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India-Bangladesh relations hit new low over exiled PM’s speech to press in Delhi

Dhaka accuses India of giving platform to a ‘convicted genocider’ by allowing Sheikh Hasina to address journalists

The Guardian - UK

Indian rice export prices near 10-month high amid El Nino fears and rising domestic paddy costs

Indian rice export prices remain near a ten-month high this week. Thai prices have reached a one-month peak, supported by buyer demand. Vietnam's rice exports are experiencing quiet trading activity due to weak demand. Bangladesh faces elevated rice prices after recent crop damage from flooding. Governments are developing climate-resilient rice…

The Economic Times

Bangladesh to hold presidential election on August 20: Election Commission

Bangladesh's presidential election is scheduled for August 20. This follows President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation on health grounds. Nomination papers will be accepted on August 13. The lawmakers will elect the new president inside Parliament. A new president must be elected within ninety days.

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Bangladesh Chalo: Defiant Hasina says will return, not afraid of jail or death

Holding her first public press conference since her ouster exactly two years ago, former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina reiterated her determination to return to her country by the end of this year. Addressing virtually the media gathering in Delhi, Hasina provided her version of events that led her to flee…

The Times of India

Is the Begum back in the battle? What Hasina's return bid means

Former Bangladesh Prime MinisterSheikh Hasinahas announced that she will return to Bangladesh in December despite facing arrest and a death sentence in absentia, marking her most defiant statement since fleeing to India after her ouster in 2024.

The Economic Times

'Why December? She should come now': Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's aide challenges Sheikh Hasina

A day after former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a virtual press conference, announced that she would return to the country in December despite the risk of arrest or imprisonment. PM Tarique Rahman's camp challenged Hasina to return immediately instead of waiting until December.

The Times of India

Rocchiccioli's six-wicket haul keeps heat on Lyon

Corey Rocchiccioli has put his hand up to lead Australia's next crop of spinners, but Sam Konstas has struggled for the Cricket Australia XI against Bangladesh.

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Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan's home attacked after participation in Sheikh Hasina's media interaction

Shakib Al Hasan's residence was targeted following his participation in Sheikh Hasina's media event. Hasina vowed to return to Bangladesh despite a death sentence hanging over her. Bangladesh has expressed disapproval of Hasina's media appearance and is pushing for her extradition from India, which is in the process of reviewing…

The Economic Times

‘People are crying for Sheikh Hasina to return’: Bangladesh rights leader Siddiqui

A human rights official claims Bangladesh faces a severe economic crisis and people want Sheikh Hasina back. He stated that millions of supporters await her return to the country by December. The official alleged the nation's GDP growth has sharply slowed, impacting jobs significantly. Many citizens are comparing the current…

The Economic Times

Video shows petrol bomb attack on Shakib Al Hasan’s home after Hasina’s Delhi presser

The house of former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan in Magura was attacked on Wednesday evening, hours after he appeared virtually at a media interaction addressed by ousted former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina from Delhi.

The Times of India

Bangladesh accuses Sheikh Hasina of ‘venomous vitriol’ after New Delhi media address

Bangladesh's foreign ministry expressed outrage over Sheikh Hasina's media interaction in New Delhi. The ministry stated this event was an affront to Bangladesh's sovereignty and national dignity. Dhaka deeply regrets India permitted this public event despite prior concerns conveyed. Hasina announced her decision to return to Bangladesh in December, facing…

The Economic Times

'May be jailed, but I’ll return to Bangladesh this December,' says Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina declared she is not afraid of arrest upon her return to Bangladesh in December. She stated her return is for the nation's future and to set it on the right track. Dhaka reacted sharply, calling her an absconding convicted genocider and expressing regret over the event. Hasina described…

The Times of India

Exiled PM vows to return to Bangladesh despite execution threat

Sheikh Hasina plans a December comeback two years after being ousted in a bloody uprising led by students

The Guardian - UK

'Tried to set it on fire': Shakib Al Hasan’s house attacked after he attends Hasina's presser

Hours after former Bangladesh cricket captain and ex-lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan attended a media interaction addressed by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi, unidentified people allegedly attacked his house in Bangladesh's Magura district, police said.

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The Independent UK

Mob tries to set former cricketer’s house on fire after he attends press conference with ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina

Hasina announces that she plans to return to Bangladesh in December

The Economic Times

'They didn't allow the truth to come out': Hasina attacks Bangladesh interim govt in first address after 2 years

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleges the interim government halted a judicial inquiry. She claims this move prevents the truth about July-August 2024 violence from emerging. Hasina stated the protests were an organized political campaign, not a student movement. She also noted widespread violence and attacks on government institutions occurred.…

The Times of India

'Students emotionally manipulated': Sheikh Hasina on 'truth' behind protests that led to her ouster

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has claimed that "organised groups" hijacked the 2024 student protests and turned the movement into "instruments of violent political agitation." Revealing her version of the "truth" Hasina said that the August protests were used "create a path to power outside ballot box."

The Times of India

Ahead of Hasina's presser, Bangladesh warns TV channels against broadcasting her statements

Bangladesh has urged all media outlets not to broadcast or publish any statements by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. The former Bangladesh PM is set to address a press conference on Wednesday evening.

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The Economic Times

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman opens museum at Hasina's former residence, honours uprising martyrs

Dhaka inaugurated a memorial museum at Sheikh Hasina's former residence. This museum commemorates victims of the July-August 2024 student protests. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman unveiled the museum on August 5, 2024. The museum preserves artifacts and documents from the mass uprising. This site honors the sacrifices made during the violent…

The Economic Times

'You will be Ambassadors of Bangladesh in India': HC Dinesh Trivedi tells ICCR scholarship recipients

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi congratulated Bangladeshi students receiving ICCR scholarships. These scholars will pursue higher education in India during the 2026-2027 academic year. Over 541 students received prestigious scholarships for various academic disciplines. The High Commissioner encouraged them to be ambassadors connecting both nations. India eagerly awaits these bright…

The Economic Times

Bangladesh warns media against airing Sheikh Hasina's planned address from India

Bangladesh warned its media not to publicize Sheikh Hasina's upcoming virtual address. Hasina, exiled in India, faces a death sentence for past actions. Her aides confirmed the event will proceed despite Dhaka's concerns. India stated it has no involvement in the private media event. Dhaka continues seeking Hasina's extradition from…

The Independent UK

Bangladesh asks India to clarify stance on exiled former leader Sheikh Hasina’s planned speech

Ousted prime minister is due to deliver virtual address at a programme organised by Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia in Delhi

The Economic Times

India invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to attend BRICS summit

India has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to the BRICS summit. He will attend the outreach session in his capacity as BIMSTEC chair. The upcoming BRICS summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13 in New Delhi. This meeting will address pressing global challenges and economic consequences of crises.…

The Economic Times

MEA says it is not involved with Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's virtual address

India on Tuesday said the event in New Delhi where former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to speak is being organised by a private entity and has no government involvement.

The Economic Times

Taslima Nasreen backs UCC, says women would not get equal rights if religious laws exist

Exiled Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen on Tuesday reiterated her stance on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), arguing that laws should be based on equal rights rather than religion, while also calling for the lifting of the ban on Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party in Bangladesh.

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