Will resolve pending issues with India through talks: Sheikh Hasina

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 21:08

Fresh from victory in the controversial general elections, Bangladesh Premier Sheikh Hasina on Monday said she was confident of resolving all pending issues with India, including the Land Boundary Agreement, through talks.

5 killed in post-poll violence in Bangladesh

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 19:19

At least five persons were killed in post-poll violence in Bangladesh on Monday as opposition parties enforced a nationwide strike to protest "farcical" vote, while Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered security forces to stop the killing of innocent people at "any cost".

Bangladesh PM defiant after violent election victory

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 19:09

Bangladesh`s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina insisted Monday her walkover win in an election boycotted by the opposition was legitimate and blamed her rivals for the unprecedented bloodshed on polling day.

B`desh Hindu leaders demand more protection for minorities

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 14:52

Human rights groups and Hindu leaders in Bangladesh today demanded more security for religious minorities amid reports that members of the community were attacked in several parts of the country during elections.

Bangladesh premier Sheikh Hasina offers olive branch to Khaleda Zia

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 10:10

As ruling Awami League party was declared winner in violence-plagued Bangladesh election, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has offered olive branch to opposition leader Khaleda Zia to ensure that peaceful talks can be carried out in a way to end ongoing unrest.

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.

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.

`Battling Begums` bring Bangladesh to brink

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 17:24

When they joined forces two decades ago, Bangladesh`s "Battling Begums" ousted a dictator and ushered in a new era of democracy.

Bangladesh polls a stigmatised farce, says Khaleda Zia

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 21:55

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia Friday called upon countrymen to fully boycott the Jan 5 general elections, calling it a "stigmatised farce".

US envoy meets Zia, calls for ending political deadlock

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 20:30

The US Ambassador called on parties in Bangladesh to eschew violence and immediately find a way to hold free and fair polls, as the envoy met BNP chief Khaleda Zia amid continued political impasse in the country.

Bangladesh tightens security for New Year`s eve

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 19:46

Authorities in Bangladesh have tightened security in capital Dhaka for New Year`s eve in the wake of the volatile political situation in the country, an official said.

Khaleda Zia sued for hate comments on Bangladesh PM`s home district

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 13:34

A supporter of ruling Awami League sued Bangladesh`s main opposition BNP chief Khaleda Zia for making "hateful and defamatory" remarks about the home district of her archrival Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.