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The Latest Breaking News from Sheikh Hasina

When nations violate agreements, damage to trust and confidence is immense, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addresses the sixth Indian Ocean Conference in Dhaka on May 12

The Hindu

Bangladesh journalist arrested after report on high food prices

Shamsuzzaman Shams, a correspondent for Prothom Alo, detained under the controversial Digital Security Act.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh journalist charged over high food cost article

Dhaka (AFP) - Bangladesh police on Wednesday charged a reporter from a leading newspaper for producing "false news" after an article on high food prices went viral, stoking fears about media freedom.

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Bangladesh investigative journalist’s brother ‘beaten with rods’

Zulkarnain Saer Khan was part of Al Jazeera’s investigation that unearthed corruption at the highest level of power.

Al Jazeera

US says Bangladesh sanctions to remain until police reform

Dhaka (AFP) - The United States will not lift sanctions on an elite Bangladesh police unit accused of extrajudicial killings until it is reformed, a top US envoy visiting the country has said.

AFP

‘They beat me with sticks’: Bangladesh opposition reels under crackdown as thousands arrested

Police accused of shooting at activists and leaders of growing street protests against Sheikh Hasina’s draconian government

The Guardian - UK

Bangladesh opens first metro service to ease Dhaka traffic

Bangladesh’s prime minister has inaugurated the country’s first metro rail service aimed at easing notorious traffic jams in capital Dhaka

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Bangladeshis Have Had Enough

The country is meant to go to the polls next year. It might erupt first.

Foreign Policy

Bangladesh arrests head of largest Muslim party amid crackdown

The Jamaat-e-Islami party is supporting the opposition’s protests demanding PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh opposition stages protests as it challenges PM Hasina

Opposition party mobilises tens of thousands of supporters in Dhaka to protest price rise and demand PM’s resignation.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand PM quit

Tens of thousands of opposition supporters have rallied in Bangladesh’s capital to demand the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign and install a caretaker before next general elections expected to be held in early 2024

The Independent UK

Bangladesh opposition mounts huge protest in capital

Dhaka (AFP) - Tens of thousands of supporters of Bangladesh's main opposition party descended on Dhaka Saturday to protest against the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and demand new elections.

AFP

Bangladesh opposition leaders held before anti-government rally

Nearly 500 opposition supporters also arrested for instigating violence before a planned rally against the price rise.

Al Jazeera

Two Bangladeshi opposition leaders arrested in government crackdown

Seven killed and thousands arrested as Hasina regime continues repressive campaign against opponents

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IMF agrees $4.5 billion support package for Bangladesh

Dhaka (AFP) - The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday it reached a preliminary agreement to provide Bangladesh with a $4.5 billion support package to help it cope with soaring energy and food prices.

The Hindu

The road ahead for Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh’s economic project is on track, but the political process needs attention

The Independent UK

Live updates: U.N. General Assembly

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she wants an immediate end to the war in Ukraine, as well as the related sanctions, for the sake of lives and livelihoods of the people across the world

AFP

Bangladesh PM denounces 'tragedy' of rich nations on climate

New York (AFP) - A country of fertile, densely populated deltas, low-lying Bangladesh is among the most vulnerable nations in the world to climate change.

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Al Jazeera

Tensions as Bangladesh accuses Myanmar of firing in its territory

Weeks of firing escalates tensions between the neighbours, raising concerns of new Rohingya exodus into Bangladesh.

The Guardian - UK

Will China’s plan for a ‘green silk road’ live up to environmental promises?

China has pledged to make its Belt and Road initiative greener, but critics say environmental guidelines ‘nonexistent’

The Hindu

President Murmu meets Bangladesh PM Hasina, Tanzania President Samia at Queen’s funeral in U.K.

President Murmu also attended the reception hosted by UK’s King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.

Daily Mirror

Full list of world leaders attending Queen’s funeral – and will Donald Trump be there?

Following the Queen's death on September 8, leaders from around the world have made the journey to London for Her Majesty's funeral at Westminster Abbey today (September 19)

The Independent UK

Bangladesh leader: Prolonged Rohingya stay impacts stability

Bangladesh's prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, says the prolonged stay of more than 1 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh has become a serious security and stability concern

The Hindu

‘End of an era’

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch who reigned for over

The Hindu

India-Bangladesh ties, a model for bilateral cooperation

The contributions of the Sheikh Hasina government to nurturing the special ‘bonding’ need to be acknowledged

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