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Bangladesh’s interim head Muhammed Yunus has said that ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has to “keep quiet” while she stays in India to avoid complicating matters further. Speaking to PTI, Yunus, who was appointed the chief advisor of Bangladesh after Hasina’s unceremonious exit from the country, said that the former PM’s political remarks from…
Blindfolded, handcuffed, and dragged out of his secret prison for the first time in eight years, Bangladeshi barrister Ahmad Bin Quasem held his breath, anticipating the crack of a gun. Instead, he was unceremoniously thrown from a car and into a muddy ditch on the outskirts of Dhaka—alive, free, and utterly unaware of the national…
A statue intended to honor the liberation of Bangladesh has been vandalized by “anti-India extremists,” according to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. Tharoor posted a photo of the damaged statue, which commemorates Pakistan’s surrender at the end of the 1971 war. “Disturbing to see such images of the statue at the 1971 Shaheed Memorial Complex, Mujibnagar,…
Recent upheavals in Bangladesh have sparked widespread speculation and concern. However, contrary to some narratives, this unrest does not signify the emergence of an Islamic revolution in the country. Instead, it represents a profound reaction from the populace, deeply frustrated by the perceived atrocities and mismanagement of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government. The current situation…
Nobel laureate economist Muhammad Yunus has been sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, three days after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to quit and flee the country amid massive unrest in the country , Al Jazeera reported. Yunus, 84, took oath at a ceremony in Dhaka on Thursday night. The country…
Following the ousting of Sheikh Hasina amid massive protests, Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus has been named the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, backed by the military. Student leaders, whose protests led to Hasina’s ouster, met with Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman and President Mohammed Shahabuddin to discuss forming the interim government. The President’s office announced…
Amid the ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh, the longstanding trade relationship between India and Bangladesh is encountering obstacles. The two countries have enjoyed a robust trading partnership, exchanging a diverse range of goods and services over the years. In the fiscal year 2023-24, trade between India and Bangladesh amounted to ₹1,35,285 crore, with India maintaining…
Late yesterday evening, Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin presided over a critical meeting regarding the establishment of a military-backed caretaker government. The session was attended by key military figures, including Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, as well as the heads of the navy and airforce. Prominent opposition leaders, including those from the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, were also…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned from her position and left Bangladesh following a fresh wave of violent clashes between protesters and supporters of the ruling Awami League. Reports indicate that she vacated her office and departed the country on Monday, as the unrest escalated, resulting in multiple deaths. This marks one of the most…
In Bangladesh, a new wave of violence has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 91 people, including 13 police officers, with many more injured. The violence erupted as police resorted to using tear gas and stun grenades to disperse tens of thousands of protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The…