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Rights groups accuse Bangladesh’s interim government of gagging dissent voices

DHAKA: International and domestic rights groups on Thursday accused Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh’s interim government of gagging dissent voices, particularly launching a crackdown on supporters of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.“Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel peace laureate, is increasingly using the recently amended counterterrorism law to arrest alleged supporters of the deposed […]

‘Certain forces’ still attempting to delay polls: Yunus

Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus Report by Ahsan TasnimDHAKA: Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday conveyed to European Parliament members that “certain forces” are still “attempting to delay” the Feb national poll but the interim govt remains resolute in ensuring the election proceeds as scheduled. He, however, did not elaborate on his “certain forces” […]

‘Durga Puja will be observed peacefully’: Yunus

Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said Durga Puja will be observed peacefully and festively across country, an assurance that comes in the backdrop of attacks and vandalism on Hindu religious sites, including Durga Puja mandaps, last year. Following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina govt, Bangladesh had seen widespread incidents of violence, looting and […]

BNP: Khaleda to contest Bangladesh polls if held in December

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia will contest the national election if it is held in Dec, her party BNP said on Wednesday. Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus is likely to share a “specific election roadmap” in a televised speech on Aug 5.The election is pending since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina govt last […]

Bangladesh set to revive caretaker govt system

DHAKA: Political stakeholders in Bangladesh on Sunday reached a consensus on reinstating the caretaker govt system in Bangladesh that was abolished more than a decade ago.“We have all been part of a 14-year-long struggle to restore the caretaker govt system. At today’s discussions, we successfully reached an agreement on its reintroduction,” said vice-chairman of National […]

Aug 5 is ‘Mass Uprising Day’ for B’desh to mark Hasina govt’s fall

Dhaka: Bangladesh will observe Aug 5 as ‘Mass Uprising Day’ to mark the movement that led to the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina govt last year. The interim govt, however, on Sunday withdrew its decision to dedicate Aug 8 to celebrate the formation the Muhammad Yunus-headed caretaker administration, following criticism from various quarters. Yunus took […]

Muhammad Yunus accused of ‘special affection’ for a party after meet with BNP

Yunus accused of ‘spl affection’ for a party after meet with BNP (Photo: ANI) DHAKA: Hardline Jamaat-e-Islami and the newly formed NCP, which had backed Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus‘s decision to hold the national election in April, on Saturday accused him of partiality, a day after he and BNP reached a “preliminary understanding” to […]

UK’s Tulip Siddiq requests meeting with Yunus over graft allegations

DHAKA: Throwing down the gauntlet at Bangladesh chief advisor Muhammad Yunus, Tulip Siddiq, niece of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former minister in UK govt, has said, “I haven’t done anything wrong, and I have nothing to hide. If you’re serious about finding out the truth, meet me in Parliament – let’s talk”.She sent […]

Khaleda: March of democracy facing hurdle in Bangladesh

Representative image (Picture credit: AP) DHAKA: Former PM Khaleda Zia on Thursday said the uninterrupted march of democracy in Bangladesh is being obstructed gradually, a day after her party BNP held a massive rally to protest the “delay” in holding national polls by the interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus.During a virtual address, Zia said, […]

Will be ‘difficult’ to cooperate if early national poll not held: BNP to Yunus

DHAKA: Former PM Khaleda Zia’s BNP on Tuesday cautioned Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus that it will be “difficult” for the party to continue its cooperation with the interim govt if early election is not held by Dec 2025.The warning came days after Yunus in a meeting with political parties, including BNP, rejected their demand […]