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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicSheikh Hasina

Topic: Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh elections in April 2026, Yunus announces in televised address

We are in a state of war, will not give opportunity to the defeated powers who are waiting to attack us, he says in TV address.

Bangladesh replaces its founder Mujibur Rehman with temples, landmarks in new currency notes

No human portraits, says Bangladesh's central bank, notes will only show heritage.

Bangladesh tribunal indicts Hasina for mass murder, violent crackdown on student protests

Ten months after ouster of Hasina's govt which forced her to flee Bangladesh, the trial in absentia began Sunday. Tribunal has issued fresh arrest warrant against the Awami League chief.

‘Yunus Bahini’ is on a killing spree, selling off Bangladesh to the US—Hasina in teary-eyed address

In two back-to-back addresses over the weekend, ousted PM Sheikh Hasina levels charges at Muhammad Yunus, vows she will get Bangladesh back from his clutches.

‘On-screen Hasina’ Nusraat Faria gets bail in attempted murder case linked to 2024 anti-govt stir

The charges against high-profile figures such as Faria lack substantive evidence and reflect a broader campaign of political retribution, argue critics.

Awami League is out. Who will lead Bangladesh’s Centre-Left next?

What lies ahead for Sheikh Hasina’s party is difficult to tell. It might try to field independent candidates in the next general election, or boycott the polls altogether.

Awami League faces potential ban in Bangladesh, nine months after Hasina’s ouster

Yunus govt says it is 'considering demand to ban' the party on charges of 'dictatorship & terrorist activities', amid pressure from new student-run National Citizen Party & Islamist groups.

Amartya Sen read Bangladesh wrong. And his faith in Yunus to revive the country is misplaced

Amartya Sen, in a recent interview, said the current crisis in Bangladesh affects him deeply because he has ‘a strong Bengali sense of identity’.

UN human rights report is a lesson for Bangladesh Army—stay out of politics

Without a transparent and independent investigation, the Bangladesh Army’s attempt to dismiss the UN’s findings appears to be a shoddy way of hiding the truth.

India urges Dhaka to hold ‘inclusive’ polls amid strained ties, repeats concern over minorities’ safety

Apart from Hasina’s continued stay in New Delhi, there are multiple irritants in ties, including security across the borders.

On Camera

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.