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Protests in Bangladesh turn deadly as demonstrators push for prime minister to resign
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Eight killed in Bangladesh anti-government protests: Police, doctors: DHAKA: Clashes between Bangladeshi protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign ...
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Protests in Bangladesh turn deadly as demonstrators push for prime minister to resign
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Eight killed in Bangladesh anti-government protests: Police, doctors: DHAKA: Clashes between Bangladeshi protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign ...
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Bangladeshi students rally to mark one month since Hasina's fall: Thousands of students rallied in Bangladesh on Thursday to mark the one-month anniversary of ...
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UAE President pardons Bangladeshis involved in recent protests: UAE President pardons Bangladeshis involved in recent protests. They will be deported back to ...
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Can the Bangladesh Police Recover? : The country's police force, weaponized by the autocratic Awami League government, is now desperate to regain public trust.
thediplomat.com/2024/08/can-the-bangladesh-police-recover/
Quick Glance: Elderly Dog Walker Murdered in Violent Carjacking
- A 48-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly fatally injuring an 80-year-old dog walker during a carjacking and subsequently killing her dog.
- James K. Hayes, with a history of eight felony convictions, is expected to face charges including first-degree murder and animal cruelty.
- Police identified the suspect through fingerprints and witness accounts after the incident was reported on Wednesday.
- Investigators believe the attack was random, with no prior relationship between the suspect and the victim.
Can the Bangladesh Police Recover? : The country's police force, weaponized by the autocratic Awami League government, is now desperate to regain public trust.
thediplomat.com/2024/08/can-the-bangladesh-police-recover/
Quick Glance: Berlin Police Suggest Singing During Knife Attacks
- The Berlin police advise singing loudly in violent situations to surprise attackers.
- Last year, 3,482 knife attacks were recorded in Berlin, resulting in 918 serious injuries.
- The police emphasize that fear is a crucial feeling for recognizing threats and recommend victims act confidently.
- To avoid provoking attackers, victims should use unexpected actions and maintain a respectful demeanor.
Lessons From Sri Lanka: How Bangladesh Can Secure Its Democratic Future: Before Bangladesh’s “Second Liberation,” Sri Lanka had its Aragalaya ...
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Quick Glance: Lessons from Sri Lanka for Bangladesh's Democracy
- Bangladesh must learn from Sri Lanka's Aragalaya to avoid authoritarian pitfalls.
- The protests in Bangladesh reflect discontent similar to that which led to political upheaval in Sri Lanka.
- A lack of long-term reform plans following the protests in Sri Lanka has resulted in a return to repression, a scenario Bangladesh must avoid.
- The interim government must ensure transparency and accountability to regain public trust and secure a genuine democratic future.
Prothom Alo English Sep 05
Dhaka strongly protests against killing Shwarna Das by BSF: The foreign ministry of Bangladesh has lodged a formal protest to the government of India on the ...
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Quick Glance: Bangladesh's New Border Policy Indicates a Strategic Shift
- Dhaka is asserting a strong border stance amid rising anti-Indian sentiment following the ousting of Prime Minister Hasina.
- The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has actively defended the border, taking recent measures against the Indian Border Security Force (BSF).
- This new assertive strategy by the BGB may lead to a more secure border but also poses risks of escalating tensions.
- The future of Bangladesh-India relations hinges on constructive dialogue and collaborative efforts to address underlying issues.
UAE pardons Bangladesh citizens jailed for protesting against Sheikh Hasina : The United Arab Emirates has granted a pardon to 57 Bangladeshi nationals who were ...
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Biden, Modi discuss Ukraine war after PM's visit, situation in Bangladesh: U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday discussed ...
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Quick Glance: Modi's Peace Message in Ukraine
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that India stands on the side of peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- During his visit to Ukraine, Modi signed agreements to cooperate in agriculture, culture, and medical products.
- The joint statement from India and Ukraine highlighted the focus on peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy while respecting territorial integrity as per the UN Charter.
- Although Modi partially allayed western criticism, it remained uncertain whether India would actively propose a peace plan.
Anti-India Backlash Sweeps Bangladesh in New Challenge for Modi: In the weeks since a student-led protest movement in Bangladesh swept out the government of ...
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A dangerous vacuum in Bangladesh: THE tables had turned: yesterday’s victims of brutal suppression are today’s perpetrators of brutal revenge.
thestar.com.my/news/focus/2024/09/07/a-dangerous-vacuum-in-bangladesh
UN to send mission to Bangladesh to probe human rights violations: The United Nations Human Rights Office on Friday said it will dispatch a fact-finding mission ...
reuters.com/world/un-send-mission-bangladesh-probe-human-rights-violations-2024-08-30/
CNA Sep 04
Bangladesh launches drive to recover looted weapons: DHAKA: Bangladeshi security forces have launched an operation to recover thousands of guns ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/bangladesh-launch-drive-recover-looted-weapons-muhammad-yunus-sheikh-hasina-student-protest-4585671
thedailystar.net Sep 04
Two more murder cases filed against Hasina: Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sued over the deaths of two people in Dhaka during the recent mass ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/two-more-murder-cases-filed-against-hasina-3694161
The downfall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's 'Iron Lady': TOKYO -- Sheikh Hasina, who for years ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist, was ousted on Aug ...
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UAE leader pardons Bangladeshis jailed for protesting: Three of the 57 defendants had received life sentences in a country where protests are effectively illegal ...
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Quick Glance: UAE Grants Pardon to 57 Imprisoned Bangladeshis
- Fifty-seven Bangladeshi nationals jailed for protesting against their government have been pardoned.
- President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced the cancellation of their sentences, allowing for their return to Bangladesh.
- The detainees were convicted for participating in unauthorized protests in the UAE that opposed Sheikh Hasina's government.
- Human rights organizations deemed their convictions arbitrary and called for enhanced freedom of expression in the UAE.
Yunus-led Bangladesh’s interim govt lifts ban on Jamaat-e-Islami Party: Jamaat-e-Islami has been barred from elections since 2013, when the Election Commission ...
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Quick Glance: Traders Nationwide Strike Against Taxes and Electricity Prices
- Traders in Pakistan went on strike on Wednesday to protest rising electricity costs and new taxes imposed on shop owners.
- The movement garnered support from various opposition parties and traders' associations demanding a reversal of the tax hikes.
- Most public markets remained closed in major cities, while grocery stores stayed open to minimize public inconvenience.
- The protests are a response to government measures enacted under a new IMF loan agreement.
thedailystar.net Aug 25
Students, Ansars clash in the Secretariat area: Defying interim government's assurance of abolishing the "rest tradition" in the force ...
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Quick Glance: Students Clash with Ansar Members in Capital
- Several individuals were injured as Ansar members clashed with students in the capital on Sunday night.
- The confrontation began after 9:00 PM, with both sides chasing each other while police attempted to intervene.
- Students from various halls of Dhaka University gathered to protest against Ansar members who had detained certain individuals.
- Eventually, the students positioned themselves in front of the National Press Club after the Ansar members retreated around 10:15 PM.
GulfToday Sep 02
Ousted Bangladeshi leader becomes diplomatic headache for India: Hasina's iron-fisted tenure came to an end last month as protesters marched on her palace in ...
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Quick Glance: India's Challenge with Sheikh Hasina's Fallout
- Sheikh Hasina's abrupt ousting has strained India's relations with Bangladesh.
- The Indian government faces the challenge of safeguarding its strategic and economic gains in Bangladesh.
- Analysts call for a reassessment of India's foreign policy, particularly towards opposition parties like the BNP.
- China's growing influence in the region and contentious water resources between India and Bangladesh complicate the scenario.
Student leaders reveal prison ‘nightmare’ after Gen Z revolution sets them free: The banging on the door started just after sunrise, when law student Iftekhar ...
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Prothom Alo English Sep 04
60 RMG factories shut as workers continue protest : A group of workers from nearby factories that were closed earlier appeared before the open factories and ...
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One month of interim govt: Yunus navigating thru high hopes: A month ago, as Bangladesh teetered on the brink of chaos after the downfall of Sheikh Hasina ...
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4 more murder cases filed against deposed PM Sheikh Hasina, her aides in Bangladesh
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Bands perform at famous Dhaka square to aid Bangladesh's deluge-hit people
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Inu placed on four-day remand in murder case: A Dhaka court today placed Hasanul Haq Inu, president of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD), on a four-day remand in a ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/inu-placed-four-day-remand-murder-case-3697456
UAE President pardons Bangladeshis involved in summer protests: Fifty-seven people will be deported after inciting demonstrations against the government in their ...
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Quick Glance: UAE President pardons Bangladeshis after summer protests
- President Sheikh Mohamed has pardoned 57 Bangladeshis involved in protests in the UAE.
- The pardon includes the cancellation of sentences and initiation of deportation procedures.
- Protests in Bangladesh resulted in over 300 deaths and the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- An interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been established, with the community in the UAE seeking peace and democratic transition.
Dhaka protest turns violent as students and Ansar force clash; 50 injured : Violent clashes erupted between students and members of a Bangladeshi paramilitary ...
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The Remarkable Downfall of Bangladesh’s Iron Lady: How a Grassroots Uprising Toppled Sheikh Hasina
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Paid articlePaywallQuick Glance: Bangladesh Revokes Sheikh Hasina's Diplomatic Passport
- Bangladesh's interim government revoked the diplomatic passport of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday, following her escape to India earlier this month amid a student-led uprising.
- The interior ministry stated that Hasina's passport, along with those of former ministers and lawmakers no longer in office, needed to be revoked.
- This decision comes in the wake of political instability in the country and reflects the interim government's efforts to restore order. The situation in Bangladesh remains tense.
- The incident raises questions about the political future of the nation and highlights the repercussions of unrest on former leadership. The ongoing developments will be closely monitored.
thedailystar.net Aug 29
Mahiya Mahi interrogated at Dhaka airport amid heightened security: Actress Mahiya Mahi was one such individual caught in this rigorous security net ...
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thedailystar.net Sep 06
The month that was: Tanim Ahmed delves into the key events that defined August in Bangladesh.
thedailystar.net/opinion/rebuilding-bangladesh/news/the-month-was-3694646
Meet Mohd Suman: Flag-seller who saw Dhaka protests up, close and personal
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thedailystar.net Sep 01
Doctors declare 'complete shutdown'; Health adviser sits with protesters: Sarjis Alam and Hasnat Abdullah, coordinators of the anti-discrimination ...
thedailystar.net/news/news/doctors-declare-complete-shutdown-health-adviser-sits-protesters-3691851
thedailystar.net Aug 31
Shakil Ahmed, Farzana Rupa sent to jail: A Dhaka court today sent Shakil Ahmed, former head of news at Ekattor Television, and Farzana Rupa ...
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More than 1,000 killed in Bangladesh violence since July, health ministry chief says
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thedailystar.net Aug 29
Murder case filed against Hasina, 3 former ministers in Brahmanbaria: According to the case statement, the former ministers and other accused ordered the use of ...
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thedailystar.net Sep 04
Lessons and advice for post-Hasina Bangladesh from Sri Lanka: Bangladesh should be watchful of a possible counter-revolution, which might not be very soft.
thedailystar.net/opinion/news/lessons-and-advice-post-hasina-bangladesh-sri-lanka-3693531
Bangladesh doctors on strike to protest assault at Dhaka hospital
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thedailystar.net Sep 02
Bata workers continue protest, block Dhaka-M'singh highway: The workers have been demonstrating since yesterday to press home their eight-point demands ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/bata-workers-continue-protest-block-dhaka-msingh-highway-3692441
thedailystar.net Sep 02
Mass protest: Student assaulted by AL men dies in Kurigram: A student who was injured in a clash with Awami League men in Kurigram during the Anti-Discrimination ...
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View from Bangladesh: ‘A refreshing start’ in Bangladesh with Muhammad Yunus: What the country’s political and social landscape looks like one month after Sheikh ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/bangladesh-refreshing-start-with-muhammad-yunus-9555237/
thedailystar.net Sep 04
A new political “youthquake”: Bangladesh is the latest in a series of youth-driven uprisings that have shaken countries in Asia and Africa this year.
thedailystar.net/opinion/news/new-political-youthquake-3694301
thedailystar.net Aug 25
Hasina sued over journo killing during protest: Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been accused in three murder cases today over the deaths of a journalist ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/hasina-sued-over-journo-killing-during-protest-3686251
thedailystar.net Sep 02
Protests in front of multiple factories demanding equal rights in job: Job seekers demanding gender equality staged protests this morning in front of at least ...
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FIR filed against Shakib Al Hasan and 147 others for alleged murder during Bangladesh protests
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A new political ‘youthquake’: Young people are despairing not just the lack of economic prospects, but also their rulers’ greed
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Bangladesh garment industry faces crisis amid political unrest and floods
deccanherald.com/world/bangladesh-garment-industry-faces-crisis-amid-political-unrest-and-floods-3165446
Dhaka Metro resumes service after more than 30 days, commuters heave sigh of relief
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Murder case filed against Shakib-Al-Hasan during Bangladesh unrest: Star Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan accused in murder case amid political turmoil ...
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thedailystar.net Aug 28
RMG workers' protest halts traffic on Dhaka Mymensingh highway: Workers of two ready-made garment factories blocked Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding ...
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thedailystar.net Aug 27
Bangladesh needs a protest to protest the protests: If you have been keeping up with the news, you would be forgiven for thinking that Bangladesh's national ...
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UAE pardons Bangladeshis jailed for protesting their govt: The United Arab Emirates’ President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has ordered a pardon for the Bangladeshi ...
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Quick Glance: UAE President Grants Pardon to Protest-Involved Bangladeshis
- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has pardoned Bangladeshi nationals involved in last month's protests.
- Their sentences have been canceled, and deportation procedures have been initiated.
- UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Al Shamsi emphasized the importance of respecting the country’s laws.
- He highlighted that the UAE allows legal avenues for expression to maintain national safety and interests.
Fast fashion drove Bangladesh - now its troubled economy needs more : The once booming garment industry faces an uncertain future amid political unrest and ...
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Newslaundry Sep 01
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Quick Glance: Bangladesh: Power Shift and Rival Dynasties
- Bangladesh's political landscape shifts dramatically as Sheikh Hasina flees into exile and Khaleda Zia is released from custody.
- Zia's son, Tarique Rahman, is poised to take over leadership of the BNP, which is reviving after years of repression.
- The future political support of the students who ousted Hasina remains uncertain, yet the BNP possesses the resources and experience to win upcoming elections.
- The rivalry between Zia and Hasina, rooted in decades of dynastic conflict, is likely to continue shaping Bangladesh's politics.
At least 49 minority teachers in Bangladesh forced to resign since Aug 5: Minority organisation
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Bangladesh and the difficult road to democracy: After Prime Minister Hasina fled, Bangladesh is governed by those who were in prison yesterday ...
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Fact Check: Did India Place Visa Ban On Bangladeshi Student Leaders?: The reports claimed that the action was taken for whipping up anti-India sentiments.
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The origins of Bangladesh's student protest: Two of the leaders of the movement that led to the fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have joined the interim ...
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How India’s majoritarian politics drive its lazy and dismissive commentary on Bangladesh
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Quick Glance: Vigilante Justice Emerges in Post-Hasina Bangladesh
- In Bangladesh, lawyers affiliated with the BNP have attacked Awami League politicians.
- Prominent figures faced mob violence during court proceedings, highlighting a rise in vigilante justice.
- Arbitrary arrests and lawyer violence are undermining public trust in the legal system.
- The interim government is criticized for its failure to control vigilante actions and maintain order.
Bangladesh Crisis | Over 1,000 killed during anti-govt protests: Interim govt adviser
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samakal.com Aug 26
Demonstrations banned around CA's residence, Secretariat: The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has banned all protest programmes, gatherings, mass processions ...
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COMMENT | As Gen Z, this is how I felt witnessing youth oust Sheikh Hasina: Youngsters in my country are the face of our own Arab Spring.
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UN team in Dhaka to set up probe of student protest killings: DHAKA: UN investigators arrived in Dhaka on Thursday to set up a probe of hundreds of deaths during ...
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