Sheikh Hasina

Taslima Nasreen’s cryptic post sparks debate on Sheikh Hasina’s resignation

NEW DELHI – Renowned author and activist Taslima Nasreen has stirred controversy with a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter), questioning the legitimacy of the current interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. In her post, Nasreen asserted that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina did not resign and is still alive, thereby labeling the Yunus […]

Bangladesh Crisis: Democratic protests or a calculated manoeuvre for regime change?

South Asia has once again witnessed a turbulent government overthrow, a region long familiar with violent upheavals that often result in regime changes—whether through military coups or the dramatic rise of rival political factions. The recent developments in Bangladesh offer a unique case where both elements appear to have played a role. The abrupt departure […]

Bangladesh turmoil: Yunus to meet BNP leaders; India evacuates all non-essential staff

The meeting marks the first formal engagement between the interim government and the BNP since the formation of the interim administration.

U.S. Congressman Thanedar wishes for peace, stability for every Bangladeshi

Author and politician Thanedar noted the significant development on August 6th when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned from office and fled to India, leaving Bangladesh in a state of disarray with the military assuming control of the country.

Khaleda’s party protests India’s backing of Sheikh Hasina; her son confirms return for Elections

If there is a need for me to join politics, I will not refrain from that,” Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Sheikh Hasina, was quoted as saying.

Muhammad Yunus takes Oath as Head of Bangladesh Interim Govt

84-year-old Yunus took the oath of office as the chief advisor, a role equivalent to that of prime minister in Dhaka.

Billionaire Vinod Khosla faces backlash for remaining silent on Bangladesh massacre

NEW DELHI: Vinod Khosla, the Indian-American billionaire, faced severe backlash after posting a picture of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Twitter with the caption, “Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh interim government. Excited as I am a big fan.” His tweet sparked outrage among users, criticizing him for ignoring the ongoing violence against Hindus […]

India is watching Bangladesh unrest closely: Shekhawat

SRINAGAR: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat addressed the political instability in Bangladesh, noting, “It is truly unfortunate that such political upheaval has arisen in our neighbouring country. How a democratically elected government was ousted is troubling. While one can choose many things, one cannot choose their neighbour. Given the current situation in our vicinity, the […]

Hasina’s removal likely to destabilise Bangladesh

The recent overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s democratically elected Prime Minister, raises serious concerns about the future of democracy and stability in the country. Her resignation was coerced by weeks of violent protests, which resulted in approximately 300 fatalities. Though the protests were launched by students demanding changes to a controversial job quota system, they […]

Who is responsible for Sheikh Hasina’s political downfall? 

Analysts believe General Waker-Uz-Zaman is responsible for political downfall of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina