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Bangladesh general elections to be held on February 12, affirms Yunus

Bangladesh general elections to be held on February 12, affirms Yunus

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Bangladesh Interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus reaffirmed his government’s commitment to hold the general elections and the referendum as scheduled on February 12, a statement said on Wednesday. Muhammad Yunus said his government was campaigning for “Yes” votes in the referendum, noting that the July Charter–set to be endorsed by the people–would usher in a new era of democratic governance and leave no room for future autocracy. (ANI file photo) The Chief Adviser made the remarks when two former senior United States diplomats–Albert Gombis and Morse Tan, both of whom served during the Donald Trump administration–called on him at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on late Tuesday night. Yunus said there had been a flood of fake news and deliberately spread confusion surrounding the elections, but stressed that the Interim Government remained firm in its commitment to hold the polls on February 12 and to hand over power to a democratically elected government once the results are announced. “No matter who says what, elections will be held on February 12–not a day …

BJP leader calls Shah Rukh Khan ‘traitor’ after KKR gets Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman for IPL: ‘He has no right to live in India’ | Bollywood News

BJP leader calls Shah Rukh Khan ‘traitor’ after KKR gets Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman for IPL: ‘He has no right to live in India’ | Bollywood News

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Launching a scathing attack on Shah Rukh Khan, Uttar Pradesh BJP leader and former Sardhana MLA Sangeet Singh Som called the Bollywood superstar a “gaddar (traitor)” for getting Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He went one step further and even claimed that SRK had no right to continue living in India. For the unversed, the KKR franchise is owned by SRK, actor Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta. “On one hand, Hindus are being killed in Bangladesh, and on the other hand, cricketers are being bought in the IPL auction. Shah Rukh Khan bought Rahman by spending Rs 9 crore. Today, anti-India slogans are raised in Bangladesh, the Prime Minister is abused, but traitors like Shah Rukh Khan are helping them by spending nine crores. They have no right to live in this country,” Sangeet Som said during a public event in Meerut. Threatening Mustafizur with dire consequences if he arrives in India to play in the …

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over security concerns for missions

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over security concerns for missions

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Bangladesh foreign ministry on Tuesday summoned Indian envoy over security of Bangladeshi missions. The move comes after groups of protesters held demonstrations recently outside the two Bangladeshi missions – in New Delhi and West Bengal’s Siliguri. Security personnel keep vigil outside the Bangladesh High Commission amid high alert in view of the ongoing unrest in the neighbouring country, Friday(PTI) Ties between India and Bangladesh have taken a hit for various reasons, all of which are directly or indirectly linked to ousted former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s exile in New Delhi. Track latest updates from Bangladesh here “Bangladesh condemns such acts of premeditated violence or intimidation against diplomatic establishments, which not only endanger the safety of diplomatic personnel but also undermine the principles of mutual respect and values of peace and tolerance”, Bangladesh foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. Sheikh Hasina was last month sentenced to death by a Bangladeshi court for her involvement in the deadly violence in the student-led uprising in 2024. After the sentence, India responded saying that it “remains …

Protests in Bangladesh after prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi dies | World News

Protests in Bangladesh after prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi dies | World News

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Tensions have gripped Bangladesh once again after Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent leader of the July Uprising and a spokesperson of the Inqilab Manch who was shot last week, died. Hadi, who was shot in the head by unidentified gunmen, died on Thursday night while undergoing treatment at a Singapore hospital. Protests in Bangladesh According to local media reports, supporters and activists of the July Moncho took to Shahbagh in Dhaka, demanding justice for the killing of Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi. VIDEO | Dhaka, Bangladesh: Protests erupted over Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi’s death.#Bangladesh #Protests pic.twitter.com/Hl8j6LRn5X — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 18, 2025 “If Osman Hadi responds to the call of his Creator and joins the ranks of martyrs, the oppressed and freedom-seeking people of Bangladesh are requested to gather at Shahbagh to ensure sovereignty,” the Inqilab Mancha said. Students demand justice for Hadi Several student groups have also taken to the streets across Dhaka, including at the Dhaka University campus, to protest his death. A student group called …

Anti-India Protests, ‘Seven Sisters’ Threat: Decoding Bangladesh Turmoil | Top Points | India News

Anti-India Protests, ‘Seven Sisters’ Threat: Decoding Bangladesh Turmoil | Top Points | India News

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Last Updated:December 18, 2025, 18:19 IST Anti-India protests erupted in Bangladesh as demonstrators marched toward Indian missions. India shut two visa centres and summoned Dhaka’s envoy amid threats and rising tensions. Bangladeshi police try to stop demonstrators as they march towards the assistant Indian high commissioner’s office in Rajshahi on December 18. (AFP) Rising political unrest and worsening diplomatic tensions have triggered fresh anti-India protests in Bangladesh, with demonstrators marching toward Indian diplomatic missions and Dhaka issuing repeated demands for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The developments come weeks before national elections and amid an increasingly volatile atmosphere under the interim government. Protesters March Toward Indian Mission in Rajshahi Dozens of protesters attempted to march to the office of the Assistant Indian High Commissioner in Rajshahi on Thursday, demanding the “repatriation of all the killers including Sheikh Hasina.” Police stalled the march, saying they had heard the demonstrators’ concerns and would forward their demands to the authorities. Officials said they were unaware of further planned demonstrations but hoped the situation would remain …

Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death in Bangladesh: Can she appeal against the order?

Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death in Bangladesh: Can she appeal against the order?

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Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal on Monday sentenced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for “crimes against humanity” over her crackdown on student protesters in Dhaka last year, which led to her ouster and escape to India. The 78-year-old has called the ruling “biased and politically motivated”. Sheikh Hasina fled to India after the student-led uprising last year threw her from power.(AFP) Hasina fled to India after the student-led uprising last year threw her from power and ousted her administration. She has since issued statements targeting the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, accusing him of seizing power “illegally and unconstitutionally”. Catch latest updates related to Sheikh Hasina’s verdict here. The former PM has been found guilty on three counts: incitement, order to kill and inaction to prevent the atrocities, the court said. But can she appeal against the order? What are Sheikh Hasina’s options? Can she appeal? The ICT-BD law states that a convicted person has the right to appeal against their conviction and sentence. Section 21 of the International Crimes Tribunals Act of 1973 says …

Bangladeshi Nationals Detained, Indian Brokers Suspected Of Aiding Them With Fake Aadhaar Cards

Bangladeshi Nationals Detained, Indian Brokers Suspected Of Aiding Them With Fake Aadhaar Cards

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Last Updated:May 28, 2025, 09:31 IST The group was intercepted while attempting to return to Bangladesh, again with the suspected help of brokers. Authorities are investigating that the individuals obtained fraudulent Aadhaar cards with the assistance of Indian brokers. (Representative image) A group of 18 to 20 Bangladeshi citizens were apprehended by vigilant locals in the Jalalpur area on Tuesday, May 27, after illegally crossing the Jessore-Benapole border into West Bengal. Authorities are investigating that the individuals obtained fraudulent Aadhaar cards with the assistance of Indian brokers before traveling to Ahmedabad in Gujarat. The group was intercepted while attempting to return to Bangladesh, again with the suspected help of brokers. Five auto-rickshaws believed to be involved in the operation were seized during the apprehension. Initial statements from those arrested indicate that the owners of the seized vehicles reside in Bhangarpada. All individuals have been transferred to Gumra police station for further processing. They were subsequently moved to Silchar Sadar police station for overnight interrogation. The Assam Police are currently leading the ongoing investigation into the …

Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus Cornered Over Rohingya Corridor Idea: Sources

Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus Cornered Over Rohingya Corridor Idea: Sources

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Muhammad Yunus, who heads the interim government in Bangladesh, is now aiming for a five-year term as the military pushes for elections in the Southeast Asian country where a deadly protest had led the government to collapse last year. Yunus is trying to extend his stay in power using pressure tactics, with his supporters rallying against nationwide elections. Capital Dhaka has been wrapped in posters demanding “reforms first, elections later” and to “keep Yunus in power for five years”. The Nobel laureate was appointed the Chief Adviser to the interim government that was formed after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina last year. The makeshift arrangement was to last until elections, but critics claim he’s now trying to stay in power without facing the elections. Yunus has repeatedly shied away from announcing elections and reportedly threatened resignation amid political and military pushback over a proposed Rohingya Corridor that his critics claim has the support of the United States. This has caused a churn in the country’s political landscape. His supporters have planned a rally called ‘March …

Bangladeshi Actor, Nusraat Faria, Who Played Sheikh Hasina On Screen Arrested In Murder Case

Bangladeshi Actor, Nusraat Faria, Who Played Sheikh Hasina On Screen Arrested In Murder Case

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Dhaka: Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria, who played the role of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the biopic on her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was arrested at Dhaka’s Shahjalal International Airport for her alleged involvement in an attempted murder case linked to anti-government protests last year. The 31-year-old actress was detained at the immigration checkpoint while en route to Thailand, after an arrest warrant was issued, according to Bangladeshi media reports. A case was registered against 17 actors, including Faria, for their alleged attempt to murder a student in the capital’s Vatara during the student protests across Bangladesh in July last year, which led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. “Our team went to the airport to get her based on information from the Immigration Police. A few days ago, a court approved an attempted murder case against her. She has been shown arrested in that case,” bdnews24.com reported, quoting police officer Sujan Haque. “The case was filed at the Vatara police station during the anti-discrimination student movement’s protests,” Haque added. The actress was reportedly …

Sheikh Hasina’s Warning For Muhammad Yunus

Sheikh Hasina’s Warning For Muhammad Yunus

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New Delhi/Dhaka: Ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina tore into the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government on Sunday, branding him as a “self-centered loan shark” who plotted the country’s downfall with foreign players to quench his thirst for power. In an eight-minute virtual address, she also raised doubts over what killed Abu Sayeed, a student protester who became a face of the resistance. Hasina, who escaped to India last August fearing for his life, had vowed to return to Bangladesh days ago, saying this was the reason Allah had kept her alive. Addressing her supporters on Sunday, she accused Yunus of erasing Bangladesh’s history, especially those linked to the Awami League’s contribution to the country’s freedom struggle. Read: “Sheikh Hasina Will Return As PM, Young Generation Made Mistake”: Top Aide “All signs of Bangladesh’s freedom movement are being removed. Mukti Joddhas (freedom fighters) are being insulted. We had built Mukti Joddha Complexes in all districts to keep their memories alive, but those are being burnt down. Will Dr Yunus be able to justify this?” she said, warning the …