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Bangladesh’s 13th parliament begins amid controversy over historical symbolism, political protests, and questions about the country’s democratic direction.

Harsh Vardhan Shringla advised India on Tuesday to reset ties with Bangladesh following the Feb 12 polls. He cited economic pressures and positive signals from Tarique Rahman as keys to a new era.

March 7 remains a milestone in Bangladesh's history. Despite the cancellation of the official holiday in 2024, citizens and parties remember the 1971 speech that led to the nation's birth.

In Paris, the South Asian Rights Initiative and Awami League leaders condemned the Feb 12 polls. They warned that excluding major parties threatens Bangladesh's democratic foundation and stability.

A 75-year-old woman in Jashore has had her leg tendon severed by attackers targeting her son’s political ties. Local community leaders have condemned the "cowardly" act as a human rights violation.