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Sheikh Hasina, Her Aides Slapped With 4 New Murder Cases; Ex-B'desh PM Faces 53 Cases

Sheikh Hasina, the chairperson of the Awami League, is currently facing over 53 legal cases, which include 44 murder charges, seven charges related to crimes against humanity and genocide.

Aug 25, 2024, 18:44 PM IST

Bangladesh: New Murder Case Filed Against Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, 62 Others Over Fish Trader's Death

Shahnaz Begum, the widow of Md Milon who was fatally shot on July 21 while returning from a local fish market, filed the case, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune newspaper.

Aug 19, 2024, 12:19 PM IST

Murder Case Filed Against Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, 6 Others Over Death During Quota Protests

The other accused include Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former Police Inspector General Chaudhary Abdullah Al Mamun.

Aug 13, 2024, 14:09 PM IST

Bangladesh’s New Home Minister Says No Plans To Ban Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, Apologizes To Hindus

Bangladesh's new Home Minister Sakhawat Hossain extended an apology to the Hindu community for not being able to protect them. He said that it is the duty of the Muslim majority to protect the Hindu minority, acknowledging a failure.

Aug 12, 2024, 12:28 PM IST

Watch: Protest Erupts In Bengal's Kolkata Over Attacks On Hindu Minorities In Bangladesh

Following attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, protests erupted outside Bangladesh High Commission.

Aug 08, 2024, 22:00 PM IST

20 Awami League Leaders Found Dead; Hindus Continue To Be Under Attack In Bangladesh

Eyewitnesses reported that a mob set fire to the house of former councillor Md Shah Alam in Comilla city, approximately 100 km from Dhaka.

Aug 07, 2024, 13:38 PM IST

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Around 20 Awami League leaders killed in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Politicians Murder: 20 Awami League leaders have been murdered amid the ongoing dispute in Bangladesh.

Aug 07, 2024, 13:24 PM IST

Sheikh Hasina Wins Fifth Term As Bangladesh PM As Awami League Secures Landslide Victory

According to the initial estimates, the voter turnout was around 40 per cent, much lower than the more than 80 per cent recorded in the 2018 polls.

Jan 07, 2024, 23:48 PM IST

Bangladesh Election: Counting Begins Amid Low Turnout, Opposition BNP's Boycott

According to the initial estimates, the voter turnout was around 40 per cent but the figure could change after the final count.

Jan 07, 2024, 21:52 PM IST

Sheikh Hasina takes oath as Bangladesh PM for third consecutive term

President Md Abdul Hamid administered the oath of office to 71-year-old Hasina at the Bangabhaban. It is Hasina's fourth term in office.

Jan 07, 2019, 19:23 PM IST

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5W1H: Sheikh Hasina back in power in Bangladesh

The ruling Awami League has come back to power with a stunning mandate in Bangladesh. The party has won 288 out of 300 seats

Dec 31, 2018, 17:34 PM IST

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Breaking News: PM Modi congratulates Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on winning elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on her victory in the general elections

Dec 31, 2018, 13:12 PM IST

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Sheikh Hasina registers landslide win in Bangladesh polls, opposition cries foul

According to media reports, the ruling Awami League-led coalition won over 260 seats in the 300-member House.

Dec 31, 2018, 09:58 AM IST

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News 50: Top political stories at this hour

In this segment of News 50, we bring you the top political stories at this hour. From triple talaq bill to general elections in Bangladesh, get all the latest updates

Dec 31, 2018, 07:40 AM IST

Sheikh Hasina all set to win 4th term; Awami League heading for a landslide win in Bangladesh; Opposition demands repolling

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is all set to win a fourth term.

Dec 30, 2018, 23:34 PM IST

Bangladesh election results live updates: Awami League vs Bangladesh Nationalist party (BNP)

Awami League president and PM Sheikh Hasina has been elected unofficially in Gopalganj-3 constituency. Meanwhile, the opposition parties Oikyafront and BNP have rejected election results.

Dec 30, 2018, 15:58 PM IST

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Morning Breaking: Security on high alert ahead of Bangladesh polls

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is seeking her third consecutive term in a general election.

Dec 30, 2018, 08:34 AM IST

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Exclusive: Pakistan trying to sabotage polls with BNP's help, claims Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Days before Bangladesh goes for the country's 11th general elections - scheduled to be held on December 30, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the ISI was trying to sabotage the elections with the help of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders.

Dec 27, 2018, 12:26 PM IST