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‘Hub of terrorism’: Congressional briefing alleges 'coordinated violence' against Hindus in Bangladesh ahead of Feb 12 election

Hindu groups hosted a congressional briefing alleging coordinated violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, just before the nation's election. Witnesses and activists described a worsening climate of fear and institutional breakdown, urging U.S. policymakers to condemn the violence and impose sanctions on Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus.

The Times of India

Bangladesh to vote tomorrow: What's at stake for India, Pakistan and China

After months of violence, street protests and political upheaval, Bangladesh now faces its moment of reckoning. What began in July 2024 as a student agitation over public sector job quotas quickly spiralled into a nationwide revolt against Sheikh Hasina’s government, culminating in her resignation and flight to India. The unrest…

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Bangladeshis seek to chart a democratic future in their first vote since the bloody 2024 uprising

Bangladesh is holding a crucial election that comes after a turbulent period marked by mob violence, rising religious intolerance, attacks on the press, the growing influence of Islamists and weakening of the rule of law

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Bangladesh’s first general election after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster is a test for its democratic values

Bangladeshis will cast their ballots on Thursday in a crucial national election, the first since a mass uprising ended former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule

The Independent UK

In their words: Bangladeshis talk about the election that could redefine the nation’s future

Bangladesh's national election is a pivotal moment for the country as voters head to the polls Thursday

The Independent UK

Violent anti-govt protests return to Dhaka, this time against Yunus

DHAKA: Violent anti-govt protests returned to the streets of Dhaka, but this time against the interim administration headed by Muhammad Yunus.

The Times of India

Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears

Attacks on Bangladesh’s Hindu minority have surged since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in an uprising in 2024

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Bangladesh continues to deny attack on minorities

DHAKA: Continuing with its denial of reports of atrocities against minorities, particularly Hindus, the chief adviser Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt on Monday alleged that Indian media outlets and the ousted Awami League are “spreading disinformation” about Bangladesh ahead of its Feb 12 parliamentary election. “Misinformation is being spread deliberately,” chief…

The Times of India

India slashes aid to Bangladesh by half amid diplomatic tensions

New Delhi cuts Dhaka funding amid strained ties, while Bhutan remains top aid recipient

The Independent UK

Sheikh Hasina convicted again: Bangladesh court hands 10-year sentence in housing scam cases

A Bangladesh court has handed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a 10-year prison sentence in two corruption cases concerning plot allocations. Her niece, British MP Tulip Siddiq, received a four-year sentence. The convictions stem from alleged irregularities in the Purbachal New Town project. Hasina, living in exile, faces multiple other…

The Times of India

Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina denounces upcoming election from exile

Her party has been barred from the polls

The Independent UK

Will hold Hasina & her party responsible for any pre-poll violence: Dhaka

Bangladesh's interim government will hold Sheikh Hasina and the banned Awami League responsible for election-related violence, accusing her of inciting terror from India. The foreign ministry expressed shock that Hasina, convicted of crimes against humanity, was allowed to make inciteful pronouncements in New Delhi, calling for the overthrow of the…

The Times of India

Sleeping Hindu man burnt to death in Bangladesh; body charred beyond recognition

The man was asleep inside a garage when a fire broke out. While the blaze initially appeared accidental, CCTV footage from the area has raised suspicions of possible foul play. Narsingdi Superintendent of Police Abdullah Al Faruque told ANI that investigators are examining surveillance footage that shows suspicious movement near…

The Times of India

Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster

Campaigning has begun for Bangladesh’s elections next month

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Bangladesh bans IPL broadcasts after one of its star cricketers is dropped by team

India and Bangladesh have been locked in an escalating spiral of geopolitical and diplomatic tensions since the summer of 2024 when a mass uprising toppled the government of Sheikh Hasina and sent her fleeing to Delhi

The Independent UK

Khaleda Zia death: Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister dies aged 80

Former leader’s death closes rare chapter of women-led politics in South Asia

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Bangladesh's First Female PM Khaleda Zia Dies at 80, Ending a Political Era

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and Sheikh Hasina's archrival who dominated politics for decades, has died aged 80.

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Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has died at 80, her political party has announced Tuesday

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The Independent UK

Former PM’s son returns from exile as frontrunner to lead Bangladesh in new year

Tarique Rahman returns after 17 years in self-imposed exile to lead his party in February’s elections

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Hundreds protest outside Bangladesh embassy in Delhi as tensions soar over Hindu man’s death

Some protesters burnt pictures of Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus, while others demanded a boycott

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Protest erupts in India's capital city over lynching of Hindu man in Bangladesh

A protest has erupted in India after a Hindu man was allegedly lynched and burned alive in Bangladesh

The Independent UK

Hundreds of thousands attend funeral of slain Bangladeshi activist Sharif Osman Hadi

Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in last year’s uprising, died after being shot in Dhaka

The Independent UK

Bangladesh to hold national elections in February, the first since 2024 mass uprising

Bangladesh’s next national elections would be held on Feb. 12, eighteen months after former Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina was ousted through a mass uprising following weeks of violence that left hundreds dead and thousands injured

The Independent UK

What former leader Sheikh Hasina's death sentence means for Bangladesh

The sentence to death against Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity is seen as a chance for national healing after the violent uprising last year that killed hundreds and ended her 15-year rule

The Independent UK

Sheikh Hasina’s party leaders urge India to continue giving her ‘shelter’ after death penalty

Dhaka pushes New Delhi to extradite former prime minister Sheikh Hasina

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