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Bangladesh’s ICT-BD is set to deliver its verdict against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her aides over alleged crimes during last year’s student-led protests. Hasina and Kamal are tried in absentia, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.
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Dhaka remained under tight security as authorities deployed troops ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal’s verdict date announcement against deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Awami League’s “lockdown” call led to empty streets, bus arson incidents, and public anxiety amid fears of unrest
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Bangladesh’s interim government has said it will cancel its power contract with Adani Group if corruption is proven. The National Review Committee’s interim report alleged “massive corruption” in power deals under the Hasina regime, including the 2017 Adani Power agreement
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A Bangladeshi court has ordered the arrest of former Law Minister Anisul Huq over two cases linked to last year’s July protests, including murder and attempted murder charges.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Dhaka on August 23 to meet Bangladeshi officials, including Foreign Minister Touhid Hossain. The visit reflects improved bilateral relations, resumption of direct trade, and recent visa-free agreements for officials.
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A Dhaka court has begun hearing a corruption case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her nieces Azmina Siddiq and UK MP Tulip Siddiq, and others over alleged irregularities in Purbachal housing plot allocations. All accused have been listed as fugitives.
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On the first anniversary of her government's fall, Sheikh Hasina condemned the interim regime led by Muhammad Yunus and urged Bangladeshis to keep fighting for democracy. She praised public resilience and vowed that the country would rise again, stronger and freer
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Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison for contempt of court, triggering outrage from the Awami League. The ruling, based on a leaked audio clip, is widely seen as politically motivated
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Allegations emerge of a covert campaign under the Yunus regime aimed at silencing pro-liberation voices with urgent calls for independent investigations and accountability
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Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has been charged with crimes against humanity for allegedly ordering a violent crackdown during the 2024 uprising. The International Crimes Tribunal has begun trial proceedings, marking a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s political history.
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According to reports, the request was submitted by the Bangladesh Police Headquarters amid an ongoing investigation into charges of inciting civil war and plotting to unseat the transitional administration
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India clearly needs to recalibrate its policy to salvage its rapidly deteriorating relationship with Dhaka
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Bangladesh's interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus emphasised that without a proper archival system it is difficult to know the truth and ensure justice
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Thousands rally in front of the house at Dhanmondi, which was earlier turned into a memorial museum, following social media call for 'Bulldozer Procession'
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Hasina, 77, has been living in India since August 5 last year when she fled Bangladesh following a massive student-led protest that toppled her Awami League's (AL) 16-year regime
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Whatever decision that New Delhi takes would have far-reaching consequences, not just for the bilateral ties but also for the broader geopolitical landscape
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Since August 5, Hasina, 77, has been living in exile in India, having fled her country in the wake of massive student-led protests that successfully brought an end to her 16-year-long regime
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The deposed premier's defence adviser Major General (retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique and other top officials found to be involved in those incidents, says the report
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There is a need to keep building on existing ties to ensure that relationship remains resilient
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Dhaka must ensure swift justice for victims of communal violence and protect fundamental rights of its citizens
