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  Hasina urges people in Bangladesh to reclaim democracy, calls interim govt 'fascist' and 'corrupt'

  World | January 23, 2026 23:54 IST

  Hasina said killings, arson, looting and forced extortion have spread from the capital to rural areas and educational institutions are crippled by disorder. She also alleged that foreign interests are exploiting the crisis to gain control over the country’s land and resources.

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  Bangladesh to hold national elections on Feb 12, major parties release final candidate lists

  World | January 22, 2026 9:47 IST

  Bangladesh will conduct its national elections on February 12, with the Election Commission releasing the final list of candidates. BNP has fielded the highest number of contestants, followed by Jamaat-e-Islami, Islamic Andolan Bangladesh and the Jatiya Party.