Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

October 16, 2024 8:12 PM

Bangladesh: Interim Government scraps eight national holidays introduced by Sheikh Hasina

In Bangladesh, the interim government led by Prof. Muhammad Yunus announced the cancellation of eight national holidays introduced by Sheikh Hasina, including the birth and death anniversaries of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, observed on March 17 and August 15, respectively. The announcement was made on Wednesday through a post on the verified Facebook page of the chief adviser to the interim government. The other holidays cancelled include “Historic March 7” Day, the birth anniversary of Sheikh...

Bangladesh crisis: Sheikh Hasina falls from grace in nation her father founded

Sheikh Hasina, who resigned as Bangladesh's prime minister and fled the country on Monday following weeks of protests, has been one of the dominant figures in its politics since the assassination of her father, independence leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, nearly a half-century ago. Her flight came less than seven months after she celebrated a fourth straight term in power - and fifth overall - by sweeping national elections in January. The 76-year-old was flown in a military helicopter on Mo...