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Key Faces In New Bangladesh Government

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Key Faces In New Bangladesh Government

Bangladesh Crisis: Ex-PM Khaleda Zia’s release from jail has been ordered (File Photo). New Delhi: A new “interim government” – to be advised, most likely, by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus – is taking shape in crisis-hit Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina resigning as Prime Minister. Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin gave his assent late Monday for that … Read more

Sheikh Hasina Flees, Bangladesh President Orders Ex PM Khaleda Zia’s Release

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Sheikh Hasina Flees, Bangladesh President Orders Ex PM Khaleda Zia’s Release

Khaleda Zia, 78, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for corruption in 2018. (File) Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday ordered the release of jailed former prime minister and key opposition leader Khaleda Zia, hours after her arch-rival Sheikh Hasina was ousted and the military took power. The president’s press team said in a … Read more