Sheikh Hasina Resigns
How will the interim government shape up?
As long as the demands of the quota reform movement are not fully implemented, the protesters should remain alert.
6 August 2024, 04:00 AM
US urges calm in Bangladesh, salutes army role
The United States called yesterday for calm in Bangladesh after long-ruling leader Sheikh Hasina fled, and saluted the military for forming an interim government instead of cracking down further on protesters
5 August 2024, 20:43 PM
President urges all to protect lives and properties
President Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked all including the army to normalise the law and order situation in the country
5 August 2024, 20:31 PM
Hasina destroyed Bangabandhu’s legacy: Prof Yunus
"Bangladesh is liberated… We are a free country now, said Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus
5 August 2024, 20:08 PM
Bangladesh president orders release of Khaleda Zia
Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin yesterday ordered the release of jailed former prime minister and key opposition leader Khaleda Zia, hours after her arch-rival Sheikh Hasina was ousted and the military took power
5 August 2024, 18:59 PM
Hasina falls, flees
Bangladesh’s iron lady of 15 years bowed out to a people’s uprising yesterday. Serving as the prime minister since 2009, Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign and flee the country as hundreds of thousands marched towards Dhaka defying a curfew amid a continual morning drizzle.
5 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Hindu houses, businesses attacked in 27 districts
Hindu houses and business establishments were attacked by mobs while their valuables were also looted in at least 27 districts yesterday.
5 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Violence sweeps the country
Widespread violence rocked the nation yesterday after the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government was ousted following a mass uprising.
5 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Hasina moved to a safe house in India: PTI
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been moved to a safe but undisclosed location in India, PTI reported quoting unnamed sources
5 August 2024, 17:29 PM
'Hasina likely to stay in India until UK grants asylum'
Former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to stay in India until the UK grants her asylum, reports Republic TV
5 August 2024, 15:17 PM
Dhaka airport to remain shut for six hours from 6pm
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the main gateway of the country by air, will remain shut for six hours from 6:00pm today
5 August 2024, 11:17 AM
Hasina lands in India: CNN News18
Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina landed in India's northeastern city of Agartala today after fleeing Dhaka
5 August 2024, 10:22 AM
Hasina resigns; interim govt to be formed; all offices to open Tuesday
Defying curfew and the police barricade, hundreds of thousands of people marched towards Shahbagh in the capital around noon today. Later, they moved to the Gonobhaban and parliament building.
5 August 2024, 08:01 AM