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Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman orders major Army rejig; defence adviser in India recalled

World | Feb 23, 2026, 12:35 PM IST

The move is widely viewed as an attempt by the new leadership to strengthen its control over the armed forces by replacing senior officers appointed under the previous administration led by Muhammad Yunus, which followed the removal of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladesh on boil: Mob burns Sufi Saint’s corpse, Jatiya Party office set ablaze, one dead

World | Sep 06, 2025, 08:18 AM IST

Bangladesh witnessed a day of intense unrest as two shocking events unfolded in different regions. In Rajbari, a mob of extremists desecrated and burned the body of Sufi saint Nura Pagla. Meanwhile, in Dhaka, the Jatiya Party’s central office was set ablaze.

Bangladesh Army chief calls for early elections, says 'country's independence at risk': Report

World | Feb 27, 2025, 12:33 PM IST

Bangladesh's local media reports that the army chief cautioned the country that the gains from the student-led uprising that led to the ouster of the previous government headed by Sheikh Hasina may be at risk if the country remains engaged in political conflict.

A minor clash between protesting Bangladeshi Hindus and

Bangladesh: Clash breaks out between Army, Hindus near Muhammad Yunus' residence in Dhaka | WATCH

World | Aug 13, 2024, 09:32 PM IST

There have been several protests in Bangladesh over the rise in attacks targeting the Hindu community there since Sheikh Hasina's ouster, which has evoked global concern. There have been at least 278 attacks on Hindus across 48 districts, as per the Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance.

Bangladesh Army assessing the aftermath of violent protests.

Bangladesh Army refused to suppress anti-govt protests, withdrew support from Sheikh Hasina: Report

World | Aug 07, 2024, 04:30 PM IST

Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman reportedly held a meeting with his generals and decided that the military would not enforce the curfew as ordered by Hasina. This effectively meant that Hasina lost the backing of the Army as her 15-year rule was brought to a chaotic end.

Bangladesh Army undergoes major reshuffle after Sheikh Hasina’s exit from country | Check list

World | Aug 06, 2024, 06:33 PM IST

A day after violent protests rocked Bangladesh and caused ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee, President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved the 12th Parliament formed through the January 7 election, where Hasina won a fourth straight term.

Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina Ashok Kumar Tara

How THIS Indian Army officer bravely rescued Sheikh Hasina from Pakistani captivity in 1971

India | Aug 06, 2024, 12:22 PM IST

Colonel Ashok Kumar Tara, then a major in the Indian Army, played a crucial role in rescuing Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, from Pakistani captivity during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

Bangladesh protests HIGHLIGHTS: Muhammad Yunus says ready to head interim govt

World | Aug 06, 2024, 11:15 PM IST

After Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, the President of Bangladesh dissolved the Parliament and ordered the release of former PM opposition BNP leader Khalida Zia. The Bangladeshi military announced to lift nationwide curfew on Tuesday morning.

Muqabla: Did Bangladesh's Army play a major role in Sheikh Hasina's resignation?

News | Aug 05, 2024, 11:10 PM IST

Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman on Monday (August 5) confirmed that Sheikh Hasina tendered her resignation as Prime Minister and an interim government will be formed to run the country.

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Who is Gen Waker-uz-Zaman, Army chief to take Bangladesh charge after Sheikh Hasina's resignation?

World | Aug 05, 2024, 06:42 PM IST

Following the resignation of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Army chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced that he would form an interim government. He had met political leaders and told them the Army would take over responsibility for law and order.

Bangla border force in India from tomorrow; BSF to take up jawan's killing issue

India | Dec 24, 2019, 08:55 PM IST

Official sources said the BSF will "strongly" take up the issue of the killing of their 51-year-old head constable Vijay Bhan Singh and injury to constable Rajvir Yadav in firing by a BGB trooper near the Kakmarichar border post in Mursihdabad district of West Bengal.

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