Majed, who had publicly announced his involvement in the 1975 assassination, was arrested earlier in the week.
Majed, who had publicly announced his involvement in the 1975 assassination, was arrested earlier in the week.
Abdul Majed had publicly announced his involvement in the 1975 assassination and was reportedly hiding in India.
Johirul Haque Khandaker, a former army captain, was picked up from his Dhaka home in January.
The 19-year-old was killed after she accused a teacher of harassing her, sparking protests in the...
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The BNP’s defeat in last year’s disputed election cannot be explained solely as a result of government repression.
Gowher Rizvi, international affairs adviser to the PM of Bangladesh, discusses the state of the country’s democracy.
Mohammad Monir has been convicted under controversial information and communication technology law.
With opposition getting just seven seats in parliament, the Hasina government will face little legislative scrutiny.
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says election was a ‘fraud’ and marred by irregularities but electoral body rejects charges.
Officials declare massive victory for alliance led by PM Sheikh Hasina’s party, while opposition dubs polls ‘farcical’.
Hasina, who has promised to turn Bangladesh into a middle-income nation by 2021, is set to be PM for the fourth term.
At least 10 people killed in clashes, media reports say, as polls closed in Bangladesh’s general election.
More than 100 people injured in clashes between political rivals weeks before general elections in South Asian nation.