Sheikh Hasina

From: Talk to Al Jazeera
Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh’s defender or attacker of democracy?
The Bangladeshi prime minister on claims of repression of political opponents and the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis.
Published On 11 Mar 2023
Bangladesh mayor arrested for refusing mural of PM’s father
Many people have been charged for defaming Sheikh Mujibur Rahman under the country’s notorious internet laws.
Published On 2 Dec 2021
Bangladesh teen held for ‘offensive video’ mocking Hasina, Modi
Teenager arrested under harsh digital laws for making music video mocking PM Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart.
Published On 2 Apr 2021
Bangladesh deploys border guards after deadly anti-Modi protests
Move comes after several people killed during protests against a two-day visit by India’s PM Modi.
Published On 27 Mar 2021

Motorcade accompanying Hasina, then an opposition leader, was attacked with rocks, batons and machetes, prosecutors say.

Members of the Ahmed gang are being protected by their brother, General Aziz Ahmed, head of the Bangladesh army.

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 South Asian nation.

Read the full transcript of our discussion with Gowher Rizvi on democracy, Rohingya refugees and freedom of the press.

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.

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