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Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India last month, and 134 others were sued over the death of  Jatiyatabadi activist Sramik Dal during a violent mass movement in the country recently which led to the ouster of the ex-Awami League government. more
New political era in Bangladesh provides ‘historic opportunity’ for reform, says UN

The political transition underway in Bangladesh represents an historic opportunity to ensure governance is anchored in human rights, inclusivity and the rule of law, the UN High Commissio ...

Murder case filed against former PM Sheikh Hasina over death of teacher during student protest

A murder case has been filed against 101 people, including former Sheikh Hasina, in connection with the death of a teacher during the recent student protest in Bogra.

Former PM Sheikh Hasina makes first statement following exit, demands probe into recent killings, sabotage in Bangladesh

Breaking her silence for the first time since her government toppled which forced her to escape to India, former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday broke silence on the recent viole ...

US Embassy in Dhaka issues fresh advisory to its nationals as situation in Bangladesh continues to remain tense

The US Embassy in Bangladesh on Monday issued a fresh advisory to its nationals to consider returning to the country amid the ongoing protests and demonstrations in the South Asian nation ...

Sheikh Hasina accuses US of toppling her government in undelivered speech before escaping from Bangladesh

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina would have accused the US of the change in the recent regime in her country in her last speech which she was planning to deliver to the nation before he ...

Bangladesh Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan quits amid protests, ultimatum given by agitators

Bangladesh Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan on Saturday quit after protesting students surrounded the Supreme Court and demanded his resignation within an hour.

Grameen Bank founder and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus agrees to become adviser to Bangladesh's interim government amid political turmoil

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has agreed to lead the interim government in Bangladesh as the chief adviser, a day after Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amid violent anti-gover ...

Bangladesh crisis: President Mohammed Shahabuddin declares dissolution of Parliament, interim government to formed soon

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has declared the dissolution of the Parliament and the formation of an interim government to facilitate prompt elections in the country which is ...

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina leaves nation in military helicopter as deadly anti-govt violence continues, people storm her official residence

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana left their official residence and headed to a 'safer place' amid deadly anti-government clashes in the country on Monday. ...