Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh Referendum Controversy: How Pre-Election Vote Proposals Threaten February Election Timeline
Oct 29, 2025 05:34 pm CST
Bangladesh's political transition faces uncertainty as the National Consensus Commission recommends holding a referendum on implementing the July National Charter either before or during the February elections. While Interim Government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus supports the referendum process, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party opposes it, claiming it would further divide the country. This controversy highlights the ongoing tensions between political factions as Bangladesh attempts to establish a post-Hasina democratic framework.
Bangladesh Welcomes Controversial Islamic Preacher Zakir Naik: Rising Concerns About Radicalization
Oct 27, 2025 07:12 pm CST
Following Sheikh Hasina's removal, Bangladesh's new government under Muhammad Yunus is set to host controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for a month-long visit. Naik, wanted in India for hate speech and linked to the 2016 Dhaka terror attack, represents growing concerns about radicalization in Bangladesh as the country appears increasingly receptive to extremist elements and anti-India activities.
From Power to Exile: World Leaders Who Fled Their Countries During Political Upheavals
Oct 18, 2025 07:53 pm CST
This comprehensive examination looks at prominent world leaders from Sheikh Hasina to Muammar Gaddafi who were forced to flee their countries following political upheavals, military coups, and mass protests. The article explores the circumstances of their falls from power, subsequent exiles, and in some cases, their eventual returns or tragic ends, providing insight into the fragility of political authority even for seemingly untouchable rulers.
Bangladesh Political Parties Divided Over July National Charter 2025 as Signing Ceremony Approaches
Oct 17, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Bangladesh prepares for a pivotal moment as major political parties gather to sign the July National Charter 2025, a document designed to guide the country's democratic renewal process. While many parties support Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's initiative, the National Citizen Party and several left-leaning groups refuse to sign, citing concerns about legal legitimacy. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party plans to sign despite disagreements over implementation, highlighting the complex political landscape as Bangladesh moves toward elections after Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule ended in 2024.
Bangladesh Seeks Death Penalty for Sheikh Hasina Over Mass Protest Deaths: International Crimes Tribunal Case Explained
Oct 16, 2025 10:04 pm CST
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal prosecutor has demanded the death penalty for exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, charging her as the mastermind behind crimes against humanity during the 2024 mass protests that claimed hundreds of lives and led to her ousting. The case proceeds amid rising political tensions as Bangladesh prepares for elections under interim leader Muhammad Yunus.
Bangladesh Issues Arrest Warrants for Former PM Sheikh Hasina in Enforced Disappearance Cases
Oct 09, 2025 03:56 am CST
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 29 others on charges of crimes against humanity related to enforced disappearances during her Awami League government. The 78-year-old Hasina, currently in India following her ousting during mass protests in August last year, faces prosecution alongside former military officers and government officials for alleged abductions and torture of political dissidents.
Human Rights Concerns Rise After Former Bangladesh Minister Dies Handcuffed to Hospital Bed
Oct 02, 2025 05:41 pm CST
The death of former Bangladesh Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun while handcuffed to a hospital bed has sparked outrage across the country. Images of the 75-year-old Awami League leader restrained during his final hours have raised serious questions about prisoner treatment under Muhammad Yunus' interim government, highlighting growing tensions in Bangladesh's political landscape following Sheikh Hasina's ousting in August 2024.
Asaduddin Owaisi Challenges PM Modi's Claims of Bangladeshi Infiltrators in Bihar
Sep 26, 2025 04:06 pm CST
As Bihar elections approach, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly refuted Prime Minister Modi's claims about Bangladeshi infiltrators in the state, particularly in the Seemanchal region. Owaisi made a pointed reference to former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina currently residing in Delhi, while the controversy over voter roll revisions continues to intensify political tensions between the ruling BJP alliance and opposition parties including RJD and Congress.
Muhammad Yunus Addresses India-Bangladesh Tensions: Cites Sheikh Hasina's Refuge and SAARC Revival Challenges
Sep 25, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has openly discussed strained relations with India during his New York visit, attributing tensions to India's disapproval of student protests that ousted Sheikh Hasina and India's decision to shelter the former premier. Yunus also advocated for SAARC revival while suggesting India's politics have hindered regional cooperation, and announced plans for Bangladesh's first genuine democratic elections in 15 years, scheduled for February 2025.
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at UNGA: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties Amid Political Changes
Sep 25, 2025 01:54 pm CST
Bangladesh's interim government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus held significant diplomatic talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UN General Assembly, focusing on trade and economic cooperation. This meeting marks their second encounter and signals improving relations between the historically estranged nations following Bangladesh's recent political transition. Yunus also met with leaders from Italy, Finland, and Kosovo, who expressed support for Bangladesh's upcoming democratic elections amid growing political uncertainty in the country.