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

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

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…

Floods ruin 1.1 million tons of rice in Bangladesh

Floods ruin 1.1 million tons of rice in Bangladesh

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

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

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

Interim government denies Sheikh Mujib as nation’s father

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

US grants Bangladesh an additional $202 million in aid

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…

A blow to India and Bangladesh's "fish diplomacy"

A blow to India and Bangladesh’s “fish diplomacy”

As Durga Puja, the largest festival in West Bengal, approaches in October, there are concerns about a potential shortage of hilsa, the beloved fish of the local population. Bangladesh, the world’s largest producer of hilsa, has recently ramped up its efforts to prevent the transportation of fish to neighbouring India. This move strengthens the longstanding…