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Decision came during meeting of military chiefs and organisers of the student protests that helped drive longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina from power

Muhammad Yunus – Bangladesh's Nobel laureate – will lead the country's interim government, the country's presidency announced Wednesday following a meeting with military leaders, student protesters, and civil society members. The announcement was made after prime minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down and fled amidst a mass uprising driven by student-led…

The microfinance pioneer has been tapped to lead an interim government after the ouster of PM Sheikh Hasina.

After a month of demonstrations in Bangladesh, prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted by a protest movement with levels of violence not seen since the country won its independence in 1971. In addition to failing to resolve mass youth unemployment, the so-called Iron Lady of Bangladesh paid the price for…

The sudden downfall of the world’s longest-serving female leader has ended one of South Asia’s most enduring political dynasties. But will Hasina’s legacy be huge development gains or rights abuses and alleged killings?

Bangladesh Nobel winner Muhammad Yunus said Tuesday he is ready to head a caretaker government, a day after the military took control as mass protests forced longtime ruler Sheikh Hasina to flee.

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India sparking euphoria and looting by tens of thousands of protesters who led a campaign against her 15-year rule.

Bangladesh’s embattled prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, fled the country on Aug. 5, 2024, after weeks of protests that have resulted in scores of deaths.