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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicSheikh Hasina

Topic: Sheikh Hasina

Good politician, bad statesman — what Muhammad Yunus’ one year in power reveals

That Muhammad Yunus has aced Bangladeshi politics can be understood by his moves to bring Islamists back into public life.

Bangladesh at a volatile crossroads—all eyes on 2026 polls as Yunus govt grapples with competing agendas

New Delhi: A year after Bangladesh’s ruling regime led by South Asia’s oldest ruling leader Sheikh Hasina, collapsed in a student-led uprising, the country...

The Bangladesh puzzle: India’s cautious diplomacy with a once-trusted neighbour

The India-Bangladesh relationship continues to remain tense, with New Delhi focusing on engaging with the next govt in Dhaka following elections expected in 2026.

Year after Hasina ouster, repression persists in Yunus’s Bangladesh as bold human rights agenda falters

Interim Bangladesh govt of Muhammad Yunus is falling short in implementing its challenging human rights agenda, says HRW's Meenakshi Ganguly.

Down but not out, asserts former Awami League minister. ‘Won’t be the last time we come back.’

Awami League's willingness to sustain as a political party runs deep, asserts Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel ahead of first anniversary of party's ouster from power in Bangladesh.

Sheikh Mujib failed miserably despite succeeding as people’s leader, says author Manash Ghosh

The epilogue of Manash Ghosh’s 'Mujib’s Blunders' draws stark parallels between the conspiracy behind Sheikh Mujib’s assassination and the ouster of Sheikh Hasina.

‘Need her leadership now more than ever,’ Bangladeshis back Sheikh Hasina at border amid ongoing unrest

Speaking at the Fulbari Integrated Check Post (ICP), several visitors from Bangladesh expressed deep concern over the political and social turmoil back home.

4 dead, dozens injured as pro-Hasina activists clash with police in Bangladesh, curfew imposed

The violence erupted in Gopalganj town after more than 200 Awami League supporters stormed a National Citizen Party rally, tear banners, hurl crude bombs ahead of the scheduled event.

World news of the day: 11 July, 2025

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

Bangladesh arrests prominent economist Abul Barkat

A case was filed against 30 people, including ex-Janata Bank chief and freedom fighter Barkat, for embezzling crores via loan fraud by the company Anontex during the Awami League era.

On Camera

There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.