Bangladesh
Bangladesh Interim Government Considers Banning Sheikh Hasina's Awami League Amid Growing Public Pressure
This statement from the interim government office of chief Professor Muhammad Yunus followed an overnight demonstration by activists of the newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), who organized a rally outside Yunus's official residence, demanding the dissolution of Hasina's party.
Islamist Groups Threaten Bangladesh Government: 'No Escape in 5 Minutes'
The warning came in response to the commission's proposals, which the parties claim espouse "Western-inspired" and "anti-Islamic" ideas. The Islamist coalition, whose parties include the Jatiya Olama Mashayekh Aemma Parishad, has promised mass demonstrations and dire consequences for the government of Yunus if the reforms continue. One of the leaders warned that the government will not have "even five minutes to escape" if it continues with the reforms.
Bangladesh: Yunus Accused of Orchestrating Moves to Malign Former PM Hasina
Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Zakir Hossain Galib issued the directive after a petition presented by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Chinmoy Krishna Das, Minority Rights Advocate, Released on Bail After Six Months in Custody
This came after a bench of Justice Atoar Rahman and Justice Ali Reza made the decision after hearing a final hearing.
Islamist Group Warns Interim Govt: Treat Yunus Same as Hasina
Local newspapers inform us that at different protest marches and rallies organized in different parts of the country, Hefazat leaders attacked the interim government and referred to the proposals forwarded by the commission as "anti-Islamic."
Bangladesh Interim Government Locks National ID Cards of Former PM Sheikh Hasina and Nine Family Members
EC officials clarified that NIDs are typically "locked" when an individual registers as a voter using false information or if there is an ongoing investigation involving the NID holder.
Bangladesh Demands Apology from Pakistan for 1971 Liberation War Atrocities
In the vicious Operation Searchlight, Pakistani troops are estimated to have killed 30 lakh (3 million) Bengalis and raped over a million women, and it is a black page in the history of the region. Bangladesh became independent in 1971 after the bloody war with Pakistan.
Bangladesh: BNP Plans Talks with Yunus, Urges Timely National Elections
The BNP will also demand a clear and transparent roadmap to the next polls, as per local media reports.
Sheikh Hasina Warns Muhammad Yunus: 'If You Play With Fire...'
Hasina, who fled Bangladesh last August and has been in India, utilized the platform to also ask questions about the circumstances under which student protester Abu Sayeed, a central leader in the pro-democracy movement, died.
Bangladesh Court Issues New Arrest Warrant Against 18, Including Ex-PM Hasina and Her Daughter
Dhaka Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain accepted a chargesheet submitted by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and instructed authorities to furnish a progress report on the implementation of the warrants by May 5.
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