Bangladesh
Jaishankar discusses Bangladesh with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, NSA Mike Waltz
"But I want to say the attack on our consulate in San Francisco is a very, very serious matter. Something for which we expect accountability. And we'd like to see that people who did it are held responsible," Jaishankar said. Asked about two cases -- one against a former Indian official and another against an Indian business tycoon -- which have come up in US courts in the last two years, Jaishankar said, "No, the subject didn't come up (during the meetings).
Yunus Government's Shocking Move: Releases Jailed Islamist Leader Accused of Arming Anti-India Forces
Babar, who served as a Minister of State for Home in the BNP-Jamaat-e-Islami alliance government led by Khaleda Zia in 2004, was arrested in May 2007 for his involvement in cases of grenade attack on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and attempted smuggling of 10-truckloads of arms and ammunition via Chittagong to banned terrorist outfit ULFA working to secede Assam from India.
Sheikh Hasina’s Niece Tulip Siddiq Steps Down as UK Treasury Minister
Siddiq, who held the role responsible for financial services and fighting corruption, faced growing scrutiny over her connections with her aunt, who was ousted as prime minister of Bangladesh last year.
Bangladesh’s Yunus Urges UK to Investigate Corruption Scandal Involving Sheikh Hasina’s Niece
In an interview with the Times newspaper, Yunus criticized the use of properties gifted to Siddiq and her family by "allies of her aunt's deposed regime". He demanded the return of the assets to Bangladesh if she is found to have benefitted from "plain robbery".
Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Meets Indian Envoy, Expresses 'Deep Concern' Over Border Tensions
Verma was called by the foreign ministry to take up the latest escalation of border tensions, it was reported from the state-owned BSS agency. But this term was missing in a separate press statement by the foreign ministry.
Bangladesh to Skip 150th Anniversary Celebration of India Meteorological Department
On Friday, acting Bangladesh Meteorological Department director Mominul Islam said: "The India Meteorological Department invited us to their 150th anniversary celebrations. We maintain good relations and continue to collaborate with them."
Bangladesh: Hasina's Extradition Unrelated to Reported Extension of Indian Visa
We have sought India to return Sheikh Hasina as a Bangladeshi citizen. Her status in India is not relevant to this request. It is not a matter of our consideration," a foreign office spokesman said at a weekly media briefing on Tuesday.
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal Issues Second Arrest Warrant Against Former PM Hasina
This was the second arrest warrant issued by the ICT against Hasina, who escaped to India after her Awami League regime was overthrown due to unprecedented anti-government protests in August last year. The tribunal has so far recorded three cases against her.
Bangladesh Court Denies Bail to ISKCON Priest Chinmoy Krishna Das
Chattogram Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Saiful Islam rejected the bail plea after hearing arguments for around 30 minutes from the both sides. Metropolitan Public Prosecutor Advocate Mofizul Haque Bhuiyan told this to The Daily Star.
Bangladesh CEC: Awami League to Contest Elections Unless Banned by Government or Judiciary
During a meeting of election officials on Monday, held at Chittagong Circuit House, said according to newspaper the Dhaka Tribune.
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