General Bipin Rawat
Amid violent protests, Bangla polls may further deepen political fault lines
With no sign of political compromise in sight, Bangladesh’s January elections will likely do little to repair its deep political divisions, he said.
Sheikh Hasina Becomes the Longest-Serving Female Head of Government Worldwide
In her role as Prime Minister since 2009, following a prior term from 1996 to 2001, Hasina has received acclaim for effectively addressing the challenges posed by resurgent Islamist groups and a once meddlesome military, as noted by Time.
Is Bangladesh PM Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed gearing up for larger political role?
Wazed was seen putting up regular updates on social media X on the G20 summit from New Delhi.
Bangladesh won't buy anything from countries that impose sanctions: Sheikh Hasina
The prime minister made the remarks on Saturday when inaugurating the 60th convention of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) in Dhaka, Xinhua news agency reported. "There is now a tendency to impose sanctions, and sanctions on those by whom we contain terrorism. We have made a decision. I have said that I will not buy anything from those who will impose sanctions," said the prime minister.
Killing by the name of Islam is not acceptable, says PM Hasina
"Allah gives us lives, and He has the supreme authority to give lives and take lives, killing is against the Quran," she said, adding that those who believe in Islam genuinely must have tolerance towards other religions. "In Bangladesh, all religions have the same rights, people will perform their respective religious rituals, Allah will judge everything (on the Doomsday). He does not give that right to any human, all have to remember that," she said.
Govt committed to combat terrorism: Bangladesh PM Hasina
"Our drive against militancy, terrorism, drugs and corruption will continue. All of you must remain cautious regarding this matter," she said, and also requested the parents to remain alert so that their children do not get drawn to drugs and militancy. Hasina said this while addressing a public rally at TT High School ground at Bhangar Haat in Gopalganj.
Boycott the parties formed illegally by military dictators, Hasina urges people
It is impossible to assume power by lobbying foreigners. It seems like someone coming from outside will take the BNP (Bangladesh Nationalist Party) to power.... It (BNP) has been dreaming so. Once upon a time, they could make it happen by acting as a broker (of foreigners). But there is no scope left in Bangladesh to come to power through the acts of an agent.
Govt has zero tolerance policy against terrorism, militancy: Sheikh Hasina
The Prime Minister said that Bangladesh does not want to engage in war with anyone, adding, "If external forces attack us, we will face that. For that we are building the armed forces accordingly by taking various steps. Sophisticated and up-to-date weapons are being procured for each force."
15th Constitutional amendment has strengthened democracy: Sheikh Hasina
Claiming that former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia had prepared a voters' list with 1.23 crore fake voters to hold a farcical election, Hasina said that the Election Commission (EC) has been constituted through a search committee following a law enacted by her government that has made it more transparent and accountable. The government has also given complete financial independence to the poll panel, she said.
Evil forces hatching conspiracies against Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina
Hasina said this while delivering her inaugural speech at the 22nd national council of the Awami League (AL) to elect new leadership. Hasina, who has been re-elected for the 10th time as AL president, asked the party leaders and activists to remain united in order to resist conspiracies and advance the country towards prosperity.
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