Khaleda: March of democracy facing hurdle in Bangladesh

[ad_1] Representative image (Picture credit: AP) DHAKA: Former PM Khaleda Zia on Thursday said the uninterrupted march of democracy in Bangladesh is being obstructed gradually, a day after her party BNP held a massive rally to protest the “delay” in holding national polls by the interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus.During a virtual address, Zia […]

Bangladesh minority group slams govt over alow action against preparators of recent attacks

[ad_1] Bangladesh minority group slams govt over alow action against preparators of recent attacks (AP) DHAKA: The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, the largest minority group in the country, has expressed outrage over the lack of arrests in a recent attack on minority families in Dohor Moshiahati, Jashore.Despite a case being filed, no perpetrators […]

Bangladesh interim chief Muhammad Yunus to stay, say advisers after emergency talks amid resignation buzz

[ad_1] File photo: Bangladesh’s interim chief Muhammad Yunus (Picture credit: IANS) Bangladesh’s interim chief Muhammad Yunus will remain in office, his advisers confirmed on Saturday evening following an unscheduled, closed-door meeting of the council amid speculation that he was preparing to resign under political and military pressure.Planning adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud told reporters after the meeting […]

India’s port curbs threaten regional trade: Bangladesh | India News

[ad_1] DHAKA: Bangladeshi exporters are raising concerns over India’s newly imposed port restrictions on key export items such as readymade garments (RMG) and processed foods, warning that the move will lead to “delays, higher costs, and disruptions” in bilateral and regional trade. While experts view the restrictions as non-tariff barriers that could significantly impact Bangladesh’s […]

India Is Accused of Inhumane Deportation of Rohingya Refugees

[ad_1] The United Nations has called for an investigation into “credible reports” that Indian authorities rounded up Rohingya refugees and expelled them, in some cases by putting them into the Andaman Sea off the shore of the same country they had escaped from, fearing persecution and death. The episode appeared to be part of a […]

Bangladesh bans Awami League under revised anti-terrorism law

[ad_1] Ban marks an escalation in govt bid to reshape post-Hasina political landscape (AP file photo) DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim govt took the unprecedented step of issuing a gazette notification banning all activities of Awami League – the country’s oldest political party – and its affiliated outfits, in a move critics say reflects a deepening political […]

Awami League rejects ban by Bangladesh, to continue operations

[ad_1] DHAKA/NEW DELHI: Bangladesh‘s deposed PM Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League on Sunday rejected “with disgust” the interim govt’s decision to ban the party and vowed to continue its operations despite the restriction.The Muhammad Yunus-headed interim govt’s council of advisers or the cabinet on Saturday night slapped a ban on “all activities of Awami League”, including […]

Bangladesh set to recognise internet access as civil right

[ad_1] Chief adviser of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus DHAKA : The interim govt, headed by Muhammad Yunus , is set to finalise an ordinance within a week that will abolish nine controversial provisions of the cyber security act-2023, including one related to the liberation war and father of the nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.One of the provisions […]

Bangladesh HC grants bail to Hindu monk; government seeks stay

[ad_1] DHAKA: Hours after a bench of the Bangladesh high court ordered the release of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das on bail on Wednesday – five months after his arrest on charges of defaming the country’s national flag – the interim govt filed a petition seeking a stay on the reprieve granted to the monk. […]

Pakistan defence minister seeks stronger ties with Bangladesh

[ad_1] DHAKA: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif underlined the affection between the people of Pakistan and Bangladesh and sought stronger ties with Bangladesh. Asif, referring to the cordial ties between the two countries, said that both capitals were keenly working for furthering economic, political, and cultural cooperation. “We value our relations with Bangladesh and […]