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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicSheikh Hasina

Topic: Sheikh Hasina

SubscriberWrites: From a Bengali wearing a Bangladeshi hat

Amid political turbulence, rising discontent with Hasina and Islamist influence, Bangladesh's economic ties with India and future stability hang in balance. Hope we rebuild soon.

Bangladesh army chief Gen Waker-uz-Zaman pledges support to Yunus’ interim govt ‘come what may’

By Devjyot Ghoshal and Ruma Paul DHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladesh's army chief vowed to back the country's interim government "come what may" to help it complete key reforms after the ouster of Prime

Is Jinnah edging Mujib out in new Bangladesh? Hasina’s ouster reopens old histories

Till Hasina’s ouster in August this year, an event observing Jinnah’s death anniversary and public proclamations praising him would have been unthinkable.

Delhi to Dhaka: Witnessing the birth of post-Hasina Bangladesh

Ananya Bhardwaj's first person account of the birth of post-Hasina Bangladesh. iWitness is the story behind the story of ThePrint journalists’ experiences on assignment.

Attempt to murder case filed against former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, 58 others

Case lodged on charges of attempting to murder a student, on complaint by 22-year-old Fahim Faisal, who claimed he was shot and injured during anti-govt protest in Dinajpur on 4 August.

Hasina must stay silent in India till Bangladesh seeks her extradition: Chief Advisor Yunus

Yunus was apparently referring to Hasina’s statement in which she demanded ‘justice,’ saying those involved in recent ‘terror acts’ and killings must be identified and punished.

For Bangladesh students blinded by pellets, end of career, not spirit. ‘Lost eyes, but ousted Hasina’

Over thousand students were admitted with pellet injuries at National Institute of Ophthalmology, Dhaka, at peak of protests. Had never seen a more horrific sight, says doctor on duty.

Global media peeks into India’s trade ties, the Russian ‘secret’ & a semiconductor pact on the cards

Meanwhile, India’s support for ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is leaving it in a bind, international reports say.

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.'

Those who cried for Nirbhaya ‘silent’ over ‘daughter of Bengal’, says Hindu Right

ThePrint’s round-up of how pro-Hindutva writers covered and commented on news and topical issues over the past week.

On Camera

India talked big on Russia-Ukraine mediation. Alaska meet offers a window

Europe and Ukraine’s agencies are crucial. Steering the Alaska talks bilaterally between the US and Russia will foil the outcomes before they even start taking effect.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

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.