Not 'Anger Or Revenge' But 'Love And Peace' Can Rebuild Bangladesh: Ex-PM Khaleda Zia In First Speech Since 2018
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister called on everyone to empower the youth, stating, "The youth are our future. We must establish a democratic Bangladesh to realize their dreams, for which they have sacrificed... We need love and peace."
Aug 07, 2024, 18:40 PM ISTBangladesh Election: Counting Begins Amid Low Turnout, Opposition BNP's Boycott
According to the initial estimates, the voter turnout was around 40 per cent but the figure could change after the final count.
Jan 07, 2024, 21:52 PM ISTBangladesh Violence Breaking: Why did there be chaos in Dhaka before next year's elections?
Bangladesh Breaking: There has been an uproar against the Sheikh Hasina government, violence has taken place in the rally of the opposition party Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The miscreants torched dozens of vehicles and also vandalized government buildings. One policeman has died in this violence. More than 200 people including 41 security personnel have been injured. The opposition has demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The opposition has demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. It is being told that workers of BNP and Awasi League clashed with each other, after which a fight broke out on the road itself.
Oct 29, 2023, 18:46 PM ISTBangladesh Violence Breaking: Uproar against Sheikh Hasina government
Bangladesh Breaking: There has been an uproar against the Sheikh Hasina government, violence has taken place in the rally of the opposition party Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The miscreants torched dozens of vehicles and also vandalized government buildings. One policeman has died in this violence. More than 200 people including 41 security personnel have been injured. The opposition has demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Oct 29, 2023, 10:58 AM ISTWho Is Paul Golding, The British Politician Who Is JEALOUS Of Chandrayaan 3 Success And Being Trolled For Sarcastic Congratulatory Message
British Politician, Paul Golding, took to Twitter and reminded India of “millions of pounds of UK aid,” however, he was brutally trolled by Indian Twitter users for his uncanny congratulatory tweet.
Jul 18, 2023, 15:48 PM ISTBangladesh leader Khaleda Zia released from jail for six months amid coronavirus scare
The 74-year-old opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party chief is serving a 17-year prison term in two graft cases since February 8, 2018.
Mar 25, 2020, 17:48 PM ISTSheikh Hasina registers landslide win in Bangladesh polls, opposition cries foul
According to media reports, the ruling Awami League-led coalition won over 260 seats in the 300-member House.
Dec 31, 2018, 09:58 AM ISTNews 50: Top political stories at this hour
In this segment of News 50, we bring you the top political stories at this hour. From triple talaq bill to general elections in Bangladesh, get all the latest updates
Dec 31, 2018, 07:40 AM ISTSheikh Hasina all set to win 4th term; Awami League heading for a landslide win in Bangladesh; Opposition demands repolling
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is all set to win a fourth term.
Dec 30, 2018, 23:34 PM ISTExclusive: Pakistan trying to sabotage polls with BNP's help, claims Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
Days before Bangladesh goes for the country's 11th general elections - scheduled to be held on December 30, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the ISI was trying to sabotage the elections with the help of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders.
Dec 27, 2018, 12:26 PM ISTExclusive: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina says Pakistan trying to sabotage elections with BNP's help
Bangladesh goes to poll on December 30 amid a bitter political battle between Hasina's Awami League and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
Dec 27, 2018, 10:12 AM ISTFormer Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's jail term doubled in orphanage graft case
BNP chief Khaleda Jia was sentenced to five years in jail for embezzling funds of around $200,000 meant for the Zia Orphanage Trust.
Oct 30, 2018, 11:44 AM ISTNew political alliance formed in Bangladesh ahead of election
Bangladesh is set to hold the election in December.
Oct 13, 2018, 23:15 PM ISTProminent Bangladesh government critic disappears
Rights group Ain O Salish Kendra says 39 people have gone missing in Bangladesh so far this year including top political and business figures.
Attacks on Hindus: PM Hasina appeals Muslims to ensure safety of minorities
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a video conference, has urged the countrymen to put in their best efforts to maintain communal harmony and ensure safety and security of the people of minority communities in the aftermath of attacks on Hindu temples and members of the community in the Muslim-majority country.
Nov 12, 2016, 20:48 PM ISTBangladesh's BNP to hold countrywide protest on Wednesday
The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Monday announced a countrywide demonstration on Wednesday to protest the conviction of party's senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman in a money laundering case.
Jul 25, 2016, 21:23 PM ISTMoney laundering: Bangladesh Oppn leader Khaleda Zia's fugitive son sentenced to 7 yrs in jail
The 'fugitive' eldest son of Bangladesh's opposition leader and former premier Khaleda Zia was on Thursday sentenced to seven years in prison by a court here for laundering nearly USD 2.5 million, overturning a lower court's decision to acquit him in the high-profile graft case.
Jul 21, 2016, 13:16 PM IST10 killed Bangladesh local govt body polls violence
At least 10 people, including two candidates, were killed today in violence during the fifth phase of local government body polls in Bangladesh.
May 29, 2016, 00:17 AM ISTVijay Mallya case: HC adjourns United Breweries winding-up petition to April 11
The Karnataka High Court has adjourned till April 11 the hearing of a two-and-a-half-year- old winding up petition against United Breweries Holdings Limited, the company controlled by beleaguered V
Mar 25, 2016, 10:28 AM ISTKhaleda Zia asked to appear before court on Apr 13 in graft case
Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was today ordered to appear before a court on April 13 to face trial in a USD 1.85 million graft case over contracting out cargo handling work to a company in exchange of kickbacks, a week after the High Court lifted a stay on proceedings of the nearly a decade old case.
Feb 23, 2016, 19:44 PM IST