Singh greets Bangladesh PM Hasina on assumption of office

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 19:15

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday congratulated Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina after she was sworn-in as Bangladesh`s prime minister for the third time.

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh`s Prime Minister

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 17:01

Sheikh Hasina was sworn in as Bangladesh`s prime minister for the third time along with her 48-member cabinet after the controversial polls that were marred by deadly clashes, a low turnout and a boycott by opposition parties.

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.

Russia supports Bangladesh elections, regrets boycott

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 14:41

Russia has backed the Jan 5 general elections in Bangladesh and said it was ready to continue constructive partnership with the next government, a media report said Saturday.

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.

Sheikh Hasina invited to form govt in Bangladesh

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 22:47

Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina was on Thursday invited by the president to form government after her party`s victory in the controversial January 5 elections.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to drop several ministers

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 20:26

Several ministers of the outgoing Bangladesh government are expected to be dropped for their poor performance or corruption when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina forms her new cabinet on Sunday, officials said on Thursday.

Bangladesh to form tribunals to probe attacks on Hindus

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 17:50

In the wake of widespread attacks on Hindus in the country, Bangladesh today decided to set up special tribunals under an anti-terror law to punish the perpetrators of violence aimed at the minority community.

New cabinet to be formed in Bangladesh on Sunday

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 17:06

The new cabinet in Bangladesh will be formed and sworn in on Sunday, when President Abdul Hamid will administer oath of office to new ministers, officials said on Thursday.

New Bangladeshi lawmakers take oath after controversial polls

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 14:22

Bangladesh`s newly elected lawmakers were sworn-in Thursday, four days after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina`s Awami League bagged a three-fourth majority in the contentious polls, marred by violence and opposition boycott.

New Bangladesh lawmakers to take oath Thursday

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 18:51

Bangladesh`s newly-elected lawmakers will be sworn in Thursday, a media report said.

India intensifies vigil along border with Bangladesh

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 12:55

India has further intensified vigil along its border with Bangladesh in view of the ongoing political turmoil and attacks on religious minorities in the neighbouring country, an official said here Wednesday.