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Bangladesh: BNP puts conditional support to limit PM's tenure to 10 years
Dhaka, June 26: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party(BNP) has agreed to a proposal to limit the tenure of the Prime Minister of the country to a maximum of 10 years in a lifetime, subject to a certain condition, according to local media reports.
UK visit of Yunus turns out to be a complete damp squib
L: ondon: Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus, head of the interim government in the country, travelled over eight thousand kilometres from Dhaka to London this week on a trip that only served his own purpose and proved to be completely non-beneficial for Dhaka.
British PM declines to meet Bangladesh's Yunus: Reports
London, June 12: In a major diplomatic snub, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly refused to meet Bangladesh interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, who is currently visiting the United Kingdom.
Holding onto Chair: The many tactics of Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus
Dhaka: Muhammad Yunus's popularity is waning as the interim government faces a series of crisis, with Bangladesh's political landscape becoming increasingly complex. June marks the 10th month since Yunus assumed leadership of the country's state machinery as the Chief Advisor of the interim government — formed through the consensus of political parties, civil society, and the military following the ousting of Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladesh: Chief Advisor Yunus says national elections will be held in April 2026
Dhaka, June 6: The Bangladeshi interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Friday said that the country's next national elections will be held on a day in April, next year.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser announces national election in first half of April 2026
Dhaka, June 6: The Bangladesh interim government on Friday announced that the national election will be held in the first half of April 2026.
Bangladesh: Pressure mounts on Yunus as political parties demand elections by December
Dhaka, June 3: Salahuddin Ahmed, a Standing Committee member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on Tuesday said holding national elections in the country before December is very much possible as completing necessary reforms based on a consensus could take less than a month.
Bangladesh's anti-Yunus wave: A tale of democratic disillusionment (IANS Analysis)
New Delhi, June 1: Nine months ago, Bangladesh seemed to be basking in the sunlit uplands of promise and reform. Today, that same horizon is cloaked in a gathering storm of disenchantment. The protagonist of this tragicomic reversal is none other than Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, whose ascent to interim leadership had been hailed as a beacon of hope in the aftermath of the July uprising.
EU urges successful political transition in Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 30: Michael Miller, the European Union's Ambassador to Bangladesh, has stated that the EU wants a successful democratic political transition in the South Asian country, while it is not their role to advocate for holding an "early or late" general elections, local media reported on Friday.
No specific response from Yunus: Parties mount pressure on interim govt for election roadmap
Dhaka, May 25: Bangladesh's political landscape witnessed a dramatic shift as the nation's top three political parties demanded a definitive election roadmap from the interim government led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus.
Pushed into corner, Bangladesh's Yunus cites 'foreign conspiracy' behind poor governance
Dhaka, May 24: 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 obstructing the normal functioning environment and creating confusion and suspicion among the public.
Bangladesh: Parties urge Yunus to declare roadmap for elections
Dhaka, May 24: In growing political turmoil in Bangladesh, the newly-formed National Citizen Party (NCP) on Saturday demanded that the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus announce a clear roadmap for upcoming national elections. Additionally, the party called for the immediate declaration of the July manifesto and the trial of the July mass killing, local media reported.
On sticky wicket for months, Yunus struggles to retain power in Bangladesh
New Delhi Bangladesh is in for a difficult period ahead, given the current turmoil. In the past two days, the government led by Muhammad Yunus was exposed to several challenges with a major one involving Bangladesh's consolidated military forces. The Chief of Army Staff: General Wakar-uz-Zaman's address to the officers on Wednesday (May 21) came at a time when tensions have heightened between the Bangladesh Army and Yunus regime over holding elections, law and order situation in the country and the creation of a Humanitarian Corridor to the Rakhine State of Myanmar.
Bangladesh: BNP says delay in holding national polls creating political instability
Dhaka, May 23: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday stated that the delay in holding national elections by the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus is leading to growing political tension and instability in the country.
Yunus government in Bangladesh slammed for suppressing Awami League
New York/Dhaka, May 22: Human Rights Watch, a US-based advocacy group, has severely criticised Muhammad Yunus led interim government of Bangladesh for attempting to suppress the rights of supporters of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League party. The recent legislative initiatives by the interim government risk undermining fundamental freedoms, the rights body emphasised in a statement.
Bangladesh court clears way for Ishraque Hossain to be sworn in as Dhaka South Mayor
Dhaka, May 22: A Bangladesh court on Thursday dismissed a writ petition seeking to stay the Election Tribunal's verdict, declaring Ishraque Hossain as Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).
In address to officers, Bangladesh Army Chief draws red lines for Yunus regime
Dhaka, May 21: Bangladesh's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Wednesday addressed all officers at the Army Head Quarters (AHQ) in Dhaka, during which he reportedly stated that there will be no Humanitarian Corridor, nor any port allotted to any foreigners till an elected government comes to power in the country.
Amid global criticism, Bangladesh court grants bail to actress Nusraat Faria
Dhaka, May 20: Bangladesh's leading actress Nusraat Faria was granted bail by a Dhaka court on Tuesday in an attempted murder case of one Enamul Haque related to the July 2024 movement.
Awami League supporters protest at UN, demand end to party ban in Bangladesh
United Nations, May 20: Supporters of the Awami League held a demonstration on Monday outside the UN headquarters against the ban on the party in Bangladesh and demanded that the world organisation ensure that democracy is restored.
'Unpredictable Yunus administration taking Bangladesh towards precariousness'
Dhaka, May 19: A top official of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Monday mounted a fierce challenge to the interim government's legitimacy, arguing that it lacks a democratic mandate to implement meaningful reforms and has pushed Bangladesh to the path of uncertainty.
Bangladesh's former PM Sheikh Hasina's son Joy takes US citizenship: Report
Dhaka, May 15: Bangladesh's former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, has reportedly acquired a United States passport. He took the US citizenship oath in Washington, DC and received his citizenship certificate on Saturday, Bangladesh Pratidin reported.
Bangladesh: Jamaat-e-Islami struggles to regain political party status
Dhaka, May 13: In a major embarrassment to the radical Islamist party of Bangladesh, Jamaat-e-Islami, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Syed Refaat Ahmed on Tuesday stated that it is the first instance in the country's history where a political party's registration was cancelled through a High Court verdict.
Bangladesh: Yunus government bans former PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party, its affiliates
Dhaka, May 12: The interim government of Bangladesh under Muhammad Yunus on Monday issued a gazette notification banning all activities of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party, Awami League and its affiliate organisations. The ban is imposed under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the trial of the party and its leaders in the Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is completed.
Bangladesh: Prominent author slams Yunus for inefficiency
Dhaka, May 12: Prominent Bangladeshi philosopher and activist Farhad Mazhar has slammed Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the country's interim government, for allowing political forces to dictate terms following the post-uprising discourse in Bangladesh.
BNP chief and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returns to Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 6: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia returned to Dhaka on Tuesday after four months of medical treatment in London. She was accompanied by her two daughters-in-law — the acting Chairman of the party, Tarique Rahman's wife Zubaida Rahman, and the late Arafat Rahman Koko's wife Syeda Sharmila Rahman.
Crushed for years, Islamic radical parties rise in Bangladesh under Yunus-led government
New Delhi Bangladeshi Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam: has reportedly laid out a 12-point demand, including immediate abolition of the Women's Affairs Reform Commission, in its rally held at Dhaka's Suhrawardy Udyan over the weekend which was attended by thousands of radicals.
Bangladesh: Corruption probe launched against Hasina's principal secy
Dhaka, May 5: In a continuous attempt to suppress former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her aides, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an inquiry against her then-principal secretary, Tofazzel Hossain Miah, on the allegations of amassing huge "illicit" wealth through "corruption and abuse of power," local media reported on Monday.
Bangladesh: Focus on Khaleda Zia's son as pressure mounts on Yunus to hold elections
Dhaka, May 3: Discussions in Bangladesh are swirling around the potential return of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's son, Tarique Rahman, the Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), who is "actively considering" to lead the outfit on home soil.
Bangladesh: ICT issues show cause notice to Hasina
Dhaka, May 1: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Shakil Alam Bulbul, a leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) - the banned student wing of Awami League - in an alleged contempt of court case.
Will bring back golden days of prosperity in Bangladesh: Former PM Hasina
Dhaka, May 1: Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina on Thursday highlighted the current plight of all classes and professions in the country, especially workers and farmers, stating that the working class has plunged into a deep crisis since the illegal seizure of power by anti-state conspirators on August 5, last year.
Bangladesh court orders confiscation of flat owned by Hasina's daughter
Dhaka, April 29: A Bangladesh court on Tuesday passed an order to seize a flat in Dhaka's Gulshan area which belongs to Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The court also approved a request to appoint a receiver to look after the flat.
Cannot treat Yunus any different than Hasina: Islamist group's warning to interim govt
Dhaka, April 26: The radical Islamist group in Bangladesh, Hefazat-e-Islam, has issued a threat, stating that the Chief Advisor of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, will face a similar fate as former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina if the proposals made by the Women's Affairs Reform Commission are put into action.
Echoes of a failed State: Leaning heavily into Islamist ideology, Bangladesh heads in Pakistan's direction
New Delhi: Recently, Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir delivered a stark message on April 16 at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention reaffirming the foundational idea behind the creation of Pakistan -- the two-nation theory. According to him, Hindus and Muslims differ in religion, culture, ideology, thoughts, ambitions, traditions and even food habits, and thus cannot coexist as one nation. His speech echoed the justifications made by leaders of the Pakistan Movement a century ago.
Interim govt in Bangladesh 'locks' National Identity Cards of former PM Hasina, nine others
Dhaka, April 21: The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has "locked" the National Identity Cards (NID) of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her nine family members. The National Identity Registration Wing under the EC took action against the 10 individuals following an internal directive, local media reported on Monday.
Bangladesh seeks Interpol Red Notice against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka, April 20: Bangladesh has requested Interpol to issue a red notice against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 11 others in connection with a case alleging conspiracy to overthrow the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, according to local media reports.
B'desh court issues arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina in plot allocation case
Dhaka, April 13: Bangladesh court on Sunday issued arrest warrants against 51 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and her sister Sheikh Rehana, in three separate cases filed over irregularities in plot allocation in the Purbachal New Town project.
Bangladesh court issues fresh arrest warrant against 18, including former PM Hasina and daughter
Dhaka, April 10: A Bangladesh court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against 18 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, in a case filed on allegations of corruption in a plot allotment under the Purbachal New Town project, local media reported.
Awami League slams 'fascist' Yunus govt for imprisoning 80 lawyers
Dhaka, April 8: The Awami League party, led by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has severely condemned the recent Dhaka court order to deny bail and imprison 80 lawyers who had recently surrendered, saying that these lawyers - who had stood up for the rights of the oppressed and victimised Bangladeshi people - have been targetted as they could have exposed the "fraudulent nature" of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Sheikh Hasina's extradition discussed during PM Modi, Muhammad Yunus's meeting: Foreign secy Vikram Misri
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with Bangladesh's chief advisor Muhammad Yunus for the first time since Sheikh Hasina's ouster. in their meeting that was held on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, the two leaders discussed Sheikh Hasina's extradition, the Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri said.
Religious fundamentalists issue new orders after PM Hasina's ouster, critics accuse Yunus of not pushing back hard enough: Report
Dhaka, April 1: After the ouster of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, religious fundamentalists in one town announced that young women could not play soccer anymore. In another town, they forced the police to release a man who had harassed a woman for not covering her hair in public and then draped him in garlands of flowers, The New York Times said.