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Sheikh Hasina plans Bangladesh return despite death sentence
Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina said Wednesday that she plans to return home in December after two years in exile in India, despite facing a death sentence.
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Ex-Bangladesh political leader arrested over remarks about prime minister
Police arrested former National Citizen Party leader Gazi Salahuddin Tanvir on Wednesday over an allegedly objectionable Facebook post about Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Bangladesh
Tarique Rahman’s August 4, 2026 Speech English Transcript
Tarique Rahman delivered the speech on Aug. 4, 2026, during an event marking the second anniversary of Bangladesh’s July Revolution. The 2024 uprising culminated in the ouster of the government led by Sheikh Hasina and became a defining moment in the country’s recent political history. Speaking two years later, Rahman reflected on the movement, democratic […]
Bangladesh
Families of Bangladesh uprising victims struggle as justice remains delayed
Families of people killed during Bangladesh’s 2024 uprising say they are struggling financially and remain frustrated by delays in prosecuting those accused of the deaths.
Bangladesh
India denies role in Sheikh Hasina’s planned speech on Bangladesh uprising
India denied involvement Tuesday in a planned virtual address by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, saying the event was organized by a private media group.
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Bangladesh panel holds first meeting on constitutional reforms
Bangladesh’s parliamentary special committee on constitutional amendment held its first meeting Tuesday, formally starting the government’s effort to revise the Constitution.
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Bangladesh warns media against broadcasting Sheikh Hasina speeches
Bangladesh’s government will take action against media outlets that publish or broadcast former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s speeches in violation of a court order, information and broadcasting adviser Zahed Ur Rahman said Tuesday.
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Bangladesh tribunal targets year-end completion of July uprising cases
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal aims to complete investigations and trials tied to the 2024 July mass uprising by the end of this year, chief prosecutor Md Aminul Islam said Tuesday.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Cabinet approves draft law against enforced disappearances
Bangladesh’s Cabinet has granted in-principle and final approval to a draft law that would make enforced disappearance a distinct criminal offense and impose penalties of up to death or life imprisonment.
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Jamaat leader says Rahman government neglecting soaring prices, gas shortages in Bangladesh
Jamaat-e-Islami secretary general Mia Golam Porwar accused the government of focusing on political rivals while failing to address rising commodity prices and worsening gas and electricity shortages.