Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina Denies US Involvement in Bangladesh Ouster: Exclusive NDTV Interview Reveals Concerns Over Democratic Decline
Nov 17, 2025 04:59 pm CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, exiled former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addresses speculation about US involvement in her ouster, expresses concerns about democratic deterioration under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government, and discusses the treatment of minorities and religious pluralism in the country as she awaits the verdict in her crimes against humanity trial.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Expresses Gratitude to India While Awaiting Crucial Tribunal Verdict
Nov 17, 2025 11:01 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, living in exile in India since August 2024, has expressed gratitude to India for providing refuge following her ouster. Currently facing charges of crimes against humanity for the deadly crackdown on student-led protests, Hasina awaits the International Crimes Tribunal verdict which could potentially seek the death penalty. Despite her situation, she maintains that Bangladesh's political future must be determined independently by its own citizens.
Sheikh Hasina Condemns Destruction of Father's Historic House as Attempt to Erase Bangladesh's Liberation Legacy
Nov 17, 2025 10:36 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks out from New Delhi about the recent vandalization of her father's historic Dhanmondi 32 residence, calling it a deliberate attempt to erase the legacy of Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War and the values of democracy, equality, and secularism that her father championed.
Sheikh Hasina Breaks Silence: Warns of Extremism and Authoritarian Rule in Bangladesh Under Yunus Regime
Nov 17, 2025 10:20 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks exclusively from her exile in New Delhi, condemning the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for undermining democracy, enabling religious persecution, and aligning with extremist groups. She details her violent ouster, the destruction of her father's legacy, and outlines her vision for restoring democratic stability in Bangladesh amid growing concerns about religious freedom and regional security.
NIA Conducts Major Raids in Tripura Targeting Document Forgery for Illegal Infiltrators
Nov 12, 2025 09:38 pm CST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted coordinated raids across Tripura's Unakoti district targeting individuals suspected of creating fake identity documents for cross-border infiltrators linked to international human trafficking networks. The operation focused on two key suspects as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal immigration and potential connections to terrorist organizations like Al-Qaeda operating from Bangladesh.
Sheikh Hasina Reveals Three Key Conditions for Her Return to Bangladesh Following Political Exile
Nov 12, 2025 05:19 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August 2024 following mass protests, has outlined three essential conditions for her return: restoration of participatory democracy, lifting the Awami League ban, and ensuring free elections. In an exclusive interview, she criticizes the Yunus interim government for endangering India-Bangladesh relations while expressing gratitude to India for providing refuge during this political crisis.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia and Son Tarique Rahman to Contest in Upcoming February Elections
Nov 03, 2025 10:51 pm CST
Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia of Bangladesh will contest in the upcoming February elections alongside her son Tarique Rahman. The 80-year-old political figure leads the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, considered the frontrunner following the overthrow of her longtime rival Sheikh Hasina. This marks a significant political comeback after Zia's imprisonment and subsequent release when Hasina's government fell in August 2024.
NSA Ajit Doval Highlights How Weak Governance Led to Regime Changes in South Asian Nations
Nov 01, 2025 09:35 am CST
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval emphasized the critical role of effective governance in nation-building during his Rashtriya Ekta Diwas lecture. He cited examples from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka where weak governance led to regime changes through non-institutional methods. Doval praised PM Modi's governance model while highlighting the importance of institutional strength, women's empowerment, and technology adaptation to meet citizens' growing expectations in modern governance.
Bangladeshi Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Rape in Maharashtra; Wife and Accomplice Jailed for Illegal Stay
Oct 31, 2025 03:37 pm CST
A sessions court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced a 26-year-old Bangladeshi national to eight years in prison for rape, while also sentencing his wife and another individual to 5-year terms for illegally staying in India. The case involves two minors trafficked from Bangladesh, though trafficking charges were dismissed. All three convicts will be deported upon completing their sentences.
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.