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  Virtual Bangladesh : Government
Bangladesh is governed by a multi-party parliamentary system of government.
In the Bangladesh parliamentary systems, the head of state (the President) is generally a ceremonial position.
President Iajuddin Ahmed assumed the office of chief adviser to the non-party caretaker government in addition to his presidential responsibilities as "major political parties failed to reach a consensus on an acceptable person for the post" pending new elections at the end of BNP's 5 year stint which ended end of October, 2006.
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  Lists of office-holders
lists of people in various offices and positions, including heads of states or of subnational entities (in no particular order).
Current incumbents may also be found in the countries' articles (main article and "Politics of") and the list of national leaders, recent changes on 2004 in politics, and past leaders on State leaders by year.
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 Global Exchange : Long List of Ex-Presidents Face Corruption Charges - Report
The long list includes two serving presidents facing charges, as well as former leaders who have served time in prison, are now behind bars, are under prosecution, or are the target of suspicions and about to be tried.
Another former president who may soon be tried is Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada in Bolivia, who was forced to resign in October 2003 by a month-long popular revolt triggered by plans to export natural gas to the United States and Mexico under conditions that were opposed by the public.
In the Caribbean, former Haitian president Jean Bertrand Aristide, whose term was cut short in February in the midst of looting and violence and U.S. intervention, is accused by opposition groups of corruption and political violence.
www.globalexchange.org /update/2587.html   (1436 words)

  
 Al Jazeera English - News - Troops Deployed In Bangladesh
Soldiers patrolled Bangladesh's towns and cities on Sunday after the military was deployed to end weeks of often-violent protests, prompting unease over the country's democratic future.
Bangladesh has been repeatedly paralysed over the past two months by the protests, organised by an alliance of 14 political parties that is demanding electoral reforms in advance of elections scheduled for January 23.
Under Bangladesh's constitution, election officials cannot be sacked, but must resign or go on leave.
english.aljazeera.net /NR/exeres/53A2E2D0-C3B8-4693-A043-C7697B9F9C36.htm   (691 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Main Page   (Site not responding. Last check: )
DEPTEL 243, also known as Department Telegram or Telegram 243 or the August 24 cable or more commonly as the Cable 243, was a high profile message sent on August 24, 1963, by the US Department of State to Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
On November 1, 1963, President Ngo Dinh Diem of South Vietnam was deposed in a CIA-backed coup detat led by Duong Van Minh.
This is a list of Bulgarian monarchs from the earliest records in the Nominalia of the Bulgarian khans to 1946, when the monarchy in the country was abolished.
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 Pakistan Times | Top Story: Bangladesh Elections Postponed; President Quits interim Govt
DHAKA: Bangladesh's president has agreed to opposition demands to postpone general elections that were scheduled for January 22 in order to guarantee "free and fair polls" at a later date, his spokesman was quoted as saying Thursday.
President Iajuddin Ahmed also decided to quit his controversial position as head of an interim government responsible for organising the elections, and has appointed a politically independent member of the country's supreme court to the post.
Bangladesh has recently been crippled by a series of strikes and blockades orchestrated by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her 19-party alliance that opposes the Jan. 22 election.
www.pakistantimes.net /2007/01/12/top11.htm   (755 words)

  
 Bangladesh - Textop Wiki
Bangladesh (or in full, The People's Republic of Bangladesh) is located in south Asia between India and Burma.
The President of Bangladesh is the head of state, and the Prime Minister of Bangladesh is the head of government.
The official languages of Bangladesh are Bengali and English.
www.textop.org /wiki/index.php?title=Bangladesh   (91 words)

  
 AHN | Bangladesh Grand Political Alliance Announces Blockade For Jan. 7 to 8 | May 11, 2007
She also demanded a fresh election schedule, corrected voter list, appointment of a Chief Advisor and new Chief Election Commissioner, recasting of the election commission and removal of the attorney general and chiefs of the intelligence agencies.
Among others, two former Presidents of Bangladesh - the Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad and the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Chief AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury -were present at the news conference.
About fresh election schedule, the AL president said it is important to ensure people's participation in an acceptable election rather than to hold an election on schedule.
www.allheadlinenews.com /articles/7005991562   (336 words)

  
 Travel Bangladesh, Bangladesh Hotels, Flights and more - Bangladesh
Kuakata is a treasure in Bangladesh that is considered to be one of the most picturesque destinations in the country.
Bangladesh has recognized the importance of tourist attractions such as this, and has increased safety and facilities to accommodate the ever-growing tourism industry.
Swapnodanay Nominated for an Oscar The Bangladesh Oscar Committee has nominated “Swapnodanay” (“On the Wings of Dreams”) as the country’s entry in the category of Best Foreign Language Film at the 80th Academy Awards to be held on 24 Feburary 2008 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.
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 Bangladesh President Steps Down, Bangladesh President Steps Down As Interim Leader After Declaring a State of Emergency ...
Bangladesh president steps down as interim leader after declaring a state of emergency
A new voter list had been among the key demands of a major political alliance that has orchestrated paralyzing protests and strikes in recent months, alleging Ahmed's administration favored its rivals and saying it would boycott the vote.
The United Nations and the European Union election observation mission in Bangladesh have suspended election-related activities and support for the South Asian nation, citing lack of legitimacy of the balloting.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2007/01/11/ap/world/mainD8MJ8BF00.shtml   (715 words)

  
 Awami League alliance to boycott Bangladesh polls
Bangladesh's Awami League-led alliance Wednesday decided to boycott the general elections, leaving the long awaited polls scheduled to begin Jan 22 shrouded in uncertainty.
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina made the announcement at a crowded media conference at noon, demanding the resignation of President Iajuddin Ahmed who, as chief advisor of an interim government, is tasked to conduct the polls.
After scoring a match-winning unbeaten 91 against Bangladesh in the first One-day International here Thursday, Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that he fought on despite the conditions favouring bowlers and his troubling leg cramps.
www.bangladeshnews.net /story/223130   (608 words)

  
 The Hindu : Opinion / News Analysis : Political stalemate in Bangladesh
The League president and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced on January 3 that the alliance was left with no other option as the electoral preparations had been "staged-managed" in favour of the Khaleda Zia-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party and the Jamaat-e-Islami.
The President can reschedule the election in the interest of a credible poll and seek directives from the Supreme Court regarding the 90-day constitutional stipulation, or hold the election so that his political mentors return to power.
Bangladesh's Constitution stipulates holding of fresh elections within 90 days of the last Parliament's dissolution.
www.hindu.com /2007/01/11/stories/2007011104171100.htm   (1330 words)

  
 Transport Blockade Begins in Bangladesh - washingtonpost.com
Sunday, January 7, 2007; 2:11 AM DHAKA, Bangladesh -- Riot police used batons and fired tear gas Sunday to disperse thousands of stick-welding and stone-throwing protesters in the Bangladeshi capital who are demanding electoral reforms, witnesses and a news report said.
About 12,000 police and soldiers were deployed across the capital, where the 19-party political alliance plans to block roads and railways until Tuesday to isolate the city from the rest of the country.
Two presidents have been slain in military coups, and Hasina and Zia have traded premierships since the restoration of democracy in 1991.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/06/AR2007010601206_pf.html   (325 words)

  
 Long List of Ex-Presidents Face Corruption Charges - Report - Haiti Info
The long list includes two serving presidents facing charges, as well as former leaders who have served time in prison, are now behind bars, are under prosecution, or are the target of suspicions and about to be tried.
Another former president who may soon be tried is Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada in Bolivia, who was forced to resign in October 2003 by a month-long popular revolt triggered by plans to export natural gas to the United States and Mexico under conditions that were opposed by the public.
In the Caribbean, former Haitian president Jean Bertrand Aristide, whose term was cut short in February in the midst of looting and violence and U.S. intervention, is accused by opposition groups of corruption and political violence.
www.haiti-info.com /spip.php?article2886   (1552 words)

  
 Politics of Bangladesh   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Politics of Bangladesh The president of Bangladesh, while chief of state, holds a largely ceremonial post, the real power is held by the prime minister, who is head of government.
Bangladeshs judiciary is a civil court system based on the British model, the highest court of appeal is the Appellate Court of the Supreme Court.
President Sattar sought to follow the policies of his predecessor and retained essentially the same cabinet, but the army stepped in once again.
read-and-go.hopto.org /Politics-of-Bangladesh   (2588 words)

  
 .:: THE BANGLADESH OBSERVER - Net Edition ::.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Presided over by Vice President of the Association the meeting was addressed, among others, by, Barrister M. Amir-ul-Islam, Khandaker Mahbub Hossain, Abdul Baset Majumdar, Abdul Matin Khasru, Yusuf Hossain Humayun, Subrata Chowdhury and M. Rahmat Ali MP.
Justice Rahman termed the HC verdict on voters list as unlawful and said the EC is not bound to abide by the verdict.
President Professor Dr Iajuddin Ahmed on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to the memory of the proclaimer of independence of the country and architect of Bangladeshi nationalism Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, reports BSS.
www.bangladeshobserveronline.com /new/2006/01/19/front.htm   (6390 words)

  
 LATIN AMERICA: Long List of Ex-Presidents Face Corruption Charges - Report
The long list includes two serving presidents facing charges, as well as former leaders who have served time in prison, are now behind bars, are under prosecution, or are the target of suspicions and about to be tried.
Another former president who may soon be tried is Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada in Bolivia, who was forced to resign in October 2003 by a month-long popular revolt triggered by plans to export natural gas to the United States and Mexico under conditions that were opposed by the public.
In the Caribbean, former Haitian president Jean Bertrand Aristide, whose term was cut short in February in the midst of looting and violence and U.S. intervention, is accused by opposition groups of corruption and political violence.
www.ipsnews.net /interna.asp?idnews=25955   (1473 words)

  
 Bangladesh Political Stalemate Lingers
Bangladesh President Iajuddin Ahmed ordered deployment of the army across the country after an interim government failed to end a lingering political standoff over electoral reforms.
President Iajuddin Ahmed ordered the deployment late Saturday to aid the civil administration in a bid to quell rising fears of chaos ahead of parliamentary elections slated for Jan. 23, the Home Ministry said.
Under Bangladesh's constitution, election officials cannot be fired, but must resign or go on leave.
www.softcom.net /webnews/wed/as/Abangladesh.Rrfx_GDA.html   (572 words)

  
 .:: THE BANGLADESH OBSERVER - Net Edition ::.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Workers' Party president further said that a pro-people change must be brought about on the basis of 23-point charter placed by the 14-party combine establishing a non-communal democratic government in the country.
He said in his submissions that preparing the voters' list on the basis of existing voters' list is not lawful, since enumerations of voters' list cannot be possible visiting house-to house.
Presided over by the LGED chief engineer Shahidul Hassan the function was also addressed by former secretary Quamrul Islam Siddique, director general of ICIMOD Dr. J.
www.bangladeshobserveronline.com /new/2006/04/11/front.htm   (6324 words)

  
 Timeline Bangladesh
Bangladesh later accused Pakistan of war atrocities that led to the death of some 3 million people during the 9-month war.
Ahsanullah Master, a senior member of Bangladesh's main opposition Awami League, and a young man were killed when a group of armed men opened fire on a rally being addressed by the politician.
2005 Feb 6, In Bangladesh a police officer was killed and five were injured in a clash with demonstrators during a continuing nationwide general strike in protest at a deadly grenade attack on an opposition party rally.
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 Elections postponed in Bangladesh
The president of Bangladesh postponed his country's upcoming elections on Thursday, hours after declaring a state of emergency and stepping down as interim leader of Bangladesh's caretaker government.
President Iajuddin Ahmed said in a televised speech that the election, which had been scheduled for Jan. 22, would be delayed, but did not give a new date.
A new voter list was among the key demands of the 19-party alliance, which says there are currently many false names on the list.
www.cbc.ca /world/story/2007/01/11/bangladesh-crisis.html   (1455 words)

  
 (AP) Troops Patrol to End Bangladesh Protests | WKRN.COM
Soldiers patrolled Bangladesh's towns and cities Sunday to end weeks of often violent opposition protests, a deployment that prompted unease over the country's democratic future.
President Iajuddin Ahmed ordered the military into the streets the Saturday night, trying assuage fears that the country was sliding into chaos before a Jan. 23 vote.
Two presidents have been slain in coups, and there have been 19 other failed coup attempts.
www.wkrn.com /nashville/news/ap-troops-patrol-to-end-bangladesh-protests/64737.htm   (631 words)

  
 List of Presidents of Bangladesh - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
List of Presidents of Bangladesh - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about List of Presidents of Bangladesh contains research on
List of Presidents of Bangladesh, Presidents of Bangladesh, 1971-present and Lists of office-holders.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/President_of_Bangladesh   (228 words)

  
 The 3rd world view: Update on Bangladesh
BDNews24 reports that Fakhruddin Ahmed, a renowned economist, the former governor of Bangladesh Bank and ex VP of the World Bank has been named the chief adviser of the caretaker government by president Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed.
It seems that the Bangabhaban (presidents house) is still in control of the situation.
Bangladesh: The threat of floods and current polit...
rezwanul.blogspot.com /2007/01/update-on-bangladesh.html   (331 words)

  
 Fruits and Votes » Bangladesh
The deteriorating security situation in Bangladesh is a cause for serious concern, a senior [Indian government] official said, and directly impacts India, as the growing violence and bitter rivalry between the major political combines allows the Islamic fundamentalists, some affiliated to the Al-Qaeda, to gain credibility with the populace.
Bangladeshi President Ahmed, who heads the caretaker government, is backpedaling on earlier insistence that the elections would go ahead, despite the opposition’s announced boycott.
Its presidency is selected by the parliamentary majority and is thus not credible as a neutral caretaker.
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 BANGLAPEDIA: Bangladesh Lekhak Shibir   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bangladesh Lekhak Shibir a literary and cultural organisation, was established in 1970 as 'Lekhak Sangram Shibir' at the initiative of some liberal writers like ahmed sharif, Serajul Islam Choudhury, Sardar Fazlul Karim and humayun kabir.
The Bangladesh Lekhak Shibir awards the 'Humayun Kabir Smriti Puraskar' (Humayun Kabir Memorial Prize) in memory of Humayun Kabir, the first general secretary of the Shibir, who was murdered in 1972.
Some important publications of the Shibir are Bangladesher Utpadan Paddhati (Production Systems in Bangladesh), Bangladesher Maddhyabitta (The Middle Class in Bangladesh), Bangladesher Arthanitir Sangkat (The Economic Crisis in Bangladesh), and Bangladesher Shiksa: Atit, Bartaman O Bhabisyat (Education in Bangladesh: Past, Present and Future).
www.banglapedia.org /HT/B_0210.HTM   (300 words)

  
 Bangladesh to hold polls despite opposition’s boycott
The president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry said the boycott would render the elections meaningless, cause more turmoil and hurt the economy.
Bangladesh, an impoverished nation of 144 million people, has endured a months-long political crisis exacerbated by nationwide strikes and sometimes-deadly demonstrations called by Hasina’s supporters to urge electoral reform.
President Ahmed called in the military to control the crisis in December.
www.thenews.com.pk /daily_detail.asp?id=37813   (684 words)

  
 The Institute for Ethics and Economic Policy (IEEP) at Fordham University
Bangladesh already has a bureau of anti-corruption, but it is widely regarded as toothless and not genuinely impartial.
It was reported that Bangladesh would receive a credit of 4.5 million US dollars from the World Bank under an agreement signed between the two sides to help reduce corruption and increase efficiency in the public procurement of goods, works and services in the country.
Bangladesh's Shipping Minister Akbar Hossain, who was accused of corruption by visiting Danish Foreign Ministry undersecretary Peter Lysholt Hansen, has denied that he improperly interefered  with a 16-million-dollar aid project to be used for repairs of four river ferries.
www.fordham.edu /economics/vinod/cie/bangladesh.htm   (6467 words)

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