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Yunus called ‘terrorist’ by Awami backers at US airport

DHAKA: Nobel laureate and former Bangladesh interim govt chief adviser Muhammad Yunus was confronted by a group of Awami League supporters at New York’s John F Kennedy airport, who termed him a “terrorist” for “killing civilians, arresting thousands and destroying democracy in Bangladesh”.

The Times of India · Oct 14

Bangladesh warns of legal action over harassment of Muhammad Yunus in US

Tarique Rahman's adviser issued a warning concerning legal repercussions for supporters of Awami League who heckled Muhammad Yunus. Yunus, recently facing criticism over a measles outbreak, was targeted by aggressive protestors while arriving in New York. Supporters yelled accusations of terrorism and questioned his presence in the US. The incident…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Bangladesh party backs CJP stir, ex-Yunus aide seeks Modi's fall

DHAKA: Hardline Jamaat-e-Islami ally and NCP convener Nahid Islam, a key member of the July 2024 movement that led to Sheikh Hasina's ouster as Bangladesh PM, backed the CJP-spearheaded protests in New Delhi, while a former adviser to the erstwhile Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt said he was waiting to witness…

The Times of India · Oct 11

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India cannot give deadline on Hasina's extradition to Bangladesh: envoy Dinesh Trivedi

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi stated that India cannot give a timeframe for Sheikh Hasina's extradition. Hasina has been living in India since she fled Bangladesh amid massive protests in 2024. The Bangladesh government has repeatedly requested her extradition, which India is examining through legal processes. Tensions between India and…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Hasina urges global community to press for release of detained Awami members

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Friday reached out to the "international community", to push for release of detained Awami League members, lifting of the ban on her party's activities and withdrawal of what she described as fabricated cases, while alleging over 1,000 babies died after Muhammad Yunus' administration and…

The Times of India · Sep 26

From July Uprising leader to graft probe: Former Yunus govt advisor Asif Mahmud under scanner

Bangladesh’s anti-graft agency said Friday it has sought details of the financial transactions of Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, a prominent leader of the 2024 “July Uprising” that ousted the Sheikh Hasina government, as part of a money-laundering investigation.

The Times of India · Sep 18

Suspected measles cases kill nearly 1,000 as Bangladesh struggles to contain outbreak

Bangladesh is struggling to tackle a measles outbreak that has killed almost 1,000 children this year despite a renewed vaccination campaign

The Independent UK · Sep 9

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Bangladesh journalists arrested for asking questions during Hasina’s downfall are denied bail

Special tribunal in Bangladesh asks authorities to keep three journalists jailed until their trial

The Independent UK · Aug 25

'Need conducive environment': Bangladesh PM on India ties as Hasina eyes return to Dhaka

The Prime Minister's Office said Rahman "emphasised the need to create a conducive environment to further advance the bilateral relations between the two countries". Dhaka also called on New Delhi to expedite Hasina's extradition, according to the statement Hasina has been living in India since the fall of her government.…

The Times of India · Aug 10

Mob tries to set former cricketer’s house on fire after he attends press conference with ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina

Hasina announces that she plans to return to Bangladesh in December

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman opens museum at Hasina's former residence, honours uprising martyrs

Dhaka inaugurated a memorial museum at Sheikh Hasina's former residence. This museum commemorates victims of the July-August 2024 student protests. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman unveiled the museum on August 5, 2024. The museum preserves artifacts and documents from the mass uprising. This site honors the sacrifices made during the violent…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Bangladesh’s president and long-time ally of ousted PM Hasina resigns

Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns halfway through his term, citing medical reasons

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh this year, criticises current government

Exiled former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina plans to return this year, asserting her fight is for the people's political rights and democracy's restoration. Facing a death sentence she deems politically motivated, Hasina criticized the current leadership for weakening democracy and failing to protect minority communities. She remains defiant, emphasizing…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

Beijing expands Indian Ocean footprint with Bangladesh port deal

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman met Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday, wrapping up his five-day visit to China, during which the two sides formalised a deal to develop an economic zone near Mongla port, replacing a previously proposed Indianbacked venture. The land for the zone at Mongla — Bangladesh’s second-largest seaport…

The Times of India · Jun 26

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The Economic Times · Jun 25

India's envoy to Bangladesh assumes office; announces travel visa resumption

India's new High Commissioner to Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, has announced the resumption of travel visas for Bangladeshi nationals, a significant step following his assumption of office and conferment of Union minister status. Trivedi presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin, marking the commencement of his diplomatic tenure.

The Times of India · May 19

Vax crisis inherited, had no measles shots in stock when we took office: BNP govt

Bangladesh faces a severe measles crisis with hundreds of child deaths and thousands infected. The current government claims it inherited a complete lack of vaccines, blaming previous administrations for the outbreak due to halted immunization programs. Authorities are now racing to vaccinate, while the High Court considers barring officials from…

The Times of India · May 17

Measles kills 450 kids in Bangladesh; probe sought into Yunus’ vax policy

DHAKA: With measles killing over 450 kids in Bangladesh since mid-March, a court order has been sought for barring former interim govt chief adviser Muhammad Yunus and 24 others from leaving the country pending completion of probe into the shortage of measles vaccines during his tenure.

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Bangladesh’s foreign minister visits India in bid to mend strained ties

Bangladesh foreign minister to discuss trade, water sharing treaty, and energy cooperation with Delhi officials

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The Independent UK · Apr 7

Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 children

Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations while trying to contain an ongoing outbreak that has killed more than 100 children

The Times of India · Apr 4

Hindus urge Bangladesh PM to form minority commission

DHAKA: Hindu community leaders have urged Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to form a minority commission to address “issues” faced by members of the minority group, as it cited incidents of harassment and deprivation, including job losses, during the tenure of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.

The Times of India · Mar 7

'Shows people's desire to keep Jamaat out': Taslima Nasrin says BNP's Bangladesh poll landslide not due to party's 'popularity'

NEW DELHI: Author Taslima Nasrin, who has lived in exile since being forced to leave Bangladesh in 1994 over her novel "Lajja," said on Saturday that the sweeping victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the recent elections reflects the public’s determination to prevent Islamist radicals from coming to…

The Times of India · Feb 24

Muhammad Yunus returns to non-profit work after 18 months leading Bangladesh interim government

Muhammad Yunus has returned to his non-profit work at the Yunus Centre after an 18-month tenure as chief adviser to Bangladesh's interim government. He was welcomed by colleagues and met with Grameen organisations to review paused initiatives. Yunus will also resume living at his personal residence in Dhaka.

The Times of India · Feb 23

Bangladesh President on Yunus era: Don't know if anyone could endure the storm I survived

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accused former interim government chief Muhammad Yunus of plotting to overthrow him and destabilize the country. Shahabuddin alleged a secretive Bangladesh-US trade agreement and credited the military and BNP leadership for his presidency during Yunus's tenure. Separately, a Yunus-appointed prosecutor was replaced amid ongoing legal…

The Times of India · Feb 23

Did Yunus try to 'destabilise' Dhaka? Bangladesh president alleges ‘conspiracy' to remove him

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin accused former chief adviser Muhammad Yunus of constitutional breaches and attempts to destabilize the country and presidency. Shahabuddin stated Yunus failed to brief him on foreign visits and alleged a conspiracy to unconstitutionally replace him. The president also described his office being deliberately isolated and handicapped…

The Times of India · Feb 18

We can become catalysts for each other's growth: Modi to Tarique

DHAKA: BNP's landslide win in the Feb 12 parliamentary elections set in motion the end of Muhammad Yunus's role as chief adviser.

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