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"Will Hold The Much-Anticipated Election Once...": Muhammad Yunus
Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus begged the country's "patience" to prepare for much-awaited elections in a speech to the nation marking 100 days in power since a student-led revolution.
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After Sheikh Hasina, Who? Meet The Heirs To Bangladesh's 'Iron Grip' PM
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina takes her fifth oath of office on Thursday, solidifying her dominance of national politics and underscoring her lack of a clear successor.
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"Terrorist Organisation": Bangladesh PM Attacks Opposition Over Poll Boycott
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the main party boycotting Sunday's national elections was a "terrorist organisation", adding that she was trying to ensure her country remained democratic.
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5 Killed In Bangladesh Train Fire, Police Suspect Arson Ahead Of Polls
Five people were killed in Bangladesh after a passenger train caught fire Friday, with police suspecting an arson attack during unrest ahead of national elections boycotted by the opposition.
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Troops Deployed Across Bangladesh Amid Fears Of Violence Ahead Of Elections
Troops deployed across Bangladesh on Wednesday amid fears of violence ahead of a national election which the main opposition party is boycotting.
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Opinion: Bangladesh Looks For India's Help To Secure Mujib Ur Rahman's Killers
Bangladesh is likely to step up heat on two "self-confessed killers" of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and ensure their extradition to Dhaka soon after results are declared for the national election by the end of January 2024.
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Will Restrict Visas To Anyone "Undermining " Bangladesh Elections, Warns US
The United States has said it is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on Bangladeshi nationals who are seen to be interfering in or "undermining" the upcoming democratic election process in the South Asian nation.
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At Top RSS Meet, Attacks On Hindus In Bangladesh, Fuel Rates Likely Focus
A resolution on Hindus attacked in Bangladesh, a discussion on the fuel price hike and a strategy ahead of five state elections are on the agenda of a three-day meet of the BJP's ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Karnataka.
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Trinamool Wants To Turn Bengal Into Bangladesh With 'Jai Bangla' Slogan: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari
Hitting out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) wants to turn West Bengal into Bangladesh by importing 'Jai Bangla' slogan.
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UN Calls For Probe Amid Cries Of Irregularities In Bangladesh Polls
The United Nations on Friday called for an independent and impartial investigation into the Dec. 30 election in Bangladesh in which Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won a third straight term amid accusations of violence and voting irregularities.
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US, European Union Denounce Alleged Election Irregularities In Bangladesh
Western powers condemned election day violence in Bangladesh and described a range of other irregularities that marred a vote in which Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's alliance secured more than 90 percent of parliamentary seats.
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Bangladesh PM Says "Conscience Is Clear" As Opposition Claims Poll Rigged
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday rejected calls for a new vote after being declared landslide winner in an election marred by deadly violence that the opposition slammed as "farcical" and rigged.
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Blog: Why India Should Care About Elections In Bangladesh
What is India's interest in the Bangladesh elections? Given India was an active player in the birth of this 47-year-old nation, Delhi has always looked out for Dhaka. But there is more.
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Voters Allege Being Barred From Polling Booths In Bangladesh
At least three voters in southeast Bangladesh, including a journalist, told Reuters on Sunday that they were barred from entering polling booths or were told their ballot papers had already been filled in, hours after voting began in the nation's general election.
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Voting For Bangladesh Elections Ends, 12 Killed In Violence
Polls closed in a Bangladesh general election on Sunday that was marred by the deaths of at least 12 people in vote-related clashes.
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"Will Hold The Much-Anticipated Election Once...": Muhammad Yunus
Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus begged the country's "patience" to prepare for much-awaited elections in a speech to the nation marking 100 days in power since a student-led revolution.
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After Sheikh Hasina, Who? Meet The Heirs To Bangladesh's 'Iron Grip' PM
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina takes her fifth oath of office on Thursday, solidifying her dominance of national politics and underscoring her lack of a clear successor.
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"Terrorist Organisation": Bangladesh PM Attacks Opposition Over Poll Boycott
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the main party boycotting Sunday's national elections was a "terrorist organisation", adding that she was trying to ensure her country remained democratic.
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5 Killed In Bangladesh Train Fire, Police Suspect Arson Ahead Of Polls
Five people were killed in Bangladesh after a passenger train caught fire Friday, with police suspecting an arson attack during unrest ahead of national elections boycotted by the opposition.
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Troops Deployed Across Bangladesh Amid Fears Of Violence Ahead Of Elections
Troops deployed across Bangladesh on Wednesday amid fears of violence ahead of a national election which the main opposition party is boycotting.
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Opinion: Bangladesh Looks For India's Help To Secure Mujib Ur Rahman's Killers
Bangladesh is likely to step up heat on two "self-confessed killers" of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and ensure their extradition to Dhaka soon after results are declared for the national election by the end of January 2024.
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Will Restrict Visas To Anyone "Undermining " Bangladesh Elections, Warns US
The United States has said it is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on Bangladeshi nationals who are seen to be interfering in or "undermining" the upcoming democratic election process in the South Asian nation.
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At Top RSS Meet, Attacks On Hindus In Bangladesh, Fuel Rates Likely Focus
A resolution on Hindus attacked in Bangladesh, a discussion on the fuel price hike and a strategy ahead of five state elections are on the agenda of a three-day meet of the BJP's ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Karnataka.
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Trinamool Wants To Turn Bengal Into Bangladesh With 'Jai Bangla' Slogan: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari
Hitting out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) wants to turn West Bengal into Bangladesh by importing 'Jai Bangla' slogan.
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UN Calls For Probe Amid Cries Of Irregularities In Bangladesh Polls
The United Nations on Friday called for an independent and impartial investigation into the Dec. 30 election in Bangladesh in which Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won a third straight term amid accusations of violence and voting irregularities.
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US, European Union Denounce Alleged Election Irregularities In Bangladesh
Western powers condemned election day violence in Bangladesh and described a range of other irregularities that marred a vote in which Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's alliance secured more than 90 percent of parliamentary seats.
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Bangladesh PM Says "Conscience Is Clear" As Opposition Claims Poll Rigged
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday rejected calls for a new vote after being declared landslide winner in an election marred by deadly violence that the opposition slammed as "farcical" and rigged.
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Blog: Why India Should Care About Elections In Bangladesh
What is India's interest in the Bangladesh elections? Given India was an active player in the birth of this 47-year-old nation, Delhi has always looked out for Dhaka. But there is more.
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Voters Allege Being Barred From Polling Booths In Bangladesh
At least three voters in southeast Bangladesh, including a journalist, told Reuters on Sunday that they were barred from entering polling booths or were told their ballot papers had already been filled in, hours after voting began in the nation's general election.
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Voting For Bangladesh Elections Ends, 12 Killed In Violence
Polls closed in a Bangladesh general election on Sunday that was marred by the deaths of at least 12 people in vote-related clashes.
