Sheikh Hasina

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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.

Economy • August 15 2024, 09:29 AM  •  26471 views
Fashion brands cut orders in Bangladesh after unrest caused delivery delays - FT

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.

News of the World • August 13 2024, 07:53 AM  •  17226 views
The US denies involvement in the overthrow of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina

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.

Economy • August 6 2024, 09:46 PM  •  41033 views
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's interim government

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.

News of the World • August 5 2024, 11:29 AM  •  16322 views
Bangladeshi Prime Minister resigns and flees the country amid mass protests in the country

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.

Society • August 4 2024, 11:53 PM  •  27292 views
UN calls for an end to violence during protests in Bangladesh

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.

News of the World • July 23 2024, 07:21 AM  •  17689 views
Mass riots in Bangladesh: about 1200 detained, 173 killed