<p>A major leader from deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party was found dead in India’s north-eastern state of Meghalaya. Local police said the body of Awami League party leader Ishaque Ali Khan Panna was retrieved not far from the Bangladesh border. They added that the dead leader may have been strangled, citing a post-mortem report.</p>

<p>Panna&nbsp;fled Bangladesh shortly after the collapse of the Hasina government. He was a former general secretary of the Bangladesh Chhatra League affiliated with the Awami League.</p>

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<p>The body was discovered on August 26 in a semi-decomposed state inside a betel nut plantation in East Jaintia Hills' Dona Bhoi village. This area is just 1.5 kilometres&nbsp;away from the India-Bangladesh border.</p>

<p>Police later confirmed he died because of strangulation. "The cause of the death is asphyxia caused by throttling," the police said, adding the body has been sent for forensic analysis.</p>

<p>There were multiple lacerations, abrasions and bruises on the body, "which could indicate a struggle by the victim," the police report said.</p>

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<p>In another development, Bangladesh’s interim government said Thursday (Aug 29) that more than 1,000 people were killed in the violent protests during the previous regime.</p>

<p>Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum disclosed the new figure during a visit to the Central Police Hospital in Dhaka where she interacted with the police personnel injured in clashes.</p>

<p>“So far 1,000 people have been killed and more than 400 students and members of the general public have lost their sight. Many have been blind in one eye, while others are blind in both,” Nurjahan was quoted as saying by the bdnews24.com news portal.</p>

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A major leader from deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party was found dead in India’s north-eastern state of Meghalaya. Local police said the body of Awami League party leader Ishaque Ali Khan Panna was retrieved not far from the Bangladesh border.

A major leader from deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party was found dead in India’s north-eastern state of Meghalaya. Local police said the body of Awami League party leader Ishaque Ali Khan Panna was retrieved not far from the Bangladesh border. They added that the dead leader may have been strangled, citing a post-mortem report. Panna fled Bangladesh shortly after the collapse of the Hasina government. He was a former general secretary of the Bangladesh Chhatra League affiliated with the Awami League. Also read: Bangladesh’s interim government frees chief of terror group linked to al-Qaeda The body was discovered on August 26 in a semi-decomposed state inside a betel nut plantation in East Jaintia Hills' Dona Bhoi village. This area is just 1.5 kilometres away from the India-Bangladesh border. Police later confirmed he died because of strangulation. "The cause of the death is asphyxia caused by throttling," the police said, adding the body has been sent for forensic analysis. There were multiple lacerations, abrasions and bruises on the body, "which could indicate a struggle by the victim," the police report said. Also read: Bangladesh interim government suspends two diplomats in India In another development, Bangladesh’s interim government said Thursday (Aug 29) that more than 1,000 people were killed in the violent protests during the previous regime. Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum disclosed the new figure during a visit to the Central Police Hospital in Dhaka where she interacted with the police personnel injured in clashes. “So far 1,000 people have been killed and more than 400 students and members of the general public have lost their sight. Many have been blind in one eye, while others are blind in both,” Nurjahan was quoted as saying by the bdnews24.com news portal. (With inputs from agencies)

Bangladesh leader from ex-PM Hasina’s party found dead in India

<p>Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in her message to neighbouring India on the day of polling, hailed New Delhi as a "trusted friend".</p>

<p>''We are very lucky...India is our trusted friend. During our Liberation War, they supported us...After 1975, when we lost our whole family...they gave us shelter. So our best wishes to the people of India," she said.</p>

<p>The Bangladesh PM then went on to describe how she spent years living in exile in India when her family was killed in the 1975 massacre.</p>

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<p>She later went back to Bangladesh and took over the leadership of the Awami League.</p>

<p>Following her vote in Sunday's general elections, Hasina underlined the value of democracy for the nation's progress and stated that her administration had previously established citizens' democratic rights.</p>

<p>"Our country is sovereign and independent...We have a big population. We have established people's democratic rights...I want to make sure that democracy should continue in this country and without democracy, you can't make any development. As we are a long-term democratic system from 2009 to 2023, that is why Bangladesh made this much of an achievement," she said.</p>

<p>She also highlighted that her government created an atmosphere where people could come out and vote.</p>

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<p>She stated, "My heartfelt thanks to the people of Bangladesh. There were many obstacles but the people of our country are very much aware of their voting rights and the need for polls...We were able to create an atmosphere where people were able to come out and vote."</p>

<h2><strong>Confident brotherly relations with India will continue: Bangladesh Home Minister</strong></h2>

<p>Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan expressed confidence in Sheikh Hasina's leadership and said that the type of 'brotherly relation' will continue with New Delhi upon Hasina's potential return to power.</p>

<p>"I am confident (of winning) because we did many things. The people love Sheikh Hasina."</p>

<p>He also said: "...We have received support from the inception of Bangladesh...I know what cooperation we received from India. So, we believe that this type of brotherly relation will continue."</p>

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in her message to neighbouring India on the day of polling, hailed New Delhi as a "trusted friend". ''We are very lucky.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in her message to neighbouring India on the day of polling, hailed New Delhi as a "trusted friend". ''We are very lucky...India is our trusted friend. During our Liberation War, they supported us...After 1975, when we lost our whole family...they gave us shelter. So our best wishes to the people of India," she said. The Bangladesh PM then went on to describe how she spent years living in exile in India when her family was killed in the 1975 massacre. #WATCH | Dhaka: In her message to India, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says, ''You are most welcome. We are very lucky...India is our trusted friend. During our liberation war, they supported us...After 1975, when we lost our whole family...they gave us shelter. So our… pic.twitter.com/3Z0NC5BVeD — ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2024 × She later went back to Bangladesh and took over the leadership of the Awami League. Following her vote in Sunday's general elections, Hasina underlined the value of democracy for the nation's progress and stated that her administration had previously established citizens' democratic rights. "Our country is sovereign and independent...We have a big population. We have established people's democratic rights...I want to make sure that democracy should continue in this country and without democracy, you can't make any development. As we are a long-term democratic system from 2009 to 2023, that is why Bangladesh made this much of an achievement," she said. She also highlighted that her government created an atmosphere where people could come out and vote. Also read: Bangladesh elections: Newspaper’s website back online after it was reportedly blocked She stated, "My heartfelt thanks to the people of Bangladesh. There were many obstacles but the people of our country are very much aware of their voting rights and the need for polls...We were able to create an atmosphere where people were able to come out and vote." Confident brotherly relations with India will continue: Bangladesh Home Minister Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan expressed confidence in Sheikh Hasina's leadership and said that the type of 'brotherly relation' will continue with New Delhi upon Hasina's potential return to power. "I am confident (of winning) because we did many things. The people love Sheikh Hasina." He also said: "...We have received support from the inception of Bangladesh...I know what cooperation we received from India. So, we believe that this type of brotherly relation will continue." (With inputs from agencies)

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hails India as ‘trusted friend’

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday inaugurated India=Bangladesh Business Forum at New Delhi and stated that together, both countries will take the bilateral ties to "new heights". Watch this videos to know more.

India, Bangladesh ties will reach new heights: Sheikh Hasina

<p>India&#39;s external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, who is in New York for the UN General Assembly, met with Ivanka Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Swaraj and the US President&#39;s daughter,&nbsp;a spokesman for the external affairs ministry said, discussed women&#39;s empowerment.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Swaraj and Trump also talked about Ivanka&#39;s forthcoming visit to India for the Global Entrepreneurs Summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Swaraj also met with a number of other leaders, including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the foreign ministers of the UAE, Bahrain, and Denmark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An external affairs ministry spokesman later said Swaraj&#39;s meeting with the &quot;Bangladesh PM was a courtesy meeting&quot; and that the &quot;issue of (the) Rohingyas did not come up during it&quot;.&nbsp;<br />
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Swaraj and Trump also talked about Ivanka's forthcoming visit to India for the Global Entrepreneurs Summit

India's external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, who is in New York for the UN General Assembly, met with Ivanka Trump. Swaraj and the US President's daughter, a spokesman for the external affairs ministry said, discussed women's empowerment. New York: EAM Sushma Swaraj met Ivanka Trump, discussed women empowerment #unga pic.twitter.com/0Q9YWkeCRC — ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2017 × EAM Swaraj and Ivanka Trump also discussed Ivanka Trump's forthcoming visit to India #UNGA pic.twitter.com/P7PVLAmVfo — ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2017 × EAM Sushma Swaraj meets Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in New York #UNGA pic.twitter.com/tUrrPFtHtV — ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2017 × EAM Sushma Swaraj's meeting with Bangladesh PM was a courtesy meeting and issue of Rohingyas did not come up during it: MEA pic.twitter.com/ejAy91mQ6N — ANI (@ANI) September 19, 2017 × Swaraj and Trump also talked about Ivanka's forthcoming visit to India for the Global Entrepreneurs Summit. Swaraj also met with a number of other leaders, including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the foreign ministers of the UAE, Bahrain, and Denmark. An external affairs ministry spokesman later said Swaraj's meeting with the "Bangladesh PM was a courtesy meeting" and that the "issue of (the) Rohingyas did not come up during it".

Sushma Swaraj meets Ivanka Trump, they discuss women's empowerment

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will discuss the country&#39;s stand on refugees at the first UN summit on refugees and migrants by the UN General Assembly on September 19-20, reported Bangladesh&#39;s bdnews24.com.<br />
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She will highlight the nation&#39;s priorities and position on refugee issues, Bangladesh foreign minister AH Mahmood Ali told reporters.<br />
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As the current chair of the &#39;Global Forum for Migration and Development&#39;, Bangladesh is particularly interested in the refugee crisis.<br />
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On the sidelines of the UN summit, US President Barack Obama will be a part of the Leaders Summit, where Hasina will talk about Bangladesh&#39;s 10 million refugees, who have taken shelter in India after the 1971 Liberation war from Pakistan, Ali said.<br />
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She will also discuss the situation of Myanmar refugees who have taken asylum in Bangladesh.<br />
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According to UNHCR report 2011, Bangladesh is host to around 29,000 recognised refugees who were accommodated in camps and an estimated 36,000 unrecognised refugees who have congregated in makeshift&nbsp;sites to which UNHCR and other international and national humanitarian actors have limited access. In addition, there are thought to be at least 200,000 undocumented Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar.
<h2>UN summit on refugees and migrants</h2>
The UN General Assembly has for the first time organised a summit at the heads of state and government level to discuss large movements of refugees across nations and to respond to them in a humane manner.&nbsp;<br />
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The aim is to &quot;strengthen governance of international migration and a unique opportunity for creating a more responsible, predictable system for responding to large movements of refugees and migrants&quot;, the United Nations&#39; official website states.<br />
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This is the first such summit by the UN General Assembly aimed at 'strengthening governance of international migration'

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will discuss the country's stand on refugees at the first UN summit on refugees and migrants by the UN General Assembly on September 19-20, reported Bangladesh's bdnews24.com. She will highlight the nation's priorities and position on refugee issues, Bangladesh foreign minister AH Mahmood Ali told reporters. As the current chair of the 'Global Forum for Migration and Development', Bangladesh is particularly interested in the refugee crisis. On the sidelines of the UN summit, US President Barack Obama will be a part of the Leaders Summit, where Hasina will talk about Bangladesh's 10 million refugees, who have taken shelter in India after the 1971 Liberation war from Pakistan, Ali said. She will also discuss the situation of Myanmar refugees who have taken asylum in Bangladesh. According to UNHCR report 2011, Bangladesh is host to around 29,000 recognised refugees who were accommodated in camps and an estimated 36,000 unrecognised refugees who have congregated in makeshift sites to which UNHCR and other international and national humanitarian actors have limited access. In addition, there are thought to be at least 200,000 undocumented Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar. UN summit on refugees and migrants The UN General Assembly has for the first time organised a summit at the heads of state and government level to discuss large movements of refugees across nations and to respond to them in a humane manner. The aim is to "strengthen governance of international migration and a unique opportunity for creating a more responsible, predictable system for responding to large movements of refugees and migrants", the United Nations' official website states. (WION)

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