Bangladeshs interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, faces mounting pressure to implement structural reforms after the ousting of Sheikh Hasinas authoritarian regime. Human Rights Watch urges systemic changes in governance,
Or it risks undoing good work begun to reform nation’s broken justice system and other state institutions, watchdog group says in report.
Bangladesh has not outlawed Indian TV stations in the country, contrary to reports the government pulled the plug on all Indian satellite channels as tensions soared between the South Asian neighbours.
The European Union has expressed its commitment to continuing collaboration with Bangladesh and exploring new opportunities for partnership, including
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a brief discussion about Bangladesh with newly-appointed Secretary of State of the United States Marco Rubio on 22 January.
Bangladesh is in a State of political and economic flux. There is a palpable absence of a unifying and competent authority,essential
The bilateral ties between India and Bangladesh strained in the recent past, following the massive violence against Hindus in the neighbouring country after the fall of Sheikh Hasina government in August,
Muhammad Yunus, expressed personal distress over the deteriorating relations with India. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Yunus emphasized the importance of strong ties between the two neighbors.
Alam, who played a key role in the uprising that toppled Hasina’s government and led to her exile on 5 August last year, added that only Khaleda Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami, and other “pro-Bangladesh” groups would continue their political activities in the country.
The European Union (EU) is ready to support a reform process in Bangladesh, which should be peaceful and inclusive, respectful of democratic principles, human rights and the rule of law, and lead to transparent,
Speaking at World Economic Forum, the chief adviser said a reform agenda will be finalised by year-end, and efforts are underway to overhaul the ‘previously corrupt’ election process.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has abruptly suspended all ongoing work in Bangladesh, citing a recent executive order by President Donald Trump. In a letter issued on Saturday,