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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicSheikh Hasina

Topic: Sheikh Hasina

Watch CutTheClutter: Hasina’s speech, end of ‘Mujibism’ & the revision of history in Bangladesh

In Episode 1603, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Hasina's fiery speech targeting Yunus govt, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's life, Bhasha Andolan & revision of history books in Bangladesh.

After Sheikh Mujibur’s house, protestors attack Hasina’s family home, other relatives’ properties

The 'Bulldozer Procession' was widely propagated on social media. Authorities were still unable to protect the properties.

Mujib’s house demolished. Not Yunus, Bangladesh’s shaky secular foundations are at fault

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s flirtations with religiosity continued to afflict Bangladesh’s body politic much after his death.

Protesters demolish Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s house in Bangladesh, Hasina asks, ‘Why are you so scared?’

In an emotional address, the ousted PM calls Bangabandhu Museum, once the residence of her father Sheikh Mujibur, as 'last remaining history', labels Muhammad Yunus 'dishonest hypocrite'.

Protesters attack Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s house in Dhaka, torch & demolish the historic building

The attack on Dhanmondi-32, a historic monument, was part of the 'Bulldozer Procession' rally, which aimed to disrupt Sheikh Hasina's live social media address Wednesday.

JLF panelists unpack why Bangladesh is so suspicious of India when both ‘destined to work together’

At panel discussion called ‘Bangladesh: Ei Dike Oie Dike: This Side, That Side’, former high commissioner of India to Bangladesh Pinak Ranjan Chakraborty said nuanced diplomacy is key.

Hasina’s Awami League calls for nationwide strike, labels Yunus govt ‘sponsors of radical militancy’

Campaign will start on 1 February, culminating in blockade & all-day hartals on 16 & 18 February. This follows an announcement that Awami League won't be allowed to contest polls in future.

Escaped death by just 20-25 minutes, says Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina on flight from Dhaka

Hasina, the 76-year-old former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, fled to India last August as student-led protests led to the toppling of her Awami League government.

‘Escaped death by 20-25 minutes,’ says ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in video message

‘I feel surviving 21 August killings, or bomb in Kotalipara, or surviving on 5 August, 2024, there must a hand of Allah,’ says Hasina in video message posted on Awami League’s Facebook.

Tulip’s resignation in UK is trouble for Hasina. Spotlight on daughter Saima

If the sins of aunts can impact nieces, then can daughters escape their mothers’?

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

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.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.