Bangladesh

  • Mar 8, 2007
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BANGLADESH: Dhaka signals resolve on reform

Authorities conducting an anti-corruption campaign today detained Tarique Rahman, a leading...

Bangladesh
  • Feb 12, 2007
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BANGLADESH: Reform drive continues in Dhaka

The Supreme Court will assume responsibility for lower courts and judicial appointments from the...

Bangladesh
  • Feb 6, 2007
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BANGLADESH: Surging remittances boost economy

Remittances from workers overseas have increased rapidly recently. These funds are Dhaka's main...

Bangladesh
  • Jan 26, 2007
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BANGLADESH: Army-backed technocrats in reform drive

President Iajuddin Ahmed yesterday promulgated emergency rules restricting political activity and...

Bangladesh
  • Jan 22, 2007
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BANGLADESH: Ahmed calls for reform as crisis continues

The head of the interim government, Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed, yesterday pledged to hold...

Bangladesh
  • Jan 15, 2007
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BANGLADESH: Dhaka warns poll is unlikely for months

Dhaka warned today that elections are not likely for several months.

Bangladesh
  • Jan 12, 2007
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BANGLADESH: President postpones general election

A state of emergency is in force today, after President Iajuddin Ahmed yesterday postponed...

Bangladesh
  • Jan 3, 2007
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BANGLADESH: Awami League will boycott election

The Awami League (AL) announced today that it would boycott general elections scheduled for...

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