Bangladesh will take 'necessary steps' to secure the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India to try her on charges of mass killings, the newly appointed&nbsp;chief prosecutor of the country's&nbsp;International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Mohammad Taijul, said on Sunday (Sep 8).&nbsp;

Hasina has sought refuge in the northern Indian city of Ghaziabad ever since fleeing Bangladesh as the demonstrators&nbsp;took over her official residence in the wake of the students' protest last month.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Necessary steps will be taken to bring former prime minister Hasina back under the extradition treaty with India to try her on charges of mass killings during the student-led protests in July and August,”&nbsp;Taijul was quoted as saying by The Daily Star newspaper.

"We will file an application with the International Crimes Tribunal, when it resumes functions, to issue arrest warrants against all the accused, including Sheikh Hasina, in connection with the cases filed for mass killing and crimes against humanity," he added.&nbsp;

Last month,&nbsp;Bangladesh's ICT launched an investigation against Hasina and nine others on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity that took place between July and August during the peak of the students' protest against the 'unjust' quota system.&nbsp;

Taijul added that information, documents and evidence against the accused persons will be collected from across the country and compiled, examined and placed properly before the tribunal.&nbsp;

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<h2>Yunus' hint</h2>

Taijul's statement comes a couple of days after&nbsp;Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, hinted at the extradition. Yunus said Hasina "should keep quiet"&nbsp;and asked New Delhi to move beyond the “narrative” that every political party other than Hasina’s Awami League is “Islamist”.

“We want to extradite killers and bring back the money embezzled by corrupt individuals, politicians and bureaucrats during the autocratic regime," said Yunus.&nbsp;

“If India wants to keep her until the time Bangladesh wants her back, the condition would be that she has to keep quiet.&nbsp;Sitting in India, she is speaking and giving instructions. No one likes it. It’s not good for us or for India," he added.&nbsp;

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Notably, Hasina has alleged that the United States engineered her ouster from power and appointed Yunus as a pawn after she&nbsp;refused to cede sovereignty of St. Martin Island, which would have given Washington control over the Bay of Bengal.

"I resigned so that I did not have to see the procession of dead bodies. They wanted to come to power over the dead bodies of students, but I did not allow it. I resigned from premiership," Hasina said.&nbsp;

"I could have remained in power if I had surrendered the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal. I beseech to the people of my land, please do not be manipulated by radicals," she added.&nbsp;

Washington and Dhaka had been at loggerheads for some time when Hasina was in power. The friction was evident when Hasina won a fourth straight term in January but the US State Department did not accept the results saying the polls were not free and fair.

(With inputs from agencies)

Bangladesh will take 'necessary steps' to secure the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India to try her on charges of mass killings, the newly appointed chief prosecutor of the country's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Mohammad Taijul, said on Sunday (Sep 8).

Bangladesh will take 'necessary steps' to secure the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India to try her on charges of mass killings, the newly appointed chief prosecutor of the country's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Mohammad Taijul, said on Sunday (Sep 8). Hasina has sought refuge in the northern Indian city of Ghaziabad ever since fleeing Bangladesh as the demonstrators took over her official residence in the wake of the students' protest last month. “Necessary steps will be taken to bring former prime minister Hasina back under the extradition treaty with India to try her on charges of mass killings during the student-led protests in July and August,” Taijul was quoted as saying by The Daily Star newspaper. "We will file an application with the International Crimes Tribunal, when it resumes functions, to issue arrest warrants against all the accused, including Sheikh Hasina, in connection with the cases filed for mass killing and crimes against humanity," he added. Last month, Bangladesh's ICT launched an investigation against Hasina and nine others on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity that took place between July and August during the peak of the students' protest against the 'unjust' quota system. Taijul added that information, documents and evidence against the accused persons will be collected from across the country and compiled, examined and placed properly before the tribunal. Watch | Sheikh Hasina’s Ouster: Where does Bangladesh stand now? × Yunus' hint Taijul's statement comes a couple of days after Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, hinted at the extradition. Yunus said Hasina "should keep quiet" and asked New Delhi to move beyond the “narrative” that every political party other than Hasina’s Awami League is “Islamist”. “We want to extradite killers and bring back the money embezzled by corrupt individuals, politicians and bureaucrats during the autocratic regime," said Yunus. “If India wants to keep her until the time Bangladesh wants her back, the condition would be that she has to keep quiet. Sitting in India, she is speaking and giving instructions. No one likes it. It’s not good for us or for India," he added. Also read | UAE pardons Bangladesh citizens jailed for protesting against Sheikh Hasina Notably, Hasina has alleged that the United States engineered her ouster from power and appointed Yunus as a pawn after she refused to cede sovereignty of St. Martin Island, which would have given Washington control over the Bay of Bengal. "I resigned so that I did not have to see the procession of dead bodies. They wanted to come to power over the dead bodies of students, but I did not allow it. I resigned from premiership," Hasina said. "I could have remained in power if I had surrendered the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal. I beseech to the people of my land, please do not be manipulated by radicals," she added. Washington and Dhaka had been at loggerheads for some time when Hasina was in power. The friction was evident when Hasina won a fourth straight term in January but the US State Department did not accept the results saying the polls were not free and fair. (With inputs from agencies)

'Necessary steps will be taken': New Bangladesh government seeks extradition of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina from India

#Gravitas | In an interview from his official residence in Dhaka, Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the interim Bangladesh government criticized former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for making political statements while in India. He claimed that her silence is necessary to prevent discomfort for both India and Bangladesh until Dhaka decides to request her extradition formally. Yunus’ statements come exactly a month after Hasina had to flee Bangladesh and seek refuge in India. Watch in for more details!

Yunus' warns Sheikh Hasina, 'Keep Quiet'

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Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, objected to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's political comments made while in India. In an interview with news agency PTI from Dhaka, Yunus said that Hasina’s remarks coming from India is an "unfriendly gesture.

Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, objected to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's political comments made while in India. In an interview with news agency PTI from Dhaka, Yunus said that Hasina’s remarks coming from India is an "unfriendly gesture." 'If India wants to keep Hasina she has to keep quiet': Yunus "If India wants to keep her until the time Bangladesh (government) wants her back, the condition would be that she has to keep quiet," Yunus said on Thursday (Sep 5). He added, "No one is comfortable with her stance there in India because we want her back to try her. She is there in India and at times she is talking, which is problematic. Had she been quiet, we would have forgotten it; people would have also forgotten it as she would have been in her own world. But sitting in India, she is speaking and giving instructions. No one likes it. It is not good for us or for India. There is discomfort regarding it." On August 13, Hasina issued a statement saying that those responsible for "killings and vandalism" during anti-government protests must be "identified and punished." Need to improve India-Bangladesh ties Yunus also emphasised the need for India and Bangladesh to work together to improve their relationship, "which is now at a low". He said that while Dhaka values its ties with New Delhi, it is important for India to shift away from the perception that frames all political parties other than the Awami League as Islamist. "The way forward is for India to come out of the narrative. The narrative is that everybody is Islamist, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is Islamist, and everyone else is Islamist and will make this country into Afghanistan. And Bangladesh is in safe hands with Sheikh Hasina at the helm only," Yunus said. Also read | Kolkata horror: Victoria Memorial, homes go dark as protests rage in Bengal "India is captivated by this narrative. India has to come out of this narrative. Bangladesh, like any other nation, is another neighbour," he added. Need to reassess Adani's electricity deal Looking ahead to relations with India, Yunus pointed out that there is a call to reassess certain deals, including those related to transit and the Adani electricity deal. "Everybody is saying that it is needed. We will see what is on paper and, second, what is actually happening on the ground. I can't answer it specifically. If there is any need to review, we will then raise questions about it," he said. The former Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina was ousted from her position on August 5 amid unrest in the country and fled to India. (With inputs from agencies)

Bangladesh's Yunus says Hasina should 'keep quiet' till Bangladesh seeks her extradition

Sheikh Hasina’s Ouster: Where does Bangladesh stand now?

The United Arab Emirates has granted a pardon to 57 Bangladeshi nationals who were previously jailed for protesting against the government of erstwhile Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to state media reports on Tuesday (Sept 3).

The pardon was granted by the United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who instructed that the sentences be cancelled, the official Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

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"The decision includes cancelling the sentences of those convicted and arranging for their deportation," it added.

The individuals were convicted for their participation in protests across several emirates in support of the student-led demonstrations that concluded in the ouster of Bangladesh's long-time leader, Sheikh Hasina.&nbsp;

The protests, which resulted in more than 450 deaths, many due to police firing, were a significant factor in Hasina's removal from power last month after demonstrators stormed her official residence in Dhaka.

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The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal sentenced 57 Bangladeshi citizens in an expedited trial in July after they held protests&nbsp;against the then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her government during the agitation&nbsp;in Bangladesh.

Three protesters were sentenced to life in prison while 53 others received 10-year sentences, and one individual was sentenced to 11 years.&nbsp;

At the time, Human Rights Watch had slammed the proceedings as "abusively fast," while raising concerns about the fairness and due process of the trials.

The UAE, a nation comprising seven emirates, has strict laws against unauthorised protests and prohibits speech that could incite social unrest or criticism of its rulers.&nbsp;

The country is home to a large expatriate population, including a significant number of South Asians, with Bangladeshis forming the third largest foreign community after Pakistanis and Indians, according to the UAE foreign ministry.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United Arab Emirates has granted a pardon to 57 Bangladeshi nationals who were previously jailed for protesting against the government of erstwhile Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to state media reports on Tuesday (Sept 3).

The United Arab Emirates has granted a pardon to 57 Bangladeshi nationals who were previously jailed for protesting against the government of erstwhile Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to state media reports on Tuesday (Sept 3). The pardon was granted by the United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who instructed that the sentences be cancelled, the official Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. Also read | No elections in Bangladesh? Yunus puts 'vital reforms' before participatory poll promise "The decision includes cancelling the sentences of those convicted and arranging for their deportation," it added. The individuals were convicted for their participation in protests across several emirates in support of the student-led demonstrations that concluded in the ouster of Bangladesh's long-time leader, Sheikh Hasina. The protests, which resulted in more than 450 deaths, many due to police firing, were a significant factor in Hasina's removal from power last month after demonstrators stormed her official residence in Dhaka. Also watch | Bangladesh protests: US urges Bangladesh to uphold right to peaceful protest × The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal sentenced 57 Bangladeshi citizens in an expedited trial in July after they held protests against the then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her government during the agitation in Bangladesh. Three protesters were sentenced to life in prison while 53 others received 10-year sentences, and one individual was sentenced to 11 years. At the time, Human Rights Watch had slammed the proceedings as "abusively fast," while raising concerns about the fairness and due process of the trials. The UAE, a nation comprising seven emirates, has strict laws against unauthorised protests and prohibits speech that could incite social unrest or criticism of its rulers. The country is home to a large expatriate population, including a significant number of South Asians, with Bangladeshis forming the third largest foreign community after Pakistanis and Indians, according to the UAE foreign ministry. (With inputs from agencies)

UAE pardons Bangladesh citizens jailed for protesting against Sheikh Hasina

At least 49 teachers in Bangladesh belonging to minority communities were forced to resign following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as prime minister on August 5, The Daily Star reported on Saturday (Aug 31) citing a minority organisation.

At least 49 teachers in Bangladesh belonging to minority communities were forced to resign following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as prime minister on August 5, The Daily Star reported on Saturday (Aug 31) citing a minority organisation. The Bangladesh Chhatra Oikya Parishad said that after the fall of the Hasina government, religious and ethnic minorities have faced attacks, looting, assault on women, vandalism of temples, arson attacks on homes and businesses, and killings. 19 teachers reinstated later The Bangladesh Chhatra Oikua Parishad is the student wing of Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Oikya Parishad. The 49 teachers belonging to the minority community were forced to resign a few days back, The Daily Star report said. However, 19 of them were reinstated later. Also read | Bangladesh leader from ex-PM Hasina’s party found dead in India The news comes as several Hindus in Bangladesh have been trying to flee to India as violent anti-government protests happened (in Bangladesh) seeking Hasina's ouster. Last month, a report by the news agency Reuters said that a schoolteacher was killed and at least 45 people injured as homes, businesses, and temples of Hindus were targeted after Hasina fled Bangladesh. Yunus assures Modi of protection of minorities On August 16, the caretaker government led by Muhammad Yunus assured Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the protection, safety and security of Hindus and all minorities in Bangladesh. Yunus said that reports of attacks on minorities had been exaggerated, and his government was committed to ensuring human rights for every citizen of Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council estimates at least 52 of the country's 64 districts have been affected by incidents of sectarian violence since August 5. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 49 minority community teachers in Bangladesh forced to resign since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster

Days after revoking the diplomatic passports, the Bangladesh interim government on Thursday withdrew the special security cover accorded to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her close relatives.

Bangladesh's law amended to scrap Hasina's security cover

Bangladesh's interim government withdraws Hasina's security cover

Bangladesh: Special security cover accorded to Hasina and family withdrawn

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&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.

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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.

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.

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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)

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)

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A leader of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party has been found dead in a betel nut plantation around 1.5 km from the India-Bangladesh border at Dona Bhoi in Meghalaya’s East Jaiñtia Hills district. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh's Awami League party leader dies while trying to flee

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has demanded the cancellation of agreements signed with India over the past 15 years under deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. A key BNP official has described the diplomatic agreements signed between the two countries as "secret" and "unjust".&nbsp;

"I urge the interim govt to revoke all secret and unjust deals signed by Sheikh Hasina with India by compromising Bangladesh's independence and sovereignty," BNP joint secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said Saturday (Aug&nbsp;24).

The comment is in contrast to that of interim foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain, who had recently said that the current Muhammad Yunus administration was not abandoning any agreement with any country as commitments were made by Bangladesh.&nbsp;

BNP's Rizvi asked why New Delhi ignored the "oppression" Sheikh Hasina inflicted on the people of Bangladesh.

Also Watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh PM Hasina blames BNP for instigating protesters, students demand govt to release leaders

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Led by a one-time Hasina ally-turned arch-rival Khaleda Zia — a former prime minister herself — the Bangladesh Nationalist Party boycotted the January 2024 elections that brought Hasina back to power for an unprecedented fifth term in power.&nbsp;

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In the days since Hasina's ouster, the BNP has put forth a balanced stance and has refrained from an overtly anti-India outlook in the public statements given since. Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, a Zia aide, told the Times of India that anti-Hasina political entities in Bangladesh must not be perceived as anti-India in New Delhi.&nbsp;

But the BNP was seen behind the purported 'India Out' campaign under which a section of the Bangladeshi populace refused to sell India-made products during weeks after the January elections that reinstated Sheikh Hasina to power.&nbsp;

Zia, 79, was under house arrest for the last five years but was swiftly released days before Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus-led interim government replaced Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka's corridors of power. The chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has returned as a free person following a presidential pardon earlier this month.

Zia was lodged in the Old Dhaka Central Jail on February 8, 2018, after a special court sentenced her to five years in prison in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.

On October 30, 2018, the High Court raised her punishment to 10 years. Later, she was convicted in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has demanded the cancellation of agreements signed with India over the past 15 years under deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has demanded the cancellation of agreements signed with India over the past 15 years under deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. A key BNP official has described the diplomatic agreements signed between the two countries as "secret" and "unjust". "I urge the interim govt to revoke all secret and unjust deals signed by Sheikh Hasina with India by compromising Bangladesh's independence and sovereignty," BNP joint secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said Saturday (Aug 24). The comment is in contrast to that of interim foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain, who had recently said that the current Muhammad Yunus administration was not abandoning any agreement with any country as commitments were made by Bangladesh. BNP's Rizvi asked why New Delhi ignored the "oppression" Sheikh Hasina inflicted on the people of Bangladesh. Also Watch | Bangladesh PM Hasina blames BNP for instigating protesters, students demand govt to release leaders × Led by a one-time Hasina ally-turned arch-rival Khaleda Zia — a former prime minister herself — the Bangladesh Nationalist Party boycotted the January 2024 elections that brought Hasina back to power for an unprecedented fifth term in power. Also read | The Capitals: Dhaka's tryst with PM Sheikh Hasina-styled democracy In the days since Hasina's ouster, the BNP has put forth a balanced stance and has refrained from an overtly anti-India outlook in the public statements given since. Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, a Zia aide, told the Times of India that anti-Hasina political entities in Bangladesh must not be perceived as anti-India in New Delhi. But the BNP was seen behind the purported 'India Out' campaign under which a section of the Bangladeshi populace refused to sell India-made products during weeks after the January elections that reinstated Sheikh Hasina to power. Zia, 79, was under house arrest for the last five years but was swiftly released days before Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus-led interim government replaced Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka's corridors of power. The chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has returned as a free person following a presidential pardon earlier this month. Zia was lodged in the Old Dhaka Central Jail on February 8, 2018, after a special court sentenced her to five years in prison in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case. On October 30, 2018, the High Court raised her punishment to 10 years. Later, she was convicted in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case.

India-Bangladesh ties after Sheikh Hasina: BNP leader wants all agreements signed under Hasina cancelled

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Bangladesh: Nine new cases registered against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh's interim government revoked the diplomatic passport of ousted premier Sheikh&nbsp;Hasina&nbsp;on Thursday, after she fled to India earlier this month following a student-led uprising.

The move to cancel&nbsp;Hasina's documents leaves the former autocratic leader in potential limbo, and comes on the same day that a United Nations team arrived in Dhaka to assess whether to investigate alleged human rights violations.

More than 450 people were killed -- many by police fire -- during the weeks leading up to&nbsp;Hasina's ouster, as crowds stormed her official residence in Dhaka and ended her iron-fisted 15-year rule.

The interior ministry said in a statement that&nbsp;Hasina's passport and those belonging to former government ministers and ex-lawmakers no longer in their posts "have to be revoked".

It also poses a diplomatic dilemma for&nbsp;Hasina's current host, regional powerhouse India.

<h2>Disproportionate force</h2>

Hasina, who fled to an airbase near India's capital, New Delhi, had been a close ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose government preferred her over her rivals from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, which it saw as closer to conservative Islamist groups.

While India is hosting&nbsp;Hasina, Modi has also offered his support to the new Bangladeshi leader, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who is heading the caretaker administration.

"The former prime minister, her advisers, the former cabinet and all members of the dissolved national assembly were eligible for diplomatic passports by virtue of the positions they held," Dhaka's home ministry said in a statement.

"If they have been removed or retired from their posts, their and their spouses' diplomatic passports have to be revoked."

Dhaka's new authorities said that&nbsp;Hasina, and other former top officials during her tenure, could apply for a standard passport, but that those documents were contingent on approval.

"When the aforementioned people apply afresh for ordinary passports, two security agencies have to clear their application for their passports to be issued," the ministry added.

Hasina's government was accused of widespread abuses, including the mass detention and extrajudicial killing of political opponents.

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The UN rights office assessing the protest response had said in a preliminary report last week that there were "strong indications, warranting further independent investigation, that the security forces used unnecessary and disproportionate force".

Yunus has said his administration would "provide whatever support"&nbsp;UN investigators need.

Separately, a Bangladeshi war crimes tribunal set up by&nbsp;Hasina&nbsp;has launched three "mass murder" probes into its founder over the recent unrest.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

Bangladesh's interim government revoked the diplomatic passport of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina on Thursday, after she fled to India earlier this month following a student-led uprising.

Bangladesh's interim government revoked the diplomatic passport of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina on Thursday, after she fled to India earlier this month following a student-led uprising. The move to cancel Hasina's documents leaves the former autocratic leader in potential limbo, and comes on the same day that a United Nations team arrived in Dhaka to assess whether to investigate alleged human rights violations. More than 450 people were killed -- many by police fire -- during the weeks leading up to Hasina's ouster, as crowds stormed her official residence in Dhaka and ended her iron-fisted 15-year rule. The interior ministry said in a statement that Hasina's passport and those belonging to former government ministers and ex-lawmakers no longer in their posts "have to be revoked". It also poses a diplomatic dilemma for Hasina's current host, regional powerhouse India. Disproportionate force Hasina, who fled to an airbase near India's capital, New Delhi, had been a close ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose government preferred her over her rivals from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, which it saw as closer to conservative Islamist groups. While India is hosting Hasina, Modi has also offered his support to the new Bangladeshi leader, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who is heading the caretaker administration. "The former prime minister, her advisers, the former cabinet and all members of the dissolved national assembly were eligible for diplomatic passports by virtue of the positions they held," Dhaka's home ministry said in a statement. "If they have been removed or retired from their posts, their and their spouses' diplomatic passports have to be revoked." Dhaka's new authorities said that Hasina, and other former top officials during her tenure, could apply for a standard passport, but that those documents were contingent on approval. "When the aforementioned people apply afresh for ordinary passports, two security agencies have to clear their application for their passports to be issued," the ministry added. Hasina's government was accused of widespread abuses, including the mass detention and extrajudicial killing of political opponents. Also read: Muhammad Yunus declares ‘monster is gone,’ referring to ex-PM Sheikh Hasina The UN rights office assessing the protest response had said in a preliminary report last week that there were "strong indications, warranting further independent investigation, that the security forces used unnecessary and disproportionate force". Yunus has said his administration would "provide whatever support" UN investigators need. Separately, a Bangladeshi war crimes tribunal set up by Hasina has launched three "mass murder" probes into its founder over the recent unrest. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bangladesh: Yunus-led interim govt cancels diplomatic passport of ex-PM Hasina

Bangladesh’s interim government has revoked the diplomatic passport of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina after she fled a student-led uprising earlier this month.

Bangladesh's interim govt revokes diplomatic passports of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

BREAKING: Bangladesh revokes diplomatic passport of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

A three square kilometre stretch of land, St Martin's Island in the northeastern part of the Bay of Bengal, has emerged as the point of focus in the ongoing Bangladesh crisis that led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government earlier this week.&nbsp;

The ousted former Bangladeshi prime minister claimed that she could have remained in power had she given away St Martin's to the United States.

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"I could have remained in power if I had left St. Martin and the Bay of Bengal to America," she said in a message conveyed to her Awami League supporters.

This is not the first time that Hasina has claimed that she could stay in power by allowing Bangladesh to give up St. Martin's Island to the United States.&nbsp;

Ahead of the elections in Bangladesh in January this year, Hasina had claimed that "a white man" had offered her a smooth return to power in exchange for an airbase.

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Last year, while addressing a press conference in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina said, "I don’t want to return to power by leasing out St Martin’s Island."

For several years, the rumours of Washington wanting to control the island have been doing the rounds in and beyond Dhaka's corridors of power.&nbsp;

Notably, it is claimed that the US intends to build an air base on the small island, located just eight kilometres from Myanmar.&nbsp;

<h2>Potential US airbase at St Martin's Island: What would it mean?</h2>

The biggest advantage for a country with a military base at St. Martin's would be a strategic oversight in and around the Strait of Malacca.&nbsp;

The Chinese use this maritime region mainly for their transportation.

Notably, the Chinese are building a port at Bangladesh's Cox Bazaar. For any country other than China with a post at St. Martin's, this would mean keeping an eye over Chinese investments in the Bay of Bengal, a former Indian ambassador with a deep understanding of the affairs of the Indian subcontinent told WION.&nbsp;

"Also you can surveil the trade in the region. That potential surveillance can be&nbsp;focused not just about what Chinese are doing but also on others in the region," the ambassador said.

A three square kilometre stretch of land, St Martin's Island in the northeastern part of the Bay of Bengal, has emerged as the point of focus in the ongoing Bangladesh crisis that led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government earlier this week.

A three square kilometre stretch of land, St Martin's Island in the northeastern part of the Bay of Bengal, has emerged as the point of focus in the ongoing Bangladesh crisis that led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government earlier this week. The ousted former Bangladeshi prime minister claimed that she could have remained in power had she given away St Martin's to the United States. Also read | Sheikh Hasina blames US for ouster as PM, cites her refusal to surrender St. Martin Island as cause "I could have remained in power if I had left St. Martin and the Bay of Bengal to America," she said in a message conveyed to her Awami League supporters. This is not the first time that Hasina has claimed that she could stay in power by allowing Bangladesh to give up St. Martin's Island to the United States. Ahead of the elections in Bangladesh in January this year, Hasina had claimed that "a white man" had offered her a smooth return to power in exchange for an airbase. Also watch | Bangladesh unrest: Will normalcy return to Bangladesh? × Last year, while addressing a press conference in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina said, "I don’t want to return to power by leasing out St Martin’s Island." For several years, the rumours of Washington wanting to control the island have been doing the rounds in and beyond Dhaka's corridors of power. Notably, it is claimed that the US intends to build an air base on the small island, located just eight kilometres from Myanmar. Potential US airbase at St Martin's Island: What would it mean? The biggest advantage for a country with a military base at St. Martin's would be a strategic oversight in and around the Strait of Malacca. The Chinese use this maritime region mainly for their transportation. Notably, the Chinese are building a port at Bangladesh's Cox Bazaar. For any country other than China with a post at St. Martin's, this would mean keeping an eye over Chinese investments in the Bay of Bengal, a former Indian ambassador with a deep understanding of the affairs of the Indian subcontinent told WION. "Also you can surveil the trade in the region. That potential surveillance can be focused not just about what Chinese are doing but also on others in the region," the ambassador said.

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday (Aug 20) urged India to extradite ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina so that she can face trial for ‘plotting to thwart the country's revolution.’ Hasina quit as prime minister and fled Bangladesh on August 5 after the Bangladesh Army refused to implement her curfew orders.

"It is our call to you that you should hand her over to the government of Bangladesh in a legal way. The people of this country have given the decision for her trial. Let her face that trial," said BNP Secretary-General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.

The BNP official also accused India of shying away from fulfilling its commitment towards democracy by providing refuge to Hasina. "Staying there, she has started various plots to thwart the revolution that happened in Bangladesh," he alleged.

<h2>Another case filed against Hasina</h2>

Meanwhile, a fresh complaint was filed against Hasina on Tuesday with the International Crimes Tribunal, accusing the former PM and 23 others of committing genocide and human rights violations during a 2013 Islamist rally.

Local newspaper ‘The Daily Star’ reported that Mufti Harun Ijahar Chowdhury, joint secretary general of Hefajat-e-Islam, filed the case against Hasina.

"We registered the complaint, and thus the investigation has started from today," Ataur Rahman, deputy director of the investigation agency, was quoted as saying by the newspaper.

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"Once we complete the preliminary investigation and visit the place of occurrence and the tribunal is reconstituted, we, through the prosecution, will seek arrest warrants against the accused," he said.

This is the fourth complaint against Hasina with the tribunal. Three of them are linked to the recent violence that rocked the South Asian nation for over a month.

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Over 600 people lost their lives during riots and protests in days leading up to the fall of the Hasina-led Awami League government, with reports saying the unofficial figure could be much higher.

An interim government led by 84-year-old Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is now steering Dhaka away from the crisis, which has taken a massive toll upon the country’s already fragile economy.

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday (Aug 20) urged India to extradite ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina so that she can face trial for ‘plotting to thwart the country's revolution.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday (Aug 20) urged India to extradite ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina so that she can face trial for ‘plotting to thwart the country's revolution.’ Hasina quit as prime minister and fled Bangladesh on August 5 after the Bangladesh Army refused to implement her curfew orders. "It is our call to you that you should hand her over to the government of Bangladesh in a legal way. The people of this country have given the decision for her trial. Let her face that trial," said BNP Secretary-General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. The BNP official also accused India of shying away from fulfilling its commitment towards democracy by providing refuge to Hasina. "Staying there, she has started various plots to thwart the revolution that happened in Bangladesh," he alleged. Another case filed against Hasina Meanwhile, a fresh complaint was filed against Hasina on Tuesday with the International Crimes Tribunal, accusing the former PM and 23 others of committing genocide and human rights violations during a 2013 Islamist rally. Local newspaper ‘The Daily Star’ reported that Mufti Harun Ijahar Chowdhury, joint secretary general of Hefajat-e-Islam, filed the case against Hasina. "We registered the complaint, and thus the investigation has started from today," Ataur Rahman, deputy director of the investigation agency, was quoted as saying by the newspaper. Also read: Bangladesh: The 'forever' government of Dhaka "Once we complete the preliminary investigation and visit the place of occurrence and the tribunal is reconstituted, we, through the prosecution, will seek arrest warrants against the accused," he said. This is the fourth complaint against Hasina with the tribunal. Three of them are linked to the recent violence that rocked the South Asian nation for over a month. Also read: No elections in Bangladesh? Yunus puts `vital reforms` before participatory poll promise Over 600 people lost their lives during riots and protests in days leading up to the fall of the Hasina-led Awami League government, with reports saying the unofficial figure could be much higher. An interim government led by 84-year-old Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is now steering Dhaka away from the crisis, which has taken a massive toll upon the country’s already fragile economy. (With inputs from agencies)

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Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Sunday (August 18) did not provide any timeline for the promised "free and fair elections" in the South Asian nation and instead emphasised that he has the "mandate" of carrying out "vital reforms" in the country.

The Nobel laureate accused deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of destroying every institution of the country in her efforts to stay in power. He repeated the&nbsp;promise of holding a&nbsp;free, fair, and participatory election but did not give any timeline for the same.

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Deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned to power in January elections widely denounced by the Opposition for its alleged lack of participatory nature alongside purported high-handedness of government functionaries from Hasina's Awami League party.&nbsp;

Hasina, 76, resigned and fled to India on August 5 following a massive protest by students against a controversial quota system in government jobs.

After Hasina's ouster, 84-year-old Yunus took oath as the Chief Adviser of the interim government on August 8.

The chief adviser said elections were rigged blatantly and generations of young people grew up without exercising their voting rights.

“Banks were robbed with full political patronisation. And the State coffer was plundered by abusing power,” Yunus said, adding that they will also make sincere efforts to promote national reconciliation.

"In their efforts to stay in power, Sheikh Hasina's dictatorship destroyed every institution of the country. The judiciary was broken. Democratic rights were suppressed through a brutal decade-and-a-half long crackdown," United News of Bangladesh quoted Yunus as saying through his Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.

Yunus also briefed diplomats stationed in Dhaka for the first time since the interim government's inception.

Yunus said he took over a country that was in many ways a complete mess. He&nbsp;added that the top priority of the interim government would be to bring the law and order situation under control.

"We will be close to normalcy within a short period, with the unwavering support of our people and patriotic armed forces," Yunus said.

He sought the international community’s support to rebuild Bangladesh.

On the Rohingya issue, he said the interim government will continue to support the million-plus Rohingya people sheltered in Bangladesh.

"We need sustained efforts of the international community for Rohingya humanitarian operations and their eventual repatriation to their homeland, Myanmar, with safety, dignity and full rights," Yunus said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Sunday (August 18) did not provide any timeline for the promised "free and fair elections" in the South Asian nation and instead emphasised that he has the "mandate" of carrying out "vital reforms" in the country.

Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Sunday (August 18) did not provide any timeline for the promised "free and fair elections" in the South Asian nation and instead emphasised that he has the "mandate" of carrying out "vital reforms" in the country. The Nobel laureate accused deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of destroying every institution of the country in her efforts to stay in power. He repeated the promise of holding a free, fair, and participatory election but did not give any timeline for the same. Also read | Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus takes over as Bangladesh government's interim leader Deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned to power in January elections widely denounced by the Opposition for its alleged lack of participatory nature alongside purported high-handedness of government functionaries from Hasina's Awami League party. Hasina, 76, resigned and fled to India on August 5 following a massive protest by students against a controversial quota system in government jobs. After Hasina's ouster, 84-year-old Yunus took oath as the Chief Adviser of the interim government on August 8. The chief adviser said elections were rigged blatantly and generations of young people grew up without exercising their voting rights. “Banks were robbed with full political patronisation. And the State coffer was plundered by abusing power,” Yunus said, adding that they will also make sincere efforts to promote national reconciliation. "In their efforts to stay in power, Sheikh Hasina's dictatorship destroyed every institution of the country. The judiciary was broken. Democratic rights were suppressed through a brutal decade-and-a-half long crackdown," United News of Bangladesh quoted Yunus as saying through his Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. Yunus also briefed diplomats stationed in Dhaka for the first time since the interim government's inception. Yunus said he took over a country that was in many ways a complete mess. He added that the top priority of the interim government would be to bring the law and order situation under control. "We will be close to normalcy within a short period, with the unwavering support of our people and patriotic armed forces," Yunus said. He sought the international community’s support to rebuild Bangladesh. On the Rohingya issue, he said the interim government will continue to support the million-plus Rohingya people sheltered in Bangladesh. "We need sustained efforts of the international community for Rohingya humanitarian operations and their eventual repatriation to their homeland, Myanmar, with safety, dignity and full rights," Yunus said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Bangladesh on Thursday (Aug 15) instructed seven envoys appointed on a contractual basis by the previous Sheikh Hasina government to return to the country immediately, local media report.

Bangladesh on Thursday (Aug 15) instructed seven envoys appointed on a contractual basis by the previous Sheikh Hasina government to return to the country immediately, local media report. Bangladesh's foreign ministry asked these envoys to relinquish their current responsibilities and return to the headquarters in Dhaka immediately, a report by the Dhaka Tribute said on Friday. A look at the envoys that have been recalled The report said that the envoys include- Ambassador Mohammad Imran in Washington, Ambassador Kamrul Hasan in Russia, Ambassador Javed Patwary in Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Shahabuddin Ahmed in Japan, Ambassador Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan in Germany, Ambassador Abu Zafar in the UAE (United Arab Emirates), and High Commissioner Rear Admiral SM Abul Kalam Azad in the Maldives. Also read | Bangladesh former PM Sheikh Hasina booked for murder of Dhaka grocer Apart from the envoys, First Secretary Wahiduzzaman Noor and Counselor Arifa Rahman Ruma in Washington, Counselor Aparna Rani Pal and Counselor Mobashwira Farzana Mithila in Ottawa, Canada, and Third Secretary Asib Uddin Ahmed in New York were also being recalled by Dhaka. The above developments are part of major administrative reshuffles happening in Bangladesh days after the formation of the interim government following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as PM. Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the head of the interim government last week, days after Hasina was forced to quit and flee the country following violent protests. Yusuf meets kin of missing people On Tuesday, Yusuf met the families of the victims of enforced disappearance who have been seeking justice. Yunus promised the families to take action to find out what had happened to the disappeared people, mostly Hasina's opponents, and provide justice, the news agency Reuters reported. Also watch | Students clash with Hasina supporters on Bangladesh's National Mourning Day × Earlier in the day, the families joined protests in Dhaka, carrying photos of the missing members and demanding justice from Yunus. (With inputs from agencies)

Bangladesh recalls seven envoys appointed by previous Sheikh Hasina govt

Bangladesh could ask India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who resigned from her prime ministerial position and fled the country in the aftermath of the countrywide students protest. The country's de-facto foreign minister Mohammad Touhid Hossain said that Dhaka is to decide whether to ask New Delhi to extradite Hasina, according to a report in news agency Reuters. Hasina is “facing so many cases”, he said. If the country's home and law ministries decide, "we have to ask for her...return to Bangladesh", he said.

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The United States has denied any involvement in the resignation of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, addressing allegations that it had a role in her departure from office.

For the unversed, Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India on August 5 after thousands of protesters demanded the ouster of her government.

The weeks of unrest in Bangladesh resulted in over 450 casualties. Following the turmoil, an interim government was established, with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus taking a leading role. This transition aimed to stabilise the country and oversee a return to normalcy.

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwjA75fYqfKHAxWgavUHHW3LDNgQxfQBKAB6BAgJEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/resignations-of-bangladeshi-officials-close-to-sheikh-hasina-were-legal-yunus-749618" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/resignations-of-bangladeshi-officials-close-to-sheikh-hasina-were-legal-yunus-749618&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjA75fYqfKHAxWgavUHHW3LDNgQxfQBKAB6BAgJEAE">Resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to Sheikh Hasina were legal: Yunus</a>

On Tuesday (Aug 13), United States Department of State Vedant Patel said that the allegations were “laughable” and “absolutely bogus”.

During a press briefing, Patel firmly dismissed the allegation that the United States was involved in Sheikh Hasina's resignation, calling the implication "laughable" and asserting that such claims were completely false.

Patel said that a lot of disinformation has been spread in recent weeks about the events in Bangladesh.

“We have come across a lot of disinformation in recent weeks and we were made incredibly committed to strengthening information and integrity across the regional ecosystem, especially our partners in South Asia,” Patel said.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/i-want-justice-ex-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-issues-first-statement-after-aug-5-ouster-749884">‘Bangabandhu grossly insulted, I want justice...,’ Sheikh Hasina issues first statement after Aug 5 ouster</a>

Earlier this week, Sajeeb Wazed, son of Sheikh Hasina, claimed that the protests in Bangladesh had backing from “foreign forces”. This allegation has been met with strong denials from various international players, including the United States, which has rejected any involvement in the political turmoil.

<h2>Sheikh Hasina demands punishment</h2>

Sheikh Hasina released her first statement since her August 5 ouster and demanded punishment for those involved in the riots.&nbsp;

The statement, released through her son Sajeeb Wazed, called on the Bangladeshi nationals to observe the National Mourning Day on 15th August “with due dignity and solemnity”.

“Pray for the salvation of all souls by offering floral garlands and praying at Bangabandhu Bhaban,” the statement said.

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Her statement came after the interim government cancelled the public holiday for National Mourning Day on August 15. The move came after Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus held a meeting of the Council of Advisers on Tuesday.

In her statement, she also lamented the vandalisation of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's museum.

"The Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, under whose leadership we have gained self-esteem as an independent nation, got self-identity and got an independent country, has been grossly insulted. They insulted the blood of millions of martyrs. I want justice from the countrymen," Hasina said.

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The United States has denied any involvement in the resignation of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, addressing allegations that it had a role in her departure from office.

The United States has denied any involvement in the resignation of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, addressing allegations that it had a role in her departure from office. For the unversed, Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India on August 5 after thousands of protesters demanded the ouster of her government. The weeks of unrest in Bangladesh resulted in over 450 casualties. Following the turmoil, an interim government was established, with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus taking a leading role. This transition aimed to stabilise the country and oversee a return to normalcy. Also read: Resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to Sheikh Hasina were legal: Yunus On Tuesday (Aug 13), United States Department of State Vedant Patel said that the allegations were “laughable” and “absolutely bogus”. During a press briefing, Patel firmly dismissed the allegation that the United States was involved in Sheikh Hasina's resignation, calling the implication "laughable" and asserting that such claims were completely false. Patel said that a lot of disinformation has been spread in recent weeks about the events in Bangladesh. “We have come across a lot of disinformation in recent weeks and we were made incredibly committed to strengthening information and integrity across the regional ecosystem, especially our partners in South Asia,” Patel said. Also read: ‘Bangabandhu grossly insulted, I want justice...,’ Sheikh Hasina issues first statement after Aug 5 ouster Earlier this week, Sajeeb Wazed, son of Sheikh Hasina, claimed that the protests in Bangladesh had backing from “foreign forces”. This allegation has been met with strong denials from various international players, including the United States, which has rejected any involvement in the political turmoil. Sheikh Hasina demands punishment Sheikh Hasina released her first statement since her August 5 ouster and demanded punishment for those involved in the riots. The statement, released through her son Sajeeb Wazed, called on the Bangladeshi nationals to observe the National Mourning Day on 15th August “with due dignity and solemnity”. “Pray for the salvation of all souls by offering floral garlands and praying at Bangabandhu Bhaban,” the statement said. English translation of my mother's statement: Dear Bangladesh, As-salamu alaykum. Brothers and sisters, on August 15, 1975, the Father of the Nation and the then President of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was brutally assassinated. I pay my deepest respects to… — Sajeeb Wazed (@sajeebwazed) August 13, 2024 × Also read: Bangladesh former PM Sheikh Hasina booked for murder of Dhaka grocer Her statement came after the interim government cancelled the public holiday for National Mourning Day on August 15. The move came after Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus held a meeting of the Council of Advisers on Tuesday. In her statement, she also lamented the vandalisation of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's museum. "The Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, under whose leadership we have gained self-esteem as an independent nation, got self-identity and got an independent country, has been grossly insulted. They insulted the blood of millions of martyrs. I want justice from the countrymen," Hasina said. (With inputs from agencies)

US rejects claims of involvement in Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation

A face-off is brewing between former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the interim government of the country headed by Muhammad Yunus, the point of friction is the national morning day in Bangladesh which which marks the assassination of Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman in 1975. Watch in for more details!

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Bangladesh police arrested deposed PM Sheikh Hasina's private industry and investment adviser and prominent industrialist Salman Fazlur Rahman and former law minister Anisul Huq. The arrests marked the first major crackdown on high-profile members of Awami League since Hasina's ouster.

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The high-profile resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina were legal, the interim government's head Muhammad Yunus said during the weekend.

The high-profile resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina were legal, the interim government's head Muhammad Yunus said during the weekend. Addressing a press conference on Sunday (Aug 11) night, Yunus said, "Legally ... all the steps were taken." Since Sheikh Hasina resigned in the face of anti-government protests against job quotas and fled to India last week, a series of high-profile resignations occurred back home. The country’s chief justice Obaidul Hassan, five justices and central bank governor Abdur Rouf Talukder have all resigned in the past few days. Syed Refaat Ahmed became the new chief justice while the interim government is yet to appoint a new governor of the central bank. 'Previous chief justice is just a hangman' During Sunday's press conference, Yunus said that a key priority of his interim government was to restore the independence of Bangladesh's judiciary. He called Obaidul Hassan “just a hangman.” Also read | Bangladesh gets new chief justice: Who is Syed Refaat Ahmed? Student protesters have vowed to cleanse the political system of Hasina’s rule, which they have denounced as autocratic. More than 300 people, including students and police officers, were killed in the weeks of violence during the protests, a report by the news agency Associated Press said. 'A student-led revolution' Yunus, a Nobel laureate, became the interim leader after student leaders reached out. He said the students told him he was the only one they could trust. Yunus told reporters on Sunday he accepted (the offer to lead Bangladesh) “because these are the guys who broke the local government,” describing it as a “student-led revolution.” “It’s not my dream, it’s their dream. So I’m kind of helping them to make it come true,” he said. Also watch | Gravitas: Bangladeshis line up at India border, seek refuge × Yunus had been a longtime critic of Hasina and her government. He ran into trouble with Hasina in 2008, when her administration launched a series of investigations into him and his Grameen Bank. He was put on trial five years later on charges of receiving money without government permission, including his Nobel Prize and royalties from a book. Yunus has denied the allegations, and his supporters say he was targeted because of his frosty relations with Hasina. (With inputs from agencies)

Resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to Sheikh Hasina were legal: Yunus

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