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Sheikh Hasina son

Bangladesh crisis fueled by Pak's ISI, claims Sheikh Hasina's son; ousted PM to return once democracy is restored

Joy said although 76-year-old Hasina would definitely return to Bangladesh, it is not yet decided whether she will be back as a "retired or active" politician. He also asserted that the members of the Sheikh Mujib (Sheikh Mujibur Rahman) family will neither abandon its people nor leave the beleaguered Awami League in the lurch.

Stathis Gourgouris

Columbia University Professor's Book Nothing Sacred dares us to think radically about these concepts

Columbia University's Stathis Gourgouris challenges conventional notions of humanism and democracy in his book Nothing Sacred. Reexamining Aristotle's political animal, he advocates for anticolonial humanism and radical democracy. Gourgouris highlights society's creative capacity and urges rethinking political frameworks for a more equitable world, blending insights from diverse disciplines and historical contexts.

Bangladesh unrest

Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina likely to face hurdles in securing asylum due to her dictatorial leadership: Experts

Sheikh Hasina resigned on Aug 5 ending her 15-year tenure following weeks of intense protests against her government that escalated into widespread unrest and violence. Her regime has been widely criticized for being authoritarian nature, including political repression.

UK demands UN-led inquiry into Bangladesh unrest; Sheikh Hasina's asylum status remains uncertain

The government has made no official comment on reports of Hasina seeking political asylum in the UK, with Home Office sources only indicating that the country’s immigration rules don’t specifically allow individuals to travel to the UK to seek asylum.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh ex-PM likely to seek political asylum in UK, UN calls for calm & restraint

Sheikh Hasina who landed at Ghaziabad's Hindon Air Base in a C-130 transport aircraft August 5 evening is reportedly still staying in Ghaziabad.

Fiji's highest civilian award conferred on President Droupadi Murmu

Murmu, who is on a two-day visit to Fiji, described the honor as "a reflection of the deep ties of friendship" between India and Fiji. This is the first visit by an Indian head of state to the archipelago nation.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina resigns as Bangladesh Prime Minister, flees to India amid protests

The Army Chief announces the formation of an interim government due to economic fallout from the protests, which have led to nearly 300 casualties. India’s Border Security Force (BSF) is on high alert as violence continues.