Sheikh Hasina

Air India flight from Dhaka with 205 passengers lands in DelhiAir India flight from Dhaka with 205 passengers lands in Delhi

Air India flight from Dhaka with 205 passengers lands in Delhi

Amid political unrest in Bangladesh, an Air India flight from Dhaka carrying 199 passengers and six infants landed in Delhi…

8 months ago
Dutch politician Geert Wilders condemns “horrific” violence against Hindus in BangladeshDutch politician Geert Wilders condemns “horrific” violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Dutch politician Geert Wilders condemns “horrific” violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Dutch politician Geert Wilders has condemned the recent violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, describing it as "horrific" and calling for…

8 months ago
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus appointed as Bangladesh interim govt’s headNobel laureate Muhammad Yunus appointed as Bangladesh interim govt’s head

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus appointed as Bangladesh interim govt’s head

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as the head of Bangladesh's interim government, Dhaka Tribune reported. Bangladesh President's Press…

8 months ago
“Estimated 19,000 Indian nationals there, of which 9,000 are students”: Jaishankar briefs Lok Sabha on Bangladesh unrest“Estimated 19,000 Indian nationals there, of which 9,000 are students”: Jaishankar briefs Lok Sabha on Bangladesh unrest

“Estimated 19,000 Indian nationals there, of which 9,000 are students”: Jaishankar briefs Lok Sabha on Bangladesh unrest

Amid political unrest in Bangladesh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that there are an estimated 19,000 Indian…

8 months ago
“In regular touch with Dhaka, monitoring situation of minorities” Jaishankar briefs parliament on Bangladesh situation“In regular touch with Dhaka, monitoring situation of minorities” Jaishankar briefs parliament on Bangladesh situation

“In regular touch with Dhaka, monitoring situation of minorities” Jaishankar briefs parliament on Bangladesh situation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that Sheikh Hasina had at very short notice requested approval to come…

8 months ago
UN Secretary-General closely following developments in Bangladesh, deplores loss of lives in protestsUN Secretary-General closely following developments in Bangladesh, deplores loss of lives in protests

UN Secretary-General closely following developments in Bangladesh, deplores loss of lives in protests

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres continues to follow developments in Bangladesh closely and deplored the loss of lives in…

8 months ago
EAM S Jaishankar chairs All-Party meeting, briefs leaders about developments in BangladeshEAM S Jaishankar chairs All-Party meeting, briefs leaders about developments in Bangladesh

EAM S Jaishankar chairs All-Party meeting, briefs leaders about developments in Bangladesh

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday chaired an all-party meeting in Parliament and briefed the leaders about the ongoing…

8 months ago
Bangladesh: At least six police stations vandalised, set on fire by miscreants in ChittagongBangladesh: At least six police stations vandalised, set on fire by miscreants in Chittagong

Bangladesh: At least six police stations vandalised, set on fire by miscreants in Chittagong

Miscreants attacked, vandalised and set fire to at least six police stations in Chittagong, looting weapons, bullets and various equipment.…

8 months ago
BSF issues high alert on Bangladesh-India border, security increasedBSF issues high alert on Bangladesh-India border, security increased

BSF issues high alert on Bangladesh-India border, security increased

In light of the current law and order situation in Bangladesh, the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has put the…

8 months ago
S Jaishankar calls on State heads of Sri Lanka, Maldives, BangladeshS Jaishankar calls on State heads of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh

S Jaishankar calls on State heads of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh

Union Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called upon heads of states of Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh who had attended…

10 months ago
Indian envoy calls on Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, conveys greetings of PM Modi on her election victoryIndian envoy calls on Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, conveys greetings of PM Modi on her election victory

Indian envoy calls on Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, conveys greetings of PM Modi on her election victory

Dhaka: India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Monday called on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. During the meeting,…

1 year ago
Has the US ambassador fled Bangladesh amid threat of pre-election violence?Has the US ambassador fled Bangladesh amid threat of pre-election violence?

Has the US ambassador fled Bangladesh amid threat of pre-election violence?

The Bangladesh State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shahriar Alam on Monday expressed regret over the departure of the US Ambassador…

1 year ago
India, Bangladesh bridge gaps after PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina inaugurate new rail linksIndia, Bangladesh bridge gaps after PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina inaugurate new rail links

India, Bangladesh bridge gaps after PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina inaugurate new rail links

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurated three Indian-assisted development projects via video conferencing on…

1 year ago
Foreign forces besiege Hasina’s Bangladesh ahead of electionsForeign forces besiege Hasina’s Bangladesh ahead of elections

Foreign forces besiege Hasina’s Bangladesh ahead of elections

Bangladesh, and not just its government, is under siege from overseas forces. Its forthcoming general election has clearly begun to…

1 year ago
Hasina thanks PM Modi as Russian atomic fuel powers Bangladesh’s first Nuclear Power PlantHasina thanks PM Modi as Russian atomic fuel powers Bangladesh’s first Nuclear Power Plant

Hasina thanks PM Modi as Russian atomic fuel powers Bangladesh’s first Nuclear Power Plant

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for consistent support as she, along with Russian…

1 year ago

In Bangladesh, has Sheikh Hasina done enough to counter a desperate opposition in January elections?

Politics in Bangladesh is going through an interesting phase, though not exactly a defining one. One can expect, though, quite…

2 years ago

In a special gesture, Bangladesh PM Hasina to plant sapling of a unique variety of mango in India

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who arrived in New Delhi today, to participate at the G20 summit, is expected to…

2 years ago

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in New Delhi to participate in G20 summit

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in New Delhi to participate in the G20 summit. She will hold a bilateral…

2 years ago

Fears of an American base at Saint Martin’s Island kicks fresh row in Bangladesh politics

In the mid-60s the radical students of the East Pakistan Chattra (Student) League and also a few leftist elements to…

2 years ago

Why the world must learn to accept Bangladesh’s imperfect democracy

Politics is heating up in Bangladesh. With a general election expected to take place in December this year or January…

2 years ago

Why Bangladesh and US are unable to shed their historical baggage and reconcile differences

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has let it be known that one does not have to travel across the Atlantic…

2 years ago