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Bangladesh witnessed widespread unrest overnight on Thursday after the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader and vocal critic of ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, triggering violent protests in parts of Dhaka and attacks on major media houses.Hadi, 32, died at a hospital in Singapore on Thursday, where he had been undergoing…
Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus announced a day of state mourning on Saturday following the death of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, Prothom Alo reported. Hadi, a youth leader of Bangladesh’s 2024 uprising, died in Singapore after succumbing to injuries from an assassination attempt, officials said on Thursday.Bangladesh witnessed anti-India protests after hundreds, rallying under…
NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh high commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah, as per news agency ANI.This comes after Indian High Commission in Dhaka received a threat, according to ANI.The move amid heightened tensions after National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah delivered a speech with anti-India rhetoric, warning of isolating the…
Bangladesh has written afresh to India seeking former PM Sheikh Hasina’s extradition following the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal’s death sentence verdict against her for “crimes against humanity”.Foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain confirmed the fresh diplomatic communication with New Delhi but did not elaborate further. The last extradition request was in Dec last year. Source…
Bangladesh vs Ireland (X) Play came to an unexpected standstill on day three of the second Test in Mirpur after an earthquake rattled Dhaka on Friday. The tremors were strong enough for the on-air commentators to feel the commentary box shake, while Ireland’s players rushed out of the dressing room and waited near the boundary…
After their triumphant performance at the Asian Championship, India’s archery team found themselves in dire straits in Dhaka. A sudden flight cancellation, fueled by escalating unrest in the city, left them stranded in an inadequate shelter for the night, void of security. The turmoil resulted in missed flights and unexpected expenses, casting a shadow over…
NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia Monday for the violent 2024 student crackdown by a special tribunal in a verdict that she described as a foregone conclusion. Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus hailed the verdict, saying no one is above the law.Hasina had told TOI earlier the tribunal was…
Bangladesh witnessed a series of crude bomb explosions in Dhaka on Sunday, police confirmed to Reuters, heightening tensions across the capital ahead of Monday’s verdict in a case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over alleged violence during last year’s street protests.No casualties were reported, but the incidents added to the anxiety already gripping the…
Image credit: Bangla Pulse A fire broke out at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s cargo area in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon. All flights have been temporarily suspended.The incident took place at around 2.15pm, Dhaka Tribune reported citing Biman Bangladesh Airlines spokesperson Kawser Mahmud.He informed that right after the incident, teams from the airport’s fire department, the…
