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4 more murder cases filed against deposed PM Hasina, her aides in Bangladesh

4 more murder cases filed against deposed PM Hasina, her aides in Bangladesh

One of the cases was filed on Sunday against Sheikh Hasina, the former Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh, Gen Aziz Ahmed, and 11 others.

25 August,2024 11:03 PM IST | Dhaka | mid-day online correspondent
'New Bangladesh', '36 July': Artworks grow on Dhaka walls to memorialise protests

'New Bangladesh', '36 July': Artworks grow on Dhaka walls to memorialise protests

'This is New Bangladesh' -- screams one of the graffiti spray-painted on the gates of an official bungalow in the Dhaka University area -- one of the hotbeds of the recent anti-government protests in Bangladesh.

20 August,2024 04:41 PM IST | Dhaka | PTI
Yunus accuses Sheikh Hasina of destroying Bangladesh's institutions

Yunus accuses Sheikh Hasina of destroying Bangladesh's institutions

Yunus, who became Chief Adviser on August 8 following Hasina's resignation and departure to India on August 5, addressed foreign diplomats in Dhaka, promising to hold "free, fair, and participatory" elections after enacting critical reforms.

18 August,2024 07:31 PM IST | Dhaka | mid-day online correspondent
Another murder case filed against ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Another murder case filed against ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Obaidul Quader, the general secretary of the Awami League, and 99 other party activists and local officials are also named in the Bogura lawsuit.

16 August,2024 05:18 PM IST | Dhaka | mid-day online correspondent
Amid unrest, Bangladesh's inflation hits 12-year high at 11.66 pc

Amid unrest, Bangladesh's inflation hits 12-year high at 11.66 pc

Massive protests erupted around the country, led by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, which sought improvements to the government job quota system. The government's brutal crackdown on dissent prompted protesters to seek the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

13 August,2024 05:51 PM IST | Dhaka | mid-day online correspondent
Indian visa centre in Dhaka resumes limited operations amid unrest

Indian visa centre in Dhaka resumes limited operations amid unrest

In a press release, IVAC stated that it will operate on a limited basis, sending messages to passport applicants. The process is expected to take longer due to the limited operations

13 August,2024 05:35 PM IST | Dhaka | mid-day online correspondent
Yunus meets Bangladeshi Hindus, calls for patience before judging his govt

Yunus meets Bangladeshi Hindus, calls for patience before judging his govt

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus urged patience from the distressed Hindu community members at the Dhakeshwari Temple.

13 August,2024 03:32 PM IST | Dhaka | PTI
Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus acquitted in graft case

Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus acquitted in graft case

On August 7, a Dhaka court acquitted Yunus and three top Grameen Telecom officials—Ashraful Hassan, M Shahjahan, and Nurjahan Begum—of a separate labour law infringement charge.

11 August,2024 09:56 PM IST | Dhaka | mid-day online correspondent
British-Bangladeshi express mixed emotions following Sheikh Hasina's resignation

British-Bangladeshi express mixed emotions following Sheikh Hasina's resignation

Many people rejoiced at the end of her 15-year reign, but others were concerned for the safety of their family and friends amid rising violence in Bangladesh

06 August,2024 09:08 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Cyclone Remal kills 7, leaves 15 million without power in Bangladesh

Cyclone Remal kills 7, leaves 15 million without power in Bangladesh

Cyclone Remal, first of Bay of Bengal monsoon season, which was named by Oman, caused widespread damage in Barisal, Bhola, Patuakhali, Satkhira & Chattogram

27 May,2024 11:43 AM IST | Dhaka | mid-day online correspondent

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