Bangladesh’s Yunus says no elections before reforms DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader has refused to give a timeframe for elections following the ouster of his... Published 08 Oct, 2024 02:39pm
World Ousted Bangladeshi leader becomes diplomatic headache for India NEW DELHI: Four weeks after ex-premier Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh by helicopter during a student-led revolution,... Updated 02 Sep, 2024 04:37pm
Opinion The Bangladesh conundrum Many people are rejoicing over the exit of Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of Banglabandhu and founder of Bangladesh... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
World Bangladesh’s Yunus calls India PM Modi, assures him of safety of Hindus NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that he received a phone call from the head of... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 10:27pm
World ‘Strong indications’ Bangladesh security forces used ‘unnecessary’ force: UN GENEVA: The United Nations said Friday there were strong indications that the Bangladeshi security forces used... Published 16 Aug, 2024 03:09pm
World BD will decide on seeking Hasina’s extradition DHAKA: As cases rise against her, including murder accusations, Bangladesh will decide whether to ask India to... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
World Bangladeshi students on guard as exiled PM urges show of strength DHAKA: Hundreds of Bangladeshi students wielding bamboo rods patrolled the site of a planned gathering Thursday of... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:48pm
Editorials Bangladesh – navigating a perilous path EDITORIAL: The fallout of the historic events of the last few weeks in Bangladesh continues to reverberate as the... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 08:24am
World Bangladesh court opens murder case against ex-premier Sheikh Hasina DHAKA: A court in Bangladesh opened a murder investigation into ousted ex-premier Sheikh Hasina and six top figures... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 07:22pm
World Bangladesh power use grows as searing heat eclipses economic disruption SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s electricity demand grew 7% over three weeks of deadly nationwide protests that disrupted... Published 12 Aug, 2024 03:08pm
World Son of Hasina warns of ‘chaos’ without swift polls NEW DELHI: The son of Bangladesh’s toppled autocratic leader thanked New Delhi on Sunday for “saving her ... Updated 12 Aug, 2024 08:14am
World Sheikh Hasina to be sworn in as Bangladesh PM for fifth term DHAKA: Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be sworn in for a fifth term on Thursday after a landslide... Published 11 Jan, 2024 12:12pm
World China congratulates Bangladesh ruling party on ‘successful’ election BEIJING: China on Tuesday congratulated Bangladesh’s ruling party for its victory in recent elections, after Prime... Published 09 Jan, 2024 02:18pm
World BD’s Hasina wins re-election after polls without opposition DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won re-election for a fifth term Sunday, officials said,... Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am
World Bangladesh PM Hasina votes in general election boycotted by opponents DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina cast her vote on Sunday soon after polls opened in a general election in... Updated 07 Jan, 2024 04:03pm
World Bangladesh to vote in election without opposition DHAKA: Bangladesh votes Sunday in an election guaranteed to give Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina her fifth term in... Updated 05 Jan, 2024 05:34pm
World Exiled opposition leader condemns ‘sham’ Bangladesh election LONDON: Bangladesh’s election on Sunday will be a “sham” designed to cement Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s rule,... Published 04 Jan, 2024 12:11pm
World Bangladesh deploys army to keep peace ahead of Sunday’s election DHAKA: Troops deployed across Bangladesh on Wednesday amid fears of violence ahead of a national election which the... Published 03 Jan, 2024 06:18pm
World Bangladesh parties launch campaigns, opposition boycott DHAKA: Bangladesh’s political parties launched campaigns on Monday ahead of general elections next month, with... Published 18 Dec, 2023 05:52pm
World Bangladesh national election 2024: Journalists caught in the cross hairs DHAKA: Bangladesh is scheduled to hold general elections by January 2024. Amid questions over the potential... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
World Bangladesh promises free, fair elections in response to US visa curbs DHAKA: Bangladesh will take steps to tackle and prevent unlawful practices or interference in its elections,... Updated 25 May, 2023 12:12pm