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Bangladesh FM says not bothered by US visa curbs, promises free elections

Abdul Momen tells Al Jazeera that Bangladesh is capable of conducting free and fair polls in the wake of US visa curbs.

Al Jazeera

US starts imposing visa restrictions on Bangladesh politicians, law enforcement officials

US imposes visa restrictions on individuals involved in undermining Bangladesh's democratic election process. Includes members of law enforcement, ruling party, opposition, and their families. Follows US Sec. Blinken's May 24 statement. Pressure on PM Hasina's govt. to ensure free, fair election.

The Hindu

Freight train trial conducted in Agartala-Akhaura rail route

There has not been any official announcement over the date, but an official connected with the project said the inauguration was expected any day this month.

The Hindu

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France, India promise to boost military ties in post-G20 Macron, Modi meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron promised to shore up military ties with India and speed up a mammoth nuclear project that promises to light up 70 million homes.

Radio France Internationale

France, Bangladesh sign deal to provide loans, satellite technology during Macron's visit to Dhaka

French President Emmanuel Macron witnessed the signature of a deal to facilitate loans to Bangladesh aimed at infrastructure development, as well as a letter of intent to provide the South Asian country with an earth observation satellite system

The Independent UK

Morning Digest | PM Modi, President Biden welcome progress in defence ties; Ukraine war unlikely to end in immediate future: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu

Will hold free, inclusive and credible election: Bangladesh Minister

Bangladesh will hold a “free, inclusive and credible election”, assured Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen here on Friday.

The Hindu

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G-20 Summit | Meeting with PM Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Hasina’s Delhi agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to host his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina at his residence in Delhi ahead of the G-20 summit where Bangladesh is among the nine “guest countries”.

The Hindu

UN ‘concerned’ by harassment of human rights defenders in Bangladesh

UN human rights chief Volker Turk calls on Dhaka to create a ‘safe’ environment for activists and civil society leaders.

Al Jazeera

President Macron to raise risks against ‘partitioning of the world’ at G-20

At G-20 summit, France President Emmanuel Macron to focus on deepening French engagement with Indo-Pacific region. Visit to India, Bangladesh to intensify focus on region with French historic presence. Macron to recall France's determination to stand by Bangladesh on humanitarian front, Rohingya crisis and UN peacekeeping operations. Elysee Palace hosted…

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Kharge calls meeting of INDIA bloc floor leaders on Sept 5; EC to visit Bhopal today to inspect poll measures, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu

‘Wait never ends’ for families of the forcibly disappeared in Bangladesh

Rights groups say more than 600 people disappeared since Awami League government led by PM Sheikh Hasina came to power.

Al Jazeera

176 global leaders and Nobel laureates urge Bangladesh to halt cases against Peace Prize winner

More than 170 global leaders and Nobel laureates are urging Bangladesh to suspend legal proceedings against Muhammad Yunus, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for pioneering the use of microcredit to help impoverished people

The Independent UK

Hundreds injured after Bangladesh police clash with opposition activists

Police say they were forced to act after demonstrators suddenly attacked them while trying to break through a barricade.

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The Independent UK

Bangladesh police clash with opposition activists ahead of elections, leaving hundreds injured

Police in northeastern Bangladesh have used batons and tear gas to disperse opposition activists amid a political dispute over who will oversee the next election, which is expected to be held in January

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh to tone down ‘draconian’ digital security law

Law minister says law will be replaced by another legislation which will remove sections that were allegedly misused.

The Conversation

Bangladesh is undertaking the world's largest resettlement programme – and the climate is making it harder

Bangladesh is particularly vulnerable to climate extremes. The nation’s topography lays its citizens bare to cyclones, flash floods, erosion and drought – not to mention the significant socio-economic impact these bring.

Al Jazeera

Why is the Bangladeshi opposition protesting against Sheikh Hasina’s gov’t?

The prime minister faces a political crisis as tens of thousands take to the streets to demand free and fair elections.

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Controversial Study On Masks In Bangladesh Under Scrutiny For Excluding Vital Data

Authors of widely cited study altered their research to hide the potential harms of masks and failed to measure mortality rates.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh police clash with protesters calling for PM resignation

Supporters of the BNP are calling on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down amid anger about the cost of living.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh opposition protest in Dhaka, demand PM’s resignation

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party have called for the next election to be overseen by a neutral caretaker government.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh opposition supporters clash with police in protest over election oversight

Police in Bangladesh's capital have clashed with supporters of the country's main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia

The Independent UK

Bangladesh’s ruling and opposition parties hold rallies over who should oversee the next election

Thousands of supporters of Bangladesh’s governing and opposition parties have held separate rallies over who should oversee the next general election, expected to be held early next year

The Hindu

Relations with India will be hit if Awami League is not in power: Bangladesh Information Minister

Pointing to the close relations developed with India by the Awami League government, Bangladesh Information Minister Hasan Mahmud pointed out that the country’s ties with its larger neighbour have always been affected whenever the opposition BNP comes to power

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh summons Western envoys after poll violence remarks

Foreign affairs official says Western envoys showed an ‘undiplomatic attitude’ after they protested attack on candidate.

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