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Bangladesh: Major relief to Muhammad Yunus, acquitted in corruption case just 3 days of taking oath
World | Aug 11, 2024, 09:44 PM ISTIn 2011, Bangladeshi authorities began reviewing the activities of the statutory Grameen Bank and subsequently removed Yunus from his position as the founding managing director, citing violations of government retirement regulations. Under Hasina's administration, Yunus faced numerous legal charges.
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Sheikh Hasina accuses US of hatching conspiracy to topple her govt in Bangladesh: Reports
World | Aug 11, 2024, 02:52 PM ISTSheikh Hasina said that she could have remained in power if she had surrendered the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal.
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Bangladesh Crisis: Bangladeshi Hindus protest attacks on minorities, demand safety
News | Aug 10, 2024, 08:09 PM ISTHundreds of Hindu demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Dhaka on Friday (August 9) protesting against attacks on their properties in different corners of Bangladesh after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's regime last week. Watch to know more!
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Bangladesh unrest: Why Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan was forced to resign? Explained
Explainers | Aug 10, 2024, 03:41 PM ISTBangladesh Protests: The whole episode unfolded after thousands of protesters, comprising students, surrounded the Bangladesh Supreme Court on Saturday and demanded the resignation of the Chief Justice.
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Bangladesh: Hundreds protest against attacks on Hindus, 205 cases of violence since Hasina's ouster
World | Aug 10, 2024, 02:29 PM ISTHindus comprise about 8 per cent of Bangladesh's population of 170 million. They have traditionally been the supporters of Hasina's Awami League party, which sparked people's anger after violent clashes between anti-quota protesters and security forces last month.
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Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina did not officially resign from her post before fleeing, says her son
World | Aug 10, 2024, 10:11 AM ISTSeveral reports citing Army officials had claimed that Hasina had resigned from her post before fleeing as protests escalated to the doorstep of her residence. She is currently residing in India and her future travel plans to the UK have apparently hit a roadblock.
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Sheikh Hasina's son refutes visa revocation rumours, thanks PM Modi for swift action | VIDEO
World | Aug 10, 2024, 07:43 AM ISTSajeeb Wazed expressed deep gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the swift action that ensured his mother's safety. Wazed criticised the legitimacy of Bangladesh's new interim government, calling it unconstitutional, and emphasised the urgent need for elections to restore democracy.
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Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia's BNP says 'difficult to cooperate' with India if it helps 'enemy' Hasina
World | Aug 09, 2024, 12:52 PM ISTIndia had a troubled relationship with the BNP on several issues, particularly terrorism, when Zia was in power. However, the party refused accusations of being anti-India and anti-Hindu and said it believed in Bangladesh's mutual cooperation with its neighbour.
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Sheikh Hasina to return to strife-torn Bangladesh for next elections, says her son
World | Aug 09, 2024, 10:51 AM ISTIt was not clear whether Hasina would contest the next elections decided by the new caretaker government under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Hasina's son had earlier said she won't make a political comeback in Bangladesh and blamed Pakistan's ISI for the recent protests.
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Bangladesh: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus set to form interim government today
News | Aug 08, 2024, 07:11 PM ISTNobel laureate and Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport on August 7 to travel to Dhaka. Yunus, who was in Paris for a medical procedure, was named the chief adviser on August 06, a day after PM Hasina resigned.
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'We hope for early restoration of law and order': India as Bangladesh prepares for interim govt
World | Aug 09, 2024, 11:59 AM ISTBangladesh is preparing for an interim government under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus following PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation amidst violent protests. Yunus is expected to take oath as chief adviser on Thursday as Bangladesh attempts to return to normalcy.
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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, set to lead Bangladesh's interim govt, arrives in Dhaka | WATCH
World | Aug 08, 2024, 03:20 PM ISTBangladesh is preparing for an interim government under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus following PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation amidst violent protests. Yunus is expected to take oath as chief adviser on Thursday as Bangladesh attempts to return to normalcy.
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Indian visa application centres in Bangladesh closed till further notice due to 'unstable situation'
World | Aug 08, 2024, 10:39 AM ISTBangladesh is preparing for an interim government under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus following PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation amidst violent protests. The unrest has left Bangladesh's political system as well as its relations with India hanging in balance.
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Fact Check: Is viral picture of Sheikh Hasina crying from India after Bangladesh unrest? Know truth
Fact Check | Aug 07, 2024, 11:24 PM ISTIndia TV Fact Check: A photo of Sheikh Hasina crying has gone viral on social media, with claims that it was taken in India. However, the actual context of the picture is different.
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Haqeeqat Kya Hai: Salman Khurshid Says, Bangladesh can happen here
Hakikat Kya Hai | Aug 07, 2024, 10:44 PM ISTHaqeeqat Kya Hai: Salman Khurshid Says, Bangladesh can happen here
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Bangladesh Army refused to suppress anti-govt protests, withdrew support from Sheikh Hasina: Report
World | Aug 07, 2024, 04:30 PM ISTBangladesh 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.
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As chaos ease in Bangladesh, here's how duty-bound Indian doctors are working overtime to save lives
World | Aug 07, 2024, 04:01 PM ISTWhile casualties rose during the violent protests in Bangladesh, Indian medical practitioners in Dhaka said they were drawn by a "sense of duty" to help hospitals deal with the crisis. As many as 469 people were killed in the protests that began in July against government job quotas.
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Bangladesh crisis: Sheikh Hasina loyalist Ziaul Ahsan, relieved from Army, detained in Dhaka
World | Aug 07, 2024, 03:02 PM ISTZiaul Ahsan was dismissed from service on Tuesday as the top ranks of the military have been reshuffled following the announcement of an interim government in Bangladesh. The massive reshuffle comes as Sheikh Hasina fled to India after deadly anti-government protests.
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Bangladeshi Hindu Under Attack New video of attack on Hindus in Bangladesh
News | Aug 07, 2024, 02:08 PM ISTThe mob of rioters is targeting the houses and temples of Hindus.. Looting is being done by entering the houses.. Meanwhile, a new video of the ongoing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh has surfaced.
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India reduces diplomatic presence in Bangladesh, families and non-essential staff return from Dhaka
World | Aug 07, 2024, 01:34 PM ISTBangladesh is gearing up for an interim government headed by Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus after weeks of protests that left over 400 dead. India has expressed concern over the ongoing violence and the status of minorities in the neighbouring country.