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A recent diplomatic exchange has ignited a significant controversy, drawing attention to territorial claims between India and Bangladesh. Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's interim leader, presented a book...
Confronting a major political crisis after a chaotic last few months, the interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus on Saturday blamed "defeated forces" and "foreign conspiracy" for...
An influential global press rights body has appealed to Bangladesh to end the use of its International Crimes Tribunal against journalists. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is seeking the...
In a powerful Labor Day address, ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina painted a grim picture of her country's workforce, accusing Muhammad Yunus's interim regime of squandering 15 years of...
In a sharp rebuke from Paris, the Justice Makers Bangladesh (JMBF) has labeled Bangladesh's newly enacted 'July Mass Uprising Bill, 2026' as a grave threat to justice and human rights. Passed on...
From her exile, Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina delivered an emotional Eid message that stirred hearts across the nation. Addressing Awami League faithful on Saturday, she linked the...
Signs of resurgence are emerging in Bangladesh's political arena, where the Awami League is quietly reopening its district-level offices. Flags are flying high, posters adorn walls, and party symbols...
In a pointed appeal following Tarique Rahman's swearing-in as Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Shiv Sena (UBT) parliamentarian Priyanka Chaturvedi has urged him to prioritize repairing bilateral ties...
In a dramatic turn at Dhaka's National Parliament, BNP's triumphant lawmakers from the landmark 13th general elections swore allegiance on Tuesday, pointedly excluding any reference to the...
In the aftermath of Bangladesh's pivotal 13th parliamentary polls, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has extended formal thanks to Jamaat-e-Islami leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman via a personal letter....
In a dramatic turn for Bangladeshi politics, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has swept the 13th national polls, setting the stage for its government formation. The swearing-in of MPs and the...
In a swift post-election move, Bangladesh's interim leadership has confirmed the new government's inauguration by Tuesday at the latest. Press secretary Shafiqul Alam, speaking for Chief Advisor...
In the wake of Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) sweeping win in the country's 13th general elections, India's former envoy to Dhaka, Veena Sikri, has voiced concerns over the polls' legitimacy...
In a fiery denunciation, ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has dismissed the 13th national parliamentary elections as a sham orchestrated by an illegitimate regime. Addressing the nation...
Elections in Bangladesh unfolded Thursday against a backdrop of allegations of fraud and clashes, drawing intense scrutiny from India. The Election Commission reported 32.88% turnout by noon, based...
In a landmark moment for Bangladesh's democracy, interim leader Professor Muhammad Yunus stepped into the polling booth at Dhaka's Gulshan Model High School around 10:20 AM on Thursday, participating...
With voting set for February 12, Bangladesh's general election is under intense global scrutiny amid explosive allegations from exiled diplomat Mohammad Harun Al Rashid. In a revealing interview with...
With Bangladesh's national elections just days away on February 12, minority groups are grappling with profound insecurity. A detailed report reveals how political disarray and growing religious...
A senior Awami League figure and ex-Water Resources Minister Ramesh Chandra Sen has died in custody at Dinajpur Jail, sending shockwaves through Bangladesh's polarized political landscape. The event,...
In a bold display of worker solidarity, large-scale demonstrations swept through Dhaka on Friday, with protesters converging near Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's Jamuna House to demand the urgent...
From Washington, former Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen delivers a bombshell assessment: the February 12 parliamentary elections are a 'pre-determined sham' designed not for democracy, but...
In a scathing critique, a top US expert has branded Bangladesh's impending national elections as fundamentally flawed, predicting they will fail to meet basic standards of fairness. Michael Rubin, a...
Bangladesh stands at a crossroads with February 12 elections looming, and minorities brace for an ominous future under rising Islamist shadows. A comprehensive report from EU Reporter in Brussels...
Dhaka's judicial hammer fell hard on Monday as a special court convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of corruption in the high-profile Purbachal plot scam, imposing a 10-year prison sentence....
Tensions are skyrocketing in Bangladesh ahead of the February 12 parliamentary elections and simultaneous referendum. Indian spy agencies are sounding the alarm over rising criminality and political...
In a major setback for gender equality, Bangladesh's interim government under Muhammad Yunus has utterly failed to institutionalize women's role in politics, according to a damning Thursday report....
Tensions are boiling in Bangladesh as the national elections approach on February 12. Just days away, stakeholders from politics, media, and civil society are raising red flags about systemic...
Fresh outrage grips Bangladesh following the leak of a US diplomatic audio that appears to blueprint the power shift after Sheikh Hasina's downfall. Published by StratNews Global, the recording...
The Awami League has fired a broadside at Muhammad Yunus's caretaker government, labeling its planned referendum a fraudulent scheme to dupe Bangladeshis. Set for February 12 alongside general...
Amid Bangladesh's turbulent path to elections, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and his interim government have launched a bold public outreach effort endorsing a 'Yes' vote in the forthcoming...
With general elections set for February 12, Bangladesh grapples with escalating violence against women and Hindu minorities, exposing cracks in the interim government's stability under Muhammad...
In the shadow of upcoming elections, Bangladesh is witnessing a terrifying spike in atrocities against its minority communities, prompting grave concerns from Indian intelligence agencies....
The United States has officially appointed Brent Christensen as its Ambassador to Bangladesh, with the veteran diplomat swearing in during a formal Washington ceremony. Deputy Secretary Michael R....
Dhaka University's bold move to rechristen Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall as 'Usman Hadi Hall' underscores the seismic changes sweeping Bangladesh's educational institutions post-political upheaval. The...
In a bombshell exclusive, ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ripped into Muhammad Yunus's interim regime, branding it complicit in a wave of extremist violence targeting Hindus and...
In a candid email exchange, ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina reaffirmed the unbreakable spirit of India-Bangladesh friendship amid rising strains. The Awami League chief credited Prime...
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed profound gratitude to the Indian people for offering her sanctuary while living in self-exile in India since August 2024. She has leveled serious...
An artwork titled 'Art of Triumph,' presented by Bangladesh's Interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to a visiting Turkish parliamentary delegation, has ignited significant regional controversy. This...
A recent presentation by Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, has reignited regional diplomatic sensitivities. While meeting with a Turkish parliamentary delegation, Yunus gifted them a book...
A recent report indicates that the Awami League (AL) maintains a significant and resilient support base in Bangladesh, even as the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, dismisses calls to...
Bangladesh's interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, has issued a stark warning about potential disruptions to the upcoming general election. He stated that significant forces, both domestically...
A diplomatic incident has erupted following a controversial gift presented by Bangladesh's interim head, Muhammad Yunus, to a Pakistani general. The gift included a map that erroneously depicted...
A controversial map depicting parts of India's northeast as Bangladeshi territory, presented in a book by Bangladesh's interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus to Pakistan's General Sahir Shamshad...
During the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Bangladesh's interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus voiced concerns over the ongoing situation in Gaza, describing it as a 'genocide.' He urged...
A comparison of election timelines in three neighboring countries of India reveals stark differences in the aftermath of interim government formations. Nepal swiftly announced election dates the day...
The people of Bangladesh will no longer be able to listen to previous statements made by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This decision follows a strong warning issued by Professor Muhammad...
Elections in Bangladesh have been announced, but skepticism lingers regarding the intentions of the chief advisor. Kader Siddiqui, the founder of the Krishak Sramik Janata League, has issued a...
A year has passed since the interim government took power in Bangladesh. Although the chief advisor, Muhammad Yunus, has announced elections, he is slated to remain in control until February 2026....
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison for contempt of court. The ruling was delivered by a three-member...
Bangaladesh's Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus has Announced to Hold the National Elections in April Next Year Amid Pressure from Political Parties and Protesting Students. Yunus said that the election...
The Interim Government of Bangladesh LED by Muhammad Yunus on Wednsday Denied Local Media Reports which claimd that it has de-rested Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Acting President Syed Nazrul Islam, Former...
New Delhi: a wave of indiscriminate arrests and strket actions has been launched by the bangladesh army in the grab of "Necessary measures" to main law and order in the country. The Army, Along with...
In a shocking remark, a former bangladesh army officer and close aide of chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Chiursday Sugged Delhi Attacks Pakistan in retaliation to the terror attack in jammu and...
Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Government's Interim Advisor Muhammad Yunus Met on the Sidelines of the Bimstec Meeting in Thailand, The Stylemete in the STALEMATE IN THE...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Met Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok on the Siddelines of the Summit Meeting of the Leaders of the Leaders of the Bay of Bengal Initial for Multi and...
Dhaka/NEW DELHI: Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said bangladesh was witnessing a "festivity of rumors" Against his administration, blaming it on "the defeated force" Deposed Premier Sheikh...