Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister of Bangladesh (1996–2001, since 2009)
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Bangladesh's Central Bank Governor accuses oligarchs of “robbing” financial institutions of nearly $17 billion

Bangladesh's Central Bank Governor accuses oligarchs of “robbing” financial institutions of nearly $17 billion

The Governor of the Central Bank of Bangladesh announced the withdrawal of $16. 7 billion through schemes with loans and inflated import bills. The embezzlement took place with the support of the state during the rule of former Prime Minister Hasina.

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Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for former prime minister for crimes against humanity during protests in the country

Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for former prime minister for crimes against humanity during protests in the country

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is accused of crimes against humanity during the protests. The court ordered the arrest of her and 45 other people, including former ministers who fled the country.

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Fashion brands cut orders in Bangladesh after unrest caused delivery delays - FT

Fashion brands cut orders in Bangladesh after unrest caused delivery delays - FT

Leading fashion brands are shifting orders from Bangladesh due to unrest following the fall of the government of Sheikh Hasina. Factories have been closed, some have been burned, leading to supply delays and loss of trust from international companies.

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The US denies involvement in the overthrow of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina

The US denies involvement in the overthrow of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina

The United States said it did not participate in the overthrow of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina. This denial came after Hasina's accusations that the United States was involved in her ouster in order to gain control of the island of St. Martin.

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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's interim government

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's interim government

Muhammad Yunus was appointed head of the interim government of Bangladesh after the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The decision was made following a meeting between the president and leaders of the student movement against discrimination.

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Bangladeshi Prime Minister resigns and flees the country amid mass protests in the country

Bangladeshi Prime Minister resigns and flees the country amid mass protests in the country

Sheikha Hasina left her residence in Dhaka after it was stormed by protesters. The resignation comes amid massive unrest that has killed about 300 people over the past month.

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UN calls for an end to violence during protests in Bangladesh

UN calls for an end to violence during protests in Bangladesh

The UN Human Rights Ombudsman has called on the Bangladeshi government to stop repressing peaceful protesters.

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Mass riots in Bangladesh: about 1200 detained, 173 killed

Mass riots in Bangladesh: about 1200 detained, 173 killed

Mass protests against employment quotas continue in Bangladesh. According to AFP, about 1,200 people have been detained, and at least 173 people, including police officers, have been killed.

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