Sheikh Hasina
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Four killed as Sheikh Hasina supporters clash with police: What led to fresh violence in Bangladesh?
Explainers | Jul 17, 2025, 08:24 AM ISTIn Bangladesh, the newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), led by the youth who led the mass uprising last year, has faced strong opposition in Gopalganj, the hometown of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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Bangladesh scraps Hasina-era 'sir' rule for women officials to promote gender-sensitive protocols
World | Jul 11, 2025, 09:47 AM ISTBangladesh's interim government has repealed the Hasina-era rule requiring female officials, including ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, to be addressed as ‘Sir,’ promoting gender-sensitive protocols.
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Sheikh Hasina formally indicted in crimes against humanity case in Bangladesh
World | Jul 10, 2025, 02:37 PM ISTThe International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) indicted Sheikh Hasina by accepting charges of crimes against humanity filed against her in connection with a mass uprising in which hundreds of students were killed last year.
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Bangladesh again urges India to extradite Sheikh Hasina: 'Act with conscience, moral clarity'
World | Jul 10, 2025, 09:47 AM ISTBangladesh in December last year had also sent India a note verbale, requesting the extradition of Hasina. New Delhi had confirmed receipt of the formal diplomatic note but did not comment further.
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Leaked audio claims Sheikh Hasina ordered 'shoot on sight' amid Bangladesh protests: Report
World | Jul 09, 2025, 02:12 PM ISTFormer Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina ordered a 'shoot-on-sight' crackdown on student protesters last year, resulting in at least 1,400 deaths, a leaked audio has revealed.
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Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 6 months in prison by International Crimes Tribunal
World | Jul 02, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTEarlier in June, the ICT formally charged Sheikh Hasina with crimes against humanity related to her alleged role in orchestrating a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests during July and August 2024.
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Sheikh Hasina indicted for mass killing in student protest crackdown, trial to begin in absentia
World | Jun 01, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTFormer Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina has been indicted for mass killings in a student protest crackdown, with her trial set to begin in absentia amid growing legal and diplomatic tensions.
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Bangladesh charges former PM Sheikh Hasina with 'crimes against humanity' during July 2024 uprising
World | Jun 01, 2025, 01:50 PM ISTBangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been formally charged with crimes against humanity for her alleged role in the deadly crackdown on student-led protests during the July 2024 uprising. Charges were also filed against two senior officials of her government, prosecutors said.
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Sheikh Hasina faces possible death sentence as Bangladesh tribunal to hear charges today
World | Jun 01, 2025, 08:30 AM ISTBangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal will begin hearing charges against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today, in a historic move that will be broadcast live on state-run television for the first time. The tribunal may hand her a death sentence if convicted.
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Muhammad Yunus calls for peace in Asia but silent on Bangladesh freeing 1971 war crimes convict
World | May 29, 2025, 08:19 PM ISTBangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus warned that peace is becoming increasingly fragile across Asia due to man-made conflicts. His remarks came just days after the country's Supreme Court acquitted Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam, who had been sentenced to death for 1971 war crimes.
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What's Fueling Bangladesh's Political Crisis? 4 Key Figures Challenging Yunus
Originals | May 26, 2025, 07:16 PM ISTRumours of a coup against Muhammad Yunus's government in Bangladesh have surfaced. Yunus first hinted at resignation but later discussed elections. Why is the country facing a crisis similar to Sheikh Hasina's era? Watch the video to learn more.
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Bangladesh’s Yunus government bans Sheikh Hasina's Awami League under anti-terrorism law
World | May 11, 2025, 06:56 AM ISTBangladesh’s interim government has banned the Awami League, the party of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, under the country’s anti-terrorism law. The decision, formalised through a Council of Advisers statement, follows days of protests by the student-led National Citizen Party (NCP).
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Sheikh Hasina targets Muhammad Yunus, says 'Allah kept me alive for a reason, I'm coming'
World | Apr 08, 2025, 04:01 PM ISTThe former Prime Minister said Bangladesh, which was once seen as a model of development, has now turned into a terrorist country.
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Hasina to face trial for 'crimes against humanity' whether present physically or in absentia: Yunus
World | Mar 05, 2025, 05:19 PM ISTYunus also said that he has received no formal response from India over Sheikh Hasina's extradition request. Last year, India confirmed receiving the 'note verbale' regarding the same request.
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Sheikh Hasina vows political comeback, calls Muhammad Yunus 'unfit' to govern Bangladesh
World | Feb 18, 2025, 11:42 AM ISTSheikh Hasina has reportedly defended the police action during last year's protests in Bangladesh as she claimed those who were killed during the July-August student protests did not perish due to police firing.
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MEA summons Bangladesh envoy after Dhaka lodges protest over Sheikh Hasina's speech
India | Feb 08, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTMEA summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to express concerns over negative remarks from Bangladeshi authorities.
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India condemns vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Bangladesh: 'It is regrettable...'
India | Feb 07, 2025, 06:33 AM ISTProtesters in Bangladesh have demolished more houses of leaders of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League and defaced murals of the country's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The unrest sparked after a live online address of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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Bangladesh lodges protest with Indian envoy over Sheikh Hasina's 'hostile activities' in India
World | Feb 06, 2025, 06:33 PM ISTBangladesh has lodged a strong protest against what it calls 'hostile acts' of Sheikh Hasina towards the country. Notably, this follows after protestors burnt Hasina's father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house in Dhaka.
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Sheikh Hasina reacts after mob sets father's house on fire in Dhaka: 'History cannot be wiped out'
World | Feb 06, 2025, 06:33 PM ISTAfter protestors vandalized Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house in Dhaka, her daughter Sheikh Hasina lashed out saying that a 'structure can be erased, but history cannot be wiped out'.
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Bangladesh 'hopes' to get Interpol's Red Notice against Sheikh Hasina, others wanted by ICT
World | Feb 05, 2025, 06:53 PM ISTLast year, Bangladesh sent a diplomatic note to India, asking for Sheikh Hasina's extradition. Dhaka hopes to get Interpol's Red Notice against the former prime minister.