Sheikh Hasina

Ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina announced she plans to return from exile in India to Bangladesh in December, despite facing a death sentence on charges of crimes against humanity. This announcement drew strong condemnation from Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who called the event an affront to the country’s sovereignty. Separately, Tarique Rahman inaugurated the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum in Dhaka, which documents the 2024 uprising and alleged political repression.

Bangladesh’s ex-PM Sheikh Hasina announced plans to return to the country in December despite facing a death sentence for crimes against humanity, stating she would fulfill her 'duty to the people' even if imprisoned. She fled to India after being ousted in a student-led uprising in August 2024, and India is examining Bangladesh’s extradition request. Her potential return coincides with the anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence in 1971.

Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh despite facing a death sentence. Her plans present a political challenge for the new government in Dhaka.

Sheikh Hasina, a former prime minister, is set to speak today, likely announcing her return from exile in India despite facing the death penalty.

Heavy monsoon season in India has claimed over 100 lives due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with more rain expected in several states. Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to deliver a speech from India later today.

India's Ministry of External Affairs stated that a press event featuring Bangladesh’s deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is organized by a private media entity, not the government. Bangladesh warned that ongoing political activities by Sheikh Hasina on Indian territory could harm bilateral relations.

Bangladesh has requested India clarify its stance on former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s planned virtual speech in New Delhi, warning that allowing political activities by a fugitive could harm bilateral relations. The event, commemorating the second anniversary of a student-led uprising that ousted her government, has prompted Dhaka to seek Hasina’s extradition, as she remains in India since fleeing in August 2024.

Bangladesh has asked India to clarify its stance on exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s planned virtual speech from New Delhi, warning that allowing her political activities could harm improving bilateral relations. The event is hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia in Delhi, commemorating the second anniversary of the student-led uprising that ousted her.

Bangladesh expresses concern that Sheikh Hasina's media event could harm relations with India, urging India to prevent activities from its territory aimed at destabilizing Bangladesh. The report comes from Bangladesh's official news agency.

Bangladesh’s deposed leader Sheikh Hasina will hold a virtual press conference on August 5 to mark the second anniversary of her arrival in India following the 2024 uprising, a month before Tarique Rahman’s expected visit.

Bangladesh’s ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina vowed to return to her country by December despite fearing for her life. She was ousted in August 2024 by a student-led uprising and fled to India.

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns citing health concerns, specifically autonomic neuropathy, which causes momentary loss of consciousness. The speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad will assume presidential duties until a new president is elected.

Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned halfway through his term, citing medical reasons. The president was once a close ally of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin will resign before the end of his term, citing health issues. His resignation occurs as Sheikh Hasina plans to return in December following a court conviction.

Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted following a student-led uprising in August 2024 and fled the country after months of deadly protests. Her rule was marked by authoritarian practices including enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and suppression of political opponents.

The disappearance of Miraj Sheikh has become a major test for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party government's pledge to reform human rights practices. The case contrasts with the human rights record of the previous government led by Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes tied to the July-August 2024 uprising, with the title suggesting courts are being used as weapons.

Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces imprisonment if she returns from self-imposed exile in India, according to a government minister. She has been sentenced in absentia to death by Bangladesh's war-crimes court for ordering a crackdown during a student-led uprising. India is examining a request to extradite her, while Hasina stated she plans to return voluntarily in December to surrender.

Sheikh Hasina, exiled and facing a death sentence, plans to return to Bangladesh in December, creating a legal conflict with Dhaka’s leaders. The article highlights the tension between her return and the current leadership in Dhaka.

India has resumed tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals, signaling a thaw in bilateral relations. Analysts highlight that rebuilding trade ties will be challenging as Bangladesh pursues Chinese investment near India's sensitive eastern border. The visa suspension followed violent protests that led to the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The article discusses Bangladesh's long-standing foreign policy alignment with India under Sheikh Hasina's leadership, highlighting bilateral agreements in digital connectivity, transit rights, and maritime security. It argues for Bangladesh's logical case for admission into ASEAN.

Sheikh Hasina, ousted prime minister of Bangladesh, pledged to return to the country this year despite a death sentence issued in absentia, which she called 'illegal, unconstitutional and politically motivated'. She stated she would overcome obstacles to return home, having fled to India after a student-led uprising ousted her government in August 2024.

Bangladesh's ex-PM Sheikh Hasina claims she will return to Dhaka this year despite a death sentence in absentia for crimes against humanity. She fled to India in August 2024 after a student-led uprising ousted her, and in an interview with NDTV, she dismissed the verdict as 'politically motivated.'

A young activist and photographer has been creating portraits of disappeared activists and their families in Dhaka’s 'House of Mirrors' since before Sheikh Hasina’s fall. The article highlights the search for thousands of missing activists in the context of political events in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is visiting Malaysia and China on his first foreign tour since taking office, focusing on trade and infrastructure projects including the Teesta initiative. The trip aims to strengthen economic partnerships, while relations with India remain strained due to a 2024 uprising and ongoing border disputes.

India and Bangladesh faced challenges in improving relations after Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took office, as India's actions undermined efforts to move past tensions stemming from ex-leader Sheikh Hasina's 2024 ouster and exile to India. Initial diplomatic optimism was followed by setbacks.

Bangladesh and India agreed to enhance border cooperation through improved intelligence sharing and coordinated patrols amid tensions over alleged undocumented migration. Bangladesh accused India of attempting to force migrants across the border without due process, complicating relations following the 2024 ousting of Sheikh Hasina and India’s deportation efforts.

The article discusses the initial phase of Bangladesh's new government, emphasizing democratic reconstruction following the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's autocracy in August 2024. The new administration faces the challenge of historical correction amid political upheaval.

India has deported nearly 5,000 Bangladeshi citizens since the BJP's victory in West Bengal, with the state government establishing detention centers for undocumented migrants and Rohingya refugees. The campaign aligns with the BJP's 'detect, delete and deport' policy, amid political tensions over immigration and deteriorating relations with Bangladesh following a 2024 revolution.

Bangladesh's new parliament has canceled reforms introduced after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, which aimed to enhance accountability. The reforms were initially implemented following student-led protests to address governance issues.