1971 Liberation War
Rising Tensions: Bangladesh's Anti-India Stance Emerges as Yunus Administration Reorients Foreign Policy
Dec 16, 2025 05:22 pm CST
Bangladesh's political landscape is witnessing a concerning shift as NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah issues provocative statements against India, threatening the severance of India's northeastern states while the Muhammad Yunus administration appears to favor closer ties with Pakistan. This realignment coincides with Bangladesh's 55th Victory Day celebrations, raising concerns about the erosion of the liberation war's legacy and increasing attacks on minority communities amid growing radical Islamic influence in the country.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death by Tribunal She Created: Justice or Political Retribution?
Nov 18, 2025 06:58 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal she established in 2010, after being found guilty of crimes against humanity related to the violent suppression of student protests. Currently in India and tried in absentia, Hasina faces additional cases while Bangladesh's government intensifies calls for her extradition following this landmark verdict.
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.