Interim Government
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Bangladesh Election: How different political outcomes could reshape New Delhi-Dhaka ties
World | Feb 07, 2026, 09:52 AM ISTRelations between India and Bangladesh have worsened over the past year under interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who has occasionally expressed closeness to Pakistan and China. Issues such as border security, trade and regional stability are closely linked to Bangladesh’s domestic political landscape.
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Shashi Tharoor voices alarm over Bangladesh violence, calls attack 'assault on freedom of press'
India | Dec 20, 2025, 11:49 AM ISTThe Congress MP also reacted to the suspension of visa services at Indian Assistant High Commissions in Khulna and Rajshahi due to security concerns. He called it a major setback for ordinary people.
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Bangladesh writes to India seeking Hasina's return after death penalty, cites extradition treaty
World | Nov 17, 2025, 05:20 PM ISTOn ICT’s verdict, the ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister said the death penalty awarded to her reveals ‘murderous intent’ of extremist figures within the interim government. She also hailed her government’s record in upholding human rights.
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'Brazen and murderous intent of extremist figures': Sheikh Hasina's first reaction on death sentence
World | Nov 17, 2025, 05:16 PM ISTThe ICT on Monday handed Hasina a death sentence for her role in the violence and killings that erupted during the July–August 2024 unrest in Bangladesh. The tribunal found her guilty of crimes against humanity after a months-long trial.
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Bangladesh: Interim government chief Yunus warns of bid to disrupt polls over ban on Awami League
World | Oct 30, 2025, 07:49 AM ISTMeanwhile, former PM Hasina has vowed to restore democracy in her country, criticising the current situation in Bangladesh. She said her supporters would boycott the upcoming election.
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Syria holds first parliamentary election since Assad's ouster, marking a major step toward 'reforms'
World | Oct 06, 2025, 08:03 AM ISTThe newly elected People's Assembly will be responsible for drafting a new constitution and election law, forming the foundation for Syria's future democratic process. The assembly will serve for two and a half years.
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India hosting Hasina created tensions: Bangladesh's Yunus on strained ties with New Delhi | Watch
World | Sep 25, 2025, 08:44 PM ISTPakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where both leaders were attending.
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Nepal interim cabinet expands with three new ministers: Check who gets what
World | Sep 15, 2025, 01:19 PM ISTNepal's interim government expanded its cabinet with three ministers sworn in at Sital Niwas in Kathmandu. Earlier on Sunday, 73-year-old Sushila Karki assumed office as the Himalayan nation's first woman Prime Minister.
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Sushila Karki, Gen Z leaders call for Parliament dissolution before interim govt: Local media
World | Sep 12, 2025, 05:16 PM ISTA high-stakes meeting between constitutional experts, Army chief, president and Karki was scheduled for 2 pm today but has not yet commenced. Sources indicate that Karki has not arrived for the meeting.
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Drug smuggled into Bangladesh from India, unfair deals will be discussed: Interim govt's Adviser
World | Jan 29, 2025, 04:22 PM ISTBangladesh interim government’s Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said his government will discuss key issues related to agreements made with India during the tenure of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League will be discussed.
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If India does not extradite Sheikh Hasina, we will...: Bangladesh's interim govt
World | Jan 21, 2025, 08:01 PM ISTSheikh Hasina, 77, has been living in India since August 5 last year when she fled Bangladesh following a massive student-led protest that toppled her Awami League's (AL) 16-year regime.
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'We will seek Hasina's extradition from India': Bangladesh's Yunus on 100 days of interim govt
World | Nov 17, 2024, 11:43 PM ISTBangladesh interim govt head Muhammad Yunus addressed the nation on the completion of 100 days of his administration. He said that the govt is also investigating incidents of violence against minorities.
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Bangladesh: Interim govt bans Awami League's student wing 'Chhatra League' under Anti-Terrorism Act
World | Oct 24, 2024, 06:56 AM ISTA notification signed by Senior Secretary Md Abdul Momen of the Public Security Division under the Ministry of Home Affairs alleged that Bangladesh Chhatra League was involved in various activities that disrupted public safety, including murder, rape and torture.
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Bangladesh: Newly-appointed home ministry adviser replaced amid student leaders' resentment
World | Aug 18, 2024, 08:19 AM ISTThe development comes within eight days of the interim government taking charge following the resignation of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her fleeing to India on August 5.
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Bangladesh 'committed to ensuring free, fair elections': Chief Adviser Yunus at Global South Summit
World | Aug 17, 2024, 03:01 PM ISTSpeaking at the Global South Summit hosted by India today, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, 84, said Bangladesh witnessed a 'second revolution' on August 5 and promised vital reforms. On Friday, he spoke with PM Modi and assured protection of all minorities, including Hindus.
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PM Modi receives telephone call from Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus, assured of protection of Hindus
World | Aug 16, 2024, 04:50 PM ISTThis marks the first conversation between PM Modi and Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, after the recent unrest that led to Sheikh Hasina's ouster. The Indian PM had earlier expressed concern over rise in attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus since Hasina's departure.
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Bangladesh's interim govt to move International Crimes Tribunal over killings in mass protests
World | Aug 14, 2024, 05:31 PM ISTThe International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh is a domestic court dealing with cases of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The interim government said it will investigate the incidents of random firing and killings during recent unrest under UN supervision.
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Bangladesh: Murder case filed against ousted Sheikh Hasina for worker's death during protests
World | Aug 13, 2024, 05:50 PM ISTAt least 560 people were killed since the anti-quota protests first started in mid-July, which ballooned into an anti-government agitation, culminating in Hasina's ouster. Sheikh Hasina is currently residing in India as her future travel plans, along with her stay in Delhi, remain uncertain.
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Indian High Commissioner attended swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh's interim govt: MEA
World | Aug 09, 2024, 11:45 AM ISTIndia on Thursday expressed hope for the early restoration of law and order in Bangladesh and said the country's interests are foremost for the Indian government. The Ministry of External Affairs earlier said the Indian High Commission was likely to participate in the swearing-in ceremony.
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Sheikh Hasina to return to strife-torn Bangladesh for next elections, says her son
World | Aug 09, 2024, 10:51 AM ISTIt was not clear whether Hasina would contest the next elections decided by the new caretaker government under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Hasina's son had earlier said she won't make a political comeback in Bangladesh and blamed Pakistan's ISI for the recent protests.