Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has criticized the interim government’s proposed election plan, calling it flawed and unfair. The party warns that the current approach could undermine democratic processes and urges for a more transparent and credible electoral system.

Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League Denounces Interim Government’s Election Plan

Bangladesh's Awami League has rejected the interim government's announcement of holding national elections on February 12, 2026, terming the move "illegal" and accusing the administration of bias and exclusion. 

Awami League Rejects Bangladesh Election Roster, Denounces Interim Govt's Plan

Bangladesh has officially announced the dates for its first elections following the ouster of long-time leader Sheikh Hasina. Stay tuned as the nation prepares for a pivotal political transition, with major parties gearing up for the upcoming polls. In this video, we break down the election timeline, key candidates, and what it could mean for Bangladesh's future.

Bangladesh Announces Dates Of First Elections After Sheikh Hasina's Ouster

Bangladesh’s iconic Tangail saree weavers are seeking UNESCO heritage status to protect a centuries-old handloom tradition now under threat. 


Bangladesh: Tangail saree weavers seek UNESCO heritage status 

Bangladeshi police began exhuming on Sunday a mass grave believed to contain around 114 unidentified victims of a mass uprising that toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina last year.&nbsp;The UN-supported effort is being advised by Argentine forensic anthropologist Luis Fondebrider, who has led recovery and identification missions at mass graves worldwide for decades.&nbsp;The bodies were buried at the Rayerbazar Graveyard in Dhaka by the volunteer group Anjuman Mufidul Islam, which said it handled 80 unclaimed bodies in July and another 34 in August 2024 -- all people reported to have been killed during weeks of deadly protests.The United Nations says up to 1,400 people were killed in crackdowns as Hasina attempted to cling to power -- deaths that formed part of her conviction last month for crimes against humanity.&nbsp;Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief Md Sibgat Ullah said investigators believed the mass grave held roughly 114 bodies, but the exact number would only be known once exhumations were complete.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/goa-nightclub-fire-fir-against-owners-and-organisers-panchayat-sarpanch-detained-1765112838957">Goa nightclub fire: FIR against owners and organisers; panchayat sarpanch detained</a>&nbsp;"We can only confirm once we dig the graves and exhume the bodies," Ullah told reporters.<h2>'Searched for him'&nbsp;</h2>Among those hoping for answers is Mohammed Nabil, who is searching for the remains of his brother Sohel Rana, 28, who vanished in July 2024.&nbsp;"We searched for him everywhere," Nabil told AFP.&nbsp;He said his family first suspected Rana's death after seeing a Facebook video, then recognised his clothing -- a blue T-shirt and black trousers -- in a photograph taken by burial volunteers.&nbsp;Exhumed bodies will be given post-mortem examinations and DNA testing.&nbsp;The process is expected to take several weeks to complete.&nbsp;"It's been more than a year, so it won't be possible to extract DNA from the soft tissues," senior police officer Abu Taleb told AFP.&nbsp;"Working with bones would be more time-consuming."&nbsp;Forensic experts from four Dhaka medical colleges are part of the team, with Fondebrider brought in to offer support as part of an agreement with the UN rights body the OHCHR."The process is complex and unique," Fondebrider told reporters. "We will guarantee that international standards will be followed."&nbsp;Fondebrider previously headed the Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team, founded in 1984 to investigate the tens of thousands who disappeared during Argentina's former military dictatorship.&nbsp;Authorities say the exhumed bodies will be reburied in accordance with religious rites and their families' wishes.&nbsp;Hasina, convicted in absentia last month and sentenced to death, remains in self-imposed exile in India.

Exhumed bodies will be given post-mortem examinations and DNA testing. The process is expected to take several weeks to complete.



Bangladeshi police began exhuming on Sunday a mass grave believed to contain around 114 unidentified victims of a mass uprising that toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina last year. The UN-supported effort is being advised by Argentine forensic anthropologist Luis Fondebrider, who has led recovery and identification missions at mass graves worldwide for decades. The bodies were buried at the Rayerbazar Graveyard in Dhaka by the volunteer group Anjuman Mufidul Islam, which said it handled 80 unclaimed bodies in July and another 34 in August 2024 -- all people reported to have been killed during weeks of deadly protests. The United Nations says up to 1,400 people were killed in crackdowns as Hasina attempted to cling to power -- deaths that formed part of her conviction last month for crimes against humanity. Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief Md Sibgat Ullah said investigators believed the mass grave held roughly 114 bodies, but the exact number would only be known once exhumations were complete. Also Read: Goa nightclub fire: FIR against owners and organisers; panchayat sarpanch detained "We can only confirm once we dig the graves and exhume the bodies," Ullah told reporters. 'Searched for him' Among those hoping for answers is Mohammed Nabil, who is searching for the remains of his brother Sohel Rana, 28, who vanished in July 2024. "We searched for him everywhere," Nabil told AFP. He said his family first suspected Rana's death after seeing a Facebook video, then recognised his clothing -- a blue T-shirt and black trousers -- in a photograph taken by burial volunteers. Exhumed bodies will be given post-mortem examinations and DNA testing. The process is expected to take several weeks to complete. "It's been more than a year, so it won't be possible to extract DNA from the soft tissues," senior police officer Abu Taleb told AFP. "Working with bones would be more time-consuming." Forensic experts from four Dhaka medical colleges are part of the team, with Fondebrider brought in to offer support as part of an agreement with the UN rights body the OHCHR. "The process is complex and unique," Fondebrider told reporters. "We will guarantee that international standards will be followed." Fondebrider previously headed the Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team, founded in 1984 to investigate the tens of thousands who disappeared during Argentina's former military dictatorship. Authorities say the exhumed bodies will be reburied in accordance with religious rites and their families' wishes. Hasina, convicted in absentia last month and sentenced to death, remains in self-imposed exile in India.

Exhumed bodies will be given post-mortem examinations and DNA testing.&nbsp;The process is expected to take several weeks to complete.

Bangladesh starts exhumation of mass grave linked to 2024 unrest

In a rabble-rousing statement that could further deepen the schism between New Delhi and Dhaka, a former Bangladeshi army general has said that Bangladesh would not see “complete peace” unless India “breaks into pieces”. Brigadier General (retd) Abdullahil Amaan Azmi, the son of former Jamaat-e-Islami chief Ghulam Azam, made the remarks during an event at the National Press Club in Dhaka, drawing indignation in India.&nbsp;“Bangladesh will not see full peace as long as India does not break into pieces,” Azmi said, while claiming that New Delhi “always keeps unrest alive” inside the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Retired Bangladeshi Brig Gen Abdullahil Amaan Azmi claims, &quot;India must break apart for Bangladesh’s peace,&quot; accuses India of arming Shanti Bahini. <a href="https://t.co/vatlUxH3ty">pic.twitter.com/vatlUxH3ty</a>&mdash; Treeni (@TheTreeni) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTreeni/status/1996206534653866351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-bhow-bhow-congress-mp-renuka-chowdhury-s-reply-to-queries-over-her-dog-row-remarks-watch-1764762228988">‘Bhow, Bhow’: Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury’s reply to queries over her dog row, remarks. Watch</a>&nbsp;Azmi is the son of Ghulam Azam, the infamous former Jamaat-e-Islami chief and a convicted war criminal responsible for the genocide of Hindus and pro-liberation Bengalis during the 1971 Liberation War.He also accused India of fuelling unrest in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region from 1975 to 1996.&nbsp;“During the Sheikh Mujibur Rahman government, the Parbatya Chattogram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) was formed... Its armed wing was the Shanti Bahini. India sheltered them, provided arms and training, which led to bloodshed in the hills from 1975 to 1996,” Azmi claimed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cong-leader-shares-chailwala-ai-video-bjp-says-namdaar-congress-can-t-stand-kamdaar-pm-1764756965220">Cong leader shares ‘chaiwala’ AI video; BJP says ‘Namdaar’ Congress can’t stand ‘Kamdaar’ PM</a>&nbsp;Azmi also criticised the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord signed between the government and the PCJSS in Dhaka on December 2, 1997, alleging that the surrender of arms by the Shanti Bahini was “only for show”.&nbsp;Azmi, who has been a controversial figure in Bangladesh, often uses social media platforms to criticise India and comment on regional geopolitics. His remarks are damaging for bilateral ties between the neighbours and come at a time when India and Bangladesh are trying to reset ties after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government.

Brigadier General (retd) Abdullahil Amaan Azmi is the son of Ghulam Azam, the infamous former Jamaat-e-Islami chief and a convicted war criminal responsible for the genocide of Hindus and pro-liberation Bengalis during the 1971 Liberation War. 

In a rabble-rousing statement that could further deepen the schism between New Delhi and Dhaka, a former Bangladeshi army general has said that Bangladesh would not see “complete peace” unless India “breaks into pieces”. Brigadier General (retd) Abdullahil Amaan Azmi, the son of former Jamaat-e-Islami chief Ghulam Azam, made the remarks during an event at the National Press Club in Dhaka, drawing indignation in India. “Bangladesh will not see full peace as long as India does not break into pieces,” Azmi said, while claiming that New Delhi “always keeps unrest alive” inside the country.

Brigadier General (retd) Abdullahil Amaan Azmi is the son of Ghulam Azam, the infamous former Jamaat-e-Islami chief and a convicted war criminal responsible for the genocide of Hindus and pro-liberation Bengalis during the 1971 Liberation War.&nbsp;

‘India must break into pieces for peace in Bangladesh,’ says ex-general in Dhaka

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends his heartfelt prayers and wishes for the speedy recovery of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Prays for Zia's Speedy Recovery 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Dec 01) said he is 'Deeply concerned' over the health of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia and extended all possible support from India. Modi also acknowledged the two-time prime minister's contribution to Bangladesh's public life over the years. PM Modi's Statements came hours following Zia's party reported that she is "extremely unwell" and has been put on ventilator support. “Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to Bangladesh’s public life for many years. Our sincere prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery. India stands ready to extend all possible support, in whatever way we can,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to Bangladesh’s public life for many years. Our sincere prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery. India stands ready to extend all possible support, in whatever way we can.&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1995522468371652876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Zia, 80, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was admitted to the hospital on November 23 after developing a chest infection and has remained in intensive care since. She has a permanent pacemaker and previously underwent stenting for her heart.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-verifiable-information-about-his-condition-imran-khan-s-son-raises-concern-over-father-s-safetysouth-asia-asim-munir-pakistan-army-pakistan-1764590769966">No verifiable information about his condition: Imran Khan’s son raises concern over father’s safety</a>&nbsp;Amid Zia's deteriorating health conditions, her son Tarique Rahman, who is self self-exile and &nbsp;living in the UK since 2008, said his return to the home country was not entirely in his control, adding that “like any child,” he longs to be near his mother at this “moment of crisis.”<h2>Yunus declares Khaleda Zia a VVIP</h2>In a surprising decision, the Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh interim government declared Khaleda Zia a "very, very important person" (VVIP) in a notification issued late on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-death-penalty-sheikh-hasina-now-gets-5-year-jail-term-in-corruption-case-sister-also-convicted-1764578823693">After death penalty, Sheikh Hasina now gets 5-year jail term in corruption case, sister also convicted</a>&nbsp;Mohammad Abdul Wadud Chowdhury, director general (administration) at the office of the chief adviser, signed the order following instructions from the president. The VVIP status is granted to the head of the state (president) and the head of the government (prime minister or chief adviser).

PM Modi extended all possible support to Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, who is critically ill and remains in intensive care in a hospital in Dhaka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Dec 01) said he is 'Deeply concerned' over the health of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia and extended all possible support from India. Modi also acknowledged the two-time prime minister's contribution to Bangladesh's public life over the years. PM Modi's Statements came hours following Zia's party reported that she is "extremely unwell" and has been put on ventilator support. “Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to Bangladesh’s public life for many years. Our sincere prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery. India stands ready to extend all possible support, in whatever way we can,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

PM Modi extended all possible support to Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, who is critically ill and remains in intensive care in a hospital in Dhaka

PM Modi expresses ‘deep concern’ over Bangladesh’s ex-PM Khaleda Zia’s health, assures all possible assistance

Bangladesh sent a formal extradition request to India last week through its High Commission in New Delhi, following the tribunal's verdict. The request was processed under the existing extradition treaty between the two countries, the interim government's Foreign Affairs Adviser said.

Hasina's Extradition :Dhaka Reportedly Considers ICC Route for Hasina Extradition

Hasina's Extradition: Bangladesh Considers International Criminal Court Action

Bangladesh sent a formal extradition request to India last week through its High Commission in New Delhi, following the tribunal's verdict. The request was processed under the existing extradition treaty between the two countries, the interim government's Foreign Affairs Adviser said.


Hasina's extradition: Dhaka may seek Hasina's extradition through international criminal court

Bangladeshi politician or public figure Rahman has expressed his willingness to return to Bangladesh, signaling potential developments in the country’s political or social landscape.

Bangladesh: Rahman Expresses His Willingness to Return to Bangladesh

A Dhaka court has sentenced Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison over alleged irregularities in plot allocations.

Bangladesh: Dhaka Court Hands Hasina 21-Year Sentence Over Plot Allocations

Pakistan’s economy continues to suffer as systemic corruption drains resources, undermines growth, and erodes public trust. Analysts warn that mismanagement, bribery, and weak regulatory oversight are significantly impacting the country’s GDP.

India Poverty Rate Nearly Halved In a Decade | Bangladesh's Poverty Spike In 2025

A massive fire has erupted in Dhaka, triggering an emergency response as more than a dozen fire engines race to contain the blaze. Officials are still assessing the scale of the damage and potential casualties as firefighters battle the flames. This developing situation highlights ongoing urban safety challenges in Bangladesh’s capital. Stay tuned for real-time updates and ground reports.

Dhaka Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts, Over a Dozen Fire Engines Rushed to the Scene

Newly appointed Inspector General of BSF Tripura Frontier, Aloke Kumar Chakravarty, on Monday outlined a series of measures to strengthen border security and curb cross-border crime, citing the current unstable situation in Bangladesh. Speaking in his first interview since assuming office, Chakravarty highlighted Tripura's strategic importance, sharing borders with Bangladesh on three sides.


BSF On High Alert On Tripura Border Amid Bangladesh's Instability

Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh’s interim government has formally sent a third extradition request to India, demanding the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following her death sentence by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity linked to a violent crackdown on protests. Hasina, currently in hiding in India since her government was toppled in 2024, has become a focal point in strained India-Bangladesh relations amid ongoing diplomatic pressure.


Hasina's extradition: Dhaka presses India after Sheikh Hasina's death sentence verdict

Bangladesh issues third request for Sheikh Hasina's extradition

A 5.7‑magnitude earthquake struck near Narsingdi, Bangladesh, on November 21, 2025, at a depth of about 10 km, triggering panic as buildings in Dhaka swayed and some made-shift structures collapsed. 


Bangladesh Earthquake: 5.7 Magnitude Hits Bangladesh, Tremors Felt in Parts of India

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Dhaka and several regions across Bangladesh, with tremors also felt in parts of India. The quake caused widespread panic as buildings swayed, prompting people to rush outdoors. Authorities are assessing potential damage and monitoring aftershocks, while residents report strong shaking across multiple districts. No major casualties have been confirmed yet, but evaluations are underway.


Bangladesh Earthquake: 5.7 Magnitude Hits Dhaka, Parts of Bangladesh and India

Tensions rise as thousands of Bangladesh nationals are fleeing to Bangladesh from West Bengal, fearing the Election Commission's ongoing Sir Drive. This unprecedented migration is sparking concerns about border security and the political implications in both regions.

Bengal Border Exodus: Thousands of Bangladesh Nationals Flee West Bengal

Bangladesh NSA  meets Indian NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi amid rising tensions over the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina. As Dhaka pushes for her return following a death sentence verdict, India reiterates its commitment to Bangladesh’s stability. Here’s what the high-stakes meeting at the Colombo Security Conclave means for regional security.

High-Stakes Meeting: Bangladesh NSA Meets Ajit Doval as Hasina Extradition Tensions Rise 

Tensions rise in the region as India and Bangladesh engage in high-level security discussions following the shocking development that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been handed a death sentence. The move has triggered political unrest, international concern, and intense security recalculations across South Asia.

Ind-B'desh: High-level Security Engagement After B'desh Ex Pm Sheikh Hasina Handed Death Sentence 

Bangladesh urged Indian government to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Interior Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal after both were sentenced to death for their role in the crackdown against a student uprising last year. Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement issued,” India remains committed to best interests of people of Bangladesh, including in peace, democracy and stability.

Sheikh Hasina's Son Urges India To Disregard Extradition Request

Bangladesh urged Indian government to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Interior Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal after both were sentenced to death for their role in the crackdown against a student uprising last year. Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement issued,” India remains committed to best interests of people of Bangladesh, including in peace, democracy and stability.”

Bangladesh on Edge: Hasina’s Death Verdict Sparks Massive Protests Across Dhaka

Bangladesh urged Indian government to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Interior Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal after both were sentenced to death for their role in the crackdown against a student uprising last year. Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement issued,” India remains committed to best interests of people of Bangladesh, including in peace, democracy and stability.”


Bangladesh: Awami League calls nationwide shutdown, former ruling party protests verdict 

Bangladesh: Hasina's son urges India to disregard extradition request 

Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death, 'verdict against me biased, politically motivated'

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death in a case over alleged crimes against humanity committed during last year's student-led agitation that led to the fall of her Awami League government.

Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced Death Over Human Rights Crimes

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina given death sentence by international crimes Trinunal in Dhaka . The court in Dhaka has found the 78-year-old leader guilty of crimes against humanity with links to the violent crackdown on protesters during the 2024 July movement. The verdict against her is now being seen as a potential political opening for Jamaat-e-Islami, a group that was heavily targeted under hasina’s rule. Tune into #gravitas at 9 pm ist to find out more.

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