The Latest Breaking News from Bangladesh

ULFA | Autumn of the militants

Symbol of Assamese pride, ULFA formed in 1744 Rang Ghar to fight for a "sovereign socialist Assam" through an armed struggle.

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024

Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal

"Elections are sometimes turbulent": Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner on deployment of law enforcement agencies. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 6, 2024

Viral Video: Shakib Al Hasan yawns on stage, takes uninterested selfies during election campaign

NEW DELHI: One of the biggest cricketers in Bangladesh, all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan recently found himself in an awkward situation when he was seen yawning on stage and taking uninterested selfies with fans during an election campaign.

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2024

Thousands of opposition activists languish in prison as Bangladesh gears up for national election

In the months leading to Bangladesh’s national election on Sunday, thousands of opposition supporters and politicians have been arrested

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024

Bans and boycotts: The troubled history of Bangladesh’s elections

Since independence in 1971, only a handful of the country’s elections have been considered ‘free and fair’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2024

Bangladesh opposition calls for strike on election weekend as premier Hasina seeks forgiveness

Bangladesh’s main opposition party is calling for general strikes on the weekend of the country’s parliamentary election, urging voters to join calls for boycott

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024

West Asian nations hold the highest number of Indians in jails abroad | Data

West Asian nations hold the highest number of Indians in jails abroad. Nearly 9,500 Indians are currently lodged in prison across 89 nations.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Bangladesh election: Sheikh Hasina expected to win fourth term amid opposition boycott

The election has been branded a ‘sham’ designed to cement Hasina’s rule by exiled opposition leader Tarique Rahman

The Guardian - AU · Jan 5, 2024

The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever?

Starting with Bangladesh, at least 50 nations will vote this year. Here are 10 key elections to watch.

Al Jazeera · Jan 4, 2024

‘I can ride the bus. I can walk the streets’: the joy of freedom for Rohingya resettled in the US

A diplomatic breakthrough has allowed 62 refugees to start a new life in America. Yet a million still remain in fear and poverty in the Bangladeshi camps

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2024