Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia and Elections

Bangladesh's top court acquits former PM Khaleda in graft case
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a 2008 corruption case on Wednesday, clearing the way for the ailing leader to fight parliamentary elections in the troubled South Asian country.
Bangladesh Supreme Court acquits ex-Prime Minister Zia, clearing the way for her to run in elections
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in the last corruption case against her, paving the way for her to run in elections that an interim government says will be held either in December or in the first half of 2026.
Party of Bangladesh's Former PM Khaleda Urges Elections by Aug
The interim government led by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus has ruled the South Asian nation since August, when mass protests forced its then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to neighbouring India. Yunus has said elections might be possible by the end of 2025, but only following electoral reforms.
Bangladesh Top Court acquits ex-PM Khaleda Zia, son Tarique in million dollar Orphanage graft case
Bangladesh's Supreme Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a 2008 corruption case on Wednesday, clearing the way for the ailing leader to fight parliamentary elections in the troubled South Asian country.
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court acquits former PM Khaleda in graft suit
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a 2008 corruption case, clearing the way for the ailing leader to participate in parliamentary elections. DAILY POST reports that the judgment is the latest judicial victory for Khaleda and her family,

Siddiq, Bangladesh and prime minister

Tulip Siddiq ‘did not speak out’ when told 86 people were ‘disappeared’ in Bangladesh, lawyer says
Tulip Siddiq failed to speak out after being warned dozens of Bangladeshi citizens had been “disappeared” by her aunt’s ...
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Bangladesh's Yunus demands return of stolen billions
Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, on Wednesday demanded the return of stolen assets, decrying the scale of ...
Bangladesh commission proposes dropping ‘secularism’, ‘socialism’ from Constitution
The commission identified the absence of an institutional power balance and the concentration of authority in the prime ...
Will take up Bangladesh embankment issue with Centre: Tripura CM Saha
Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday assured the Tripura Assembly he will take up with the Centre the issue of Bangladesh ...
India to Promote Its Textiles as Political Crisis Hits Bangladesh's Exports, Say Sources
Bangladesh's garment exports to the U.S. fell by 0.46% to $6.7 billion between January and November last year, while India's ...
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ITFC signs $2.75 billion deal with Bangladesh govt to ensure energy and food security
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed ...
Bangladesh leave Shakib, Litton out of Champions Trophy squad
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das have been left out of the squad for the Champions ...
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Charter of new Bangladesh to be formed: Yunus
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday, January 15, said a charter of new Bangladesh will be formed by ...
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Hisense QLED TV Series launched in Bangladesh
Fair Electronics, a concern of Fair Group, has officially launched the much-awaited Hisense QLED TV Series in Bangladesh.