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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicSheikh Hasina

Topic: Sheikh Hasina

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.

No ‘sir’ title for women officials anymore—Bangladesh scraps Hasina-era rule, to review ‘odd’ protocols

A committee has been tasked with giving recommendations within a month, proposing appropriate amendments to honorific titles & protocol practices for consideration by advisory council.

‘Kangaroo court abusing judiciary’: Awami League on Hasina’s indictment by Bangladesh tribunal

Last month, ICT formally charged Hasina with crimes against humanity in another case, accusing her of ‘ordering the extermination of protesters,’ among other charges.

Bangladesh tribunal hands down 6-month jail sentence to Hasina over ‘licence to kill’ audio clip

A reconstituted International Crimes Tribunal has deemed her statement contemptuous, as well as a deliberate attempt to undermine the judicial process.

36 Bangladeshis involved in allegedly setting up ISIL-inspired terror module held in Malaysia

Operations that began in April has seen 15 Bangladeshis deported, 16 being investigated further for alleged involvement ISIL-inspired movement & 5 charged with terror-related offences.

Bangladesh to hear ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s indictment in humanitarian crimes case on 1 July

The deposed PM is accused of mass killings and enforcing disappearances during the student-led uprising on 5 August 2024.

Yunus govt declares 5 August as national holiday to mark Hasina’s ouster, exile to India

New Delhi: Amid domestic political turmoil, the Bangladesh interim administration has declared August 5 a national holiday to mark the anniversary of former Prime...

Will Bangladesh Turn Her Back on the USA?

Under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh developed strong economic relations with China. In fact, in recent years, China has been Bangladesh’s number one...

Yunus is struggling to remain relevant in Bangladesh

For the common Bangladeshi, it is neither the election date nor the new currency notes that has been the biggest cause for concern after the fall of the Hasina government.

Ex-prez Hamid returns to Bangladesh month after departure sparked uproar

Dhaka: Bangladesh's former president Abdul Hamid, who served two terms during deposed premier Sheikh Hasina’s regime, returned to the country on Monday after...

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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.