![Former Bangladesh PM Hasina demands probe into July 'killings and vandalism' Former Bangladesh PM Hasina demands probe into July 'killings and vandalism'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723612340_BangladeshiPMHasin.jpg)
Former Bangladesh PM Hasina demands probe into July 'killings and vandalism'
Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina demands a thorough investigation to identify and punish those responsible for the killings and vandalism.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Bangladesh Nobel laureate Yunus named chief adviser of interim government Bangladesh Nobel laureate Yunus named chief adviser of interim government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81704121840_muhammadyunusnobe.jpg)
Bangladesh Nobel laureate Yunus named chief adviser of interim government
The student leaders had said they wanted Muhammad Yunus as the chief adviser to the interim government.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722935677_KhaledaZia.jpg)
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster
The order for Khaleeda Zia's release comes hours after her archrival Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled Bangladesh.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina falls from grace in nation her father founded Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina falls from grace in nation her father founded](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705015888_SheikhHasina.jpg)
Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina falls from grace in nation her father founded
Sheikh Hasina, resigned as Bangladesh's prime minister and fled the country on Monday following weeks of protests.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Bangladesh's ruling Awami League gains clear majority of parliamentary seats Bangladesh's ruling Awami League gains clear majority of parliamentary seats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704676973_TBSheikhHasinaj.jpg)
Bangladesh's ruling Awami League gains clear majority of parliamentary seats
Bangladesh's ruling Awami League party of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has gained more than 70 per cent of parliamentary seats.
Mon Jan 08 2024
![Bangladesh turnout low in election set to keep Hasina in power Bangladesh turnout low in election set to keep Hasina in power](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704627420_sheikhhasina.jpg)
Bangladesh turnout low in election set to keep Hasina in power
Rights groups have warned of virtual one-party rule by Hasina's Awami League.
Sun Jan 07 2024
![Little election fizz in Bangladesh as prime minister set for another term Little election fizz in Bangladesh as prime minister set for another term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704451462_TBplacard.jpg)
Little election fizz in Bangladesh as prime minister set for another term
Rights groups warn the country of 170 million is heading for virtual one-party rule, after the boycott by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![Bangladesh ruling party wins after boycotted vote Bangladesh ruling party wins after boycotted vote](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-01/51389005773_295x200.jpg)
Bangladesh ruling party wins after boycotted vote
Bangladesh's ruling party defied pressure to open talks with the opposition after its walkover win in an election marred by violence.
Mon Jan 06 2014
![18 dead, polling booths firebombed as Bangladesh votes 18 dead, polling booths firebombed as Bangladesh votes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-01/61388965117_295x200.jpg)
18 dead, polling booths firebombed as Bangladesh votes
Thousands of protesters firebombed polling stations and at least 18 people were killed as Awami League cruised to victory.
Sun Jan 05 2014