Sheikh Hasina, the ousted prime minister of Bangladesh, has received a death sentence for crimes against humanity committed during the insurrection in July of the previous year. Former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal received a death sentence. In contrast, former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, who testified as a state witness, was sentenced…
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, 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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
