... ahead of Thursday’s polls, the first since Hasina’s government was ousted in a mass uprising on Aug ... Around 1,400 people were killed and thousands of others were injured in the uprising.
Bangladesh is gearing up to hold its 13th general election, the first since the 2024 uprising that toppled longtime leader Sheikh Hasina’s “autocratic” regime and forced her into exile ... 2024 uprising.
People in Bangladesh are all set to vote in the 13th general election on Thursday, the first after the July 2024 uprising, as poll campaigns end on Tuesday morning. The government earlier announced three days of public holidays starting from Feb.
Egypt is a Muslim-majority country. Islam can be felt, seen and heard in every corner of the nation. The melodic call to prayer rings out five times a day to remind Muslims to stop what they are doing and turn their attention to God in worship ... .
Hadi was an outspoken critic of India, where Hasina has taken refuge since fleeing Dhaka in the wake of the July 2024 uprising that overthrew her government ....