Bangladesh sentences British MP, Sheikh Hasina’s niece, to prison
The former leader and her niece, UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, were sentenced in absentia for corruption in a land deal.
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Bangladesh asks India to extradite fugitive ex-PM Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka says New Delhi has an ‘obligatory responsibility’ to hand over the former leader, recently sentenced to death.
Aftershock shakes Bangladesh as earthquake death toll rises to 10
Friday’s earthquake was felt in the capital Dhaka and neighbouring districts, causing destruction and panic.
From: NewsFeed
Deadly earthquake shocks Bangladesh, hundreds injured
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Bangladesh, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 300.
Published On 21 Nov 2025
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Bangladesh 5.5-magnitude earthquake – what we know so far
At least five people killed in deadly earthquake close to the capital city Dhaka on Friday.
At least five killed as magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Bangladesh
Dozens more injured as buildings in the capital swayed in the earthquake, sending panicked residents into streets.
EDITOR'S ANALYSIS
Bangladesh’s test: After Hasina conviction, will it repeat her mistakes?
The interim government should aim to reform the democratic institutions to break with the politics of vendetta.
‘Justice only when Hasina is hanged’: Bangladesh victim families on verdict
As hundreds of families who lost loved ones in 2024 protests welcome verdict, many wonder if Hasina will face justice.
From: The Take
Will Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence deepen Bangladesh’s political divide?
The challenges that lie ahead for Bangladesh after the trial and conviction of its ousted prime minister.
Published On 18 Nov 2025
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Will Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence deepen Bangladesh’s political divide?
The challenges that lie ahead for Bangladesh after the trial and conviction of its ousted prime minister.
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Why India likely won’t return Hasina to face Bangladesh death penalty
Bangladesh protesters applaud death penalty for former PM. But she is far from the gallows, in India.
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