Sheikh Hasina
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Who is Nahid Islam? The student leader who led campaign to oust Sheikh Hasina
World | Aug 06, 2024, 01:34 PM ISTBangladesh crisis: Nahid Islam, a 26-year-old sociology student, has become a key figure in Bangladesh's recent upheaval, leading a student movement that resulted in the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after 15 years in power.
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Bangladesh turmoil: 'Hasina threw me out to please Islamists,' exiled author Tasleema Nasreen's barb
India | Aug 06, 2024, 12:54 PM ISTNaslima Nasreen, an exiled Bangladeshi author, has taken a sharp dig at ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Haseena, drawing parallels to her situation when she left the country in 1994.
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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to become chief adviser of interim Bangladesh government | Who is he?
World | Aug 06, 2024, 03:53 PM ISTDr Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate widely known for his Grameen Bank initiative that introduced Bangladesh to microcredit, is a fierce Hasina critic who is facing several criminal cases. He called Hasina's resignation on Monday as a "second liberation" for the country.
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How THIS Indian Army officer bravely rescued Sheikh Hasina from Pakistani captivity in 1971
India | Aug 06, 2024, 12:22 PM ISTColonel 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.
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Bangladesh Air Force aircraft takes off from Hindon airbase, Sheikh Hasina not on board: Sources
India | Aug 06, 2024, 12:39 PM ISTSheikh Hasina was forced to resign as Bangladesh's Prime Minister on Monday as massive anti-governments turned violent, leading to the deaths of at least 300 others. She was expected to seek asylum in London and preparations to form an interim government in Bangladesh are underway.
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UK calls for UN-led probe in Bangladesh crisis, no mention of Sheikh Hasina seeking asylum in London
World | Aug 06, 2024, 12:38 PM ISTViolent protests against the quota system in Bangladesh's government jobs escalated to anti-government agitation that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country. She landed at the Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad, but there has been no word on her seeking asylum in the UK.
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Bangladesh turmoil: Situation not so dire for evacuation of Indians, Jaishankar briefs MPs
India | Aug 06, 2024, 12:22 PM ISTBangladesh political crisis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on the issue on Monday as the neighbouring country plunges into turmoil.
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Bangladesh Crisis: What does Sheikh Hasina's exit mean for India?
News | Aug 06, 2024, 10:09 AM ISTBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down from her position amidst escalating protests in Dhaka, leading to the formation of an interim government by the Bangladesh Army in collaboration with political parties.
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Bangladesh Unrest: PM Modi holds crucial meet in Delhi over protests in Dhaka as Hasina resigns
News | Aug 06, 2024, 10:03 AM ISTPM Modi held a crucial meet to discuss the unrest in Bangladesh and the future course of action. Earlier, Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka amjidst violent protests that rocked the nation.
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Bangladesh: From Chicken to chairs to TVs, here is what all the mob looted from Hasina's residence
News | Aug 06, 2024, 10:06 AM ISTA massive crowd of protesters on Monday (August 5) stormed the former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina's official residence 'Ganabhaban', shouting slogans, pumping fists and showing victory signs amid her resignation.
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Bangladesh Army releases helpline numbers for Hindu community amid rising tensions | Check full list
World | Aug 06, 2024, 09:01 AM ISTBangladesh protests: These numbers provide critical assistance and security to those facing threats or danger, reflecting a significant step towards ensuring the safety of minority groups in the country.
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Sheikh Hasina's flight to India: With Rafale jets in air, how her security ensured | Inside story
India | Aug 06, 2024, 08:59 AM ISTBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka amid violent protests that continued to escalate demanding her resignation. She arrived in India on Monday evening. There is no official information about her next destination but the sources claimed that she may seek asylum in UK.
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Bangladesh: What's next for Sheikh Hasina after her resignation over massive protests?
World | Aug 06, 2024, 07:14 AM ISTThe Bangladesh Army chief announced to lift the curfew on Tuesday morning and to form an interim government. Meanwhile, the President has dissolved the Parliament and ordered the release of opposition leader Khalida Zia.
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Bangladesh protests HIGHLIGHTS: Muhammad Yunus says ready to head interim govt
World | Aug 06, 2024, 11:15 PM ISTAfter 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.
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Bangladesh President dissolves Parliament after Hasina flees, Army to form interim govt | 10 Points
World | Aug 06, 2024, 06:08 AM ISTBangladesh protests: As the country grapples with the immediate aftermath of this political turmoil, the future remains deeply uncertain, with millions of Bangladeshis anxiously waiting to see what will come next.
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Bangladesh President orders release of jailed former PM Khaleda Zia amid protests in country
World | Aug 06, 2024, 06:07 AM ISTSheikh Hasina stepped down after 15 years in power and subsequently fled the country amid widespread unrest.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Why did Sheikh Hasina resign from the Prime Minister's post?
Aaj Ki Baat | Aug 05, 2024, 11:06 PM ISTBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vacated Dhaka amid violent protests that continued to escalate on Monday (August 5) demanding her resignation, and left for a safe place, officials said.
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Muqabla: Did Bangladesh's Army play a major role in Sheikh Hasina's resignation?
News | Aug 05, 2024, 11:10 PM ISTBangladesh 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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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Will Bangladesh be in the hands of fundamentalists?
Kurukshetra | Aug 05, 2024, 11:08 PM ISTCoffee Par Kurukshetra: Will Bangladesh be in the hands of fundamentalists?
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, August 5, 2024
Aug 05, 2024, 11:50 PM ISTIndia's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.