Bangladesh’s government is continuing to crack down on opposition members and supporters, who are calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign. It’s happening ahead of the general election in January. More than 10,000 people were reportedly arrested at a major rally in Dhaka two weeks ago. Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury has more from the…… Read More
The main opposition party in Bangladesh and its allies staged a large rally on Monday in the capital Dhaka. They were protesting against the police crackdown on their party members, during a peaceful sit-in on Saturday. They want the government to step down and hand over power to a caretaker administration ahead of the general…… Read More
In Bangladesh, the families of victims of forced disappearances have rallied to demand their return. Rights groups say more than 600 people disappeared since the Awami League government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina came to power in 2009. Their families accuse the government of harrassment to try and force them to remain silent about…… Read More
Bangladesh’s main opposition party has been holding anti-government protests for months, with the latest in Dhaka attracting up to 100,000 people. A poor economy, rising food and fuel prices and power cuts appear to have galvanised long-standing anger at Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The protesters want her to resign and make way for a caretaker…… Read More