Bangladesh is entering another major political transition as President Mohammad Shahabuddin prepares to resign before completing his five-year term. According to official sources, Shahabuddin's resignation comes amid increasing political pressure linked to his long association with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whose Awami League government was removed during the 2024 student-led uprising. The move also comes as Sheikh Hasina has announced plans to return to Bangladesh later this year after being convicted by the country's war crimes tribunal—a verdict she strongly denies.

Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin resigns | political shake-up ahead of Hasina's return

Bangladesh is witnessing another major political transition as President Mohammad Shahabuddin is set to resign halfway through his five-year term. Reports suggest the government urged him to step down due to his long-standing association with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whose Awami League government was ousted during the 2024 student-led uprising. The resignation comes just days after Sheikh Hasina announced plans to return to Bangladesh later this year despite her conviction by the country's war crimes tribunal, which she denies. Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed is expected to serve as interim president until a successor is elected.

Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin likely to resign | Sheikh Hasina return looms 

Reports of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's possible return have triggered fresh political tensions and international attention. The chief prosecutor of Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has urged Hasina to surrender and warned against any action that could create instability. Hasina, who left Bangladesh in 2024 following widespread protests, has said she plans to return voluntarily with Awami League members. She continues to deny the charges against her, while authorities in Bangladesh have maintained legal action against the former leader.

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Mauritius: Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, has described the recent visit by Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman to New Delhi as an “intense week” that signals a cautious but sincere effort to reset bilateral ties between the two neighbours. Speaking to WION’s Sidhant Sibal about the three-day official visit from 7-9 April, Mr Hamidullah said the foreign minister, who is “no stranger to Delhi,” engaged in frank discussions.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Truly, this has been an intense week,” he noted. “All put together, this was good, touching each other. Let’s not go into qualification, but both sides spontaneously came together.”&nbsp;The High Commissioner emphasised that the meetings reflected a deeper spirit of cooperation. “The sense and the spirit of the meeting is far more than goodwill. It’s not only understanding each other, but clear signals from both sides, being that let’s keep working... how do we situate the relationship in a longer term trajectory. That’s the word... slowly but steadily and also sincerely from both sides.”&nbsp;The visit by Dr Rahman, the first high-level engagement from Dhaka since the political transition, came amid efforts to normalise ties, including discussions on trade, connectivity, water-sharing and visas. Mr Hamidullah highlighted the unique nature of the relationship, describing it as “uniquely organic, long standing, spreading over centuries... not between the states, it’s between the two people.”&nbsp;He acknowledged that challenges would arise but urged both sides to maintain perspective. “In any relationship... there will obviously be some issues, sometimes concerns, sometimes challenges,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“But as long as people who are in the driving seats, leaders and opinion makers, including those in the responsible media, they understand that let’s not look at something of a particular day.”&nbsp;He used a simple analogy, “For example, if it rains and you think that you need to continue to be wet, I think that’s not the way.” Instead, he called for appreciating each other despite “sensitive issues” and focusing on the “larger canvas” guided by “shared benefits, equality, and trust” as the foundational pillars.&nbsp;A key part of the visit was Dr Rahman’s meeting with India’s Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri. Mr Hamidullah said the Bangladeshi side conveyed its “constraints and needs” frankly, particularly on energy supplies amid the West Asia war.&nbsp;“They had a very frank conversation. The Bangladeshi constraints and the needs were conveyed. And good thing is that Indian side there was understanding... obviously within the limits and the complexities that we face, because there are different options on the horizon,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bangladesh has been seeking increased fuel supplies from India to address any domestic shortages amid the West Asia war.

Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, said Dhaka’s constraints and needs were conveyed and added that the Indian side was very understanding. Bangladesh has been seeking increased fuel supplies from India to address any domestic shortages amid the West Asia war.

Mauritius: Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, has described the recent visit by Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman to New Delhi as an “intense week” that signals a cautious but sincere effort to reset bilateral ties between the two neighbours. Speaking to WION’s Sidhant Sibal about the three-day official visit from 7-9 April, Mr Hamidullah said the foreign minister, who is “no stranger to Delhi,” engaged in frank discussions. “Truly, this has been an intense week,” he noted. “All put together, this was good, touching each other. Let’s not go into qualification, but both sides spontaneously came together.” The High Commissioner emphasised that the meetings reflected a deeper spirit of cooperation. “The sense and the spirit of the meeting is far more than goodwill. It’s not only understanding each other, but clear signals from both sides, being that let’s keep working... how do we situate the relationship in a longer term trajectory. That’s the word... slowly but steadily and also sincerely from both sides.” The visit by Dr Rahman, the first high-level engagement from Dhaka since the political transition, came amid efforts to normalise ties, including discussions on trade, connectivity, water-sharing and visas. Mr Hamidullah highlighted the unique nature of the relationship, describing it as “uniquely organic, long standing, spreading over centuries... not between the states, it’s between the two people.” He acknowledged that challenges would arise but urged both sides to maintain perspective. “In any relationship... there will obviously be some issues, sometimes concerns, sometimes challenges,” he said. “But as long as people who are in the driving seats, leaders and opinion makers, including those in the responsible media, they understand that let’s not look at something of a particular day.” He used a simple analogy, “For example, if it rains and you think that you need to continue to be wet, I think that’s not the way.” Instead, he called for appreciating each other despite “sensitive issues” and focusing on the “larger canvas” guided by “shared benefits, equality, and trust” as the foundational pillars. A key part of the visit was Dr Rahman’s meeting with India’s Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri. Mr Hamidullah said the Bangladeshi side conveyed its “constraints and needs” frankly, particularly on energy supplies amid the West Asia war. “They had a very frank conversation. The Bangladeshi constraints and the needs were conveyed. And good thing is that Indian side there was understanding... obviously within the limits and the complexities that we face, because there are different options on the horizon,” he said. Bangladesh has been seeking increased fuel supplies from India to address any domestic shortages amid the West Asia war.

Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, said Dhaka’s constraints and needs were conveyed and added that the Indian side was very understanding. Bangladesh has been seeking increased fuel supplies from India to address any domestic shortages amid the West Asia war.

‘Let’s keep working,’ says Bangladesh envoy Hamidullah after FM Rahman’s intense Delhi week

The Bangladesh government has reversed its earlier stance and is now open to allowing the broadcast of IPL 2026, just weeks after tensions between the two countries had led to a complete suspension of the league’s telecast in the country. The announcement was confirmed by newly appointed Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan. The earlier ban had followed the exit of Mustafizur Rahman from the tournament, who had been bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 9.2 crore, but was later released following directives from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).&nbsp;BCCI had directed the team to release Rahman in response to incidents involving the killing of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. This incident also affected relations between the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the BCCI, even leading Bangladesh to withdraw from the T20 World Cup at the time. However, relations appear to have improved recently, with officials from both cricket boards engaging more positively.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-it-is-not-for-me-to-decide-argentina-manager-scaloni-on-messi-s-availability-for-fifa-world-cup-1774678885862">'It is not for me to decide': Argentina manager Scaloni on Messi’s availability for FIFA World Cup</a>&nbsp;The minister expressed that the government does not want to mix politics with sports, instead, they will look at IPL broadcasting as a business decision. He added that any TV channel that wants to show the IPL can apply, and the government will likely allow it.&nbsp;&nbsp;"No one applied to us to telecast the IPL. We don’t want to mix politics with sport. We will look at it from a commercial perspective and if any channel applies to telecast the IPL, we will consider it positively," Swapan said.&nbsp;“We will not bar anyone from telecasting it. If Star Sports wants to telecast it, they can. If any of our channels want to telecast it, we will take it positively, but we will not force anything," Swapan added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-major-setback-for-chennai-super-kings-as-ms-dhoni-set-to-miss-early-matches-deets-inside-1774673346260">IPL 2026: Major setback for CSK as Dhoni set to miss early matches, deets inside</a>&nbsp;This change comes after a phase of uncertainty during the tenure of the previous interim administration led by Professor Mohammad Younus, which had enforced the initial ban.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Cable Operators Association of Bangladesh has supported this move, saying there are currently no restrictions on showing IPL matches in the country.

Bangladesh has reversed its stance on the Indian Premier League, as the country’s Information and Broadcasting minister confirmed that the tournament will face no broadcast ban.

The Bangladesh government has reversed its earlier stance and is now open to allowing the broadcast of IPL 2026, just weeks after tensions between the two countries had led to a complete suspension of the league’s telecast in the country. The announcement was confirmed by newly appointed Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan. The earlier ban had followed the exit of Mustafizur Rahman from the tournament, who had been bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 9.2 crore, but was later released following directives from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). BCCI had directed the team to release Rahman in response to incidents involving the killing of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. This incident also affected relations between the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the BCCI, even leading Bangladesh to withdraw from the T20 World Cup at the time. However, relations appear to have improved recently, with officials from both cricket boards engaging more positively. Also Read - 'It is not for me to decide': Argentina manager Scaloni on Messi’s availability for FIFA World Cup The minister expressed that the government does not want to mix politics with sports, instead, they will look at IPL broadcasting as a business decision. He added that any TV channel that wants to show the IPL can apply, and the government will likely allow it. "No one applied to us to telecast the IPL. We don’t want to mix politics with sport. We will look at it from a commercial perspective and if any channel applies to telecast the IPL, we will consider it positively," Swapan said. “We will not bar anyone from telecasting it. If Star Sports wants to telecast it, they can. If any of our channels want to telecast it, we will take it positively, but we will not force anything," Swapan added. Also Read - IPL 2026: Major setback for CSK as Dhoni set to miss early matches, deets inside This change comes after a phase of uncertainty during the tenure of the previous interim administration led by Professor Mohammad Younus, which had enforced the initial ban. Meanwhile, the Cable Operators Association of Bangladesh has supported this move, saying there are currently no restrictions on showing IPL matches in the country.

Bangladesh has reversed its stance on the Indian Premier League, as the country’s Information and Broadcasting minister confirmed that the tournament will face no broadcast ban.

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The Bangladesh government has announced the addition of holidays for Durga Puja celebration in the country, Abul Kalam Azad, Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus told ANI.

Bangladesh, which is home to roughly nine&nbsp;per cent of Hindu population, had recently seen attacks on the minority community after Sheikh Hasina resigned when the student protests got violent in Bangladesh earlier in August this year.

The announcement for additional holiday came after an 8-point demand was issued by the minority group.

"Traditionally there was one day holiday in Bangladesh for Durga Puja but this time there will be two public holidays and this will be added to the two days of the weekend so in total 4 days of holidays will be observed in Bangladesh on the occasion of Durga Puja,"&nbsp;Azad said in an interview to ANI.

He noted that the addition of an extra holiday will be executed through an executive order which will be issued today. "The government has decided to compensate those who were affected by the recent attacks after the August 5 changeover in Bangladesh," Azad said.

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Residents of Dhaka are optimistic for the Puja celebrations.&nbsp;In an interview to ANI, they said that all the law enforcement agencies have ensured that there will be no incidents and accidents in the Pooja.

They noted that coordination is being seen at levels with the army chiefs already passing down the message to all levels, such as thana and regional level to ensure security.

Speaking to ANI, one of the residents said, "We are hopeful" and told ANI that the government, the law enforcement agents, and all political parties are also coming to act as volunteers in Puja.

After the change in powers after August 5, Bangladesh saw targeted attacks against minority communities.

Earlier in August, after the shift of powers, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus had said in a public statement, "In our democratic aspirations, we should not be seen as Muslims, Hindus, or Buddhists, but as human beings. Our rights should be ensured. The root of all problems lies in the decay of institutional arrangements."

Earlier in August, after the shift of powers, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus had said in a public statement, "In our democratic aspirations, we should not be seen as Muslims, Hindus, or Buddhists, but as human beings. Our rights should be ensured. The root of all problems lies in the decay of institutional arrangements."

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The Bangladesh government has announced the addition of holidays for Durga Puja celebration in the country, Abul Kalam Azad, Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus told ANI.

The Bangladesh government has announced the addition of holidays for Durga Puja celebration in the country, Abul Kalam Azad, Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus told ANI. Bangladesh, which is home to roughly nine per cent of Hindu population, had recently seen attacks on the minority community after Sheikh Hasina resigned when the student protests got violent in Bangladesh earlier in August this year. The announcement for additional holiday came after an 8-point demand was issued by the minority group. "Traditionally there was one day holiday in Bangladesh for Durga Puja but this time there will be two public holidays and this will be added to the two days of the weekend so in total 4 days of holidays will be observed in Bangladesh on the occasion of Durga Puja," Azad said in an interview to ANI. He noted that the addition of an extra holiday will be executed through an executive order which will be issued today. "The government has decided to compensate those who were affected by the recent attacks after the August 5 changeover in Bangladesh," Azad said. Also Read | Bangladesh interim government recalls envoy to India amid tensions between neighbouring countries Residents of Dhaka are optimistic for the Puja celebrations. In an interview to ANI, they said that all the law enforcement agencies have ensured that there will be no incidents and accidents in the Pooja. They noted that coordination is being seen at levels with the army chiefs already passing down the message to all levels, such as thana and regional level to ensure security. Speaking to ANI, one of the residents said, "We are hopeful" and told ANI that the government, the law enforcement agents, and all political parties are also coming to act as volunteers in Puja. After the change in powers after August 5, Bangladesh saw targeted attacks against minority communities. Earlier in August, after the shift of powers, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus had said in a public statement, "In our democratic aspirations, we should not be seen as Muslims, Hindus, or Buddhists, but as human beings. Our rights should be ensured. The root of all problems lies in the decay of institutional arrangements." Earlier in August, after the shift of powers, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus had said in a public statement, "In our democratic aspirations, we should not be seen as Muslims, Hindus, or Buddhists, but as human beings. Our rights should be ensured. The root of all problems lies in the decay of institutional arrangements." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bangladesh government announces additional holidays for Durga Puja

Bangladeshi Police resumed patrols of the capital Dhaka on Monday, ending a weeklong strike that left a law and order vacuum following the abrupt ouster of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.

Officers vanished from the streets of the sprawling megacity of 20 million people last week after Hasina's resignation and flight abroad ended her 15-year rule.

Police were loathed for spearheading a lethal crackdown on the weeks of protests that forced her departure, with 42 officers among the more than 450 people killed.

Police had vowed not to resume work until their safety on duty was guaranteed, but they agreed to return after late-night talks with the new interim government, helmed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.

"It's good to be back," assistant commissioner Snehasish Das told AFP while standing at a busy intersection directing traffic.

"As we feel secure now, we are back on duty."

Student-led protests against Hasina's government had been largely peaceful until police attempted to violently disperse them.

Around 450 of the country's 600 police stations were targeted in arson and vandalism attacks over the past month, according to the national police union.

Some began reopening late last week under guard by the army, an institution held in higher esteem for largely refusing to participate in the crackdown.

In the police's absence, the students who led the protests that toppled Hasina volunteered to restore law and order after looting and reprisal attacks in the hours after her departure.

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They acted as traffic wardens, formed overnight neighbourhood watch patrols and guarded Hindu temples and other places of worship, quickly settling the unrest.

Das said there was "no tension" between police and the students who had been performing their duties.

"Students have done a tremendous job in the past few days," he added. "Our thanks to them."

The volunteers, for their part, said they were relieved to yield back their responsibilities.

"It's too difficult for us to manage the vehicles," Chanu Abdullah, 27, told AFP. "I'm really thankful the police came back."

<h3>‘Heinous attacks’</h3>

Yunus's de facto cabinet now administering the country said it had noted with "grave concern" some attacks on Hindus and other minorities.

In its first official statement on Sunday night, the cabinet said it would work to "find ways to resolve such heinous attacks".

Bangladeshi Hindus account for around eight percent of the country's 170 million people and have regularly been the targets of violence during periods of upheaval.

Hundreds have arrived on India's border since last week, asking to cross.

The leadership of Jamaat, Bangladesh's largest Islamist party, said it would meet with representatives of the Hindu community and other minority leaders later Monday in a bid to ease tensions.

Hasina, 76, fled by helicopter to neighbouring India a week ago as protesters flooded Dhaka's streets in a dramatic end to her iron-fisted tenure.

Her government was accused of widespread human rights abuses, including the extrajudicial killing of thousands of her political opponents.

But new home minister Sakhawat Hossain said the government had no intention of banning Hasina's Awami League party, which played a pivotal role in the country's independence movement.

"The party has made many contributions to Bangladesh -- we don't deny this," he told reporters.

"When the election comes, (they should) contest the elections."

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/days-after-revoking-her-visa-us-lawmakers-urge-sanctions-on-sheikh-hasinas-officials-749105">US lawmakers urge sanctions on ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's officials</a>

Interim leader Yunus returned from Europe on Thursday to head a temporary administration facing the monumental challenge of steering democratic reforms.

The 84-year-old won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his pioneering work in microfinance, credited with helping millions of Bangladeshis out of grinding poverty.

He took office as "chief adviser" to a caretaker administration -- all fellow civilians bar Hossain, a retired brigadier-general -- and has said he wants to hold elections "within a few months".

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Bangladeshi Police resumed patrols of the capital Dhaka on Monday, ending a weeklong strike that left a law and order vacuum following the abrupt ouster of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladeshi Police resumed patrols of the capital Dhaka on Monday, ending a weeklong strike that left a law and order vacuum following the abrupt ouster of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina. Officers vanished from the streets of the sprawling megacity of 20 million people last week after Hasina's resignation and flight abroad ended her 15-year rule. Police were loathed for spearheading a lethal crackdown on the weeks of protests that forced her departure, with 42 officers among the more than 450 people killed. Police had vowed not to resume work until their safety on duty was guaranteed, but they agreed to return after late-night talks with the new interim government, helmed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. "It's good to be back," assistant commissioner Snehasish Das told AFP while standing at a busy intersection directing traffic. "As we feel secure now, we are back on duty." Student-led protests against Hasina's government had been largely peaceful until police attempted to violently disperse them. Around 450 of the country's 600 police stations were targeted in arson and vandalism attacks over the past month, according to the national police union. Some began reopening late last week under guard by the army, an institution held in higher esteem for largely refusing to participate in the crackdown. In the police's absence, the students who led the protests that toppled Hasina volunteered to restore law and order after looting and reprisal attacks in the hours after her departure. Also read: Statue depicting Pakistan Army’s 1971 surrender to India vandalised in Bangladesh They acted as traffic wardens, formed overnight neighbourhood watch patrols and guarded Hindu temples and other places of worship, quickly settling the unrest. Das said there was "no tension" between police and the students who had been performing their duties. "Students have done a tremendous job in the past few days," he added. "Our thanks to them." The volunteers, for their part, said they were relieved to yield back their responsibilities. "It's too difficult for us to manage the vehicles," Chanu Abdullah, 27, told AFP. "I'm really thankful the police came back." ‘Heinous attacks’ Yunus's de facto cabinet now administering the country said it had noted with "grave concern" some attacks on Hindus and other minorities. In its first official statement on Sunday night, the cabinet said it would work to "find ways to resolve such heinous attacks". Bangladeshi Hindus account for around eight percent of the country's 170 million people and have regularly been the targets of violence during periods of upheaval. Hundreds have arrived on India's border since last week, asking to cross. The leadership of Jamaat, Bangladesh's largest Islamist party, said it would meet with representatives of the Hindu community and other minority leaders later Monday in a bid to ease tensions. Hasina, 76, fled by helicopter to neighbouring India a week ago as protesters flooded Dhaka's streets in a dramatic end to her iron-fisted tenure. Her government was accused of widespread human rights abuses, including the extrajudicial killing of thousands of her political opponents. But new home minister Sakhawat Hossain said the government had no intention of banning Hasina's Awami League party, which played a pivotal role in the country's independence movement. "The party has made many contributions to Bangladesh -- we don't deny this," he told reporters. "When the election comes, (they should) contest the elections." Also read: US lawmakers urge sanctions on ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's officials Interim leader Yunus returned from Europe on Thursday to head a temporary administration facing the monumental challenge of steering democratic reforms. The 84-year-old won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his pioneering work in microfinance, credited with helping millions of Bangladeshis out of grinding poverty. He took office as "chief adviser" to a caretaker administration -- all fellow civilians bar Hossain, a retired brigadier-general -- and has said he wants to hold elections "within a few months". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bangladesh: Police return to streets, resume patrolling Dhaka after unrest

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/bangladesh">Bangladesh</a>'s high court ordered the government Monday to introduce steps by next year broadly banning single-use plastics following a landmark case brought by environmental groups.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-comes-up-with-anger-management-park-to-cope-with-pollution-stress-31071">Pollution</a> from single-use plastics is a major problem in Bangladesh, where nearly 170 million <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/around-445-trespassers-trying-to-return-to-bangladesh-detained-in-last-two-months-bgb-dg-271787">people</a> live in a tiny sliver of low-lying land crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers and tributaries.

Waterways are frequently clogged by plastic garbage, leading to frequent flooding during the monsoon and causing widespread damage to the sensitive coastal mangroves.

"The high court has directed the government to prohibit the use of single-use plastic items in hotels, motels and restaurants throughout Bangladesh within a year," said Rizwana Hasan, a top <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/cold-snap-kills-50-in-bangladesh-270847">environmental</a> lawyer who moved the public interest litigation through the court.

"The government has also been directed to make all coastal areas free of polythene bags and single-use plastic items within the same period," Hasan told sources.

The court also ordered the government to fully implement a landmark 2002 order to ban the use of polythene bags.

Two decades ago Bangladesh became one of the first countries to ban polythene bags, but the order was never enforced - owing partly to lobbying by plastic bag manufacturers.

Still, Hasan called Monday's ruling an "important" step.

Bangladesh's high court ordered the government Monday to introduce steps by next year broadly banning single-use plastics following a landmark case brought by environmental groups.

Bangladesh's high court ordered the government Monday to introduce steps by next year broadly banning single-use plastics following a landmark case brought by environmental groups. Pollution from single-use plastics is a major problem in Bangladesh, where nearly 170 million people live in a tiny sliver of low-lying land crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers and tributaries. Waterways are frequently clogged by plastic garbage, leading to frequent flooding during the monsoon and causing widespread damage to the sensitive coastal mangroves. "The high court has directed the government to prohibit the use of single-use plastic items in hotels, motels and restaurants throughout Bangladesh within a year," said Rizwana Hasan, a top environmental lawyer who moved the public interest litigation through the court. "The government has also been directed to make all coastal areas free of polythene bags and single-use plastic items within the same period," Hasan told sources. The court also ordered the government to fully implement a landmark 2002 order to ban the use of polythene bags. Two decades ago Bangladesh became one of the first countries to ban polythene bags, but the order was never enforced - owing partly to lobbying by plastic bag manufacturers. Still, Hasan called Monday's ruling an "important" step.

Bangladesh court orders government to ban single-use plastics

For a second time, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will miss her Indian counterpart <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-stakes-claim-to-form-the-government-swearing-in-likely-on-may-30-221611/amp">Narendra Modi's swearing-in</a> on May 30 as she will be on a three-nation foreign visit, officials here said Monday.

According to a government release here, Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq will attend the ceremony as the senior-most Cabinet member of the Bangladesh government.

Prime Minister Hasina will be on a tri-nation visit to Japan, Saudi Arabia and Finland beginning Tuesday, it said.

She could not attend the previous swearing-in ceremony of Modi in 2014 as she was abroad then too.

Last time, Parliament Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury attended Modi's swearing-in ceremony held on May 26.

Prime Minister Modi will be administered the oath of office for his second term along with his new council of ministers on May 30, the President's Office said Sunday in New Delhi.

Several global leaders including US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have congratulated Modi on his resounding victory.

Prime Minister Modi on Thursday led his Bharatiya Janata Party to a landmark victory for a second five-year term in office, winning 303 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha.

Soon after Prime Minister Modi's victory, the two leaders pledged to continue to raise the relationship between the two countries to an "unprecedented new heights".

The Bangladesh Prime Minister was one of the first foreign leaders to congratulate Prime Minister Modi following his election victory, reflecting the "extraordinarily close and cordial ties" between India and Bangladesh, and the excellent rapport that the two leaders enjoy, the report said.

She also spoke to Modi on Thursday and said this "emphatic verdict is a reflection of the trust and confidence reposed on you by the people of the world's largest democracy."&nbsp;

For a second time, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will miss her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi's swearing-in on May 30 as she will be on a three-nation foreign visit, officials here said Monday.

For a second time, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will miss her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi's swearing-in on May 30 as she will be on a three-nation foreign visit, officials here said Monday. According to a government release here, Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq will attend the ceremony as the senior-most Cabinet member of the Bangladesh government. Prime Minister Hasina will be on a tri-nation visit to Japan, Saudi Arabia and Finland beginning Tuesday, it said. She could not attend the previous swearing-in ceremony of Modi in 2014 as she was abroad then too. Last time, Parliament Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury attended Modi's swearing-in ceremony held on May 26. Prime Minister Modi will be administered the oath of office for his second term along with his new council of ministers on May 30, the President's Office said Sunday in New Delhi. Several global leaders including US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have congratulated Modi on his resounding victory. Prime Minister Modi on Thursday led his Bharatiya Janata Party to a landmark victory for a second five-year term in office, winning 303 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha. Soon after Prime Minister Modi's victory, the two leaders pledged to continue to raise the relationship between the two countries to an "unprecedented new heights". The Bangladesh Prime Minister was one of the first foreign leaders to congratulate Prime Minister Modi following his election victory, reflecting the "extraordinarily close and cordial ties" between India and Bangladesh, and the excellent rapport that the two leaders enjoy, the report said. She also spoke to Modi on Thursday and said this "emphatic verdict is a reflection of the trust and confidence reposed on you by the people of the world's largest democracy."

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina will not attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony for second time

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