Tag: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh look to Shakib to tame New Zealand in 200th match

London :  Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has set his sights on a memorable 200th one-day international as his side chase a second successive World Cup win against New Zealand on Wednesday. Shakib was the key man when Bangladesh upset South Africa by 21 runs in their opening match […]

Global support lets Bangladesh PM withstand election worries

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Congratulatory messages are flowing to Bangladesh Prime Minister-elect Sheikh Hasina, ensuring she will withstand calls to investigate allegations of widespread serious irregularities in Sunday’s election that was dominated by her coalition. Hasina is set to form her third consecutive government and fourth overall, and on […]

Bangladesh votes in polls seen as referendum on resolute PM

DHAKA, Bangladesh  — People in Bangladesh voted Sunday in parliamentary elections seen as a referendum on what critics call Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s increasingly authoritarian rule, amid complaints from both ruling party and opposition activists of attacks on supporters and candidates. Hasina’s main rival is former Prime Minister […]

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