The Latest Breaking News from Sheikh Hasina

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 · Aug 9, 2024

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 · Aug 9, 2024

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 · Aug 9, 2024

"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 · Aug 8, 2024

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:

Dynamite News · Aug 8, 2024

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 · Aug 8, 2024

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 · Aug 8, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024

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…

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

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.

International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024