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Sheikh Hasina holds talks with party leaders

DHAKA: The Bangladesh Awami League has put forth a nine-point set of demands and proposals, including reducing prices of essential commodities, ensuring uninterrupted supplies of electricity, fuel, gas and fertiliser, reopening closed industries and lifting the ban on activities of the party, reports Ahsan Tasnim.

The Times of India

From July Uprising leader to graft probe: Former Yunus govt advisor Asif Mahmud under scanner

Bangladesh’s anti-graft agency said Friday it has sought details of the financial transactions of Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, a prominent leader of the 2024 “July Uprising” that ousted the Sheikh Hasina government, as part of a money-laundering investigation.

The Times of India

MEA asserts it will protect national interests amid Bangladesh’s review of 101 bilateral pacts

India will protect its national interests as Bangladesh reviews bilateral agreements. Dhaka is auditing 101 pacts signed during the previous Awami League administration. Transit fees and power purchase agreements face potential renegotiation and restructuring. India's infrastructure funding and border security cooperation also face scrutiny.

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Bangladesh tribunal sentences seven senior Awami League leaders to death

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal-2 sentenced seven Awami League leaders to death.These leaders faced charges for crimes against humanity during the 2024 student protests.The verdict was delivered in absentia, with trials commencing earlier this year.Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also received a death sentence in absentia.International bodies have raised concerns regarding…

The Economic Times

Sheikh Hasina's daughter quits as WHO regional head after fraud allegations

A day after the WHO regional committee recommended termination of her appointment as regional director for the South-East Asia Region, Saima Wazed, daughter of ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned from the post on Sept 9. Wazed's resignation came amid probe by the UN health agency and Bangladesh authorities…

The Times of India

Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegations

Saima Wazed, WHO Southeast Asia head, resigned Wednesday following fraud investigations. The UN health agency had placed her on unpaid administrative leave late last year. Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission filed charges alleging fraud and forgery against her. Wazed denied accusations of financial fraud and misrepresenting academic credentials. She cited financial hardship…

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Sheikh Hasina's daughter resigns from WHO post following fraud allegations

Saima Wazed, the World Health Organization’s Southeast Asia regional director and daughter of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned from her post following fraud investigations by the UN agency and Bangladeshi authorities, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

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Suspected measles cases kill nearly 1,000 as Bangladesh struggles to contain outbreak

Bangladesh is struggling to tackle a measles outbreak that has killed almost 1,000 children this year despite a renewed vaccination campaign

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Bangladesh fights world's worst measles outbreak as vaccination gaps fuel spread

Bangladesh is battling what the US CDC lists as the world’s largest measles outbreak, with 999 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths reported since March. More than 166,000 suspected cases have been recorded as hospitals struggle with overcrowding, vaccine disruptions and a simultaneous surge in dengue.

The Economic Times

Bangladesh court grants bail to jailed Hindu rights leader; release unlikely

Dhaka's High Court granted bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das in two more cases. His release is unlikely as he faces charges in other ongoing legal matters. Das was arrested in November 2024 on sedition charges, sparking protests and communal tensions. He now has High Court bail in four of six…

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Bangladesh journalists arrested for asking questions during Hasina’s downfall are denied bail

Special tribunal in Bangladesh asks authorities to keep three journalists jailed until their trial

The Independent UK

No rush for Bangladesh PM's India visit, national interest priority: Minister

Bangladesh indicates no urgency for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's India visit. Dhaka will not compromise national interests while seeking positive ties with New Delhi. The visit awaits sufficient progress in bilateral discussions between the two nations. This comes amid ongoing uncertainty over the Bangladesh Prime Minister's trip. Extradition of former…

The Economic Times

Uncertainty continues over Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's visit to India

India and Bangladesh are holding back-channel talks for Tarique Rahman's visit. His planned two-day trip this month was postponed due to contentious issues. The Ministry of External Affairs had invited Rahman for a bilateral visit and BRICS summit. Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met top Bangladeshi officials to foster ties.…

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Rashtrapati Bhavan withdraws communique announcing rehearsal for Bangladesh PM visit

A cancelled ceremony announcement added confusion to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's upcoming visit. This development highlighted ongoing diplomatic friction between India and Bangladesh. Relations are strained over Dhaka's demand for the extradition of Sheikh Hasina. Indian officials sought to ease bilateral friction and make the trip memorable.

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Bangladesh gets new President as BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul takes top post

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir secured 255 votes to become Bangladesh's 23rd President. He defeated Oli Ahmed, who received 88 votes in the parliamentary election. The election took place at the Jatiya Sangsad, the country's Parliament. Chief Election Commissioner ASM Nasir Uddin supervised the voting process. Alamgir was formally declared the…

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PM Modi wants Rahman's India visit to be 'memorable', says envoy

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s proposed India visit to be “memorable”. He called for stronger leadership, business and people-to-people ties despite strains over Dhaka’s demand for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition.

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India envoy hopes Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman visits Delhi ‘much sooner’

Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi emphasized dialogue for resolving bilateral challenges between neighbors. He expressed hope that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's India visit should occur much sooner. Uncertainty surrounds the proposed visit amid recent strains in bilateral ties. Officials have been in contact for weeks, seeking a propitious environment for the…

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Bangladesh seeks 'propitious environment' for PM Rahman's India visit; links it to Hasina's extradition

Bangladesh requires India to create a favorable environment for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit. This condition is tied to Dhaka's pending extradition requests for deposed Premier Sheikh Hasina. Hasina's recent virtual press conference from New Delhi has strained bilateral relations between the two nations. India maintains that Hasina's extradition request…

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The Times of India

Bangladesh PM's proposed India visit conditional on Hasina extradition, officials say

Bangladesh has said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India will depend on the extradition of former premier Sheikh Hasina.

The Economic Times

Bangladesh says PM will not visit India until Hasina extradited

Bangladesh said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not visit India until New Delhi extradites former premier Sheikh Hasina. Dhaka said a suitable environment for the visit depends on progress over its extradition request, which India says remains under examination.

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'In touch with each other for several weeks': Bangladesh FM spokesperson on proposed PM Tarique Rahman's India visit

Bangladesh and India are discussing a potential visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. This visit's scheduling is affected by a recent press event involving Sheikh Hasina. Dhaka has formally requested India's action on extradition requests for Hasina. India clarified its non-involvement in the private media event. Bilateral relations will continue…

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‘Both sides interested’: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s first India visit likely in August 20-25 window

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is likely to undertake his first official visit to India in the August 20-25 window, with the two capitals currently discussing the exact dates.

The Economic Times

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman may visit India next week as Dhaka seeks Hasina’s extradition

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's is likely to visit India next week. India has extended two invitations for bilateral talks and the Brics Summit. Rahman's government seeks the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina plans to return to Bangladesh in December to restore democracy. India has distanced itself…

The Times of India

Bangladesh PM likely to visit India as Dhaka presses for Sheikh Hasina's extradition

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India has not yet been finalised, with the timing dependent on his “schedule” and the “progress” of ongoing bilateral discussions.

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Bangladesh's ruling BNP nominates party stalwart Mirza Fakhrul as presidential candidate

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been nominated as the presidential candidate by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The election follows the resignation of Mohammed Shahabuddin on health grounds last month. Alamgir resigned from his party posts after his nomination for the upcoming presidential election. Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmad is also contesting…

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