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Bangladesh: Yunus Govt Targets Journalists

The Yunus-led interim government had targetted 640 journalists using combinations of criminal prosecutions, financial investigations, and physical violence…reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has committed its most

January 23, 2026

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‘Bangladesh Must Play India’

The ICC said security reviews, including independent assessments, found no threat to Bangladesh players, officials, media or fans at any Indian venue…reports Asian Lite News The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday

January 22, 2026

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Mayhem in Bangladesh Raises Worldwide Concern

With elections scheduled for February, Baroness Sandip Verma urged the British government to respond forcefully – issuing a strong condemnation and deploying British election observers before and during the polls … writes

January 21, 2026

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Bangladesh election countdown begins

Bangladesh enters campaign mode on January 22 as Yunus vows February 12 polls, security tightens nationwide, and political tensions rise over women’s representation and alliance rifts….reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh is set

January 15, 2026

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Dhaka Scraps Hasina-Era 1971 War Interview Project

Officials said that they found the recorded interviews did not depict the “exact history” of the Liberation War…reports Asian Lite News A Rs 50-crore project launched by the now-ousted Sheikh Hasina government

January 14, 2026

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Bangladesh’s minority crisis deepens

As Bangladesh inches toward a crucial election, these killings cast a long shadow over the country’s democratic and social fabric. The repeated pattern of unresolved murders, official denial, and visible emboldenment of

January 14, 2026

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Pakistan confirms fighter jet talks with Bangladesh

The air force chiefs of the two countries met in Islamabad for detailed discussions focused on military cooperation and aircraft procurement….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan and Bangladesh have taken a significant step

January 8, 2026

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Tarique Rahman’s Comeback ‘Risks Polarisation’: Hasina

Tarique Rahman’s return to Dhaka after 17 years in exile in the United Kingdom has reignited debates about the future of India–Bangladesh relations….reports Asian Lite News The return of Tarique Rahman to

January 8, 2026

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Tarique Rahman Set to Lead BNP

The BNP chairperson’s post has remained vacant since the death of former prime minister Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025, and her son Tarique Rahman is set to take over….reports Asian Lite

January 5, 2026

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Dhaka’s debt time bomb ticks louder

Rising debt, shrinking budgets and deepening Chinese influence leave Bangladesh facing a familiar South Asian dilemma, as officials warn the country is slipping into a dangerous debt trap. Bangladesh is confronting an

January 3, 2026

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