(27 mins ago) Bangladesh's opposition alliance enforced a nationwide strike today marred by violence that killed four people, after the prime minister refused calls to form a caretaker government that excludes political parties. The 18-party opposition alliance led by Khaleda Zia began the three-day general strike Sunday to force the government of Prime [...]

DHAKA (Reuters) - At least 15 Bangladeshis have been killed and hundreds wounded in all-too familiar political violence, police said on Monday, the second day of a strike led by opposition supporters demanding elections be held under a non-partisan … [Read More]

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Dhaka, Oct 28 : Anxieties mounted across Bangladesh over deadly political violence which has left 12 people dead and hundreds injured since … [Read More]

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After watching the political drama in our country for a considerable time and listening to the talk shows on TV, participated by political pundits repeating much of the same thing day in and day out, I have reached a point where I am compelled to take a side for the sake of saving the country [...]

The United States and Japan have expressed concern over the escalation of violence and deaths across Bangladesh, and called on the ruling and opposition parties to show restraint, and express their views peacefully. "America's message to all political players is that violence is not a part of the democratic process and is not acceptable. [...]

The global threat of violent extremism is becoming more dispersed and localised as exemplified by the emerging trend in Bangladesh. A relatively new group named Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) which draws inspiration from the global jihadist movement is trying to revive the local militant outfits in the country. The ABT aims to gain control of [...]

A vehicle burns after it was set on fire allegedly by opposition activists during a general strike in Josohor, outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013. Police and supporters of Bangladesh's ruling party clashed Sunday with opposition supporters, leaving at least five people dead and scores injured in different parts of the country as [...]

The latest violence comes after last-minute talks on Saturday between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her bitter rival, BNP leader Khaleda Zia, failed to halt the three-day strike and defuse the … [Read More]

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Sheikh Hasina on Sunday sacked her top political aide without citing any reason. "The public administration ministry issued a notification cancelling the contract of … [Read More]

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DHAKA: Police and backers of Bangladesh's ruling party clashed on Sunday with opposition supporters, leaving at least three people dead and scores injured in different parts of the country as opposition parties try to enforce a nationwide general strike. The protest is aimed at forcing Prime … [Read More]

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