AWAMI LEAGUE MANIFESTO
Shehbaz Sharif likely to become next Pak PM as coalition led by him set to cross simple majority mark
Nawaz Sharif came to power for the second time in 1997 and held the prime minister's post till 1999 when he was deposed in a military coup after plotting to sideline army chief of staff Pervez Musharraf. More than a decade later he was back in power in 2013, but fresh graft allegations emerged when his children were named in the 2016 Panama Papers leak for holding offshore companies.
Bangladesh to vote in national elections today amid security concerns
In Bangladesh, over 170 million voters will cast ballots for 299 lawmakers in the 12th national election amid boycotts by the main opposition, BNP, led by Khaleda Zia. The BNP demanded PM Hasina's resignation for a caretaker government, causing strikes and unrest. Hasina is expected to win a fourth term. Health services are on alert due to election-related emergencies. The country faces challenges like opposition boycotts, technical glitches, and pre-election violence. International observers are monitoring the elections.
Sheikh Hasina party's manifesto lays stress on commitment to relations with India
Ahead of January 7 national elections, Bangladesh's ruling party, the Awami League, has released an election manifesto, laying sstress on the party's commitment to ties with India.
Sports seems to be limping in the land of 'Khela Hobe'
In the bitterly fought assembly polls of West Bengal, it is also a political battle cry. Walls across the state are awash with images of TMC supremo and CM Mamata Banerjee with her plastered left leg on a football.
China’s gifts to Khaleda Zia for “Aug 15” birthday can cast shadow over ties with Dhaka
August 15 is commemorated as National Mourning Day as Hasina's father and founder of Bangladesh, Mujibur Rehman, along with his entire family, was assassinated on this day in 1975 by Pak-supported renegade army officers. The day, therefore, has special significance for the PM and continues to be a sensitive matter, according to Dhaka-based sources.
How Sheikh Hasina changed Bangladesh from a basket case to a middle income country
The Sheikh Hasina govt, however, has to maintain this momentum while keeping radicalisation at bay.
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Bangladesh PM pushes development agenda; eyes to eradicate extreme poverty by 2021
Poverty alleviation has been high on the Hasina government's development agenda as is evident in all plan documents.
One can choose his bride or groom but cannot change neighbours: Moudud Ahmed, BNP
The IS is not visible in Bangladesh and the terrorists carrying out the strikes could be homegrown though some of them may have international links.
Why Bangladesh is under the gun after recent terrorist attack
These lobbyists are essentially trying to convince the US Congress and the State Department that the trials of alleged war criminals are unfair.
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