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Ouster Of Bangladesh Ally A Diplomatic Dilemma For India

The ouster of Bangladesh's autocratic premier sparked celebrations in Dhaka this week but alarm in neighbouring India, which backed Sheikh Hasina to counter rival China and quash Islamist alternatives, analysts say.

International Business Times

Bangladesh at a crossroad after Hasina’s resignation – here’s what could happen next

Sheikh Hasina ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist for over 15 years. But on Monday August 5 she was forced to resign and flee the country as hundreds of thousands of people marched on the capital Dhaka and stormed her residence.

The Conversation

Bangladeshi journalists hopeful of press freedom as Hasina era ends

Reporters cautiously optimistic as interim government takes over after years of intimidation and censorship

The Guardian - UK

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Will Yunus-led interim government bring Bangladesh out of its ‘dark era’?

As government headed by Nobel laureate takes charge, many wonder how it will undo years of Hasina’s ‘autocratic rule’.

Al Jazeera

As Police Strike, Bangladesh Students Cop Traffic Duty

Bangladeshi students battled police for control of the streets and won, but if their country is to embark on a new journey, someone has to clear the road ahead.

International Business Times

‘Report with facts, would be better for us’: Hindu students in Bangladesh on Indian media coverage

“If the Indian media had done its job properly, we would’ve had an easier time talking about what we are facing,” said Bipra Prasun Das, a 21-year-old Hindu student from North South University in Dhaka, whose ancestral home was burnt down in violence in Bangladesh this week.

Newslaundry

‘Islamophobic, alarmist’: How some India outlets covered Bangladesh crisis

India media make claims linking China and Pakistan intelligence to protests and exaggerate scale of attacks on Hindus.

Al Jazeera

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Nobel laureate Yunus sworn in as leader of Bangladesh's interim government

Nobel laureate and economist Muhammad Yunus took the oath of office as head of Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday after a student-led uprising prompted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to step down and flee to India.

France 24

Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh’s interim government

Nobel Peace laureate says he will perform his duties as interim leader ‘sincerely’ after Sheikh Hasina’s resignation.

Al Jazeera

"This is our first responsibility": Muhammad Yunus ensures "no attack" anywhere in Bangladesh

He further stressed that Bangladesh has tremendous potential but the first priority is to save the country from chaos so that the country can proceed on the "path shown by students." Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Interest of Bangladesh people foremost, hope for early restoration of law and order: MEA

India is concerned at the 'evolving' situation in Bangladesh in the aftermath of intense violence and Sheikh Hasina's resignation, the Ministry of External Affairs said, adding that the interest of the people of Bangladesh is foremost for New Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Muhammad Yunus returns to Bangladesh to lead interim government

‘Bangladesh has got a second independence,’ Nobel laureate says before meeting army chief and president.

Al Jazeera

Paul Polman: It’s time to stand with Bangladesh—and my friend Muhammad Yunus

'Yunus, who I am lucky to call a friend, has been credited with lifting millions out of poverty and driving grassroots-led development,' writes Polman.

Fortune

Yunus arrives in Bangladesh from an overseas trip to take over as the country's interim leader

Bangladesh’s next leader Muhammad Yunus arrived home Thursday from an overseas trip and will take office later in the day, as he looks to restore calm and rebuild the country following an uprising that ended the 15-year, increasingly autocratic rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

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The Times of India

I can never forget what I saw in Bangladesh in the last few days, and now I love India more!

The day Shaikh Haseena fled from Dhaka I was in Bangladesh. I saw sloganeering, jeering, rowdy crowds cheering the opposition and overall chaos that ensued. It all started on 17th July 2024. I went to teach on a sabbatical to the students of the Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh…

International Business Times

How Bangladesh Student Protests Brought In A New Leader

A student-led uprising in Bangladesh against government hiring rules culminated this week in the prime minister fleeing, with Nobel peace prize winner Muhammad Yunus set to lead a caretaker government.

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Bangladesh Descends Into Chaos Following Prime Minister's Departure

Bangladesh in turmoil as violence targets minorities amid economic grievances. International concern grows over safety and rights of citizens.

The Guardian - UK

‘We’ve ousted this regime and will do so again’: the students bringing change to Bangladesh

Gen Z Bangladeshis say their protests may have ended but their duty to the nation persists, inspiring older compatriots

Al Jazeera

Muhammad Yunus heads home to lead Bangladesh interim government

Army chief says the interim government headed by the Nobel Peace laureate would be sworn in on Thursday night.

France 24

Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate tasked with rebuilding democracy in Bangladesh

A Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer, Muhammad Yunus has been credited with lifting millions out of poverty in his native Bangladesh. He arrived back in Dhaka on Thursday, tasked with steering the South Asian country out of chaos after mass protests and spiralling unrest forced longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina to flee.

The Guardian - UK

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus urges peace as he is sworn in as Bangladesh leader

Incoming head of interim government hails ‘second Victory Day’ but tells Bangladeshis: ‘Violence is our enemy’

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