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Why the future of Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus administration is uncertain

Political discord over when to hold elections and growing tensions with the armed forces have left government hamstrung.

Al Jazeera

NCA freezes £90m of London property linked to former Bangladesh regime

Two men linked to Sheikh Hasina prevented from selling properties, including apartments in Grosvenor Square

The Guardian - UK

Bangladesh Minister Says Yunus 'Not Going To Step Down'

Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus "needs to remain" in office as interim leader to ensure a peaceful transition of power, a cabinet member and special adviser to Yunus said Friday.

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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

After an autocratic leader was toppled in Bangladesh, democratic renewal remains a work in progress

Last July, a powerful student-led uprising in Bangladesh toppled the authoritarian, corrupt government led for 15 years by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The Conversation

Islamist protests threaten to derail women’s rights reforms in Bangladesh

Concern grows over religious hardliners exploiting fragile law and order situation to curtail women’s rights

The Independent UK

Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s party barred from contesting elections

South Asian country’s interim rulers ban all activities of Awami League and its affiliates

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Bangladesh's interim government strips former ruling party of registration, barring it from polls

Bangladesh’s Election Commission has cancelled the registration of the former ruling party of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, preventing it from participating in the next national election, which is expected to be held by June next year

The Independent UK

Bangladesh's former ruling party slams government decision to ban all its activities

Bangladesh’s former ruling party has accused the interim government of “stoking division” and trampling on “democratic norms” by banning all of its activities

The Independent UK

Bangladesh bans activities of Awami League, the party of ousted PM Hasina

The move comes after a call for a commission to investigate the killing of protesters and establish national unity.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh’s interim rulers ban ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s party

Ban to stay in place until special tribunal completes trial of Awami League and its leaders over killings during last year’s agitation

The Independent UK

Bangladesh's ex-premier Khaleda Zia returns, adding pressure for elections

Bangladesh’s ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned to the country from London on Tuesday morning after four months of medical treatment, adding to pressure for its interim leaders to hold elections

The Independent UK

Thousands of Islamists rally in Bangladesh against proposed changes to women's rights

More than 20,000 supporters of an Islamist group have rallied in Bangladesh’s capital to denounce proposed recommendations for equal rights for mainly Muslim women

The Independent UK

Bangladesh's Influential Islamists Promise Sharia As They Ready For Polls

Bangladesh's Islamists are readying to make political gains after being crushed for years by the government that was overthrown in a mass uprising last year, rallying hardline loyalists for eagerly anticipated elections.

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Bangladesh Begins Three Days Of Mass Political Rallies

Three days of political rallies began in Bangladesh on Thursday with rival groups to stage mass demonstrations in Dhaka, drumming up support for eagerly anticipated elections following an uprising last year.

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Aussie Uni To Review Honorary Degree Of Ex-Bangladesh Prime Minister Accused Of Genocide

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who received an honorary degree from ANU in 1999, is facing charges of genocide and murder, among others.

AAP

Uni degree review for genocide-accused ex-foreign PM

An Australian university's honorary law degree for an ex-Bangladeshi leader is under review after they were accused of crimes against humanity.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh demands genocide apology for 1971 atrocities as talks with Pakistan resume after 15 years

Foreign secretary says he raised historically ‘unsettled issues’ with Pakistan

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The Independent UK

Bangladesh, Pakistan officials resume bilateral talks after 15 years' gap

Foreign ministry officials from Bangladesh’s interim government and Pakistan have resumed talks after a 15-year gap, as the two South Asian Muslim-majority nations attempted to ease strained relations

Al Jazeera

Why Bangladesh’s renamed New Year parade set off a controversy

Organisers say previous name symbolised oppressive Hasina government, while critics say the move is against Bengali ethos.

Euronews

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for former UK Labour minister Tulip Siddiq

Lawyers for Siddiq said the charges against Tulip Siddiq were “politically motivated” and “completely false,” and that Dhaka has provided no evidence to support its claims.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for British MP linked to ex-premier Sheikh Hasina

A court in Bangladesh’s capital has issued an arrest warrant for the British member of Parliament and former Labor Minister Tulip Siddiq, who is a niece of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted last year in a mass uprising

The Guardian - UK

Arrest warrant issued in Bangladesh for UK MP Tulip Siddiq

Former City minister accused of illegally receiving plot of land from her aunt, ousted PM Sheikh Hasina

Dynamite News

Top 10 Must Know Headlines of the Day: From Family Massacre to SIM Card Threat

From political clashes to tragic crimes, here are today's must-know developments across India and beyond. Read Top 10 Must Know Headlines of the Day on Dynamite News:

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Allah has kept me alive for a reason, I will come back', Sheikh Hasina told supporters

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has said that Allah has kept her alive for a reason. She said that those who killed Awami League members will be brought to justice. Read more at Dynamite News

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