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Uncertainty Grips Bangladesh on Eve of Verdict in Opposition Leader’s Trial 2018-02-07

Bangladesh deploys paramilitaries nationwide ahead of ruling, as Khaleda Zia proclaims innocence.

Bangladesh Ruling Party Mobilizes Online Propaganda Army to Target Next Election
Bangladesh Ruling Party Mobilizes Online Propaganda Army to Target Next Election 2021-09-14

Move will give Awami League stronger grip on state, say opposition and critics.

A woman is Bangladesh’s PM, but starkly few Bangladeshi women are politicians
A woman is Bangladesh’s PM, but starkly few Bangladeshi women are politicians 2023-12-22

The tiny number of women running for election to Parliament in January reflects Bangladesh’s conservative political and religious norms, experts say.

Think-tank: Bangladesh’s rival parties risk post-election chaos if they fail to break impasse
Think-tank: Bangladesh’s rival parties risk post-election chaos if they fail to break impasse 2024-01-04

The ruling and opposition parties should intensify efforts to reach a middle ground after the Jan. 7 polls, the International Crisis Group says.

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Cancel Indian PM Modi’s Bangladesh Visit, Islamic Parties Tell Hasina 2020-02-28

Thousands protest in Dhaka after deadly Hindu-Muslim clashes in India.

Critics decry Bangladesh’s ban on most political activities as ‘unconstitutional’
Critics decry Bangladesh’s ban on most political activities as ‘unconstitutional’ 2023-12-13

The opposition labels the Election Commission’s freeze ahead of the Jan. 7 vote as restrictive

In post-Hasina Bangladesh, BNP factions are now fighting among themselves
In post-Hasina Bangladesh, BNP factions are now fighting among themselves 2024-09-16

The party had campaigned for years to oust Sheikh Hasina, but deadly street brawls are dividing it.

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Bangladesh: BNP Official Remanded for 7 Days Over Alleged Israeli Link 2016-05-16

Aslam Chowdhury faces allegations that he sought Israeli aid in toppling the Awami League-led government.

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Widows Get Justice as Bangladesh Hangs War Criminal 2015-04-13

Mohammad Kamaruzzaman was convicted for leading an attack in 1971 in which 187 men were killed and dozens of women raped.

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India: Thousands in Assam Refile Documents to Prove Citizenship 2018-09-25

About 4 million were left off list expected to be used to identify and deport migrants.

In increasingly authoritarian Bangladesh, the opposition is back
In increasingly authoritarian Bangladesh, the opposition is back 2022-12-13

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is resuming demonstrations as a direct challenge to an entrenched ruling party.

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Bangladesh Ruling Party Official Denies Govt Linked to Fake News Sites 2018-12-21

Opposition, ruling party trade blame for violent attacks as election day nears.

Bangladesh keeps social media sites, apps offline in wake of deadly clashes
Bangladesh keeps social media sites, apps offline in wake of deadly clashes 2024-07-25

Leaders of students’ anti-quota protests, which spiraled into violence, demand four ministers’ resignations, alleging they were linked to unrest.

Awami League ally Jatiya Party wavers on Bangladesh election
Awami League ally Jatiya Party wavers on Bangladesh election 2023-11-16

The party cites rigging fears as it refuses to commit to participating in January polls.

Bangladesh Opposition Party Plans Hunger Strike as Leader Zia’s Condition Worsens
Bangladesh Opposition Party Plans Hunger Strike as Leader Zia’s Condition Worsens 2021-11-18

BNP members will demand that the former PM be allowed to leave the country for advanced care.

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Bangladesh Court Jails Opposition Leader for Corruption 2018-02-08

Thousands of supporters clash with police; Khaleda Zia vows to appeal conviction.

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Bangladesh: Thousands of Opposition Members Arrested, Activists Say 2018-10-09

BNP leaders say the cases are groundless and aimed at curbing the opposition party’s participation in upcoming national elections.

Bangladesh disqualifies hundreds of candidates for general election
Bangladesh disqualifies hundreds of candidates for general election 2023-12-05

Most candidates are independents who are required to have written support from thousands of electors

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India: Efforts Begin in West Bengal to Update National Register of Citizens 2018-09-18

List will not be used to deport people to Bangladesh, state’s chief minister vows.

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Bangladesh Charges Top Opposition Figure with Sedition 2016-05-26

Aslam Chowdhury met with an Israeli official to plot government’s overthrow, Bangladeshi authorities say.

US concerned about violence, intimidation against Bangladesh media before election
US concerned about violence, intimidation against Bangladesh media before election 2023-04-11

A free and fair vote is critical to bilateral relationship, U.S. diplomat tells Bangladesh counterpart.

Violence breaks out during opposition protests, turns deadly
Violence breaks out during opposition protests, turns deadly 2023-10-28

Police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons to push back Bangladesh Nationalist Party activists.

Bangladesh’s BNP stages huge protest, plays exiled leader’s phone call to supporters
Bangladesh’s BNP stages huge protest, plays exiled leader’s phone call to supporters 2023-07-28

A court has banned airing or publishing speeches by London-based Tarique Rahman, the opposition party’s acting chairman.

Bangladeshis to cast ballots on Jan. 7 despite tense climate
Bangladeshis to cast ballots on Jan. 7 despite tense climate 2023-11-15

The opposition parties denounced the announcement and called for a two-day strike.

In Bangladesh, dead political activists return to life in ‘ghost’ cases
In Bangladesh, dead political activists return to life in ‘ghost’ cases 2023-11-14

Several other people, living abroad or incarcerated, have been embroiled in similar complaints filed with police.

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Bangladesh: Ruling Party Official Defends Remarks on Islam as State Religion 2016-11-29

Awami League officials say they have no plans to strip the religion of its official status.

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India: Bengali Muslims Wary of BJP Rule in West Bengal, Assam 2016-04-12

Bangladeshi descendants fear deportation if Hindu party wins elections in both states.

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Awami League Poised for Win in Bangladesh Municipal Polls 2015-12-30

The ruling party so far has won 155 of 234 mayoral elections held Wednesday.

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Bangladesh Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Opposition Leader Zia 2016-03-30

Khaleda Zia and 27 other leaders of her party are accused of abetting arson.

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Bangladesh PM’s Moves Toward Powerful Muslim Group Raises Eyebrows 2017-04-21

Sheikh Hasina is trying to win votes ahead of elections in 2019, critics say.

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