Muhammad Yunus
Muhammad Yunus Warns of Domestic and Foreign Interference in Upcoming Bangladesh Elections
Oct 30, 2025 09:00 am CST
Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has expressed concern about potential interference in the upcoming elections from powerful forces at home and abroad. The electoral process faces significant challenges following the exclusion of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, with Yunus warning about organized propaganda and AI-generated disinformation campaigns that could undermine the democratic transition.
Exiled Bangladesh Leader Sheikh Hasina: "Millions Will Boycott Election Without Awami League"
Oct 29, 2025 10:40 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, speaking from exile in New Delhi, reveals that millions of Awami League supporters will boycott next year's national elections as the party remains banned from contesting. She addresses war crimes charges against her as "politically motivated" while maintaining she won't return to Bangladesh under any government formed without her party's participation in the electoral process.
Bangladesh Referendum Controversy: How Pre-Election Vote Proposals Threaten February Election Timeline
Oct 29, 2025 05:34 pm CST
Bangladesh's political transition faces uncertainty as the National Consensus Commission recommends holding a referendum on implementing the July National Charter either before or during the February elections. While Interim Government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus supports the referendum process, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party opposes it, claiming it would further divide the country. This controversy highlights the ongoing tensions between political factions as Bangladesh attempts to establish a post-Hasina democratic framework.
Bangladesh Diplomatic Controversy: Yunus' Gift to Pakistan Official Shows Indian Regions on Map
Oct 27, 2025 08:42 pm CST
A diplomatic controversy has erupted after Bangladesh's interim government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus presented a coffee table book to Pakistan's military official that allegedly depicts Indian territories as part of Bangladesh. This incident follows previous territorial disputes between India and Bangladesh, with India having previously lodged formal protests against similar territorial misrepresentations by Bangladeshi officials.
Bangladesh Political Parties Divided Over July National Charter 2025 as Signing Ceremony Approaches
Oct 17, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Bangladesh prepares for a pivotal moment as major political parties gather to sign the July National Charter 2025, a document designed to guide the country's democratic renewal process. While many parties support Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's initiative, the National Citizen Party and several left-leaning groups refuse to sign, citing concerns about legal legitimacy. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party plans to sign despite disagreements over implementation, highlighting the complex political landscape as Bangladesh moves toward elections after Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule ended in 2024.
Bangladesh Seeks Death Penalty for Sheikh Hasina Over Mass Protest Deaths: International Crimes Tribunal Case Explained
Oct 16, 2025 10:04 pm CST
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal prosecutor has demanded the death penalty for exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, charging her as the mastermind behind crimes against humanity during the 2024 mass protests that claimed hundreds of lives and led to her ousting. The case proceeds amid rising political tensions as Bangladesh prepares for elections under interim leader Muhammad Yunus.
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Advocates for SAARC Revival in Powerful UN General Assembly Address
Sep 27, 2025 07:19 am CST
During his address at the 80th UN General Assembly session, Bangladesh's interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus called for revitalizing the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Emphasizing mutual respect and shared prosperity, Yunus highlighted SAARC's potential to improve welfare for millions across South Asia despite political challenges that have prevented summits since 2014. He also discussed Bangladesh's ongoing efforts to enhance regional connectivity through multiple international initiatives.
Muhammad Yunus Addresses India-Bangladesh Tensions: Cites Sheikh Hasina's Refuge and SAARC Revival Challenges
Sep 25, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has openly discussed strained relations with India during his New York visit, attributing tensions to India's disapproval of student protests that ousted Sheikh Hasina and India's decision to shelter the former premier. Yunus also advocated for SAARC revival while suggesting India's politics have hindered regional cooperation, and announced plans for Bangladesh's first genuine democratic elections in 15 years, scheduled for February 2025.
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at UNGA: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties Amid Political Changes
Sep 25, 2025 01:54 pm CST
Bangladesh's interim government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus held significant diplomatic talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UN General Assembly, focusing on trade and economic cooperation. This meeting marks their second encounter and signals improving relations between the historically estranged nations following Bangladesh's recent political transition. Yunus also met with leaders from Italy, Finland, and Kosovo, who expressed support for Bangladesh's upcoming democratic elections amid growing political uncertainty in the country.
Opinion | Bangladesh Can't Wish Away Its Dependence On India, Even If It Wants To
Sep 02, 2025 07:44 pm CST
While Pakistan may continue to appeal through symbolic gestures to Bangladeshi identity and play up shared Islamic orientation, India offers tangible developmental dividends that Dhaka requires.