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Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party hold protest march as tensions continue with India
Read full article: Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party hold protest march as tensions continue with IndiaThousands of members of youth and student bodies belonging to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have marched from the capital toward the country's eastern border with India to protest an attack on a diplomatic mission and alleged desecration of Bangladeshi flags in India.
Bangladesh court acquits Zia’s son and 48 others convicted in 2004 deadly grenade attack
Read full article: Bangladesh court acquits Zia’s son and 48 others convicted in 2004 deadly grenade attackBangladesh’s High Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, and 48 others, overturning their verdicts in a deadly 2004 grenade attack on a political rally.
Rivals of ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina foil her party's attempt to hold a rally
Read full article: Rivals of ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina foil her party's attempt to hold a rallyRivals of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have thwarted a plan by her Awami League party to hold a rally in the capital.
Thousands rally in Bangladesh capital as major political party demands quick reforms and an election
Read full article: Thousands rally in Bangladesh capital as major political party demands quick reforms and an electionTens of thousands of activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the nation's capital.
Bangladesh's incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appeals for calm. He'll take office Thursday
Read full article: Bangladesh's incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appeals for calm. He'll take office ThursdayBangladesh’s incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus has appealed for calm and urged all parties to help the country rebuild after weeks of violence that killed hundreds of people and prompted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to India.
Sheikh Hasina came back from tragedy to lead Bangladesh — until protests forced her to flee
Read full article: Sheikh Hasina came back from tragedy to lead Bangladesh — until protests forced her to fleeSheikh Hasina, the longest-serving prime minister in Bangladesh’s history, fled the country on Monday, bringing a tumultuous end to her 15-year-long rule as an extraordinary wave of protest succeeded in toppling her government.
Bangladesh's main opposition party starts a 48-hour general strike ahead of Sunday's election
Read full article: Bangladesh's main opposition party starts a 48-hour general strike ahead of Sunday's electionBangladesh’s main opposition party has started a 48-hour general strike on the eve on a general election, calling on people to boycott the vote because it says the government of incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina can’t guarantee its fairness.
Thousands of opposition activists languish in prison as Bangladesh gears up for national election
Read full article: Thousands of opposition activists languish in prison as Bangladesh gears up for national electionIn the months leading to Bangladesh’s national election on Sunday, thousands of opposition supporters and politicians have been arrested.
Bangladesh police arrest a key opposition leader as violence leaves 3 dead and many injured
Read full article: Bangladesh police arrest a key opposition leader as violence leaves 3 dead and many injuredAuthorities in Bangladesh have arrested a key opposition figure from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and sent him to prison after hours of detention.
Bangladesh police clash with opposition activists ahead of elections, leaving hundreds injured
Read full article: Bangladesh police clash with opposition activists ahead of elections, leaving hundreds injuredPolice in northeastern Bangladesh have used batons and tear gas to disperse opposition activists amid a political dispute over who will oversee the next election, which is expected to be held in January.
Bangladesh marks opening of country's longest bridge
Read full article: Bangladesh marks opening of country's longest bridgeBangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has celebrated the opening of the country’s longest bridge, which took eight years to build amid setbacks involving political conflict and corruption allegations.
7 killed as Bangladesh votes for rural councils amid boycott
Read full article: 7 killed as Bangladesh votes for rural councils amid boycottAt least seven people have been killed as Bangladesh holds village council elections that are certain to further consolidate the governing party’s power but have raised concerns about the country's state of democracy.