Bangladesh’s Ousted Leader Sheikh Hasina Faces New Arrest Warrant
The war crimes tribunal that Sheikh Hasina herself founded has now charged her in the crackdown that killed more than a thousand demonstrators.
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Yunus Talks of ‘Elusive’ Peace As Bangladesh Frees Man Who Killed Thousands
Bangladesh’s recent judicial and political developments have drawn international attention, particularly following the Supreme Court’s acquittal of Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam, who had been convicted and sentenced to death for war crimes committed during the 1971 Liberation War. The case is emblematic of the deep-seated divisions and historical grievances that continue to shape the
Bangladesh Minority Group Slams Govt Over Slow Action Against Perpetrators of Recent Attacks
The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC), the country’s largest minority advocacy group, has strongly criticised the government for its slow response and lack of arrests following a violent attack on minority families in Dohor Moshiahati, Jashore.The incident, which occurred on May 22, 2025, began with the murder of Tariqul Islam, a local Krishak Dal leader, during a meeting
India Looks To Revive ’71 War Airbase As China Builds Near ‘Chicken’s Neck’
A Bangladesh Air Force Yakovlev Yak-130 on final approach at one of its air baseIndia is accelerating the revival of the long-defunct Kailashahar airfield in Tripura as a direct response to growing strategic concerns over China’s involvement in the redevelopment of Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airbase, located less than 20 kilometers from the Indian border and near the critical Siliguri Corridor—
India’s ‘Chicken With Two Necks’: Strategic Counter To Bangladesh
India’s eastern border dynamics have entered a volatile phase, with Bangladesh’s interim government displaying a tilt toward China and Pakistan, raising the stakes for India’s security calculus. At the heart of this tension is the Siliguri Corridor—familiarly called the “Chicken’s Neck”—a narrow, 22-kilometer-wide strip that connects India’s mainland to its eight northeastern states and Sikkim.
NCA freezes £90m of London property linked to former Bangladesh regime
Two men linked to Sheikh Hasina prevented from selling properties, including apartments in Grosvenor SquareThe UK’s serious and organised crime agency has frozen almost £90m of luxury London property belonging to two men linked to the deposed ruler of …
Bangladesh’s Leader Threatens to Resign Over Election Pressure
Muhammad Yunus has struggled to navigate between the army, career politicians and the protest movement that overthrew the country’s authoritarian leader last year.
Bangladesh Cancels ₹180-Crore Defence Contract With India Amid Diplomatic Strain
Bangladesh has officially cancelled a ₹180.25 crore ($21 million) defence contract with Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a public sector company under India’s Ministry of Defence.The contract, signed in July 2024, was for the construction of an advanced ocean-going tug for the Bangladesh Navy—a specialised vessel designed for long-distance towing, salvage
Bangladesh’s Interim Government Chief Muhammad Yunus Planning To Resign: Report
Bangladesh is currently facing heightened political uncertainty as Professor Muhammad Yunus, the chief of the country’s interim government, is reportedly considering resignation due to his inability to function effectively amid deepening political divisions.According to multiple reports quoting National Citizen Party (NCP) chief Nhid Islam, Yunus has expressed serious concerns about his capacity
People Staying In India Illegally Will Be Dealt With As Per Law: MEA
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reaffirmed its firm stance on illegal immigration, making it clear that all foreigners residing in India without valid documentation—including Bangladeshi nationals—will be dealt with strictly according to Indian law.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that “people who are staying in India illegally or foreigners who are staying in India