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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.
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.
Amid Protests For Electoral Reform, Will Bangladesh Vote In February?
Sep 19, 2025 07:28 pm CST
Ahead of elections in Bangladesh next year, an alliance of hardline Islamic parties is hitting the streets posing a fresh challenge to Bangladesh's fragile law and order situation.
Bangladesh Bars Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, Family From Voting In Next Year Poll
Sep 18, 2025 04:50 am CST
Bangladesh's Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday said it has "locked" the national identity cards of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, effectively barring her from voting in the general elections scheduled for February next year.