Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday assured her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, that her government would never allow the country's soil to be used by any terrorist organisation under its "zero tolerance policy".

Won't allow Bangladeshi soil to be used by any terror outfit: Sheikh Hasina assures PM Modi

Bangladeshi authorities on Tuesday barred Indian writer-activist Arundhati Roy for a second time from holding a discussion to be hosted by a government critic as police withdrew the permission for the venue.

Dhaka Police revoke nod to Arundhati Roy talk

Lighter fuel, deodorant cans and drums full of chemicals stored in a residential building in the Bangladeshi capital fuelled ablaze this week that killed at least 70 people and injured more than 50, a senior fire official said on Friday.

Lighter fuel, deodorant cans and chemicals fuelled Bangladesh blaze

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who won a historic fourth term, becoming the country's longest-serving leader, has indicated that she will retire after the current term to promote young leaders, according to a media report.

Bangladesh PM Hasina wants to retire to make way for young leaders

Bangladesh faced widespread international criticism over the conduct of recent elections, but the United States looks set for business as usual as it sees strong common interests with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

After criticising vote, US charts careful course on Bangladesh

The foreign minister of Bangladesh on Sunday warned that a prolonged Rohingya crisis encouraged the formation of pockets of radicalism that could destabilize the entire South Asian region.

Bangladesh fears lingering Rohingya crisis may trigger radicalism

Bangladesh's opposition demanded fresh elections on Wednesday as parliament convened for the first time since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stormed to power in a disputed poll her rivals say was rigged.

Bangladesh opposition demands fresh polls as parliament convenes

Bangladesh must not "rush to relocate refugees" from the Rohingya Muslim minority, a top UN rights official said Friday, amid plans to move the community to an island vulnerable to extreme monsoon weather.

UN expert urges caution on Bangladesh's Rohingya island 'relocation' plan

A top official at an observer group that monitored Bangladesh's election, as well as one of its foreign volunteers, have said they regret participating in the process, casting doubt on the credibility of a vote won overwhelmingly by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ruling alliance.

Bangladesh election observers say they now regret involvement in election

Sheikh Hasina was sworn in as Bangladesh's prime minister for a record fourth term Monday after a crushing election victory marred by deadly violence and claims of widespread rigging.

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM after 'tainted' polls

Sheikh Hasina will be sworn in as Bangladeshi prime minister for a record fourth term Monday after a crushing election victory marred by deadly violence and claims of widespread rigging.

Sheikh Hasina to be sworn in as Bangladesh PM after polls

Amid reports of violence and alleged human rights violations in Bangladesh during the December 30 general elections, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has called for those responsible for the violence to be held to account.

Hold those responsible accountable for 'violent attacks and intimidation' in Bangladesh election: UN

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister-designate Sheikh Hasina to take oath on January 7, 2019. Hasina will be sworn in as the Prime Minister for the fourth time at Bangabhaban – the official residence and office of the Bangladesh President.

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister-designate Sheikh Hasina to take oath on January 7

Hasina's ruling alliance won more than 90 per cent of the seats contested in Sunday's election, which was marred by accusations of ballot stuffing, voter intimidation and violence that killed at least 17 people.

Bangladesh opposition boycotts swearing-in amid calls to probe vote rigging

The strongly-worded assessments from the UK, European Union, and the United States could hit the image of Hasina, who won a third straight term to power following Sunday's election.

Western powers call for probe into Bangladesh election irregularities, violence

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League and its allies won a landslide victory in the general elections on Sunday, bagging 288 of the total 299 seats which went to the polls.

I will be everyone's premier, first priority to continue economic reforms: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

The election was marred by violence, in which 17 people were killed.

UN asks Bangladesh political parties to ensure peaceful post-electoral environment

Sunday's elections saw the Awami League-led Grand Alliance securing a landslide victory by winning 288 seats.

Sushma Swaraj congratulates Bangladesh foreign minister on election victory

Hedait Hossain Molla reported that in Khulna 1 constituency, 22,419 more ballots were cast than the number of registered voters, the Dhaka Tribune quoted the police as saying.

Journalist arrested in Bangladesh for 'false' reporting on voting irregularities

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina secured a third consecutive term as the country's premiere on Sunday -- a win that wasn't just predictable but also in favour of India's vision of fostering ties with the South Asian nation.

With eye on China, New Delhi needs to keep Dhaka away from making binary choices

Awami League Chief Sheikh Hasina on Monday said that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led Jatiya Oikya Front (National Unity Front) lost the 11th General Elections of the country as the alliance was indulging in "criminal activities".

National Unity Front lost due to 'criminal activities': Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Hasina won a third straight term in Sunday's election, with alliance led by her Awami League winning 287 of the 298 seats for which results had been declared, the Election Commission said.

Bangladesh polls: Voting held in peaceful manner, says PM Hasina as election commission rejects call for re-poll

2019 Lok Sabha polls will be 'Janata versus Gathbandhan': PM Modi The 2019 Lok Sabha elections will be a "public versus coalition" contest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday while ridiculing the alliance proposed to be formed by anti-BJP parties.

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The newly elected Bangladesh lawmakers will be sworn in on January 3 at the Jatiya Sangsad here. The Parliament Secretariat confirmed the news on Tuesday, reports The Daily Star.

Bangladesh: Lawmakers to be sworn in on January 3

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