Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman Emerges as Potential Prime Minister: A Reform Agenda for Democratic Renewal in Bangladesh

True Story Newz1 month ago03 mins

Tarique Rahman, Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is widely perceived as a significant candidate for the position of Prime Minister in a swiftly changing political landscape. In response to the increasing popular demand for accountable governance and structural reform, Rahman’s emergence signifies a potentially revolutionary moment in Bangladesh’s democratic trajectory. This political…

Sylhet’s Political Landscape in 2025: Mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury’s Ideological Shift Raises Concerns

True Story Newz2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

The political landscape in Sylhet has become increasingly contentious in 2025, as Mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury’s recent decisions have sparked debate and prompted scrutiny of his ideological beliefs and connections. Shifts in Ideology and Inter-Party Dynamics In a significant political development, Mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury, who has been affiliated with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for…

Bangladesh former PM Hasina’s son denies corruption in $12.65B nuclear deal

True Story Newz7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

Removed from position On Tuesday, the son of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who also serves as an adviser, dismissed allegations of corruption linked to the family’s involvement in the 2015 awarding of a $12.65 billion nuclear power contract, labeling them as “completely bogus” and part of a “smear campaign.” On Monday, Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission…

Tulip Siddiq is being questioned in UK over graft allegation

True Story Newz7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Tulip Siddiq, a Labour Minister in the UK and the niece of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is under scrutiny regarding allegations that she and her family members misappropriated £4 billion (approximately Tk 60,000 crore) from a power plant project in Bangladesh. On Sunday, Tulip Siddiq was questioned by the Cabinet Office propriety and ethics…

49 Indian media sources provide inaccurate information on Bangladesh

True Story Newz7 months ago014 mins

An investigation conducted by the Rumour Scanner team revealed that from August 12 to December 5, approximately 13 false reports circulated in Indian media following the collapse of the Awami League government. “In the wake of the Awami League government’s collapse, several rumours regarding the situation in Bangladesh have emerged in Indian media outlets,” reported…

Six arrested in Bangladesh after lawyer’s killing triggers protests

True Story Newz8 months ago03 mins

In a significant move, Bangladesh heightened security measures in the port city of Chittagong on Wednesday. This decision came on the heels of police apprehending six individuals linked to the murder of a lawyer. This incident unfolded amid clashes triggered by the arrest of a leader from the nation’s Hindu minority community. On Monday, Chinmoy…

Floods ruin 1.1 million tons of rice in Bangladesh

True Story Newz9 months ago04 mins

Floods in Bangladesh have destroyed an estimated 1.1 million metric tons of rice, according to data from the agriculture ministry, prompting the country to ramp up imports of the staple grain amid soaring food prices. Floods brought by heavy monsoon rains and torrential upstream runoff struck the country in two major waves in August and October,…

Bangladesh’s politics on edge: arrest warrant for former PM

True Story Newz9 months ago05 mins

A court in Bangladesh has issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who sought refuge in India in August following her removal amid widespread protests. Bangladesh’s International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) has issued a warrant for Hasina, citing her alleged involvement in “crimes against humanity” linked to the demonstrations that resulted in the…

Interim government denies Sheikh Mujib as nation’s father

True Story Newz9 months ago02 mins

Nahid Islam, the interim government’s adviser on Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, stated on Wednesday that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is not acknowledged as the patriarch of the nation. “Bangabandhu was controversialzed by the Awami League.” AL was in power as a party through authoritarian tactics, including the taking of people’s voting rights, abductions, homicides,…

US grants Bangladesh an additional $202 million in aid

True Story Newz10 months ago04 mins

During a visit to Dhaka on Sunday, a U.S. delegation announced that the United States is dedicated to fostering inclusive economic growth, strengthening institutions, and advancing development in Bangladesh. The delegation plans to provide an additional $202 million in aid. A six-member delegation, headed by Deputy Under Secretary of the Treasury Department Brent Neiman, marks…

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