Bangladesh president orders release of ex-PM Khaleda Zia
The order for Zia’s release comes hours after her archrival Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled Bangladesh.
Khaleda Zia in asian news
Bangladesh’s interim government led by Yunus lifts ban on the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami party
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday lifted a ban on the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami party that was imposed by the former prime minister who was ousted in nationwide protests against her rule.
Bangladesh’s turbulent half-century, from coups to climate shocks
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh has had a turbulent existence since gaining independence in 1971 following a war with Pakistan.
Bangladesh’s interim government will take oath on Thursday, says the military chief
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s military chief said Wednesday that an interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus would be sworn in on Thursday night as he returns from Paris to take over the administration amid struggle for restoring stability after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to step down and flee.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh interim government
The decision “to form an interim government with … Yunus as its chief” was taken at a meeting of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, military leaders and the heads of the Students Against Discrimination group, Shahabuddin’s press office said.
Bangladesh dissolves parliament, paving way for elections to replace ousted PM Hasina
Bangladesh’s president dissolved parliament on Tuesday, clearing the way for an interim government and new elections, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled following a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising.
Bangladesh frees Hasina rival Khaleda Zia from house arrest
Head of Bangladesh Nationalist Party was an opponent of Prime Minister Hasina, who resigned and fled the country.
Hasina wins Bangladesh vote, but low turnout and opposition boycott raise doubts over its legitimacy
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won an overwhelming majority in Bangladesh’s parliamentary election after a campaign fraught with violence and a boycott from the main opposition party, giving her and her Awami League a fourth consecutive term.
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