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Bangladesh to Issue New Currency Notes Without Sheikh Mujib’s Image

8Oct

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Bangladesh to Issue New Currency Notes Without Sheikh Mujib’s Image

The Bangladesh government has decided to issue new currency notes that will no longer feature the image of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of the country and father of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This move aims to remove traces of Sheikh Hasina’s administration. Credible diplomatic sources revealed that the interim government plans to redesign several denominations, starting with the 20, 100, 500, and 1,000 Takka notes. These new notes will not include Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s image, marking a major shift from the current designs that prominently display his likeness. The Bangladesh Ministry of Finance and Bangladesh Bank confirmed the decision. They will first redesign these four denominations, and officials indicated that they will eventually change ...

Bangladesh Initiates Legal Procedure to Bring Sheikh Hasina Back from India

9Sep

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Bangladesh Initiates Legal Procedure to Bring Sheikh Hasina Back from India

Bangladesh is initiating legal proceedings to bring back former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, where she fled following violent protests last month. Mohammad Tajul Islam, Chief Prosecutor of Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), confirmed the government’s decision under the leadership of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Hasina faces charges linked to the violence during the protests, which led to hundreds of deaths. Hasina fled to India on August 5 after protests against her government resulted in a violent crackdown, leaving hundreds, including students, dead.Authorities accuse her of playing a direct role in the massacres, and they have already named her in two murder cases. They have also arrested several of her former ministers and advisers for their involvement...

28Aug

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Bangladesh Lifts Ban on Jamaat-e-Islami

On Wednesday, Bangladesh's new authorities lifted the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest Islamist party. They reversed the previous ban, which had been imposed on August 1, 2024, during the final days of Sheikh Hasina’s rule. The government announced, “We have canceled the previous order of August 1, 2024, that banned Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami. This decision is effective immediately.” Jamaat-e-Islami had faced several restrictions in recent years, including bans on participating in elections in 2014, 2018, and again in January 2024. Hasina won her fifth term in these elections, which faced accusations of fraud and lacked a credible opposition. The authorities imposed the ban under an anti-terrorism act just days before Hasina was removed from power. She fled to India b...

Bangladesh Chief Justice and Central Bank Chief Resign Amid Protests

10Aug

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Bangladesh Chief Justice and Central Bank Chief Resign Amid Protests

Bangladesh faces a major political crisis as student protests force both the Chief Justice and the central bank chief to resign. The protests, which have intensified in recent weeks, have led to significant leadership changes in the country. Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan resigned after student protesters exerted strong pressure on him. The students warned of severe consequences if Hassan did not step down and even threatened to surround the High Court. They were upset because Hassan called a full court meeting without consulting the government, which they saw as disrespectful and potentially threatening to their cause. In addition to Chief Justice Hassan, reports indicate that five other judges have also resigned. The students demanded Hassan’s resignation due to concerns over corrup...

India Imposes Curfew in Border Areas Amid Political Unrest in Bangladesh

7Aug

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India Imposes Curfew in Border Areas Amid Political Unrest in Bangladesh

In response to the ongoing political crisis in Bangladesh, India has implemented a curfew in border areas to maintain order and security. The political turmoil began when Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the capital, Dhaka, and sought asylum in New Delhi. The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has enforced a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am in all areas of Meghalaya within 200 meters of the Bangladeshi border. This decision comes as a precautionary measure due to the unstable situation in Bangladesh and its potential impact on India. India shares a 4,096-kilometer border with Bangladesh, with 915.35 kilometers of it being unfenced. Five Indian states, including West Bengal and Meghalaya, are adjacent to Bangladesh, making border security a critical issue. The BSF is currently on...