bangladesh Archives

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

8Oct

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global

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

Bangladesh government has decided to issue new currency notes that will no longer feature the image of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, 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 interim government plans to redesign several denominations, starting with 20, 100, 500, and 1,000 Takka notes. These new notes will not include Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s image, marking a major shift from current designs that prominently display his likeness. 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 all other denominations ...

Bangladesh Initiates Legal Procedure to Bring Sheikh Hasina Back from India

9Sep

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Global

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 leadership of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Hasina faces charges linked to 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 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. Extradi...

Bangladesh Floods Claim 71 Lives, Rising Fears of Waterborne Disease

5Sep

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global

Bangladesh Floods Claim 71 Lives, Rising Fears of Waterborne Disease

Dhaka: Floods in Bangladesh have claimed 71 lives as of Tuesday, with millions still stranded in affected regions. Concerns are mounting over waterborne disease outbreaks as floodwaters slowly recede. Monsoon rains and water from upstream rivers caused the floods, which have ravaged the country for past two weeks. Around five million people remain affected, and over 580,000 families are trapped in 11 flooded districts. These families urgently need food, clean water, medicine, and clothing. Army, navy, air force, and border guards have been working together to provide relief. Officials are now focusing on preventing diseases that typically spread after floods. In last 24 hours, healthcare workers have admitted nearly 5,000 people to hospitals for diarrhoea, skin infections, and snake...

28Aug

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global, Latest

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

By Tahreem Akram2 Comments

Global, Latest

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...