With Hasina gone in Bangladesh, a rival family tastes power DHAKA: Two women dominated Bangladeshi politics for decades. One was chased into exile. The other is newly free from... Published 30 Aug, 2024 12:08pm
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 UN team in Bangladesh to assess rights violations DHAKA: A United Nations team arrived in Bangladesh Thursday to assess whether to investigate alleged human rights... Published 22 Aug, 2024 01:17pm
Opinion Bangladesh — more of the same change? It began with Afghanistan. Then it was Sri Lanka. Now it is Bangladesh. Scenes are almost identical. Public outrage... Published 21 Aug, 2024 07:35am
World Second retired general to join interim Bangladesh cabinet DHAKA: A second retired military general was sworn into Bangladesh’s interim government on Friday, one of four new... Published 17 Aug, 2024 06:12am
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 Bangladesh turmoil may slow financial reform, weaken banks, S&P says NEW DELHI/DHAKA: Political turmoil in Bangladesh is likely to slow planned financial reforms and has already added... Published 14 Aug, 2024 04:45pm
World Hasina urges supporters to make public show of strength DHAKA: Ousted Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked supporters to make a public show of strength later... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 08:30am
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 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
Opinion Lessons from illusionary revolutions Amid escalating student-led protests and mounting unrest, Bangladesh’s long-serving Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
World Nobel winner Yunus returns to Bangladesh, hails ‘second independence’ DHAKA: Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus hailed Bangladesh’s “second independence” as he returned Thursday to... Updated 08 Aug, 2024 02:49pm
World How Bangladesh student protests brought in a new leader DHAKA: A student-led uprising in Bangladesh against government hiring rules culminated this week in the prime... Published 08 Aug, 2024 11:54am
World Bangladesh awaits installation of interim government after weeks of strife DHAKA: Bangladesh is set to get a new, interim government headed by Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad... Updated 08 Aug, 2024 12:32pm
Pakistan Pakistan seeks peaceful, swift return of normalcy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday expressed solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and “sincerely” hoped a... Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am
World Yunus heads home, govt to be sworn in today DHAKA: The Nobel Peace laureate tapped to lead an interim government in Bangladesh called for calm and boarded a... Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Opinion ‘Lesson learned from Bangladesh…’ This is apropos to my letter to the Editor carried by the newspaper yesterday. The Sheikh Hasina government’s... Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am
World Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Sheikh Hasina’s fate DHAKA/NEW DELHI: The night before long-time leader Sheikh Hasina abruptly fled Bangladesh amid deadly protests, her... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:44pm
Pakistan Pakistan stands with Bangladesh, hopes for a swift return to normalcy: FO Expresses confidence that the resilient spirit and unity of the Bangladeshi people will lead them towards a harmonious future Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:45pm
World India evacuates non-essential staff from its embassy, consulates in Bangladesh, Indian official sources say NEW DELHI: India has evacuated all non-essential staff and their families from its embassy and consulates in... Published 07 Aug, 2024 11:13am
Opinion Lesson learned from Bangladesh… The student protests in Bangladesh, which began in June 2024, in Dhaka, quickly spreading to other cities such as... Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Editorials A disgraced Hasina EDITORIAL: In the end, things moved just too fast for Sheikh Hasina, now Bangladesh’s ex-prime minister. But, if... Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:19am
World Bangladesh president dissolves parliament; Khaleda Zia freed DHAKA: Bangladesh’s president dissolved parliament on Tuesday, clearing the way for an interim government and new... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
World Bangladesh student group suspends protests over death toll DHAKA: The Bangladeshi student group leading demonstrations that have spiralled into deadly violence suspended... Updated 22 Jul, 2024 11:33pm
World UAE jails 57 Bangladeshis for protests: state media DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has handed lengthy prison sentences to 57 Bangladeshi expatriates for protesting... Updated 22 Jul, 2024 04:54pm
