Bangladesh opposition says government aims to hold polls by DecemberBangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's party announced plans to hold general elections by December, following a meeting with inte...
11 Feb, 2025, 01.25 PM IST
Bangladesh interim govt files barrage of cases against Sheikh HasinaLast week, Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal also launched an investigation against the former PM and nine others on charges of "g...
19 Aug, 2024, 11.36 PM IST
Khaleda Zia's BNP demands arrest and trial of ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh HasinaFollowing the ouster of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) launched nationwide s...
15 Aug, 2024, 04.34 PM IST
Pakistan mission in Dhaka suspected of backing anti-Hasina movementThe civil society in Bangladesh has accused the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka of interfering in the country’s internal affairs. This in...
03 Aug, 2024, 11.32 PM IST
Bangladesh unrest: Sheikh Hasina Govt accuses BNP, JeI of attempting to grab power by violenceBangladesh's Sheikh Hasina government has accused the opposition BNP and its ally Jamaat-e-Islami of using student protests against reserva...
23 Jul, 2024, 01.10 AM IST
Bangladesh shuts universities, colleges indefinitely after protests turn deadlyBangladesh has announced the indefinite closure of all public and private universities following deadly protests by students against a gove...
17 Jul, 2024, 11.22 AM IST
Bangladesh opposition leader detained: party, familyThe main opposition leader in Bangladesh, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, was reportedly detained by authorities on Sunday morning. This occur...
29 Oct, 2023, 10.44 AM IST
Bangladesh opposition protest turns violent amid calls for PM to resignIn Bangladesh, a police officer was killed and more than 100 people were injured during a protest by the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist ...
29 Oct, 2023, 10.34 AM IST
Bangladesh incurred $2 billion loss due to BNP protestsHe added that the three months were dry season, and the loss incurred was huge as it was the peak time for production, the Dailystar online...
12 Apr, 2015, 05.16 PM IST
Bangladesh cuts power supply to Ex-PM Khaleda Zia's house amid unrest"There has been no electricity since 2:37am (local time)...they have cut the line," an aide of the ex-premier said at her house cum office.
31 Jan, 2015, 02.48 PM IST
Four killed as anti-government protestors torch bus in BangladeshThe attack took place in Mithapukur as anti-government protesters tried to enforce the blockade called by BNP, demanding resignation of PM ...
14 Jan, 2015, 03.42 PM IST
Government hints at talks with BNP as unrest drags on in BangladeshBangladesh government said it may consider holding a dialogue with BNP only if it makes a written pledge to shun violence and cut ties with...
13 Jan, 2015, 08.58 PM IST
Security tightened in Dhaka amid tensionPolice in riot gears continued to lay sieges around BNP chief and ex-prime minister Khaleda Zia's residence.
30 Dec, 2013, 12.33 PM IST
Bangladesh capital under siege ahead of opposition marchThe reports said many planned to reach Dhaka by tomorrow under cover of bridal parties as many wedding ceremonies are set to take place in ...
28 Dec, 2013, 01.59 PM IST
Opposition party, BNP enforces fresh 72-hour blockade across Bangladesh for postponement of upcoming general electionsThe countrywide 72-hour road, rail and waterways blockade will start from 6:00 am tomorrow and last until Monday 6:00 am.
30 Nov, 2013, 02.31 PM IST
- Bangladesh bans rallies, street protests; BNP to defy
Bangladesh has banned rallies and street protests in Dhaka for an indefinite period, just days ahead of main opposition BNP's grand rally.
20 Oct, 2013, 03.41 PM IST
- BNP calls for fresh nationwide shutdown tomorow
Bangladesh's main opposition BNP called for a nationwide shutdown tomorrow after police fired tear gas shells and rubber bullets to break u...
06 Mar, 2013, 10.33 PM IST