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Yunus wants Hasina to be silent until extradition

Hasina fled to India in early August, following large-scale protests that peaked on August 5….reports Asian Lite News Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, has urged former Prime Minister Sheikh

September 6, 2024

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Bangladesh floods: Millions stranded as disease fears grow

As the floodwaters begin to recede, the risk of disease outbreaks remains high, and efforts are underway to ensure the availability of clean drinking water….reports Asian Lite News The devastating floods in

September 5, 2024

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‘Bangladesh could ask for Hasina’s extradition from India’

Sheikh Hasina had arrived in India on August 5, following an uprising led by students against her that turned violent….reports Asian Lite News The Bangladesh interim government’s foreign affairs advisor Mohammed Touhid

September 1, 2024

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Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh hold rallies in camps

The Rohingyas, a mostly Muslim minority in Myanmar, have long been the focus of prejudice and interethnic conflict. ..reports Asian Lite News To mark the seventh anniversary of the military crackdown in

August 27, 2024

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Clashes erupt between students, Ansar members in Dhaka

The clash broke out after 9 pm, with both sides engaging in a series of chases. During the turmoil, police intervened in an attempt to restore order….reports Asian Lite News Violent clashes

August 27, 2024

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Bangladesh Chief Justice Resigns Following Massive Protests

Justice Hassan, who was appointed last year and is viewed as a loyalist to the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, received an ultimatum from demonstrators demanding his resignation. The Chief Justice of

August 10, 2024

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Modi extends best wishes to Yunus

In 2006, he and the bank were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work to create economic and social development from below…reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended

August 9, 2024

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UK FM dials Jaishankar amid buzz over Hasina’s next move

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar and his UK counterpart David Lammy discussed the situation in Bangladesh and West Asia….reports Asian Lite News Amid reports of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh

August 9, 2024

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US ready to work with Bangladesh interim govt

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to be sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday…reports Asian Lite News The United States has expressed its readiness to collaborate with

August 8, 2024

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‘Did US play a role in Bangladesh regime change?’

While continuing to reward Pakistan by prioritising short-term geopolitical considerations, the Biden administration has been criticising democratic backsliding in Bangladesh…reports Asian Lite News As the political tumult in Bangladesh sends security ripples

August 8, 2024

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