UK Minister Faces Investigation Over Gifted Apartment
UK Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq faces investigations in both the UK and Bangladesh regarding a £700,000 apartment gifted to her by a developer linked to her aunt, the former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, prompting questions about transparency and conflicts of interest.
UK Minister Faces Investigation Over Gifted Apartment
UK Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq faces investigations in both the UK and Bangladesh regarding a £700,000 apartment gifted to her by a developer linked to her aunt, the former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, prompting questions about transparency and conflicts of interest.
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52% Bias Score
UK Minister Siddiq Self-Refers Amid Allegations of Russian Deal Links
UK Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq referred herself to the ethics watchdog over alleged links to a Russian deal with her aunt, the former Bangladeshi prime minister, and properties connected to her political party; allegations include embezzlement of \$5bn from a nuclear power plant project.
UK Minister Siddiq Self-Refers Amid Allegations of Russian Deal Links
UK Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq referred herself to the ethics watchdog over alleged links to a Russian deal with her aunt, the former Bangladeshi prime minister, and properties connected to her political party; allegations include embezzlement of \$5bn from a nuclear power plant project.
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52% Bias Score
Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Strengthen, Raising Security Concerns for India
After the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's government and the appointment of an interim leader, Bangladesh and Pakistan are rapidly improving relations, raising security concerns for India, especially regarding the Siliguri Corridor.
Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Strengthen, Raising Security Concerns for India
After the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's government and the appointment of an interim leader, Bangladesh and Pakistan are rapidly improving relations, raising security concerns for India, especially regarding the Siliguri Corridor.
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44% Bias Score
Bangladesh Protests Demand Hasina's Prosecution
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, thousands protested on Tuesday, demanding the prosecution of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for hundreds of deaths during July's uprising; the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement organized the demonstration, calling for Hasina's trial and a ban on her Awami League party; ...
Bangladesh Protests Demand Hasina's Prosecution
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, thousands protested on Tuesday, demanding the prosecution of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for hundreds of deaths during July's uprising; the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement organized the demonstration, calling for Hasina's trial and a ban on her Awami League party; ...
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56% Bias Score
Pakistan-Bangladesh Rapprochement Raises Security Concerns for India
Following a student-led movement that ousted Sheikh Hasina's government, Bangladesh's new interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has pursued closer ties with Pakistan, including establishing direct sea links and joint military exercises. This has caused concern in India due to security implications in its ...
Pakistan-Bangladesh Rapprochement Raises Security Concerns for India
Following a student-led movement that ousted Sheikh Hasina's government, Bangladesh's new interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has pursued closer ties with Pakistan, including establishing direct sea links and joint military exercises. This has caused concern in India due to security implications in its ...
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52% Bias Score
Bangladesh Political Upheaval Leads to Release of Political Prisoners
Following the August 5th, 2019 ouster of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by a mass student movement, at least four political prisoners, including indigenous rights defender Michael Chakma, were released and abandoned in various locations, highlighting the chaotic aftermath of the political...
Bangladesh Political Upheaval Leads to Release of Political Prisoners
Following the August 5th, 2019 ouster of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by a mass student movement, at least four political prisoners, including indigenous rights defender Michael Chakma, were released and abandoned in various locations, highlighting the chaotic aftermath of the political...
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52% Bias Score
Bangladesh Investigates Treasury Minister's Family Finances
Bangladesh's anti-money laundering agency requested financial records from banks related to Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, her family, and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following embezzlement allegations made by a political opponent who fled the country amidst protests; Siddiq denies the cla...
Bangladesh Investigates Treasury Minister's Family Finances
Bangladesh's anti-money laundering agency requested financial records from banks related to Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, her family, and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following embezzlement allegations made by a political opponent who fled the country amidst protests; Siddiq denies the cla...
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40% Bias Score
NHS Faces Collapse Without Deep Reform, Warns Health Secretary
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns the NHS risks collapse without modernization, highlighting needed reforms while acknowledging persistent issues like staff shortages and the social care crisis; additional funding is provided, but deeper systemic changes are required.
NHS Faces Collapse Without Deep Reform, Warns Health Secretary
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns the NHS risks collapse without modernization, highlighting needed reforms while acknowledging persistent issues like staff shortages and the social care crisis; additional funding is provided, but deeper systemic changes are required.
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64% Bias Score
Bangladesh Rally Marks Anniversary of Uprising that Ousted Hasina
Thousands of Bangladeshis rallied in Dhaka on Tuesday to mark the five-month anniversary of a student-led uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and left over 1,000 dead; the interim government will issue a declaration addressing the uprising's goals.
Bangladesh Rally Marks Anniversary of Uprising that Ousted Hasina
Thousands of Bangladeshis rallied in Dhaka on Tuesday to mark the five-month anniversary of a student-led uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and left over 1,000 dead; the interim government will issue a declaration addressing the uprising's goals.
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36% Bias Score
Bangladesh: Thousands Protest, Demand Constitutional Changes After July Uprising
On December 31st, 2024, thousands of Bangladeshis protested in Dhaka, commemorating the July student uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, demanding constitutional changes, and remembering over 1,000 deaths during the protests.
Bangladesh: Thousands Protest, Demand Constitutional Changes After July Uprising
On December 31st, 2024, thousands of Bangladeshis protested in Dhaka, commemorating the July student uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, demanding constitutional changes, and remembering over 1,000 deaths during the protests.
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52% Bias Score
Bangladesh's Interim Government Faces Condemnation Over Human Rights Abuses
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus's government in Bangladesh faces international condemnation for alleged human rights abuses, including attacks on religious minorities, extrajudicial killings, and press suppression, prompting concerns about political instability and international isolation.
Bangladesh's Interim Government Faces Condemnation Over Human Rights Abuses
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus's government in Bangladesh faces international condemnation for alleged human rights abuses, including attacks on religious minorities, extrajudicial killings, and press suppression, prompting concerns about political instability and international isolation.
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48% Bias Score
China Approves World's Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet, Sparking Displacement and Environmental Concerns
China approved construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on Tibet's Yarlung Tsangpo River, raising concerns about community displacement and environmental impacts in India and Bangladesh; the project's cost is estimated at \$127 billion.
China Approves World's Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet, Sparking Displacement and Environmental Concerns
China approved construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on Tibet's Yarlung Tsangpo River, raising concerns about community displacement and environmental impacts in India and Bangladesh; the project's cost is estimated at \$127 billion.
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40% Bias Score