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.

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.

Opposition leaders arrested as shutdown drags on in Bangladesh

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 21:19

Police on Tuesday arrested seven senior leaders of the main opposition BNP, prompting it to extend a 48-hour nationwide shutdown by one more day.

Pressure mounts on Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina after walkover re-election

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 13:25

Bangladesh`s opposition leader Khaleda Zia accused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of "murdering democracy" as her arch rival faced growing calls to hold fresh polls after a walkover election.

US slams Bangladesh poll, calls for `credible` vote

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 00:51

The United States expressed disappointment Monday after Bangladesh`s elections were marred by bloodshed, and called for a new vote that would "credibly express the will" of the people.

Low turnout due to opposition boycott, fog: Bangladesh CEC

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 21:20

Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner on Sunday blamed boycott by opposition parties and thick fog for low voter turnout in the controversial polls held amid deadly clashes.

Hasina: Democracy icon overseeing Bangladesh `poll farce`

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 10:54

To her supporters, she remains Bangladesh`s "Daughter of Democracy". But by forging ahead with a one-party election, opponents say Sheikh Hasina has killed off political pluralism in the fledgling nation.

Zol, Samson hit tons as India claim U-19 Asia Cup title

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 00:49

India skipper Vijay Zol (100) and Sanju Samson (100) scored contrasting centuries as India colts posted a comprehensive 40-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan to clinch the Under-19 Asia Cup title, here on Saturday.

Bangladesh election hit by violence, boycott; Awami League set to win

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 18:37

Amidst high security voting has begun in violence-hit Bangladesh on Sunday despite opposition boycotted the election labelling it a `farcical` contest.