Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned due to health issues, ahead of his 2028 term end. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad confirmed the resignation, making him interim president. Shahabuddin, an Awami League nominee, oversaw a transition after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, with reports suggesting pressure from the new Tarique Rahman government.
Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin resigned on Friday, nearly two years before his term ended, amid reports of government discomfort over his perceived ties to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. His resignation comes as Hasina, ousted in August 2024, plans to return to Bangladesh in December.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, 76, has resigned two years early from his five-year term, citing autonomic neuropathy and momentary loss of consciousness. The move comes amid opposition demands and leaves former PM Sheikh Hasina without a key ally ahead of her planned December return.
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin resigned from his ceremonial post before his term ended in 2028, citing illness. His decision coincides with former Prime Minister Hasina's plan to return in December to surrender after a court conviction, with sources indicating government pressure due to Shahabuddin's ties to Hasina.
Os EUA divulgaram uma lista de 471 produtos brasileiros, incluindo café e petróleo, isentos de uma nova sobretaxa de 12,5% por falhas no combate ao trabalho forçado. Produtos não isentos enfrentarão uma tributação total de 37,5% a partir de sexta-feira.
Bangladesh is launching an ambitious five-year plan to plant 250 million trees nationwide, aiming to boost green cover, meet climate goals, and fulfill an election promise. The initiative, involving multiple government bodies and NGOs, prioritizes native species and real-time tracking, but faces challenges in species selection, sapling quality, and post-plantation care.
A mother, Shalina Rahman (42), and her daughter, Sameeha (15), died trying to save a 7-year-old relative who got into difficulty off an Essex beach. The boy is on life support as police investigate the West Mersea tragedy.
One year after a Bangladeshi air force jet crashed into Milestone School in Dhaka, killing 36 and injuring over 160, survivors and victims' families are demanding accountability, the release of the investigation report, and compensation, citing ongoing trauma and lack of government support.
Zimbabwe has named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India in Harare on July 23, 25, and 26, featuring uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga and returning players Wessly Madhevere and Newman Nyamhuri.
Australia's cricket captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon are back in the 13-man squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against Bangladesh in August, following their recovery from injuries sustained during the Ashes.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza expressed confidence in his team's ability to compete with India in the upcoming three-match T20I series, citing recent consistent performance and viewing both teams as being in a rebuilding phase, rejecting notions of Indian dominance.
Australia has announced its 13-man squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against Bangladesh, featuring the return of key fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon from injury. The series, part of the World Test Championship, will be played in Darwin and Mackay.
Jake Weatherald has been included in Australia's 13-man Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, alongside returning captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon, who recovered from Ashes injuries. The series starts August 13 in Darwin.
Cricket Australia announced a 13-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, starting August 13. Captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon return after recovering from injuries, bolstering the reigning World Test Championship holders.
Bangladesh has formally requested India to extradite former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, a key aide to ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, who reportedly fled during the 2024 uprising. Kamal was sentenced to death in absentia for "crimes against humanity." Dhaka also expects India's cooperation regarding other fugitives, including Hasina.
Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman is on a five-day visit to Turkiye to expand military training and technology exchanges, exploring local hardware like artillery and drones. This follows Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan's recent Dhaka trip, aiming to strengthen defense and foreign minister-level cooperation, with Pakistan's support for Turkiye's upgraded defense ties.
Golf-ball-sized hailstones and severe thunderstorms have struck parts of France, Germany, and Poland, causing flooding and damage to property and agriculture. Concurrently, monsoon flooding in Bangladesh has killed at least 53 people, affected a million, and caused widespread disruption and displacement.
An organized network facilitates illegal Bangladeshi immigration into India, providing cheap labor to Indian employers in sectors like textiles and construction. Touts manage infiltration, transport, and forged documents. Assam recently busted a network, making 34 arrests, and sought a legal framework to hold exploiting employers accountable at a conference chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah.
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal chief prosecutor stated that former PM Sheikh Hasina will be sent directly to jail upon her return, with no opportunity to surrender to the court. This comes after Hasina's assertion that she would return and surrender by December, following her death sentence in absentia.
Au moins 50 personnes sont décédées au Bangladesh en une semaine suite à des inondations et glissements de terrain causés par les pluies de mousson. Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont été déplacées et l'armée tente d'acheminer des secours.
Bangladesh's first nuclear power plant, Rooppur, is nearing completion on the Padma river, set to supply 15% of the nation's electricity by 2028. The project aims to reduce fossil fuel reliance despite cost escalations, with small modular reactors also being explored for future diversification.
Ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina plans to return from exile in India in December to challenge the ban on her Awami League party, despite facing a death sentence. Her return could destabilize politics but may improve strained ties with India.
Ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, facing a death sentence, plans to return from India in December to surrender to authorities. She aims to test the nation's justice system, which she believes is farcical, and stand with her repressed party members.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina plans to return to Bangladesh voluntarily around December, despite a death sentence for crimes against humanity. She intends to surrender to the courts upon arrival, stating she must return to her soil.
