Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh's Gen-Z Revolution: Student-Led NCP Fights for Political Relevance After Ousting Sheikh Hasina
Dec 04, 2025 01:55 pm CST
Following the successful uprising against Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's student-led National Citizen Party faces significant challenges in converting their revolutionary street power into electoral success. With just 6% support in polls ahead of February elections, the NCP struggles against established political forces while promising institutional reform and a break from decades of two-party dominance and nepotism in Bangladesh's political landscape.
Tarique Rahman Unable to Return to Bangladesh as Mother Khaleda Zia's Health Deteriorates
Dec 02, 2025 12:28 am CST
Tarique Rahman, acting chairperson of Bangladesh's BNP and son of ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, explains his inability to return to his homeland due to circumstances beyond his control, despite government claims that no restrictions exist on his return. Rahman has lived in exile since 2008 following politically motivated legal cases during Sheikh Hasina's regime.
UK MP Tulip Siddiq Condemns "Unjustified" Two-Year Sentence in Bangladesh Corruption Trial
Dec 02, 2025 12:13 am CST
Tulip Siddiq, niece of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and UK Labour MP, denounces her two-year prison sentence from a Bangladeshi anti-corruption tribunal as an "unjustified" outcome of a "kangaroo court" conducted in her absence. Prominent UK legal experts have raised serious concerns about the fairness of proceedings as Siddiq maintains she is "collateral damage" in a political vendetta against her family.
Awami League Rejects 'Politically Motivated' Corruption Verdict Against Former PM Sheikh Hasina
Dec 01, 2025 07:24 pm CST
The Awami League has strongly rejected a Dhaka court's corruption verdict against exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members, calling it "entirely predictable" and politically motivated. The party claims the Anti-Corruption Commission has been weaponized by Muhammad Yunus's unelected interim government to target political opponents without proper judicial process or evidence.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Implicated in 2009 Military Massacre, Commission Reveals
Dec 01, 2025 02:39 am CST
A commission investigating the 2009 Bangladesh Rifles mutiny that killed 74 people has concluded that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered the killings. The report, submitted by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, identifies former MP Fazle Noor Taposh as the principal coordinator and suggests foreign involvement in the massacre that destabilized Bangladesh's military forces.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia Critical in Intensive Care: Political Future and Health Concerns
Nov 30, 2025 12:15 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, 80, is currently in intensive care with multiple health complications. Despite being released following Sheikh Hasina's ouster, her critical condition raises concerns about her political future ahead of the 2026 elections where her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is considered a frontrunner. Family members and interim leader Muhammad Yunus have called for nationwide prayers for her recovery.
Khaleda Zia's Critical Health: Son Tarique Rahman Unable to Return to Bangladesh Despite Political Shifts
Nov 29, 2025 10:42 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia remains in critical condition as her son Tarique Rahman explains his inability to return from UK exile despite the interim government claiming no restrictions exist. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's political landscape continues to transform following Sheikh Hasina's overthrow, with elections scheduled for February amid allegations of foreign interference in both major parties' leadership.
India Examining Bangladesh's Extradition Request for Former PM Sheikh Hasina: Diplomatic Update
Nov 27, 2025 12:10 am CST
India has officially acknowledged receiving Bangladesh's extradition request for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and is examining it through legal processes. This diplomatic development follows Hasina's death sentence by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal for alleged crimes against humanity. Indian officials maintain commitment to supporting peace and stability in Bangladesh while conducting their review.
10 Kilograms of Gold Worth $1.3 Million Seized from Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's Bank Lockers
Nov 26, 2025 10:56 pm CST
Bangladesh anti-corruption authorities have confiscated approximately 10kg of gold worth $1.3 million from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's bank lockers. The seizure includes gold coins, bars, and jewelry that Hasina allegedly failed to deposit in the state treasury as required by law. This development comes amid ongoing political turmoil following Hasina's ousting and her recent death sentence by the International Crimes Tribunal.
Sheikh Hasina's Son Challenges Death Verdict: "Yunus Cannot Touch My Mother"
Nov 21, 2025 01:25 am CST
Sajeeb Wazed, son of exiled Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, denounces the death sentence issued against his mother as "illegal and unconstitutional." He claims the verdict, handed down by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal under Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's administration, violates legal principles and will collapse once rule of law is restored in the country.