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Measles outbreak in Bangladesh surpasses 500 deaths as hospitals struggle

Bangladesh is facing its most severe measles outbreak in decades, with more than 500 children reported dead and health facilities across the country overwhelmed by a rapidly rising number of suspected infections. The crisis has spread across all 64 districts, placing sustained pressure on hospitals already......

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister sentenced to 21 years for corruption

A court in Dhaka has sentenced former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison on three separate corruption charges, adding to her growing list of legal troubles following her dramatic fall from power in 2024. Judge Abdullah Al Mamun, who presided over the case, declared that the......

Bangladesh: Prosecutor demands death penalty for former prime minister Sheikh Hasina

The prosecution on Thursday demanded the death penalty for former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 78, who is being tried in absentia by a court in Dhaka. She is accused of ordering the repression of riots that led to her ousting in 2024. “We demand the maximum penalty. For a single murder,......

Bangladesh Erupts: Protesters Clash with Ex-PM Hasina's Supporters 

In a tumultuous display of political unrest, Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, witnessed violent confrontations as hundreds of student protesters and political activists clashed with supporters of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday. The conflict centered around the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum,......

Muhammad Yunus Lands in Bangladesh To Assume the Role of Interim Leader

In a dramatic turn of events, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has returned to Bangladesh to assume the role of interim leader, following a period of intense political turmoil that culminated in the resignation of long-standing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Yunus's arrival at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal......

Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina Resigns and Escapes as Protesters Storm the Palace

In a dramatic development that has sent shockwaves through Bangladesh's political landscape, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned from her position and left the country, according to a statement from the nation's top military official. This unprecedented event follows weeks of intense civil......

Bangladesh PM's Tearful Station Visit Sparks Controversy Amid Deadly Protests

In a scene that has stirred controversy and ignited public outrage, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was photographed weeping at a vandalized train station in Mirpur. Her emotional response has prompted accusations of insensitivity against the backdrop of deadly nationwide protests. The......

The Quota Dilemma: Bangladesh Erupts as Student Protests Escalate

In a nation wrestling with its historical complexities and the aspirations of its youth, Bangladesh finds itself embroiled in an escalating crisis as student protests over government job quotas have erupted into chaos, resulting in at least 100 injuries. The streets have become battlegrounds, with police......