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Bangladesh bans activities of Awami League, the party of ousted PM Hasina

The move comes after a call for a commission to investigate the killing of protesters and establish national unity.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh’s interim rulers ban ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s party

Ban to stay in place until special tribunal completes trial of Awami League and its leaders over killings during last year’s agitation

The Independent UK

India-Pakistan conflict over water reflects a region increasingly vulnerable to climate change

In an unprecedented move, India recently suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, citing cross-border terrorism. This was one of a series of escalations between the two countries which now find themselves on the brink of war.

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OPINION - As India and Pakistan teeter on the nuclear brink, Britain could have a crucial role to play

The missile strikes on Pakistan carried out by Indian warplanes herald another outbreak of serious conflict between the two neighbours who started fighting in the very year they won independence from Britain in 1947. In just over 50 years they fought four major regional wars – including in 1971, when…

Evening Standard

Pressure mounts on Bangladesh’s interim leader to hold elections as former premier returns

Khaleda Zia’s party sees her return after treatment in UK as a step towards restoring democracy

The Independent UK

Bangladesh's ex-premier Khaleda Zia returns, adding pressure for elections

Bangladesh’s ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned to the country from London on Tuesday morning after four months of medical treatment, adding to pressure for its interim leaders to hold elections

The Independent UK

Thousands of Islamists rally in Bangladesh against proposed changes to women's rights

More than 20,000 supporters of an Islamist group have rallied in Bangladesh’s capital to denounce proposed recommendations for equal rights for mainly Muslim women

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Bangladesh's Influential Islamists Promise Sharia As They Ready For Polls

Bangladesh's Islamists are readying to make political gains after being crushed for years by the government that was overthrown in a mass uprising last year, rallying hardline loyalists for eagerly anticipated elections.

International Business Times

Bangladesh Begins Three Days Of Mass Political Rallies

Three days of political rallies began in Bangladesh on Thursday with rival groups to stage mass demonstrations in Dhaka, drumming up support for eagerly anticipated elections following an uprising last year.

International Business Times

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Zimbabwe in Bangladesh 2025

Follow all the action from Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium

The Independent UK

Bangladesh 'failing to provide evidence' against Tulip Siddiq after former minister issued anti-corruption arrest warrant

EXCLUSIVE: Lawyers for the Labour MP decry allegations by Bangladeshi authorities she received land illegally from deposed PM and aunt as ‘false and vexatious’

Evening Standard

Aussie Uni To Review Honorary Degree Of Ex-Bangladesh Prime Minister Accused Of Genocide

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who received an honorary degree from ANU in 1999, is facing charges of genocide and murder, among others.

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Uni degree review for genocide-accused ex-foreign PM

An Australian university's honorary law degree for an ex-Bangladeshi leader is under review after they were accused of crimes against humanity.

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Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Zimbabwe in Bangladesh 2025

Follow all the action from Sylhet International Cricket Stadium

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Bangladesh demands genocide apology for 1971 atrocities as talks with Pakistan resume after 15 years

Foreign secretary says he raised historically ‘unsettled issues’ with Pakistan

The Independent UK

Bangladesh, Pakistan officials resume bilateral talks after 15 years' gap

Foreign ministry officials from Bangladesh’s interim government and Pakistan have resumed talks after a 15-year gap, as the two South Asian Muslim-majority nations attempted to ease strained relations

Evening Standard

European Union names seven 'safe' countries in plan to fast-track migrant deportations

Migrants from Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco and Tunisia are now unlikely to be granted asylum

Al Jazeera

Why Bangladesh’s renamed New Year parade set off a controversy

Organisers say previous name symbolised oppressive Hasina government, while critics say the move is against Bengali ethos.

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Bhaijaan ka plan, Kashmiri Pandits, Israel protest: TV spin to Murshidabad violence

After being hit by violent protests last week over the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act, Murshidabad in West Bengal is gradually limping back to normalcy. More than 200 have been arrested so far over the violence that claimed three lives.

Evening Standard

Specialist London surgeons save sight of Bangladeshi students injured in protests

Two consultants from Moorfields Eye Hospital in London were invited to the country by its interim government.

The Independent UK

Specialist UK surgeons save sight of Bangladeshi students injured in protests

Two consultants from Moorfields Eye Hospital in London were invited to the country by its interim government.

The Guardian - UK

Tulip Siddiq decries Bangladesh arrest warrant as ‘politically motivated smear’

Former City minister denies allegations she received land illegally from her aunt, the ousted PM Sheikh Hasina

Euronews

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for former UK Labour minister Tulip Siddiq

Lawyers for Siddiq said the charges against Tulip Siddiq were “politically motivated” and “completely false,” and that Dhaka has provided no evidence to support its claims.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for British MP linked to ex-premier Sheikh Hasina

A court in Bangladesh’s capital has issued an arrest warrant for the British member of Parliament and former Labor Minister Tulip Siddiq, who is a niece of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted last year in a mass uprising

The Independent UK

Tulip Siddiq denies wrongdoing as Bangladesh ‘issues warrant for her arrest’

Siddiq’s lawyers describe the claims against her as being ‘politically motivated’

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