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Devki Nandan Thakur dropped a bombshell at a recent gathering, prophesying that wearers of tilak and saffron robes will hold sway not only in India but also in Bangladesh and Pakistan. This audacious...
A landmark verdict has seen former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death by the country's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). This judgment has ignited a fierce debate,...
A recent verdict from a Bangladesh court has seen former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death. Hasina is currently residing in New Delhi, India,...
In a bold parliamentary showdown, Bangladesh's independent MP Rumeen Farhana has exposed what she calls a blatant pattern of nepotism by the BNP-led government. Key posts in the central bank and...
From her exile, Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina delivered an emotional Eid message that stirred hearts across the nation. Addressing Awami League faithful on Saturday, she linked the...
With Bangladesh's 13th Parliament resuming its second session this Sunday, an 11-party opposition alliance spearheaded by Jamaat-e-Islami is turning up the heat on the BNP government. In a bold move,...
In the wake of Bangladesh's seismic political overthrow in August 2024, a flood of legal cases has ignited fierce debate. Critics from opposition ranks, media circles, and human rights watchdogs...
Signs of resurgence are emerging in Bangladesh's political arena, where the Awami League is quietly reopening its district-level offices. Flags are flying high, posters adorn walls, and party symbols...
Bangladesh's freshly minted parliament harbors a dark secret: 43 of its 297 newly elected MPs are facing murder charges. Citizens' group Shujan dropped this bombshell through their meticulous review...
Bangladesh enters a fresh era under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who wasted no time issuing stern warnings on law and order while reassuring vulnerable minorities. Following intense protests and...
In a significant political shift, Tarik Rahman, the influential chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday. The event ends years of...
After two decades on the sidelines, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is poised to form the government in the South Asian nation. Tuesday's oath-taking by BNP's elected MPs will culminate in the...
In the wake of Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) sweeping victory in the parliamentary polls, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman met with BNP chairman Tarique Rahman to offer heartfelt...
In Bangladesh's fiercely contested 13th general elections, Jamaat-e-Islami clinched the second spot in popular votes. But the opposition party walked away with minimal parliamentary representation....
From exile-turned-triumph, Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarik Rahman broke his silence post-elections, thanking citizens for propelling BNP to a dominant 209-seat victory in the 297-member...
Bangladesh's political arena witnessed a seismic realignment as the BNP-led alliance crushed the field in the 13th general elections, bagging 212 of 300 seats. Forty-one parties, including several...
From Washington, former Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen delivers a bombshell assessment: the February 12 parliamentary elections are a 'pre-determined sham' designed not for democracy, but...
In a dramatic reversal, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has softened his stance on women after facing widespread outrage over inflammatory social media comments. What started as a...
Fresh outrage grips Bangladesh following the leak of a US diplomatic audio that appears to blueprint the power shift after Sheikh Hasina's downfall. Published by StratNews Global, the recording...
The dramatic return of BNP leader Tarique Rahman to Bangladesh after nearly two decades in exile has sparked fierce backlash from ousted leader Sheikh Hasina. In an IANS interview from New Delhi,...
In the heated prelude to Bangladesh's elections, Sheikh Hasina, ex-PM and Awami League chief, has condemned the rush to politicize Khaleda Zia's death. Labeling accusations against her as baseless,...
Bangladesh's political arena is heating up ahead of the February 2026 general elections, but exiled powerhouse Awami League is crying foul. Banned from the race despite massive public backing, the...
In a powerful address, BNP Acting Chairman Tarik Rahman declared the 1971 Liberation War as indispensable to Bangladesh's identity. Meeting leftist allies from the Democratic United Front (DUF) in...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has voiced deep concern over the declining health of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Expressing sincere prayers for her swift recovery, PM Modi...
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's continued residence in India, since her government's collapse last year, is legally underpinned by a New Delhi residence permit. This permit provides...
A seismic verdict has shaken Bangladesh as former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). This landmark ruling has ignited a fierce...
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reacted strongly to her death sentence, issued by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for her alleged role in the July-August 2024 unrest....
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has vehemently rejected her death sentence, declared by the International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh. In a powerful statement, she labeled the tribunal a...
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death by a Bangladesh court. Currently residing in New Delhi since August 2024,...
Bangladesh braces for a critical verdict as a special tribunal is set to rule on charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, is reportedly...
Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin has signed into law the July National Charter (Constitution Reform) Implementation Order, 2025. This significant legislation introduces a bicameral...
Bangladesh is embarking on a significant constitutional overhaul with President Mohammed Shahabuddin's issuance of the July National Charter (Constitution Reform) Implementation Order, 2025. This...
A pivotal phone call from India is credited with averting a potentially tragic outcome for Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during last year's widespread unrest. The dramatic events of...
An artwork titled 'Art of Triumph,' presented by Bangladesh's Interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to a visiting Turkish parliamentary delegation, has ignited significant regional controversy. This...
A recent report indicates that the Awami League (AL) maintains a significant and resilient support base in Bangladesh, even as the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, dismisses calls to...
Despite hopes for a return to normalcy following the interim government's promise of early elections, the situation in Bangladesh appears to be deteriorating. Observers note that radical elements are...