DHAKA: As Awami League works to regain its footing after the unexpected ouster of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has sought support from Jamaat-e-Islami to thwart the party’s comeback through the ballot. The development comes amid claims that Hasina has called for “armed resistance” against the Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt.Commenting on the alliance with…
Michael Chakma, a Bangladeshi indigenous people’s rights activist who was abducted five years ago in April 2019, was found alive earlier this month, along with the families of hundreds of others who ‘disappeared’ under Sheikh Hasina’s regime, as per Reuters news agency. Chakma was awakened by his captors on August 7 in the dark, tiny…
Bangladesh’s textile industry has long been a cornerstone of the country’s economy, employing millions and contributing significantly to GDP. Over the years, Bangladesh has emerged as one of the world’s leading textile hubs, supplying major international brands like Zara, H&M, and Primark. Much of this success can be attributed to the policies and initiatives undertaken…
NEW DELHI: Following the departure of Nazmul Hassan, a close friend of ousted prime leader Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) named former skipper Faruque Ahmed as president on Wednesday.In Bangladesh, politics and cricket are closely related, and the unrest that has engulfed the nation has had an impact on the sport. Board Chief…
Bangladesh is witnessing a true horror as the country is engulfed in protests against the 30 percent government job quota for descendants of freedom fighters. In a dramatic twist of events, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned today, 5th August and fled the country. So far, at least 300 people have been killed in more…
