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Islamists Rise Under Yunus Rule

After the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, Islamic parties in Bangladesh, crushed for years by the Awami League government, have made inroads into the political arena…writes Baidya

May 5, 2025

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TIES WITH CHINA: Is Bangladesh Going Lanka Way?

Plans for nine Special Economic Zones, including Chinese-developed sites in Chattogram and Chandpur, promise jobs but risk creating enclaves where Beijing’s economic priorities overshadow Bangladesh’s….reports Asian Lite News On a humid March

May 5, 2025

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Khaleda Zia’s Son Return Looms as Yunus Faces Heat

The core question remains whether Rahman can provide leadership in politically turbulent times in Bangladesh….reports Asian Lite News Speculation is mounting in Bangladesh over the possible return of Tarique Rahman, son of

May 5, 2025

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Bangladesh Court Blocks Das’s Release

In a dramatic turn, the Bangladesh High Court granted bail to Chinmoy Das in a sedition case, only for the government to swiftly appeal, leading the Supreme Court to stay the bail

May 1, 2025

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Yunus Under Fire for Anti-Hasina Moves

Not just the Awami League workers but also several analysts believe that the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus is “implementing every design” to malign Hasina and her family…reports Asian Lite News

April 30, 2025

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Financial Turmoil Grips Bangladesh

The crisis emerged with the political transition after the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following a violent uprising last year….reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh is grappling with an economic crisis

April 28, 2025

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Bangladesh plans to send troops to serve in Qatari forces

Yunus discussed the deployment of Bangladeshi troops with Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Qatar’s deputy prime minister and minister of state for defense affairs Bangladesh is planning to send hundreds of soldiers

April 27, 2025

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Yunus Must Be Treated Like Hasina, Warn Islamists

Islamist group made these warnings to the interim government, terming the women’s reform body proposals as “anti-Islamic…reports Asian Lite News The radical Islamist group in Bangladesh, Hefazat-e-Islam, has issued a threat, stating

April 26, 2025

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‘Agri Blockade’ Grips Dhaka

The protestors under the banner of the ‘Agricultural Diploma Student Rights Movement’ are demanding opportunities for higher education…reports Asian Lite News Another wave of protest has swept through Bangladesh, as agricultural diploma

April 21, 2025

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Interpol Sought for Hasina

The red notice, once issued, would enable law enforcement agencies globally to locate and provisionally detain the accused individuals pending extradition or other legal actions….reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh has requested Interpol

April 20, 2025

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