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Topic: Bangladesh

Decrying attacks, Bangladeshi Hindu group demands ministry, protection act for minorities at big rally

The rally of Sanatan Jagran Mancha attracted a significant turnout. Minorities in Bangladesh have faced attacks after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government on 5 August. 

Bangladesh turbulence is far from over. Doesn’t bode well for India

For a people who had ousted Sheikh Hasina just 80 days ago, President Mohammed Shahbuddin's statement on Sheikh Hasina was the last thing they wanted to hear.

Bangladesh president raises Hasina’s ‘missing’ resignation, casting doubt on Yunus govt’s validity

President Mohammed Shahabuddin's conflicting statements on Hasina's resignation letter have triggered protests as Yunus-led interim govt faces a question of legal validity.

Bangladesh bans Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League’s student wing BCL, declares it a terrorist group

This move follows rising demands from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, including abolishing the constitution, removing President Shahabuddin, and dissolving the BCL.

Did Bangladesh president get Hasina’s resignation letter or not? Conflicting statements spark protests

Several hundred protesters are holding a sit-in in front of President Mohammed Shahabuddin's residence. Among other demands, they are seeking his resignation.

New Bangladesh is in danger. Yunus govt must stop bowing to Islamist radicals

The Yunus-led interim government doesn’t have the luxury of failure as it brings about political and institutional reforms to get Bangladesh back into democratic transition.

Bangladesh protesters siege presidential palace, demand removal of Shahabuddin, ‘crony of Hasina govt’

Members of the student group that ousted PM Hasina, announced 5-point demands Tuesday, including rewriting the country's constitution and banning the Awami League.

Yunus govt’s ambassador pick is ex-press secy to Khaleda Zia who sought US stand on Kejriwal arrest

Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey has been an outspoken critic of Awami League. He was in exile in the US and returned to Bangladesh in September this year following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.

BNP chain of command is breaking down. It isn’t fighting culture of thuggery in Dhaka

For a large number of young Bangladeshis, the old is dead and it’s time to restart politics.

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.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.