Sheikh-Hasina

State Minister of Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said the “principal challenge” to a planned India visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is the activities of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and India must consider restraining Sheikh Hasina and other “criminal groups” as a norm. He made these remarks on Monday in response to a question from The Hindu on the sidelines of the “Bay of Bengal Conversation-2026”. Kobir added that the overall discussion between New Delhi and Dhaka remain...

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi called Prime Minister Tarique Rahman a wonderful person, expressing hope for his visit to India and saying that all problems between the two countries could be resolved once the two prime ministers meet. The Indian high commissioner made the remarks while answering questions from journalists after meeting Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan at the Secretariat on Wednesday. However, he said no date had been set for the Bangladeshi prime m...

A murder case has been filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy along with 125 others over the death of BNP activist Zahid Hossain Rabbi in the Khilgaon area of the capital during the July movement. On Tuesday, Rabbi's maternal uncle and Jubo Dal leader Naim Kalimullah Sarker filed an application seeking to register the case. After a hearing, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Rounak Jahan Taki accepted the case. At the same time, the court directed the Po...

Information and Broadcasting Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman has said the government has taken initiatives to bring back fugitive accused including Obaidul Quader and Saddam. Discussions have been held with India, particularly on bringing back those who are currently in the country. The adviser asked, “We want Sheikh Hasina back, why not Quader and others?” The information adviser made the remarks at a press conference on the progress of various government activities on...

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana over allegations of embezzling more than Tk 276 crore in the name of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Trust. ACC Secretary Md. Saidur Rahman Khan disclosed the information at a press conference at the ACC office on Thursday afternoon. The case was filed at the ACC's Dhaka District Office. Former EXIM Bank Chairman Nazrul Islam Mazumder has also been...

A discussion event organized in New Delhi featuring Awami League leaders was canceled at the last moment. The organizers alleged that the event was canceled due to “interference” by Delhi police. Police reportedly asked them not to proceed with the event. The event was scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia (FCC) in Delhi. The discussion was supposed to focus on relations between Europe and Asia. The event titled “Europe and Asia: From Dialo...

Information Minister Andaleeve Rahman MP has said that all fugitive accused individuals, including Sheikh Hasina, will be brought back to ensure justice for all crimes committed during the previous period.He said, "Sheikh Hasina is currently residing in India. According to Indian media reports, efforts are underway to resolve the matter through the judicial process. However, to ensure proper justice for all crimes of the past, including those related to the July movement, the government will bri...

The BNP government has completed six months in office. Before that, an interim government was in charge. During the tenures of both governments, the administration saw extensive reshuffles along with forced retirements and OSD appointments aimed at removing officials considered loyal to Sheikh Hasina’s party. Despite this, several hundred Awami League leaning officials including at least seven secretaries continue to work in key positions without facing major obstacles. They have secured...

A video has recently circulated on social media claiming that BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir praised former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Parliament. The caption accompanying the video claims, “Development like Sheikh Hasina’s will not happen even in the next 100 years; Mirza Fakhrul took charge of the Awami League in Parliament.” However, an investigation found that the claim is false and fabricated. The misleading video was created by editing together footage of a s...

Is Prime Minister Tarique Rahman going to visit India? Although discussions are underway, neither side has made any clear statement on the matter. Meanwhile, Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir said Tarique Rahman will visit New Delhi only after trust is restored between the two countries. In an interview with Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), Humayun Kabir said the prime minister’s visit to India could take place only when an appropriate environment is created based o...

Nilufar Chowdhury Moni, a member of Parliament from a reserved seat for women, has said that the BNP wants Sheikh Hasina to return to the country. If she returns, Sheikh Hasina will have the opportunity to defend herself while remaining subject to the law. Everyone, including the BNP, will have to accept whatever verdict the court delivers. The BNP does not believe in revenge; it believes in the rule of law and justice. She made the remarks on Monday evening in response to questions from...

The government of Tarique Rahman has once again requested the extradition of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. However, senior Indian government officials said such an extradition request must be presented before the country’s judiciary and that the final decision will be made by the court. They also said discussions on the matter are ongoing between Dhaka and New Delhi. A senior Indian official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the decision on Sheikh Hasina’s extra...

When Sheikh Hasina landed at the Hindon airbase near Delhi on August 5, 2024, hours after resigning as Bangladesh’s prime minister, she joined a long and unusual guest list. For more than seven decades, India has quietly opened its doors to kings, presidents, spiritual leaders, and hundreds of thousands of ordinary people running from war, persecution, or a mob at their gate. None of them arrived through any formal asylum process, because India simply does not have one. Yet the country has still...

The University of Dhaka (DU) has formed a three member high level committee to review the overall issues concerning several of its teachers who have been accused of engaging in clandestine activities against the state and to determine the course of action and provide recommendations. Professor Dr. Abdus Salam, Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) of the university, has been appointed convener of the committee. The other two members are Professor Dr. Md. Mofazzal Hossain, Dean of the Faculty of...

A video has recently been circulated on social media with the claim, “After two years of silence, Sheikh Hasina appeared publicly in ‘Delhi’ for the first time.” However, an investigation by Agamir Somoy found that the claim is not correct. The video does not show Sheikh Hasina appearing publicly in Delhi recently. It is an old video from October 2019 showing a meeting between former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress leader Priyanka Gan...

Shakib Al Hasan has once again come into the spotlight after delivering a speech at a press conference by fugitive Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted in the mass uprising on August 5, 2024. In an interview with Reuters, the cricketer said he is ready to return to Bangladesh if he is assured of security. He also said he wants to go to court and prove himself innocent through the legal process. State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Aminul Haque has responded to Shakib’s comments. In a sta...

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman has said Sheikh Hasina has said that she will return to the country in December. I also want to believe that she will return home, face the law and go through the judicial process. The reach of the law is long, and the law will proceed at its own pace. He made the remarks as the chief guest at a discussion meeting titled ‘Agamir Shailkupa’ and a memorial meeting for late renowned artist Mustafa Monwar at the Shailkupa Upazila...

Bangladesh has expressed anger over India allowing Sheikh Hasina, who is staying in India while facing a death sentence for crimes against humanity, to participate in a direct interaction with journalists in Delhi. The Bangladesh government said it had already conveyed its concerns to the Indian government about the potential negative impact of holding the event on efforts to rebuild bilateral relations. Despite this, Bangladesh has expressed deep disappointment and anger over the event...

Despite expressing concern, BNP Standing Committee member and Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has questioned the role of the Indian government in allowing ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to speak at a press conference in New Delhi. In an interview with BBC Bangla, he said, “Why did the Indian government allow Sheikh Hasina to speak to the media? That is our question.” Sheikh Hasina has been staying in India since being ousted from power during the July Mass Uprising. Refer...

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, senior joint secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has described former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted from power during the July Mass Uprising, as ‘the worst and most despicable fascist in history.’ He alleged, “To retain power, Sheikh Hasina carried out repression against the people and looted the country’s resources.” Rizvi made the remarks today, Wednesday, after visiting a photo exhibition on the July Mass Uprising and the movements of...