Bangladesh to publish White Paper on corruption

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told the parliament a 'white paper' on corruption of the immediate past caretaker and the BNP-led four-party alliance governments was much needed. The Awami League-led government in Bangladesh will publish a white paper...

Sheikh Hasina Wajed Sworn in as Bangladesh Prime Minister

After her landslide victory in general elections held by an army-backed administration Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina has taken over as Prime Minister of Bangladesh marking her return to power for a second...

Bangladesh Lifts Emergency Rule, Orders Early Army Deployment

Even though army backed Bangladesh government lifted the state-of-emergency, the army has ordered an early deployment of troops across the country amid fears that Islamist militants may seek to create security...

Preparation for Bangladesh general elections hotting up

As the date for general elections in Bangladesh is nearing, all the major political parties have started preparing for the election slated for December 18. Bangladesh government has decided to provide former...

Bangladesh High Court rejects bail for ex-PM

" Hopes of former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina returning home to take the reins of her party ahead of a December election suffered a blow on Monday when the High Court rejected a bail petition. ...

Bangladesh unveils Rs 47,000 crore budget

"Bangladesh yesterday unveiled a 69,740 crore Taka (approx Rs 47,000 crore) budget with highest allocations for education and information technology. Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, cabinet members and lawmakers from the treasury and opposition benches, except Sheikh Hasina...

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