Tag: Bangladesh
ministers of the old regime brought to justice for “massacres”
A dozen former ministers and officials from the fallen Bangladeshi regime of Sheikh Hasina appeared Monday, November 18 before a court in the capital Dhaka for having “permitted the massacres”…
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for former prime minister Sheikh Hasina | News in brief
Hasina and her aides are accused of being responsible for hundreds of deaths during the summer protests. 12:37•Updated 12:54 In Bangladesh, the court issued an arrest warrant for the exiled…
At least five dead in Bangladesh floods | News in brief
It is feared that the heavy rains of the coming days will worsen the flood situation. 19:30•Updated 19:44 At least five people have died and more than 100,000 have been…
The defeat of the national cricket team, the country’s flagship sport, breaks the hearts of fans
Pakistan is heartbroken over cricket. Imported by British colonials, it is now the favourite sport in the world’s fifth most populous country. But the Pakistani team’s recent record of defeats…
Bangladesh: Flood warning system still not very effective
After weeks of political upheaval, Bangladesh has now been facing massive flooding for five days. And although the water is gradually receding, nearly 4.5 million people have been affected and…
Bangladesh: Following deadly floods, Indian dam relief sparks controversy
In Bangladesh, it is a very difficult situation. Flash floods have killed at least 15 people and left tens of thousands homeless, as the country emerges from a period of…
Bangladesh: Deadly floods caused by torrential rains
Massive and deadly floods in Bangladesh. As the country recovers from weeks of harshly repressed protests that led to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the interim government of…
Wild Allegation: US Plotted Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Resignation – Hasina Claims US Wants Prestige Island | Foreign countries
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina claims, according to an Indian newspaper, that the United States would be behind his ouster. There was news about it on Sunday The…
Bangladesh: A week after the fall of Sheikh Hasina, student leaders return to the revolt
It has now been just over a week since Bangladesh ended 15 years of Sheikh Hasina’s rule. Student protests that began in early July intensified and eventually toppled the government.…
Protests continue in Bangladesh – judges resign at student demand | News in brief
Bangladesh’s interim government took office last week after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh Obaidul Hassan and five…