Hasina says only detractors cast doubt on fairness of Bangladesh polls
Hasina emphasised the short turnaround between the voting and the announcement of results in Bangladesh to dismiss concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. “If a country takes 10 or 12 days to declare the outcome of its election, that election is considered free and fair. But when we announce the election results within […]
Unlock climate finance, stop arms race: Hasina to global leaders at Munich Security Conference
In her second proposal, Hasina said the world needs to get rid of wars and conflicts, illegal occupations and mindless killings of unarmed civilians, especially women and children, which the globe is witnessing in Gaza and elsewhere. The impacts of sanctions and counter-sanctions are also felt far away from the conflict zones, she said. In […]
British parliamentary delegation lauds Bangladesh’s development under Hasina’s leadership
Visiting British cross-party parliamentary delegation on Saturday praised the spectacular socio-economic development of Bangladesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. They appreciated the changed Bangladesh with mega infrastructures like new airport terminal, elevated expressway, metro rail in Dhaka. Book on Nepal-Bangladesh friendship launched at Nepal Embassy in Dhaka During their meeting with Foreign […]
Jointly promote the building of the community with a shared future for mankind by China and Bangladesh
On Jan 11, 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her reelection. On the same day, Chinese Premier of State Council Li Qiang sent a congratulatory message to Sheikh Hasina on her reelection. China expected that our two countries would make joint efforts to further implement […]
Secretariat abuzz as new ministers arrive for the first day of work
It is a ‘big challenge’ to maintain order and discipline on the streets, Quader said on his first day of the new term. “But Bangladesh will move forward, braving all challenges,” he said. On his first day at work, Saber Hossain Chowdhury, who returned to the Secretariat after a long time, met office personnel and […]
Hasina appoints her new cabinet with swathe of changes in portfolios
Hasina will oversee six ministries and divisions herself. These include the Cabinet Division, the Ministry of Defence, the Armed Forces Division, the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, and the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Eight ministers will return to their old posts in the new cabinet. They are: […]
Economy and governance are big challenges facing Hasina’s new government: analysts
Nearly a quarter of the MPs could not make it onto the list of the Awami League nominees in the Jan 7 general election, and now Sheikh Hasina has dropped ministers from key portfolios such as finance, planning, commerce, agriculture, textile and jute, foreign affairs, health, and telecommunications. For the 37-strong new cabinet – a […]
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for ties with India – Sentinelassam
DHAKA: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who secured her fifth term in the recent general elections, outlined her plans for the country’s international relations and highlighted the strong bond between Bangladesh and India. She expressed gratitude towards India, emphasizing its pivotal role in supporting Bangladesh during critical moments in history. In a press conference at […]
Bangladesh Elections 2024: Why Bangladeshi opposition is boycotting the election
This election has unfolded against the backdrop of Hasina’s government unrelentingly tamping down on protests by opposition party representatives via widespread arrests. Her administration is battling accusations of severe human rights violations and a harsh crackdown on the opposition, AFP reported. Opposition leader Abdul Moyeen Khan, 77, told Reuters he hid in the homes of […]
A One-Sided Election Risks Bangladesh’s Future
The January 7 Bangladesh general election is set to deliver a victory to Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party. It might also turn out to be a watershed moment in the country’s history. Despite some similarities with the past two elections of 2014 and 2018, the post-election scenario in 2024 is likely to be different. Formidable challenges, both domestic […]