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  Bangladesh: Interim government chief Yunus warns of bid to disrupt polls over ban on Awami League

  World | October 30, 2025 7:49 IST

  Meanwhile, 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 | October 06, 2025 8:03 IST

  The 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 | September 25, 2025 20:44 IST

  Pakistan'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 | September 15, 2025 13:19 IST

  Nepal'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 | September 12, 2025 17:16 IST

  A 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 | January 29, 2025 16:22 IST

  Bangladesh 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 | January 21, 2025 20:01 IST

  Sheikh 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 | November 17, 2024 23:43 IST

  Bangladesh 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 | October 24, 2024 6:56 IST

  A 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 | August 18, 2024 8:19 IST

  The 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 | August 17, 2024 15:01 IST

  Speaking 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 | August 16, 2024 16:50 IST

  This 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 | August 14, 2024 17:31 IST

  The 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 | August 13, 2024 17:50 IST

  At 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 | August 09, 2024 11:45 IST

  India 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 | August 09, 2024 10:51 IST

  It 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.

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  Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, set to lead Bangladesh's interim govt, arrives in Dhaka | WATCH

  World | August 08, 2024 15:20 IST

  Bangladesh is preparing for an interim government under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus following PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation amidst violent protests. Yunus is expected to take oath as chief adviser on Thursday as Bangladesh attempts to return to normalcy.

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  Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt to be sworn in today, announces Army Chief

  World | August 08, 2024 6:08 IST

  Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the head of the interim government, a day after Sheikh Hasina left the country on August 5.

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  Bangladesh crisis: Sheikh Hasina loyalist Ziaul Ahsan, relieved from Army, detained in Dhaka

  World | August 07, 2024 15:02 IST

  Ziaul Ahsan was dismissed from service on Tuesday as the top ranks of the military have been reshuffled following the announcement of an interim government in Bangladesh. The massive reshuffle comes as Sheikh Hasina fled to India after deadly anti-government protests.

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  Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to become chief adviser of interim Bangladesh government | Who is he?

  World | August 06, 2024 15:53 IST

  Dr Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate widely known for his Grameen Bank initiative that introduced Bangladesh to microcredit, is a fierce Hasina critic who is facing several criminal cases. He called Hasina's resignation on Monday as a "second liberation" for the country.