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.
Amid reports of attacks against minorities, Bangladesh Sanatan Party, only Hindu political formation in the neighbouring country, appeals for registration which was 'denied' earlier.
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'.
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.'
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.
Bangladesh Legal Aid & Services Trust's executive director stresses on urgent reforms, especially in judiciary. Various institutions have been deeply politicised, she adds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
The Bangladesh interim government lead by Yunus will bar many political parties from contesting elections. Is this how Bangladesh work towards democracy? How is it different from Hasina government? It seems Bangladesh is well on Pakistan’s way.
The Bangladesh interim government lead by Yunus will bar many political parties from contesting elections. Is this how Bangladesh work towards democracy? How is it different from Hasina government? It seems Bangladesh is well on Pakistan’s way.