Awami League leader Mahibul Hasan Chowdhury Naufel says Sheikh Hasina’s retirement is not a party decision, reaffirming her central role in leadership and future planning.
Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup hangs in the balance after a government-backed refusal to play matches in India, prompting an ICC warning of possible replacement.
Japan is set to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant after 15 years, aiming to cut fuel imports while facing strong opposition over earthquake safety concerns.
Sheikh Hasina is set to address international media from New Delhi on January 23, challenging Bangladesh’s interim government and warning against an exclusionary election.
