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Bangladesh To Probe 2009 Mutiny Massacre, Role Of "Foreign" Backers
Bangladesh on Thursday ordered a commission to investigate a failed 2009 army mutiny and subsequent crackdown, including the role of alleged "foreign" backers, the inquiry chief said.
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Bangladesh Army Chief Vows Support For Interim Government 'Come What May'
Bangladesh's army chief vowed to back the country's interim government "come what may" to help it complete key reforms after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina so that elections could be held within the next 18 months.
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Bangladesh Polls Postponed? Muhammad Yunus Prioritises Big Reforms
In a key address to diplomats in Dhaka on Sunday, Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, called for comprehensive reforms before holding the next general elections.
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Bangladesh Army Chief On "Giving Shelter" To Some Leaders Of Sheikh Hasina's Party
Bangladesh's Army Chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman on Tuesday disclosed that they have given shelter to some influential people of the ousted Awami League government to prevent any attack or extrajudicial action against them.
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Ex Indian Army Chief Shares "Great Lesson" From 1971 Indo-Pak War
One of the "great lessons" from the India-Pakistan war in 1971 is that fighting a war is not just a military affair, but a "total affair" that includes politics and diplomacy, former army chief Gen VN Sharma (retd) said on Sunday.
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BCB Seeks Bangladesh Army's Assurance For Hosting Women's T20 World Cup
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has sought security assurance from the country's army chief for conducting the women's T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in October 3-20 amid political unrest in the country
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Bangladesh Interim Government Led By Nobel Winner To Take Oath Today
The interim government in Bangladesh led by Nobel-laureate Muhammad Yunus will take oath today, the nation's army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said today. General Waker told reporters the interim government is likely to take oath at 8 pm.
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Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus To Lead Bangladesh's Army-Backed Interim Government
Bangladesh's Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus has been named the head of the military-backed interim government after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina amid massive protests.
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Bangladesh Army Refused To Suppress Protest, Sealing Sheikh Hasina's Fate
The night before long-time leader Sheikh Hasina abruptly fled Bangladesh amid deadly protests, her army chief held a meeting with his generals and decided that troops would not open fire on civilians to enforce a curfew.
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Bangladesh Unrest LIVE Updates: Interim Government Led By Nobel Winner To Take Oath Today
The interim government of Bangladesh is set to be sworn in today. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus will lead the government when he arrives in the country, the army chief announced.
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5 Key Points On Mohammed Shahabuddin, President Of Bangladesh
On Tuesday, Shahabuddin dissolved parliament and paved the way for the formation of an interim government and new elections, with army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman scheduled to meet student leaders to discuss further steps.
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Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus May Be Chief Advisor Of New Bangladesh Government: Report
Bangladesh awaits the formation of a new interim government - a day after Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country and the military took control amid massive protests.
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Freedom War Hero's Daughter To Villain: Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Challenge?
Sheikh Hasina, 77, feted chief of the Awami League and three-time Prime Minister of Bangladesh, stepped down today amid a 45-minute ultimatum of the army and took a flight out of the violence-torn nation for an unknown destination.
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Who Is Waker-Uz-Zaman, Army General To Take Bangladesh Charge
Shortly after Sheikh Hasina resigned as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and fled the country, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the Chief of Army Staff, announced that he would form the interim government.
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Stop Murder, Stop Violence, Appeals Bangladesh Army Chief After Taking Over
End violence, will meet your demands, said Bangladesh's army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman Monday to protesters, adding that he will form an interim government after prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the capital.
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Bangladesh To Probe 2009 Mutiny Massacre, Role Of "Foreign" Backers
Bangladesh on Thursday ordered a commission to investigate a failed 2009 army mutiny and subsequent crackdown, including the role of alleged "foreign" backers, the inquiry chief said.
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Bangladesh Army Chief Vows Support For Interim Government 'Come What May'
Bangladesh's army chief vowed to back the country's interim government "come what may" to help it complete key reforms after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina so that elections could be held within the next 18 months.
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Bangladesh Polls Postponed? Muhammad Yunus Prioritises Big Reforms
In a key address to diplomats in Dhaka on Sunday, Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, called for comprehensive reforms before holding the next general elections.
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Bangladesh Army Chief On "Giving Shelter" To Some Leaders Of Sheikh Hasina's Party
Bangladesh's Army Chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman on Tuesday disclosed that they have given shelter to some influential people of the ousted Awami League government to prevent any attack or extrajudicial action against them.
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Ex Indian Army Chief Shares "Great Lesson" From 1971 Indo-Pak War
One of the "great lessons" from the India-Pakistan war in 1971 is that fighting a war is not just a military affair, but a "total affair" that includes politics and diplomacy, former army chief Gen VN Sharma (retd) said on Sunday.
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BCB Seeks Bangladesh Army's Assurance For Hosting Women's T20 World Cup
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has sought security assurance from the country's army chief for conducting the women's T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in October 3-20 amid political unrest in the country
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Bangladesh Interim Government Led By Nobel Winner To Take Oath Today
The interim government in Bangladesh led by Nobel-laureate Muhammad Yunus will take oath today, the nation's army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said today. General Waker told reporters the interim government is likely to take oath at 8 pm.
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Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus To Lead Bangladesh's Army-Backed Interim Government
Bangladesh's Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus has been named the head of the military-backed interim government after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina amid massive protests.
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Bangladesh Army Refused To Suppress Protest, Sealing Sheikh Hasina's Fate
The night before long-time leader Sheikh Hasina abruptly fled Bangladesh amid deadly protests, her army chief held a meeting with his generals and decided that troops would not open fire on civilians to enforce a curfew.
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Bangladesh Unrest LIVE Updates: Interim Government Led By Nobel Winner To Take Oath Today
The interim government of Bangladesh is set to be sworn in today. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus will lead the government when he arrives in the country, the army chief announced.
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5 Key Points On Mohammed Shahabuddin, President Of Bangladesh
On Tuesday, Shahabuddin dissolved parliament and paved the way for the formation of an interim government and new elections, with army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman scheduled to meet student leaders to discuss further steps.
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Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus May Be Chief Advisor Of New Bangladesh Government: Report
Bangladesh awaits the formation of a new interim government - a day after Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country and the military took control amid massive protests.
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Freedom War Hero's Daughter To Villain: Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Challenge?
Sheikh Hasina, 77, feted chief of the Awami League and three-time Prime Minister of Bangladesh, stepped down today amid a 45-minute ultimatum of the army and took a flight out of the violence-torn nation for an unknown destination.
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Who Is Waker-Uz-Zaman, Army General To Take Bangladesh Charge
Shortly after Sheikh Hasina resigned as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and fled the country, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the Chief of Army Staff, announced that he would form the interim government.
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Stop Murder, Stop Violence, Appeals Bangladesh Army Chief After Taking Over
End violence, will meet your demands, said Bangladesh's army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman Monday to protesters, adding that he will form an interim government after prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the capital.
