Bangladesh Former PM Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina Living in Lutyens Under Heavy Security in Exile

25 Oct 2024

For nearly 20 years, Sheikh Hasina lived in a grand palace in Dhaka, spanning 3,600 square meters, was surrounded by lush gardens. However, on August 5, student-led protests forced Hasina to flee. She sought refuge in India at a secure location near Hindon Air Force Base in Uttar Pradesh. Now...

Meaning Of August 15 In Bangladesh, Why It Is Observed As National Mourning Day? Why Did Interim Government Cancelled It?

14 Aug 2024

In a recent announcement, Bangladesh's interim government has cancelled the public holiday on August 15, which traditionally commemorates the death of the country's founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. This decision was revealed by the advisory council of the interim government and followed a broad consensus reached during political dialogues, according...

Bangladesh: US Potential Gains From Martin Island Amid Allegations

12 Aug 2024

St. Martin’s Island, a small coral island in the Bay of Bengal, has become a focal point in Bangladesh's political crisis. Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina recently alleged that the United States had shown interest in the island, suggesting that relinquishing control could have kept her in power. Hasina claimed...

Sheikh Hasina To Return Bangladesh For Elections, Says Son Sajeeb

10 Aug 2024

Recently ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, will return to Bangladesh once elections are declared, according to her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy. Ms. Hasina, who resigned and fled to India earlier this week following widespread unrest, plans to come back to the country as soon as the interim government announces...

How Sheikh Hasina’s Family Convinced Her to Flee From Bangladesh: ‘They Will Kill You’

08 Aug 2024

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, revealed in an interview on Wednesday that his mother was reluctant to leave Bangladesh. Joy explained that their family had to persuade her to evacuate Dhaka, stressing his concern for her safety. "I was worried not because she...

Bangladesh Unrest: Yunus Set for Swearing-In Today as BSF Foils Infiltration, Highlights

08 Aug 2024

Muhammad Yunus is set to be sworn in as the head of Bangladesh's interim government on Thursday, following Sheikh Hasina's sudden exit from power amid violent protests over government job quotas. Nobel peace laureate Yunus, who was in Paris for the Olympics when he was named interim leader, has appealed...

US Revokes Visa For Sheikh Hasina Amid Asylum Search

07 Aug 2024

Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has reportedly had her US visa revoked and is now exploring asylum options in the UAE and European countries, following the UK's rejection of her asylum request. Hasina fled Dhaka amidst ongoing student protests demanding her resignation over a controversial quota system...

Bangladesh Crisis: 24 Burned Alive in Hotel Fire, Hindu Homes and Temples Targeted

07 Aug 2024

Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and economist, was appointed to lead Bangladesh's interim government on Tuesday night. This followed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and escape from the country amid a violent student-led uprising. After being released from jail, BNP leader and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia voiced...

Violence Against Temples and Hindu Leaders Rises in Bangladesh After Sheikh Hasina’s Resignation

06 Aug 2024

In Bangladesh, the discontent towards Sheikh Hasina has started to manifest in new ways. There have been attacks on temples and violence against the Hindu community. Indian institutions have also been targeted, and two Hindu councilors have been killed. Jamaat-e-Islami has warned that countries harboring Sheikh Hasina will face intense...

Negotiations For Sheikh Hasina Asylum Talks With UK, Amidst Political Unrest

06 Aug 2024

The former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, is still negotiating for full asylum and adequate security measures. Despite discussions aimed at securing her relocation, her key demands remain unaddressed, leaving her status unresolved. On Monday, Hasina departed Bangladesh for India, seeking safe passage after months of intense political unrest...

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