Bangladesh
Bangladesh former president says he resigned without pressure
Former president Mohammed Shahabuddin said he resigned voluntarily after months of considering the decision, describing his life at Bangabhaban as restrictive.
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh activists planted saplings for Abu Sayed, Mugdha and Wasim. Campaign aims for a greener future.
Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chatra Dal has launched a weekly tree-planting campaign honoring those killed during the July and August student-led uprisings and the broader movement to restore democracy.
Bangladesh
Shahabuddin cited worsening health complications. Bangladesh president said he needs long-term treatment.
Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned as president of Bangladesh on Friday, citing worsening health problems that he said left him unable to perform the duties of the office.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh president resigns ahead of emergency press conference
Bangladesh president Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned Friday afternoon, ending widespread speculation. He submitted his resignation letter to the speaker of the national parliament at 4:30 p.m., and authorities scheduled an emergency press conference for 5 p.m. in the parliament oath room.
India
India targets offline messaging app reportedly used during student protests
India’s cybercrime coordination center has directed GitHub to remove Bitchat, a Bluetooth-based messaging application developed by former Twitter chief executive officer Jack Dorsey, citing national security concerns.
India
India protesters threaten to turn resignation campaign toward Modi
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi that protesters could begin demanding his resignation unless education minister Dharmendra Pradhan steps down over alleged examination failures.
India
Dipke rejects compromise as India student protests continue
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said protesters would continue their demonstrations until India’s education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigns over the government’s handling of student grievances.
India
India protesters demanded accountability over exam leaks. Modi offered fast-track courts.
Thousands of protesters remained camped at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Thursday, defying restrictions after police used tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators twice this week.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh needs $15 billion in annual foreign investment by 2030
Bangladesh must increase annual foreign direct investment nearly sevenfold to $15 billion by 2030 to sustain growth and finance infrastructure, a leading foreign investors’ group said.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh exports missed government target. Record remittances provided relief.
Bangladesh’s trade deficit widened nearly 24% to $23.98 billion during the first 11 months of fiscal 2025-26 as exports declined and imports of capital machinery and industrial materials weakened.