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Shakib Al Hasan said he is ready to return to Bangladesh and face ongoing legal cases if assured “normal security” and protection from harassment. The former captain, absent from Bangladesh since May 2024, also revealed his bank account has been frozen during investigations. Shakib denied wrongdoing in multiple cases and said authorities have found no evidence against him so far.

Former Bangladesh Parliament Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury has been arrested by Dhaka police. Officials confirmed her detention late Monday night. The specific charges remain unclear, but preliminary information suggests a link to violence during the July mass uprising. A murder complaint in Rangpur names Chowdhury and former minister Tipu Munshi. Munshi is already in custody.

Bangladesh declared former PM Sheikh Hasina politically irrelevant ahead of Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman's India visit. Dhaka has requested Hasina's extradition, stating her awami league no longer exists. India expressed willingness to rebuild ties with a forward-looking approach based on mutual interest.

Shakib, 39, had moved to the United States after the country's awami league government led by Sheikh Hasina was removed following a student uprising in 2024. The interim government had barred Shakib from representing Bangladesh

Bangladesh Nationalist Party's return to power sparks hope and concern among awami league leaders in exile. While expressing hope for democratic restoration and the lifting of their party's ban, they cite past BNP governance and "fake cases" against their members. Concerns also arise over minority rights and the nation's economic crisis.

BNP needs the awami league to prevent the country’s journey down the slippery slope of Islamism

Bangladesh's awami league has denounced the recent parliamentary election as a staged charade, asserting it violated democratic principles and the constitution. The party claims widespread voter apathy, intimidation, and ballot stuffing marred the process. They are demanding the election's annulment, the chief advisor's resignation, and fresh polls under a neutral government to reinstate citizens' voting rights.

Ramesh Chandra Sen, a senior Hindu leader of Bangladesh awami league, died in Dinajpur District Jail. This incident raised concerns about the treatment of political prisoners. His passing comes at a sensitive political juncture for Bangladesh as it's about face its first poll since sheikh Hasina' ouster on Feb 12.

Two prime suspects in the murder of Bangladeshi youth activist Sharif Osman Hadi were arrested by the Bengal Special Task Force in Bongaon. The duo had entered India from Bangladesh after the fatal attack on Hadi in Dhaka and were attempting to return to their home country. Hadi was a prominent critic of the former Bangladeshi government.

Bangladesh's interim government has formally requested UN human rights assistance for a fair probe into student leader Sharif Osman Hadi's killing. Hadi, a prominent protest figure, died after being shot during an election event. Dhaka police filed charges against 17, alleging political vengeance linked to the awami league, a claim Hadi's party disputes, citing state agency involvement.

BNP is seeking support from Jamaat-e-Islami to prevent the awami league from regaining power in Bangladesh. This move follows the ouster of Sheikh Hasina and claims of her call for armed resistance. Meanwhile, awami league plans to resume political activities and street protests against the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

India has voiced strong concerns over the recent political turmoil in Bangladesh, triggered by the banning of the awami league under a revised anti-terrorism law. This action, along with the revocation of the party's registration, raises worries about shrinking democratic space. India urges Bangladesh to hold free and fair elections, emphasizing the importance of democratic freedoms.

A senior leader of Bangldesh's ruling awami league was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside a mosque in Dhaka's Badda area when he was returning home after Friday prayers. Farhad Ali, general secy of the awami league's Badda Union wing, died on the spot as bullets pierced his chest and head.

The BNP and Jamaat oppose banning the awami league, despite being targeted by them previously. They prefer electoral defeat over bans. The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus is preparing for new elections after Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India amid prolonged protests over government job quotas.

Bangladesh police arrested two individuals for distributing leaflets supporting the deposed awami league party. The arrests followed a warning from the interim government, which threatened punitive action against such campaigns. The activists were detained for distributing materials that allegedly could disrupt law and order. The awami league, ousted during a student-led protest in August, has faced increasing scrutiny, with the interim government accusing its supporters of spreading disinformation.

Bangladesh's interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, has prohibited the awami league from holding a planned rally, denouncing the party as "fascist." The government alleges the awami league's involvement in violence and disruption, particularly citing the student wing's role in the recent unrest.

Despite opposition from one of the biggest political parties, the interim government and the election commission have taken steps to ensure that the awami league can’t contest the next national election and its supporters can't engage in any political activities.

Bangladesh's Electoral Commission awaits an official notice regarding the awami league's fate after the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, banned the party under anti-terrorism laws. This action, prompted by national security concerns and the July 2024 uprising, could prevent the party from participating in the upcoming general election.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, emphasized that Bangladesh's democracy and elections are untenable without the awami league, the nation's oldest party. In a video message, he called for eliminating militancy and violence and underscored the need for his mother’s family’s involvement, urging party members to stay strong amid current unrest.

Alarm bells ring for India as hardline Jamaat-e-Islami and allies secure significant wins in Bangladesh border regions. This surge, the party's best in over two decades, fuels concerns about radicalization on both sides of the India-Bangladesh frontier. BJP highlights the historical ties between Jamaat and Pakistan, raising security anxieties for New Delhi.

Bangladesh's ruling awami league on Saturday ruled out midterm polls and said a political dialogue with the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) could be held only if it recognizes the government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladesh's interim administration has banned the awami league, the party of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, under the anti-terrorism law. This ban, pending formal notification, will remain until the International Crimes Tribunal concludes trials against the party and its leaders regarding events before and during their rule, which ended after a July 2024 uprising.

Former Bangladesh minister and veteran awami league leader Syed Ashraful Islam has died of lung cancer. Islam, who was public administration minister in the previous Sheikh Hasina Cabinet, died at a hospital in Thailand. The 68-year-old former awami league general secretary had been suffering from advanced lung cancer.