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January 12, 2024 9:02 AM

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for fifth term

By Navalsang Parmar(Dhaka): Awami League President Sheikh Hasina was sworn in today evening as the prime minister of Bangladesh for the fourth consecutive term – the fifth overall. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office and...

January 7, 2024 2:55 PM

‘They gave us shelter’: Bangladesh PM expresses gratitude to India on voting day

As the voting for Bangladesh general elections got underway today, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina conveyed her best wishes to India, underlining the valuable friendship shared between the two Asian countries. PN Hasina specifically highlighted India's...

January 6, 2024 2:06 PM

Bangladesh will vote for 12th parliament election on Sunday

- By Navalsang Parmar Bangladesh, the nation of nearly 180 million people will vote on January 7 to elect 300 lawmakers during the 12th national election. The Election Commission today started handing over election materials, including ballot ...

January 5, 2024 2:21 PM

In Bangladesh, religious minorities urge for protection from polls violence

By: Navalsang Parmar (Dhaka) In Bangladesh, Leaders of religious minority communities on Thursday demanded effective security measures for minorities during the pre- and post-polling periods of the national election. According to Hindu-Buddhist-Ch...

January 3, 2024 10:34 AM

Bangladesh Elections: Armed forces deployed to assist Election Commission in January 7 national election

Armed forces are deployed across Bangladesh for eight days from Wednesday to assist the local civil administration during the national election. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a press release in this regard Tuesday evening. The 12...

December 28, 2023 11:15 AM

Bangladesh Elections: PM Sheikh Hasina’s party manifesto pledges friendly ties with India

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has pledged continued cooperation and friendly relations with India if her party wins the upcoming parliamentary elections. The reassurance came as she unveiled the manifesto of the ruling Awami League party...