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India allowing fugitive Hasina’s public address

Dhaka today said it was surprised that fugitive Sheikh Hasina, convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity, was allowed to address a public event in New Delhi, calling for the removal of the government and inciting terror to derail the upcoming general elections.

"This clearly endangers Bangladesh's democratic transition and peace and security," said the Foreign Ministry in a statement here this afternoon. "Bangladesh is deeply aggrieved that while India is yet to act on her obligations to hand Sheikh Hasina over to

Michigan street renamed after Khaleda Zia

A street in the US state of Michigan has been renamed in honour of late Begum Khaleda Zia, the three-time former prime minister of Bangladesh and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

The Hamtramck City Council has approved a proposal to rename a section of Carpenter Street, between Joseph Campau Avenue and Conant Street, in recognition of Khaleda Zia.
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SAARC spirit is alive

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said that “the SAARC spirit is alive and well,” citing the strong presence and solidarity shown by South Asian nations at the funeral of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

Professor Yunus said he was deeply moved by the respect demonstrated by SAARC member states for the three-time Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the world’s second female Muslim head of government.

Pak speaker, Indian FM exchange greetings

Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq today exchanged greetings with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar here ahead of the funeral programme of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

The two leaders of the neighbouring countries arrived here this morning to attend the state funeral of three-time former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on behalf of their governments.
Before the namaj-e-jan...

Bangladesh, Pakistan discuss shipping, labour cooperation

Shipping and Labour and Employment Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hossain today said exchanging experiences and expanding cooperation in the shipping and labour sectors would bring tangible benefits to the people of Bangladesh and Pakistan.

“Bangladesh believes in deepening relations with neighbouring and friendly countries based on mutual understanding and shared interests,” he said when Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider made a call on him at his secretariat office here. Bilateral ties, trade expansion, and cooperation in shipping, maritime affairs, and labour sectors came up for discussion during the call.

China aims to establish military base in Bangladesh

The United States has issued a warning to India regarding China’s dual strategy, as outlined in a Pentagon report. The document reveals that while China is working to de-escalate tensions with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), it is simultaneously enhancing military cooperation with Pakistan.

Notably, in October 2024, India and China agreed to withdraw from friction points along the LAC. Despite this, the Pentagon suggests that China’s agenda includes preventing India from aligning too closely with the U.S. and normalising relations.
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