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Friday, September 12, 2025
TopicAwami League

Topic: Awami League

Yunus govt to ‘bar’ Hasina’s Awami League, like-minded parties from contesting Bangladesh polls

Since taking over in August, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt has been plagued by controversies. Concerns about the conduct of elections & rewriting of history have been raised.

‘Blocked’ by Hasina, Bangladesh Sanatan Party seeks Yunus govt stamp. ‘No party has protected Hindus’

Amid reports of attacks against minorities, Bangladesh Sanatan Party, only Hindu political formation in the neighbouring country, appeals for registration which was 'denied' earlier.

Bangladesh can’t afford another coup. Yunus govt must not trust all army officers with power

The former Chief Justice of Bangladesh was threatened by the military intelligence to leave the country. The army is no saint.

Dhaka street vendors gave ‘hafta’ for yrs fearing fake cases. Post Hasina’s fall, things are ‘khoob bhaalo’

Vendors' refusal to pay the 'linemen', allegedly affiliated to Awami League, would entail their names being given to police, and being booked in fake cases, mostly for 'drug use'.

Probe ordered into attacks on Hindus, says Bangladesh govt adviser. ‘Indians welcome to investigate’

Not differentiating anyone as a minority or a majority, but seeing them as citizen of Bangladesh, says Nahid Islam. 'Will ensure equal rights and equal dignity for all.'

Family seeks repatriation of body of Bangladesh leader found dead in India. Cause of death a mystery

Bangladeshi Awami League leader Ishaque Ali Khan Panna’s semi-decomposed body was found in Meghalaya. Conflicting reports have emerged about how he entered India & how he died.

With no cases & cops among accused, justice for violence victims big challenge, says Bangladesh lawyer

Bangladesh Legal Aid & Services Trust's executive director stresses on urgent reforms, especially in judiciary. Various institutions have been deeply politicised, she adds.

Two former Hasina govt ministers try to flee, detained at Dhaka airport, says Bangladeshi media

Ex-foreign minister Mohd Hasan Mahmud & ex-IT minister Junaid Ahmed Palak were stopped at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Palak is reported to have tried to flee to Delhi.

Interim govt to run Bangladesh, says army chief after PM Hasina resigns, flees country

General Waker-Uz-Zaman said he had met representatives of all top political parties. He appealed to demonstrators to remain calm, trust the military.

Bloody Sunday in Bangladesh leaves over 100 dead, protesters seek Hasina’s ouster. ‘March to Dhaka’ today

Indefinite curfew as Hasina govt fails to contain fresh violence by anti-quota protesters who had hit streets in June. Anti-Discrimination Students’ Movement declares non-cooperation.

On Camera

The key difference between India and China’s response to Gen-Z protests in Nepal

China is desperate to keep Communist Nepal ally intact. India must worry.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?