General Bipin Rawat
Private News Channel Reports Sheikh Hasina Resigns and Exits Bangladesh
According to the private news channel Jamuna, this resignation has reportedly been compelled due to the huge-scale protests sparked by dissatisfaction with a contentious quota system alloting 30 percent of government positions to relatives of veterans from the 1971 War of Independence.
Violent Clashes in Bangladesh Leave Nearly 100 Dead and Hundreds Injured
The violence broke early Sunday when the clashing of demonstrators, part of a non-cooperation campaign of Students Against Discrimination, with supporters of the Awami League and its associated groups, including Chhatra League and Jubo League, took place. The protesters were demanding resignation from the government in the face of a contentious job quota system.
PM Hasina Alleges 'Anarchists' Attempted Sri Lanka-Style Chaos to Overthrow Government
The recent unrest in Bangladesh saw violent clashes between police and largely student demonstrators who were demanding an end to a quota system. It reserved 30 percent of government posts for relatives of veterans from Bangladesh's 1971 War of Independence.
Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia on 'deathbed', says BNP leader
According to a report in The Daily Star, Khaleda Zia, 78, was urgently taken to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka around 3:30 am on Saturday after falling ill at her residence, 'Firoza', in Gulshan.
Sheikh Hasina Sworn In as Prime Minister of Bangladesh for Fifth Consecutive Term
This marks Hasina's 12th term overall and her fourth consecutive term as prime minister.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sworn in for Historic Fourth Term in Office
As per the Election Commission's gazette notification published on Tuesday, the Awami League secured a significant victory with 223 out of 298 seats in the recent polls, securing a straight fourth five-year term government since January 2009, following their governance from 1996 to 2001.
Criticism from UN, US, and UK on Bangladesh Polls Fairness; Global Leaders Applaud Hasina’s Victory
The US State Department expressed concern about the arrests of thousands of political opposition members and reported irregularities on election day in Bangladesh. The United States, along with other observers, deemed the elections not free or fair and regretted the non-participation of all parties. The State Department urged the government to investigate reports of violence and hold perpetrators accountable while encouraging political parties to reject violence.
Hasina Wins Gopalganj-3 Seat, Advises Party Leaders Against Victory Processions
She gathered an impressive 2,49,962 votes, while her closest contender, Sheikh Abul Kalam from the National People's Party (NPP), managed only 460 votes.
Bangladesh's Ruling Awami League Secures Over 50% of Parliamentary Seats, Confirms Election Commission
Reports from various parts of the country show the Awami League's significant success in securing parliamentary seats.
Bangladesh PM Exudes Confidence in Securing Fourth Consecutive Term Victory
Regarding the opposition, Hasina remarked that the BNP is a party formed by a military dictator who seized state power, branding them as a party of terrorists with no belief in elections.
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