The main demand of the protesting students is for the creation of an independent university that is separate from Dhaka University.

Awami League has announced a series of political programs, including a general strike and a nationwide blockade.

In August last year, the student-led movement had ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power after weeks of protests, resulting in the death of over 600 people. Impact of poli

A voice note of ousted Bangladesh premier Sheikh Hasina describing how she and her sister escaped death when she fled the country last August has been shared online by her Awami League party.

New Delhi: Sheikh Hasina, the beleaguered former Bangladeshi Prime Minister has claimed an attempt to assassinate her and her sister, Sheikh Rehana after she was overthrown following countrywide violent protests. She fled to India and is staying at a safe and confidential place.

Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has said that if India fails to return the deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina it will be a "clear violation" of the country's extradition treaty with Bangladesh. The foreign ministry will decide what steps Bangladesh will take regarding the breach of the agreement, he said.

In the interest of justice, Hasina will be provided with all opportunities to defend herself according to the existing laws, he says

Barrister Toby Cadman, special Prosecutor Advisor to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). Photo: Collected

Mohammad Tajul Islam, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, has accused former prime minister Sheikh Hasina of threatening and intimidating witnesses from India. He made these allegations during a press briefing on Wednesday.

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus critiques former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, deeming her reported economic achievements 'fake' and accusing the global community of negligence. Hasina, away in India, faces numerous allegations,

An agreement has been signed with Fly Jinnah to launch direct flights between Pakistan and Bangladesh. According to Bangladesh’s envoy to Pakistan, Iqbal

Siddiq and her family live in a £2.1-million home owned by Abdul Karim Nazim, an official of the London arm of the Awami League. She also rents out a property bought by Abdul Motalif, a property developer with links to her aunt’s regime. It was worth £195,000 in 2001 and given to her in 2004, according to media reports.