Bangladesh opposition vows to unseat Hasina government

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 23:44

Bangladesh`s opposition Wednesday reiterated its vow to unseat PM Sheikh Hasina`s new government with a popular movement.

Today is a black day for Bangladesh: BNP

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 18:52

Terming it as a black day for Bangladesh, the main opposition BNP on Monday questioned the legitimacy of the new government led by Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladesh EC asks authorities to prevent attacks on Hindus

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 19:56

Bangladesh`s Election Commission on Saturday directed law enforcement agencies to tighten security across the country to prevent attacks on minorities, specially Hindus.

Shun violence or face tough action, Hasina tells Zia

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 20:49

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Friday warned a belligerent opposition that her government would be forced to be tough to contain ongoing violence and restore normalcy in the country.

Corporate earnings likely to be good in Q3: BNP Paribas

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 19:31

Corporate earnings are likely to be good in the third quarter of the current fiscal and they will impact equity movements in the medium term, foreign broking firm BNP Paribas said today.

Bangladesh parties join hands to protect Hindus

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 17:41

Leaders of the ruling Awami League and the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have come together to protect the minority Hindu community in Gaibandha district.

US calls for fresh vote in Bangladesh

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 00:04

United States, not on the same page with India on Bangladesh, has called for fresh parliamentary elections in the South Asian nation.

US calls for fresh vote in Bangladesh

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 00:03

United States, not on the same page with India on Bangladesh, has called for fresh parliamentary elections in the South Asian nation.

Hasina slams attacks on Hindus in poll-related violence

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 23:10

PM Sheikh Hasina condemned attacks on Bangladesh`s minority Hindu community in post-poll violence and promised stern action against the perpetrators.

Seven arrested for attacks on Hindus in B`desh, Hasina vows action

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 22:50

Seven activists of the opposition BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami were arrested for attacks on Bangladesh`s minority Hindu community even as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday promised stern action against the perpetrators.

B`desh PM asks BNP chief Zia to `shut up` and negotiate

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 22:46

Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked her arch rival BNP chief Khaleda Zia to "shut up" even as she signalled her willingness to start a dialogue to end months of political unrest.