Odisha Police have dismantled a SIM box racket operated by a Bangladeshi from Bhubaneswar, rerouting international calls to countries including Pakistan, China, and regions of West Asia. The …
Minister accused of failing to help lawyer who disappeared under aunt’s regime in Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina, 76, the longest-serving prime minister of Bangladesh, is now in India … Bangladeshi police “attended the family property in Dhaka where Arman’s elderly mother, sister, wife, and two …
The Historical Forces Behind the Student Rebellion in Bangladesh
The country has long seesawed between two dynastic political parties, both with autocratic tendencies. Is the current youth-led movement charting a third path?
Legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak’s ancestral house in Bangladesh’s Rajshahi razed a day after govt fell
The ancestral home of the renowned filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, was demolished, causing dismay among film admirers. Ghatak’s house, previously suggested to be preserved as a …
Muslim fundamentalists target Christians in Bangladesh
Restoring law and order is a priority for Bangladesh’s new caretaker government following last week’s ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Political Journey of Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s Interim Chief
His several economic policies and social initiatives inspired several governments across the world but in recent years he’s faced several legal charges.
Spouting democratic phrases, Bangladesh’s new “interim” government moves to impose capitalist order
Two leaders of the student organization that initiated and led the anti-government protests have been included in the 17-member “cabinet.” However, the key portfolios are all in the hands of trusted …
Bangladesh Political Turmoil Threatens Financial Reforms
Political upheaval in Bangladesh has led to delays in financial reforms, impacting the banking sector, as noted by S&P Global Ratings. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned amid violent protests, …
India’s Modi voices concern over unrest in neighboring Bangladesh and attacks on Hindus there
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the unrest that led to a change of government in neighboring Bangladesh and the attacks on Hindus and other minorities there.
Political Turmoil in Bangladesh: Impact on Financial Reforms and Banking Sector
Political unrest in Bangladesh is negatively impacting planned financial reforms and the banking sector, according to S&P Global Ratings. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country following …