Politics

Bangladesh's Political Upheaval: Hasina Seeks Asylum in UK Amid Protests

The Bangladesh Army has formed an interim government, and the UN has called for calm.

Aug 6, 2024

Monitoring Bangladesh situation closely: Jaishankar at all-party meet

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chaired on Tuesday an all-party meeting on the situation in violence-struck Bangladesh, during which he said that India is keeping a close watch on the developments in the neighbouring country.

Aug 6, 2024

B'desh will turn into another Pak if BNP-Jamaat attains power: Sheikh Hasina's son

The weeks-long unrest in Bangladesh over a quota-related issue took an unprecedented turn on Monday with protesters running amok on the streets of Dhaka, vandalising properties and disfiguring the statue of 'Father of Nation' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, compelling his daughter Sheikh Hasina to step down as Prime Minister and flee the country.

Aug 6, 2024

Parliament to be dissolved to pave path for new interim govt in Bangladesh

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has said the current Parliament will be dissolved as soon as possible according to the Constitution, media reported.

Aug 6, 2024

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to head new Interim Govt in Bangladesh: Student leaders

Coordinators of the student movement said that they have spoken to Muhammad Yunus who has given his consent for the same

Aug 6, 2024

UK demands UN-led probe into Bangladesh crisis, remains silent on asylum to Hasina

The UK government called for a United Nations-led probe into the unrest that led to the resignation of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Aug 6, 2024

EAM Jaishankar briefs all-party meet on Bangladesh situation

The Central government has called an all-party meeting on Tuesday regarding the situation in Bangladesh, in which External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar briefed leaders of all political parties about the situation in the violence-struck nation and the steps taken by the Indian government.

Aug 6, 2024

Mob sets Bangladesh cricketer Mashrafe Mortaza's house on fire

Protesters have reportedly set on fire the house of former Bangladesh cricket captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza as violence and chaos continued in the country after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the nation on Monday.

Aug 6, 2024

Bangladesh President orders immediate release of jailed ex-PM Khaleda Zia

The meeting unanimously decided to release BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia immediately.

Aug 6, 2024

'All aspirations will be fulfilled in coming days', PM Modi assures people of J&K & Ladakh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured the people of J&K and Ladakh that the government would work to fulfil all their aspirations in the days to come.

Aug 5, 2024

Threat to woman officer: Akhil Giri resigns from Bengal cabinet

West Bengal Minister of State in charge of the correctional services department (independent charge) Akhil Giri, on Monday, submitted his resignation from the cabinet.

Aug 5, 2024

Bangladesh Military Takes Over, PM Hasina flees country in helicopter

Bangladesh Military Takes Over and PM Sheikh Hasina has reportedly fled the country in a military helicopter.

Aug 5, 2024

Cong MP seeks LS to discuss issues of OBC youth, gives adjournment notice

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha to draw attention to a "pressing issue affecting the OBC community" involving the stagnant income ceiling for the creamy layer, which needs to be revised.

Aug 5, 2024

79 LS Seats Row: ECI rebuts turnout irregularity claims by Vote for Democracy report

Congress earlier urged the ECI to address a report by the civil society group Vote for Democracy alleging irregularities in 79 seats in Lok Sabha elections 2024

Aug 5, 2024

Suspend those who allowed murder-accused cop speak to media: Demands Oppn in Maharashtra

The Maharashtra Congress on Saturday demanded to know how dismissed police officer Sachin Vaze facing murder charges was allowed to speak to the media when he was being escorted for a medical checkup in the morning.

Aug 5, 2024