangladesh riots
Chief Adviser Yunus says the government was appealing for $5 billion in aid to help stabilise the economy.
Published 16 Sep, 2024 07:07am
"We will start the legal procedure to bring her back,” says chief prosecutor of tribunal set up by Hasina in 2010.
Updated 10 Sep, 2024 08:24am
“Sitting in India, she is speaking and giving instructions. No one likes it. It’s not good for us or for India,” interim leader says.
Updated 05 Sep, 2024 07:05pm
More than 2,000 weapons missing, along with thousands of rounds of ammunition and hundreds of tear gas canisters and stun grenades.
Published 04 Sep, 2024 05:22pm
Sending the 76-year-old back risks undermining India’s standing with its other neighbours in South Asia.
Updated 02 Sep, 2024 05:53pm
Shishir Monir, a lawyer for the party, says it will file a petition early next week at the Supreme Court to seek restoration of its registration.
Published 28 Aug, 2024 03:41pm
Many of those detained were from Hasina’s rivals, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest Islamist party.
Published 28 Aug, 2024 12:11pm
Shakib, who was no more an MP for Hasina’s party when parliament was dissolved, faces a alleged murder case connected to recent unrest.
Published 27 Aug, 2024 01:14pm
“We are collecting preliminary evidence at this stage,” says deputy director of investigation cell, adding the cases are related to “mass murder”.
Published 19 Aug, 2024 10:53pm
Interim govt says UN to probe "atrocities" committed during unrest.
Updated 16 Aug, 2024 11:09am
The power of a frustrated and informed young polity cannot be underestimated, and their struggle and idealism must not go to waste.
Updated 16 Aug, 2024 10:28am
Hasina asks supporters to “pray for the salvation of all souls" outside her old family home; Bangladesh to decide whether to ask India to extradite her.
Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:17pm
“We see risk of policy inaction and a potential slowdown in financial reforms,” says analyst.
Updated 15 Aug, 2024 07:52am
Law ministry adviser says transitional government may try accused involved in killings under local International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka.
Published 14 Aug, 2024 09:11pm
Additionally, it names four top police officers appointed by Hasina’s government who have since vacated their posts.
Published 13 Aug, 2024 02:47pm
Arrests 11 attempting to cross the border following attacks on Hindu households, buildings during recent political turmoil.
Published 12 Aug, 2024 03:07pm
Crisis stems from "toxic mix of extreme wealth concentration amid widespread economic hardship, coupled with an authoritarian state", economist says.
Updated 12 Aug, 2024 12:06pm
Interim govt moves to rein in violence; Sheikh Hasina accuses US of engineering her ouster.
Updated 12 Aug, 2024 08:01am
Once the dust settles, Dr Yunus should announce a date for fresh polls. This should close the door on speculation.
Published 12 Aug, 2024 07:03am
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus hails slain student in appeal for religious unity.
Published 11 Aug, 2024 07:52am
"Our responsibility is to build a new Bangladesh [...] Don't differentiate by religion," says the interim leader.
Updated 10 Aug, 2024 04:00pm
Regarding US-India defence bill, FO says Pakistan has “conveyed our concerns to the US side”.
Updated 10 Aug, 2024 08:58am
Spokesperson says such statements depict India's "disturbing obsession" with Pakistan.
Updated 09 Aug, 2024 10:21pm
Bangladesh has, in recent years, seen a sharp widening of its current account deficit, depreciation of the taka currency, and a decline in its foreign exchange reserves.
Published 08 Aug, 2024 03:29pm
Yunus says student protesters have "saved the country", terms law and order "first task".
Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:35pm
At least 10 Hindu temples were attacked by “miscreants” during the recent riots, says the country's Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council.
Updated 08 Aug, 2024 02:13pm
Court acquits interim govt head on appeal, overturns conviction; Khaleda Zia’s party calls for elections within 3 months.
Updated 08 Aug, 2024 10:09am
Yunus heads back to Bangladesh from Paris; army chief says interim government to be sworn in on Thursday.
Updated 07 Aug, 2024 10:57pm
Former PM Khaleda Zia released; death toll rises to 432; Mashrafe Mortaza's house burnt.
Updated 07 Aug, 2024 12:56am
The Baloch protest has taken on a new intensity, though the issues being focused on aren’t new.
Updated 06 Aug, 2024 08:58am
