Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh opposition protest in Dhaka, demand PM’s resignation
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party have called for the next election to be overseen by a neutral caretaker government.
Published On 29 Jul 2023
Bangladesh promises free, fair polls after US warns of visa curbs
Dhaka assures free polls, due by January 2024, after US says it would restrict visas to Bangladeshis who undermine vote.
Published On 25 May 2023
Bangladesh investigative journalist’s brother ‘beaten with rods’
Zulkarnain Saer Khan was part of Al Jazeera’s investigation that unearthed corruption at the highest level of power.
Published On 24 Mar 2023
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

Many people have been charged for defaming Sheikh Mujibur Rahman under the country’s notorious internet laws.

Teenager arrested under harsh digital laws for making music video mocking PM Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart.

Move comes after several people killed during protests against a two-day visit by India’s PM Modi.

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.

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