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China wants to draw Bangladesh closer using BRI

China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun expressed China’s readiness to enhance political mutual trust, deepen Belt and Road cooperation, and expand people-to-people exchanges with Bangladesh. China on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to

January 19, 2025

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Growing Calls For Democratic Reset In Bangladesh

The top leadership of various political parties slammed the interim government led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus for its failure to control commodity prices and law and order. Leaders of various political

January 11, 2025

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U.S.-Wanted Terrorist May Walk Free in Bangladesh

As Bangladesh plunges deeper into crisis since Sheikh Hasina’s government fell last August, the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus continues to empower Islamist forces….reports Asian Lite News In yet another controversial

January 8, 2025

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Ex-Indian Envoy Questions Hasina Arrest Warrant

The warrants pertain to two cases involving accusations of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances….reports Asian Lite News After the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) issued a second arrest warrant against former Bangladesh Prime

January 7, 2025

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Open letter urges Bangladesh to protect minorities

The initiative, coordinated by India’s former High Commissioner to Bangladesh Veena Sikri and former ambassador Bhaswati Mukherjee, points out that the worst brunt of the chaotic situation…reports Asian Lite News An ‘open

December 19, 2024

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Bangladesh court revises ULFA leader’s verdict

The ULFA is an outlawed organization which has been banned by the Ministry of Home Affairs. ..reports Asian Lite News The High Court Division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court on Wednesday commuted the

December 19, 2024

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Bangladesh plans polls by late 2025 or mid-2026

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammed Yunus emphasised the importance of political consensus to move forward with elections….reports Asian Lite News Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced on Monday that Bangladesh’s next general elections could

December 17, 2024

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‘Joy Bangla’ no longer Bangladesh’s national slogan

Yunus govt had appealed against 2020 HC ruling declaring ‘Joy Bangla’ national slogan. Bangladesh SC stays HC judgment, says it’s govt’s policy decision and judiciary can’t interfere…reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh Supreme

December 13, 2024

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Yunus ‘Mastermind’ of Protests, Says Hasina

Sheikh Hasina criticised the interim government for its handling of the situation in the country, calling it “fascist” and saying that the people of Bangladesh were being “deprived” of their rights…reports Asian

December 10, 2024

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India Seeks Better Ties With Bangladesh

Misri reaffirmed India’s support for a “democratic, stable, and inclusive” Bangladesh and its commitment to a “positive and constructive” relationship based on mutual trust and respect…reports Asian Lite News During his Bangladesh

December 10, 2024

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