Muhammad Yunus

Election will change scenario in Bangladesh, says prominent rights activist Manzill MurshidElection will change scenario in Bangladesh, says prominent rights activist Manzill Murshid

Election will change scenario in Bangladesh, says prominent rights activist Manzill Murshid

Prominent human rights activist Manzill Murshid anticipated that the upcoming election in Bangladesh will bring significant change by establishing democratic…

1 week ago
Bangladesh Army Chief wants election by December amid political turmoil: ReportBangladesh Army Chief wants election by December amid political turmoil: Report

Bangladesh Army Chief wants election by December amid political turmoil: Report

Amid ongoing political unrest and the interim government's failure to announce a clear roadmap for the next parliamentary elections, Bangladesh…

1 month ago
Bangladeshi women’s rights activists rally against anti-feminist waveBangladeshi women’s rights activists rally against anti-feminist wave

Bangladeshi women’s rights activists rally against anti-feminist wave

Thousands of Bangladeshi women's rights activists on Friday gathered on Manik Mia Avenue near the Parliament building in Dhaka to…

2 months ago
Bangladesh’s interim government considering banning Awami LeagueBangladesh’s interim government considering banning Awami League

Bangladesh’s interim government considering banning Awami League

Bangladesh's interim government, headed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, is seriously considering banning Sheikh Hasina's Awami League (the oldest existing…

2 months ago
“Expressed serious concern for safety, well-being of Hindus and other minorities:” PM Modi after meeting with Bangladesh’s Yunus“Expressed serious concern for safety, well-being of Hindus and other minorities:” PM Modi after meeting with Bangladesh’s Yunus

“Expressed serious concern for safety, well-being of Hindus and other minorities:” PM Modi after meeting with Bangladesh’s Yunus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Chief Advisor of the government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok on Friday during…

3 months ago
Sheikh Hasina’s extradition discussed during PM Modi, Muhammad Yunus’s meeting: Foreign secy Vikram MisriSheikh Hasina’s extradition discussed during PM Modi, Muhammad Yunus’s meeting: Foreign secy Vikram Misri

Sheikh Hasina’s extradition discussed during PM Modi, Muhammad Yunus’s meeting: Foreign secy Vikram Misri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with Bangladesh's chief advisor Muhammad Yunus for the first time since Sheikh Hasina's…

3 months ago
PM Modi meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on sidelines of BIMSTEC SummitPM Modi meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit

PM Modi meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, their…

3 months ago
Taiwan rejects Bangladesh-China joint statement, reaffirms its ‘sovereignty’Taiwan rejects Bangladesh-China joint statement, reaffirms its ‘sovereignty’

Taiwan rejects Bangladesh-China joint statement, reaffirms its ‘sovereignty’

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected the joint statement issued by China and Bangladesh after the meeting between Chinese…

3 months ago
“No update”: MEA on PM Modi-Muhammad Yunus meeting at BIMSTEC Summit“No update”: MEA on PM Modi-Muhammad Yunus meeting at BIMSTEC Summit

“No update”: MEA on PM Modi-Muhammad Yunus meeting at BIMSTEC Summit

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said it has no update on the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra…

4 months ago
Bangladesh student group that led uprising to launch new political partyBangladesh student group that led uprising to launch new political party

Bangladesh student group that led uprising to launch new political party

The student group in Bangladesh that led the uprising to oust former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August last year,…

4 months ago
Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh’s interim govt to uphold impartiality in law enforcementHuman Rights Watch urges Bangladesh’s interim govt to uphold impartiality in law enforcement

Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh’s interim govt to uphold impartiality in law enforcement

Human Rights Watch (HRW), an international human rights body, has called on the interim government of Bangladesh to ensure that…

5 months ago
Human Rights Watch suggests urgent reforms for Bangladesh’s return to democracyHuman Rights Watch suggests urgent reforms for Bangladesh’s return to democracy

Human Rights Watch suggests urgent reforms for Bangladesh’s return to democracy

Arbitrary arrests and reprisal violence in Bangladesh underscore the urgent need for systemic reforms following the ousting of Prime Minister…

5 months ago
Bangladesh imposes restrictions on journalists’ access to SecretariatBangladesh imposes restrictions on journalists’ access to Secretariat

Bangladesh imposes restrictions on journalists’ access to Secretariat

Bangladesh interim government has cancelled the accreditation card of journalists due to security reasons. As a result, the journalists will…

6 months ago
Foreign Secy’s statement highlights India’s willingness to work with Bangladesh’s interim govt: Former Indian envoyForeign Secy’s statement highlights India’s willingness to work with Bangladesh’s interim govt: Former Indian envoy

Foreign Secy’s statement highlights India’s willingness to work with Bangladesh’s interim govt: Former Indian envoy

India's former High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, has said that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's statement on India's ties with…

7 months ago
“Interim Bangladesh government failed to protect minorities”: Chairman Muslim Students’ Organisation India“Interim Bangladesh government failed to protect minorities”: Chairman Muslim Students’ Organisation India

“Interim Bangladesh government failed to protect minorities”: Chairman Muslim Students’ Organisation India

Chairman of the Muslim Students' Organisation of India, Shujaat Ali Quadri on Saturday expressed concerns over the interim government's inability…

7 months ago

Bangladesh protesters seige presidential palace

Protesters in Bangladesh have seiged Banga Bhaban, the presidential palace, demanding the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. Earlier on Tuesday…

9 months ago

Protests erupt outside UN headquarters as Muhammad Yunus addresses UNGA

Demonstrations erupted outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York as Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's Chief Advisor, addressed the 79th session…

9 months ago

“Go back”, “Step Down” slogans against Muhammed Yunus in New York over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh

Vociferous protestors chanted "Go Back" slogans against Muhammad Yunus, who is leading Bangladesh's interim government, outside a hotel in New…

9 months ago

Human Rights Watch tells B’desh interim govt to establish council, investigate abuses

The Bangladesh interim government should seek a resolution at the upcoming session of the United Nations Human Rights Council to…

10 months ago

PM Modi holds talks with Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus, underlines importance of protection of minorities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Mohammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh…

11 months ago

“Rights are equal for everyone” Prof Yunus visits Dhaka’s Dhakeshwari temple assures Hindu community

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor of the interim government of Bangladesh, visited the historic Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka on…

11 months ago