Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Sworn In As Bangladesh's 23rd President
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, a senior BNP politician and former party secretary-general, has been inaugurated as Bangladesh's 23rd President following parliamentary election.
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India distances itself from Hasina's virtual address as Bangladesh tightens media restrictions
India's government has distanced itself from an upcoming virtual address by exiled Bangladesh former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, while Bangladesh has banned its media from broadcasting her speech marking the second anniversary of the 2024 uprising.
Bangladesh demands India clarify position on Hasina's planned New Delhi speech
Bangladesh has formally asked India to clarify whether it will allow exiled former premier Sheikh Hasina to deliver a virtual address from New Delhi, cautioning that hosting fugitive political activities risks undermining improving ties.
Bangladesh hunts ex-police chief suspected of holding multiple passports after UAE bail
Bangladesh's Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed says former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed, recently granted conditional bail in the UAE, is suspected of holding passports from multiple countries. The government has instructed its legal team to challenge the bail.
Bangladesh to Elect New President in September Parliamentary Session
Bangladesh will elect a new president when parliament convenes in September, the Law Minister confirmed. The constitutional deadline requires the election within 90 days of the incumbent's resignation.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin Resigns Citing Health Reasons
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned on health grounds, departing from office nearly two and a half years before his five-year term was set to conclude in 2028. Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will assume interim leadership.
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Resigns on Health Grounds, Weakening Hasina's Political Position
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has stepped down due to health concerns, removing a key ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from the political landscape five months before her anticipated comeback.
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Expected to Step Down Amid Political Upheaval and Exile Threat
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin is poised to resign following mounting political pressure from the ruling government. His departure would remove the last top constitutional figure from before July 2024's mass uprising.
Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina Vows to Return and Face Court Despite Death Sentence
Sheikh Hasina, ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister now in India, has declared her intention to return home and face court proceedings despite a death sentence imposed for her role in a 2024 crackdown on student protests that killed up to 1,400 people.
Return to Bangladesh Would Mean Prison for Exiled PM Hasina, Government Warns
Bangladesh's interim government has warned that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will face imprisonment if she returns from self-imposed exile in India, creating uncertainty around her stated December return plans.