'I want justice from my country': Sheikh Hasina in her first remarks after ouster from Bangladesh

Aug 14, 2024, at 04:07 am

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought justice and punishment for rioters in the country in her first remarks after fleeing Dhaka following days of massive protest over job quotas.

Monster is gone: Bangladesh caretaker govt head Muhammad Yunus on Sheikh Hasina's ouster

Aug 13, 2024, at 05:24 am

Dhaka/IBNS: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who last week took oath as head of Bangladesh's interim government, has praised students who spearheaded protests to oust former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladesh govt orders 'shoot-on-sight' to quell student protests as death toll reaches 133

Jul 21, 2024, at 06:10 pm

Dhaka/IBNS: The Bangladesh government has ordered the army to 'shoot-on-sight' in order to quell the civil unrest and for those defying the curfew orders as soldiers patrolled the streets amid the violent protest by students over demanding quota reform in government jobs, media reports said.

Bangladesh quota unrest escalates, 32 dead; protesters set state TV HQ on fire

Jul 19, 2024, at 06:33 am

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladeshi students Thursday set ablaze the country's state broadcaster BTV's headquarters, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina appeared on the network seeking to calm escalating tension that has left at least 32 people dead.