Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Former PM Sheikh Hasina’s visa extended amid legal challenges

Former PM Sheikh Hasina's visa extended amid legal challenges

Bangladesh’s interim government has raised concerns over reports of a visa extension granted to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, despite the cancellation of her passport on January 7, 2024, according to official statements. The government stressed that visa validity typically ends with passport cancellation, responding to media claims that Hasina’s visa status in India, where … Read more

Bangladesh tells India to return Sheikh Hasina for legal proceedings

Former PM Sheikh Hasina's visa extended amid legal challenges

Bangladesh has requested India to return former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to New Delhi in August, for a “judicial process,” according to the acting head of the country’s foreign ministry, Touhid Hossain, who spoke to reporters on Monday. “We sent a note verbale to the Indian government requesting her (Hasina’s) return for judicial … Read more

BCB President flees, Mashrafe Mortaza’s house set on fire amid political unrest

BCB President flees, Mashrafe Mortaza's house set on fire amid political unrest

Former cricket captain Mashrafe Mortaza’s house was attacked. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country. Bangladesh Cricket Board officials also fled due to safety concerns. Amid the escalating unrest in Bangladesh, former cricket captain Mashrafe Mortaza’s house was reportedly set on fire amidst the chaos following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on Monday. … Read more

Sheikh Hasina resigns after protesters storm palace, ending 15-year rule

Sheikh Hasina resigns after protesters storm palace, ending 15-year rule

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned after 15 years. Protests began over a government job quota. Hasina’s government blamed opposition parties for the violence. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday, ending 15-year rule, as thousands of protesters defied a military curfew and stormed her official residence. Officials from the military and the Ministry of … Read more

‘India Out’ campaign gains momentum Bangladesh after Maldives

‘India Out’

DHAKA: The Bangladeshi people and the opposition also followed in the footsteps of Maldives and chanted ‘India Out’.

According to a British Broadcasting Corporation(BBC) report, the ‘India Out’ campaign in Bangladesh has been launched by some influencers, social activists, and influential personalities, which is supported by a section of the public and opposition politicians.

This campaign has gained momentum after the victory of the Awami League in the recent elections which were boycotted by the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ‘.

The ongoing campaign by the People’s Activist Coalition is emphasizing boycotting Indian products. The boycott campaign of Indian products is being termed as ‘India Out’.

According to a report, the United States and the United Kingdom had described the general elections of Bangladesh as unfair and biased.

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Bangladesh opposition leader Alamgir arrested amid disputes

Bangladesh opposition leader Alamgir arrested

Bangladesh opposition leader Alamgir arrested amid disputes. He was detained for his alleged involvement in an attack on the residence. Nearly 3,000 party activists and supporters have been detained in the past week. Bangladesh’s opposition leader, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, and numerous members of his party have been apprehended following violent anti-government demonstrations in Dhaka. … Read more

Tamim Iqbal Steps Down as Bangladesh’s ODI Captain Due to Injury

Tamim Iqbal ODI Captain

Decision made to allow time to find a new captain for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Back injury rules him out of the upcoming Asia Cup. Aims to return for New Zealand series before the World Cup. Tamim Iqbal has announced his resignation as Bangladesh’s ODI captain due to a recurring back injury, which has … Read more

Protests in Dhaka: Calls for PM’s Resignation

Protests in Dhaka

Protests in Dhaka demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and allies lead the demonstrations. Clashes occur as police use rubber bullets. In the latest protest demanding the resignation of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, clashes occurred in the capital city of Dhaka as police fired rubber bullets and tear … Read more

Bangladesh launches its first metro rail service in Dhaka

Bangladesh

Line 6, a Japanese-funded project, was launched in Dhaka. The 20-kilometer road will connect Dhaka’s hospitals and government offices. It will eventually reach the southern financial area of Motijheel. Bangladesh began its first metro train service in Dhaka on Wednesday, hoping it will improve traffic in one of the world’s most congested cities. The largely … Read more

Bangladesh Celebrates Opening of Its Longest Bridge

Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s longest bridge will open to the public on Sunday. The 4.04-mile-long (6.51-kilometre) bridge across the Padma River cost an estimated $3.6 billion. Padma Bridge will boost the country’s economic growth by 1.3% per year, according to experts. Saturday, Sheikh Hasina, the prime minister of Bangladesh, celebrated the opening of the country’s longest bridge, which … Read more

Bangladesh govt decides to close shop, markets at 8 pm

bangladesh

Bangladesh’s prime minister orders all businesses, markets and markets to close at 8 p.m. daily. The announcement is to save energy and power because energy prices are going up around the world. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued the directive in a Friday evening memo. Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has instructed all relevant parties … Read more

PM Imran telephones Bangladesh counterpart, inquires about her health

PM Imran birthday

Prime Minister Imran Khan has made a telephone call to his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina to inquire about her health and convey his best wishes. The Prime Minister underscored the historic and fraternal relations between the two countries. PM Imran Khan reiterated his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, said a press release issued by PM … Read more