Bangladesh Polls: US envoy Earl R Miller meets BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
Jan 04, 2019, at 03:48 pm
Dhaka, Jan 4 (IBNS): US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller on Friday met key opposition party of the country Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)'s secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed the recent general polls of the nation.
UN urges ‘restraint’ in Bangladesh’s post-presidential election violence
Jan 01, 2019, at 09:27 am
New York, Jan 1 (IBNS): The United Nations said on Monday that it is aware of violent incidents and reports of irregularities in Sunday’s general elections in Bangladesh.
People voted Awami League to power: Sheikh Hasina
Dec 31, 2018, at 07:35 pm
Dhaka, Dec 31 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is all set to rule the nation for the third straight time, on Monday said people voted her back to power as they have seen the development done under her government in the last two terms.
Awami League scripts landslide victory in Bangladesh polls
Dec 31, 2018, at 09:27 am
Dhaka, Dec 31 (IBNS): In a poll marred by deadly violence and allegations of rigged ballots, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League have won the Bangladesh general polls held on Sunday by a massive margin as results were declared on early Monday.
Bangladesh poll: Sheikh Hasina's Awami League wins, say local media
Dec 30, 2018, at 11:25 pm
Dhaka, Dec 30 (IBNS): The Awami League-led alliance will be forming the government in Bangladesh for the third consecutive time as Shekh Hasina received an overwhelmining mandate in an election marked by sporadic violence that claimed 17 lives. This will also be the fourth term for Hasina's party.
Voting underway in Bangladesh as Hasina seeks another term
Dec 30, 2018, at 11:54 am
Dhaka, Dec 30 (IBNS): Amid tight security and reports of some sporadic clashes, Bangladesh is voting on Sunday to elect a new Prime Minister on Sunday even as Sheikh Hasina seeks her third consecutive term in the top office.
Bangladesh goes to polls tomorrow
Dec 29, 2018, at 09:52 pm
Dhaka, Dec 29 (IBNS): Amid tight security, Bangladesh will host its General Elections on Sunday where voters will decide whether they will bring back Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to power for the straight third term.
Sajeeb Wazed Joy hopeful that Awami League will register massive victory in Bangladesh polls
Dec 29, 2018, at 04:47 pm
Dhaka, Dec 29 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister's ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has expressed hope that the ruling Awami League will register a 'massive victory' in the general elections which is scheduled to be held on Sunday.
BNP is sensing poll defeat: Sheikh Hasina
Dec 28, 2018, at 03:42 pm
Dhaka, Dec 28 (IBNS): As Bangladesh is gearing up to vote in the crucial general elections on Sunday, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that she feels that the key opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party has sensed that they might be defeated in the upcoming polls.
Disheartened by US government's recent remarks on poll observers: Bangladesh
Dec 23, 2018, at 06:22 pm
Dhaka, Dec 23 (IBNS): The Bangladesh government on Sunday said it was 'disheartened' by the US State Department's recent remarks regarding observers for the country's upcoming general election on Dec 30.
Disappointed with delay by Bangladesh in issuing visas to election: US
Dec 22, 2018, at 09:10 am
Washington, Dec 22 (IBNS): The United States on Friday said it is disappointed by the Government of Bangladesh’s 'inability' to grant credentials and issue visas to a group of international observers within the 'timeframe necessary' for monitoring the upcoming general polls in the country.
Sep 28, 2018, at 10:29 am
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS): The world cannot ignore or remain silent over the plight of the Rohingya people – driven from their homes in Myanmar and sheltering in Bangladesh – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said on Thursday, urging world leaders for an early and peaceful solution to the massive refugee crisis.
Sheikh Hasina feels India-Bangladesh relationship is now at its best
Aug 13, 2018, at 05:21 pm
Dhaka, Aug 13 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said currently the relationship of her nation with India has touched a newer height.
Aug 08, 2018, at 09:19 am
Dhaka, Aug 8 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina renewed her call to the international community, including Japan, to persuade Myanmar to take back Rohingyas who have crossed the border to enter her nation.
Bangladesh: World Heritage Site threatened by ‘heedless industrialisation’ - UN expert
Aug 01, 2018, at 09:08 am
New York, Aug 1 (IBNS): The Sundarbans forest, a which is the largest contiguous mangrove forest in the world and home to several endangered species, is being threatened by “heedless industrialization”, according to a UN rights expert, who on Tuesday, called on the Government of Bangladesh to halt the process.
5G is Awami League's poll promise: Joy tells people of Bangladesh
Jul 25, 2018, at 08:11 pm
Dhaka, July 25 (IBNS): Sajeeb Wazed Joy, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ICT affairs adviser, on Wednesday said Bangladesh is going to be one of the first nations in the world to deploy fifth generation mobile technology.
UN chief applauds Bangladesh for ‘opening borders’ to Rohingya refugees in need
Jul 02, 2018, at 08:56 am
New York, July 2 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has applauded Bangladesh for giving a safe haven to hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees driven from their homes in Myanmar by systematic and widespread violence.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau invites Sheikh Hasina for G7 Special Session
Jun 03, 2018, at 10:36 pm
Ottawa/Dhaka, June 3 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invited his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina to attend a session of the G7 Summit.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina urges OIC member nations to stand beside Rohingyas
May 05, 2018, at 11:27 pm
Dhaka, May 5 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday urged Organisation of Islamic Cooperation members to stand beside Rohingya people who have been forced to leave Myanmar last year.
Sheikh Hasina urges China, Russia, India, Japan to play major role in solving Rohingya crisis
Apr 30, 2018, at 10:53 pm
Dhaka, Apr 30 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said she is expecting countries like India,China, Russia and Japan to play a major role in solving the Rohingya crisis.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to receive Global Women’s Leadership Award
Apr 25, 2018, at 04:18 am
Dhaka, Apr 24 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be honoured with the Global Women’s Leadership Award for her contribution in advancing women education and women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh, Asia and Asia-pacific region, media reports said.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina features in Times 100 most influential list
Apr 20, 2018, at 08:32 pm
Dhaka, Apr 20 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has featured in Times 100 most influential list, in which several other global leaders have found a place.
Sheikh Hasina visits hospital to meet Prof Muhammed Zafar Iqbal
Mar 05, 2018, at 10:09 pm
Dhaka, Mar 5 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday visited a hospital in Dhaka to meet knife-attack victim writer Prof Muhammed Zafar Iqbal.
BNP sends legal notice to PM Sheikh Hasina
Dec 20, 2017, at 11:54 pm
Dhaka, Dec 20 (IBNS): Alleging that the Prime Minister made false claims against their leader Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's opposition party BNP has sent legal notice to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladesh govt rejects reports on plot to kill PM Sheikh Hasina
Sep 25, 2017, at 03:35 am
Dhaka, Sept 24 (IBNS): The Bangladesh government has rejected some media reports which claimed that attempt to assassin Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was made recently.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina meets Rohingya refugees
Sep 13, 2017, at 02:15 am
Dhaka, Sept 12 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday met Rohingya refugees who have currently fled Myanmar to take refuge in the neighbouring nation.
Pope Francis to visit Bangladesh this year
Aug 28, 2017, at 09:48 pm
Dhaka, Aug 28 (IBNS): Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church will visit Bangladesh later this year, officials said.