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UN: 1,400 killed in Bangladesh last summer

UN: 1,400 killed in Bangladesh last summer

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The violent crackdowns on last year's student-led protests in Bangladesh may constitute crimes against humanity, warns UN human rights chief Volker Türk. Up to 1,400 people were killed

Sheikh Hasina's Diplomatic Passport is Revoked

Sheikh Hasina's Diplomatic Passport is Revoked

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Yunus pledges support to fleeing Rohingya

Yunus pledges support to fleeing Rohingya

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Top officials investigated for murder after deadly protests

Top officials investigated for murder after deadly protests

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Yunus formally becomes new leader in troubled Bangladesh

Yunus formally becomes new leader in troubled Bangladesh

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The Nobel Peace Prize winner and economist Muhammad Yunus has been sworn in as Bangladesh's new Prime Minister. The ceremony was held after Yunus was welcomed by the country's military and several protest leaders when he landed in Dhaka

The Nobel Peace Prize Winner Takes Over Bangladesh

The Nobel Peace Prize Winner Takes Over Bangladesh

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The world-renowned microloan pioneer Muhammad Yunus takes over power in Bangladesh. After Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left the country, President Mohammed Shahabuddin has appointed Yunus as leader of a transitional government

H&M: Concerned about the violence in Bangladesh

H&M: Concerned about the violence in Bangladesh

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The Swedish clothing giant H&M is following with concern the development in Bangladesh. About 50 Swedish companies operate in the country

Nobel Laureate Ready to Lead Bangladesh

Nobel Laureate Ready to Lead Bangladesh

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After the unrest in Bangladesh, where demonstrators for weeks demanded the prime minister's resignation and finally got their way, a new demand is being made: The transitional government should be led by the Nobel Peace Prize winner and economist Muhammad Yunus.

Turmoil in Bangladesh: "Historic Moment"

Turmoil in Bangladesh: "Historic Moment"

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After weeks of violent protests, hundreds of dead, curfews and internet shutdowns, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country. It's a very hopeful moment, says South Asia expert Asheque Haque

Bangladesh's Prime Minister flees – on the run

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Bangladesh's Prime Minister flees – on the run

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Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country after weeks of growing protests that finally put an end to her 15 years in power. A transitional government will now govern the country and the population is urged to trust the military, according to the army chief

Students in Bangladesh Continue Protests

Students in Bangladesh Continue Protests

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The students in Bangladesh will continue to demonstrate – despite the Supreme Court's decision to tighten the quota system that triggered the violent protests.

Researchers: Broad dissatisfaction behind unrest in Bangladesh

Researchers: Broad dissatisfaction behind unrest in Bangladesh

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The spark that ignited the escalating student protests in Bangladesh was dissatisfaction with a disputed quota system for government jobs. But the protests are also about corruption and the lack of democracy in the country, according to a South Asia researcher

At Least 300 Police Officers Injured in Bangladesh

At Least 300 Police Officers Injured in Bangladesh

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At least 300 police officers have been injured in Bangladesh during Friday's clashes with demonstrators at several locations in the capital city of Dhaka.

Death toll rises in Bangladesh protests

Death toll rises in Bangladesh protests

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Ongoing violent protests in Bangladesh result in rising death tolls. Dramatic scenes unfolded on Thursday

Tense situation after deadly protests in Bangladesh

Tense situation after deadly protests in Bangladesh

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