Pakistan FM holds talks with Bangladeshi officials during ‘historic’ visit Pakistan and Bangladesh are expected to sign several agreements, including on trade as the two nations move closer. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2025
Bangladesh's Largest Islamist Party Holds Mega Rally Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Bangladesh's main Islamist party rallied on Saturday, demanding an overhaul of the electoral system as the country gears up for polls next year. International Business Times · Jul 19, 2025
Bangladesh's Islamist party projects force with a big rally in Dhaka Supporters of Bangladesh’s largest Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, have held a massive rally in Dhaka, signaling their growing influence The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025
Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader last year Bangladesh was at the precipice of charting a new beginning last year after its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was removed from power in a student-led uprising The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025
Bangladesh tribunal sentences Hasina to jail for contempt over a claim she had a license to kill A tribunal has sentenced Bangladesh’s former leader Sheikh Hasina to six months in jail after she was found in contempt of court for allegedly claiming she had a license to kill at least 227 people The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025
Political Protests Paralyse Bangladesh Daily Life Protests have become part of daily life in Bangladesh's capital, with residents either taking part as political parties jostle for power after an uprising last year -- or avoiding them. International Business Times · May 28, 2025
Bangladesh Top Court Acquits Islamist Leader On Death Row: Lawyer Bangladesh's top court on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a key leader of the country's main Islamist party, who had been on death row since being sentenced under the regime ousted last year. International Business Times · May 27, 2025
Ban On Ousted Ex-ruling Party Divides Bangladesh Voters The banning of fugitive ex-leader Sheikh Hasina's party offers a sliver of justice for Bangladeshis demanding she face trial for crimes against humanity but also raises concerns about the inclusivity of elections. International Business Times · May 23, 2025
Who are the militant groups India says it targeted in Pakistan strikes? New Delhi accuses Islamabad of harbouring armed groups responsible for carrying out attacks on its territory The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
Hundreds of books seized from stores in Kashmir as Indian police crack down on dissent Most titles written by Islamic scholar who founded an Islamic organisation banned in the disputed region The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2025
Police Raid Bookstores In Kashmir, Seize Islamic Organization's Literature Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir conduct raids on bookstores, seizing books linked to banned Islamic organization, sparking criticism and concerns ... Top News · Feb 19, 2025
Police in disputed Kashmir raid bookstores, seizing books related to Islamic group Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir have raided bookstores and seized 668 books linked to a major Islamic organization in the disputed region, where a strict controls on the press have escalated in recent years The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025
Fishy diplomacy: What a hilsa ban reveals about India-Bangladesh tensions A brief ban on fish exports used as a diplomatic tool by ex-PM has caused diplomatic tension – and a culinary crisis. Al Jazeera · Oct 1, 2024
Intrigue and independents: All the possibilities that might unfold in Jammu and Kashmir In the 2014 assembly elections, when Jammu and Kashmir was still a state, the Bharatiya Janata Party got its highest tally of 25 out of 37 assembly seats. In 2019, the region lost its autonomy and was cleaved into two demoted union territories (Ladakh not having an elected assembly). Newslaundry · Sep 16, 2024
Newslaundry · Sep 13, 2024 From ‘separatism’ to democratic politics: Talat Majeed on constitution, contest from Pulwama In the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, set to take place after a 10-year hiatus, the political temperature has intensified with the entry of several local leaders previously accused of separatist leanings. Besides the candidates from mainstream parties like the National Conference and PDP, the polls will see Sheikh…
Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2024 Bangladesh’s interim government lifts ban on Jamaat-e-Islami party Caretaker administration says ex-PM Hasina’s claims of its ‘terrorist activities’ during student protests were baseless.
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024 Bangladesh's interim government led by Yunus lifts ban on the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami party Bangladesh’s interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has lifted a ban on the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami party that was imposed by the former prime minister who was ousted in nationwide protests against her rule
The Conversation · Aug 9, 2024 Bangladesh at a crossroad after Hasina’s resignation – here’s what could happen next Sheikh Hasina ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist for over 15 years. But on Monday August 5 she was forced to resign and flee the country as hundreds of thousands of people marched on the capital Dhaka and stormed her residence.
Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2024 ‘Islamophobic, alarmist’: How some India outlets covered Bangladesh crisis India media make claims linking China and Pakistan intelligence to protests and exaggerate scale of attacks on Hindus.
International Business Times · Aug 6, 2024 Families Wait As Some Political Prisoners Freed In Bangladesh Families of political prisoners secretly jailed in Bangladesh under the autocratic rule of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina waited desperately Tuesday for news of their relatives, as some of those missing were released.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024 Bangladesh arrests more than 10,000 in crackdown on protests Student protests that began over government-job quotas have led to mass roundups, says families of detainees
Top News · Aug 1, 2024 Bangladesh Bans Jamaat-E-Islami Party Amid Violent Protests Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party and affiliates following violent protests, aiming to address security concerns and maintain stability.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024 Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party following violent protests that left more than 200 dead Bangladesh has banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party, its student wing and other associate bodies, terming the party as a “militant and terrorist” organization as part of a nationwide crackdown following weeks of violence that left more than 200 people dead and thousands injured
Top News · Jul 29, 2024 Pakistan Protests Soar Over Skyrocketing Power Bills Protests in Pakistan over electricity bill hikes spark public outcry. Citizens demand relief from soaring bills and seek sustainable solutions.
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024 Skyrocketing power bills draw protests near Pakistan's capital Protests over skyrocketing power bills shut down a major road into Pakistan’s capital on Monday as some 3,000 supporters of a major Islamist party continued a sit-in despite pouring monsoon rains