UK demands UN-led independent investigation into Bangladesh protests
Aug 07, 2024, at 11:37 pm
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has demanded a United Nations-led independent investigation into the recent developments in Bangladesh that have created a political vacuum in the South Asian nation.
Aug 06, 2024, at 10:44 pm
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday made way for the formation of the interim government after officially dissolving the Parliament, a day after ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and escaped to India amid anti-government demonstrations in the country.
Aug 05, 2024, at 09:33 pm
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that an interim government, with the participation of all parties, will be formed to run the affairs as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country on Monday in the face of violent protests that spiralled out of control and plunged the South Asian nation into chaos and turmoil. Highlights: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country in the face of protests as people stormed her palace Hasina and her sister flew to an undisclosed destination out of the country in army helicopter amid reports that she landed in India The death toll since July has risen to 300 with violence that began with an anti-quota movement claiming 98 lives since Sunday in fresh unrest An interim government will be formed, said Army Chief The student protest which started in July to demand abolition of govt. job quotas, soon turned into an uprising against Hasina
Fresh violence in Bangladesh leaves over 50 dead, India asks its citizens to remain alert
Aug 05, 2024, at 12:41 am
Bangladesh is witnessing a fresh round of violence across various cities, including the capital Dhaka, which left at least 56 people dead after students clashed with the police and ruling party members on Sunday.