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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicSheikh Hasina

Topic: Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Army chief cancels Saudi visit after 14 officers held over ‘excesses’ under Hasina

Warrants were issued against 32 individuals, including ex-PM Hasina & her military secretary Major General Kabir Ahmed. Detentions are among the most extensive within armed forces.

Hasina eyes Rahul-Priyanka model for Awami League. It is yet another blunder from her

The Hasina family’s generational ties with the Gandhi family have influenced the ex-Bangladesh PM to pass on the baton to her children, like Gandhis in India.

Jamaat sweeps Bangladesh students’ polls, wants Pakistan as an ally. India must worry

Banned only a year before when Hasina was still the PM, the student wing secured 14 top ranks at the educational institution.

Sheikh Hasina, her family won’t be allowed to vote in upcoming polls, says Bangladesh EC

The Election Commission blocked the NIDs of Sheikh Hasina, including 10 members of her family, on 16 February.

In 1st major election since Hasina’s ouster, Jamaat student wing sweeps Dhaka student union polls

Islami Chhatra Shibir wins 23 of 28 posts in DUCSU polls. Bangladesh Nationalist Party backed Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal draws a blank for 3 big posts. Awami League’s BCL banned from polls.

Bangladeshi hilsa is coming to India ahead of Durga Puja, as a ‘mark of enduring friendship’

Demand for hilsa fish grows in India during Durga Puja. Bangladesh is largest exporter of hilsa & India biggest importer. The fish is intrinsically tied to Bengali culture. 

Bangladesh former top cop says Hasina ordered shooting, apologises to nation

Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun Mamun is the first International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) defendant to plead guilty and become an approver. He is to be cross-examined Wednesday.

Hasina took Rs 2,500 cr from ‘business group’ to help cancel next polls in Bangladesh, alleges top BNP leader

Awami League denies allegations, says they are confident of winning polls, which are expected in February 2026. Alleged bribe paid in Delhi by a 'business group'.

BSF chief to once again flag rising attacks on personnel at Bangladesh border with his counterpart

Attacks on BSF personnel by Bangladeshi miscreants have increased over past year, coinciding with fall of Hasina government. Matter was also discussed in previous meeting in Delhi.

What top Awami League leaders are doing in Kolkata—Pilates, hair transplant, online meetings

The Awami League leaders who are in India have mostly settled in Kolkata’s New Town. Broad roads and affordable rent make it the ideal residential hub for them.

On Camera

Debt target to central schemes, expect three significant changes in Budget 2026

The absence of major adjustments in tax rates has meant a decline in general interest in the annual budgets, with less curiosity about what they contain. Budget 2026 could change that.

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.