Bangladesh Set to Elect New President as BNP Candidate Faces Weak Opposition
Bangladesh will hold a presidential election on Thursday with voting scheduled between 2 pm and 5 pm local time. The ruling BNP's nominee is heavily favored to win.
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India Distances Itself from Sheikh Hasina's Virtual Address as Bangladesh Tightens Media Controls
India's foreign ministry has clarified it played no role in organising a virtual address by exiled Bangladesh former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as Dhaka intensifies efforts to suppress coverage of her speech marking the second anniversary of the uprising that toppled her government.
Bangladesh Seeks to Revoke UAE Bail for Wanted Former Police Chief Over Multiple Passport Concerns
Bangladesh's government is moving to reverse conditional bail granted to fugitive former police inspector general Benazir Ahmed in the UAE, alleging he may possess passports from several countries.
Bangladesh Set to Elect New President in September as Constitutional Process Unfolds
Bangladesh will elect a new president when parliament convenes in September, following President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation due to illness. The BNP-led government is expected to nominate the successor.
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Resigns Over Health Concerns Amid Political Upheaval
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned on health grounds, stepping down nearly two and a half years before his term was set to expire in 2028. Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will assume interim presidential duties pending an election within 90 days.
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin resigns over health concerns, complicating political transition
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, 76, has resigned citing serious health complications, a move that further isolates former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the nation navigates its political transition following last year's student-led uprising.
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Expected to Step Down as Political Tensions Escalate
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin is expected to resign imminently following mounting political pressure. He remains the sole figure from the pre-July 2024 uprising still holding high constitutional office, creating tensions with the current administration.
Bangladesh's Ousted PM Hasina Pledges Return Despite Death Sentence, Challenges Trial Legitimacy
Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared she will return home to face trial despite a death sentence imposed in absentia, rejecting the conviction as politically motivated and calling for independent investigation into 2024 protest deaths.
Sheikh Hasina Faces Arrest if She Returns to Bangladesh, Government Warns
Bangladesh's government has warned that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will face imprisonment if she returns from exile in India, contradicting her recent statement about voluntarily surrendering to court in December.