Muhammad Yunus
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'Kept me in dark': Bangladesh President Shahabuddin alleges marginalisation by Mohd Yunus
World | Feb 23, 2026, 01:32 PM ISTAccording to Shahabuddin, Yunus did not follow the constitutional process that requires regular updates to the President. He claimed he was never briefed about several foreign visits or important agreements signed during that period.
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Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman orders major Army rejig; defence adviser in India recalled
World | Feb 23, 2026, 12:35 PM ISTThe move is widely viewed as an attempt by the new leadership to strengthen its control over the armed forces by replacing senior officers appointed under the previous administration led by Muhammad Yunus, which followed the removal of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
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Facing backlash in Bangladesh, Yunus spews venom in departing speech; rakes up India's seven sisters
World | Feb 17, 2026, 09:44 AM ISTWhile Yunus mentioned the seven sister states, India's Northeastern region, in establishing a regional economic framework, he carefully missed out mentioning India in his speech in a final attempt to advance his rhetoric, which many believe to be pro-China and aimed at flaring tension with New Delhi
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Yunus resigns as Bangladesh chief adviser ahead of BNP leader Tarique Rahman's oath-taking
World | Feb 17, 2026, 12:03 AM ISTIn his farewell address, Muhammad Yunus urged all in the country to safeguard the democratic space that had reopened during the transition period.
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Bangladesh Election: Two Hindus among four minority MPs elected as BNP secures big win
World | Feb 16, 2026, 06:32 AM ISTAccording to the Election Commission, a total of 79 candidates from religious minority communities, including 10 women, contested Thursday’s election. Of them, 67 were nominated by 22 political parties, while 12 stood as independents.
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Bangladesh elections: Voting ends with 48 pc voter turnout; Tarique Rahman predicts BNP victory
World | Feb 12, 2026, 04:58 PM ISTBangladesh elections 2026: The voting started in 299 out of 300 parliamentary constituencies across the country at 7:30 am (local time) and continued until 4:30 pm. The counting of votes began shortly after the voting concluded.
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Bangladesh Election: Security heightened as over 50% polling centres labelled 'risk-prone'
World | Feb 11, 2026, 08:42 AM ISTAccording to police estimates, around 24,000 of the country’s nearly 43,000 polling centres have been marked as either “high” or “moderate” risk. In Dhaka alone, 1,614 out of 2,131 centres have been identified as sensitive.
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Bangladesh General Election: Why Bangladesh's February polls matter for Hindu minority's safety
Explainers | Feb 10, 2026, 12:53 PM ISTBangladesh’s February general election is being closely watched because of growing concerns over minority safety, particularly for Hindus, amid a rise in communal violence since political upheaval in 2024.
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Over 125 global Hindu bodies call for urgent action amid atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh
World | Feb 10, 2026, 12:48 PM ISTMore than 125 organisations and individuals from 15 countries have endorsed the letter, which calls on the United Nations, the United States, the European Union, India, and other global powers to take immediate and decisive measures to protect the Hindu population in Bangladesh.
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US slashes Bangladesh tariffs to 19 per cent in new trade deal: Key aspects of the pact
World | Feb 10, 2026, 07:16 AM ISTUnder the agreement, President Donald Trump’s administration will reduce US reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods from 20 percent to 19 percent.
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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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50 injured in clash with Bangladesh Police during protests near Muhammad Yunus' residence
World | Feb 06, 2026, 11:20 PM ISTAt least 50 activists of the ultra-right group Inqilab Mancha were injured after clashes with police in Dhaka when they defied a ban on protests near interim government chief Muhammad Yunus’ residence. The protesters were demanding justice for the killing of Osman Hadi.
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Hasina urges people in Bangladesh to reclaim democracy, calls interim govt 'fascist' and 'corrupt'
World | Jan 23, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTHasina said killings, arson, looting and forced extortion have spread from the capital to rural areas and educational institutions are crippled by disorder. She also alleged that foreign interests are exploiting the crisis to gain control over the country’s land and resources.
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Hindu man set ablaze by mob in Bangladesh dies of injuries, fourth such incident in 3 weeks
World | Jan 03, 2026, 01:54 PM ISTKhokon Das, 50, was attacked and set ablaze by a mob in Shariatpur district of Bangladesh on December 31. He died of injuries on Friday morning. This comes amid a spate of attacks on Hindus in the country.
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'Burning religious minorities to death...': Sheikh Hasina launches fierce attack on Yunus govt
World | Dec 25, 2025, 11:49 PM ISTSheikh Hasina has accused the Yunus-led interim government of carrying out severe atrocities against non-Muslims in Bangladesh, citing recent violent incidents as alarming evidence. Minority groups continue to protest rising attacks as the nation grapples with growing unrest.
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Bangladesh government condemns Dipu Chandra Das' killing, pledges action: 'Heinous criminal act'
World | Dec 24, 2025, 09:43 AM ISTA Hindu man named Dipu Chandra Das was killed after being attacked by a mob over accusations of blasphemy in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh amid violence. His body was set ablaze by an angry mob. As many as 12 persons have so far been arrested in the case.
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'Yunus working to improve relations with India': Bangladesh's finance adviser amid strained ties
World | Dec 24, 2025, 06:49 AM ISTExperts and diplomatic analysts note that India–Bangladesh relations are at their lowest point since Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan in 1971, with both countries repeatedly summoning each other’s envoys over protests outside their consulates.
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Bangladesh unrest: Security heightened at Indian mission sites in Sylhet after youth leader's death
World | Dec 21, 2025, 06:53 AM ISTThe 32-year-old leader was shot in the head by unidentified gunmen during an election campaign in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area on December 12. He later died in a Singapore hospital on Thursday while receiving treatment.
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Bangladesh remains on edge after Osman Hadi's burial, supporters give Yunus govt 24-hour ultimatum
World | Dec 20, 2025, 11:50 PM ISTFollowing the burial of Osman Hadi in Dhaka, his supporters have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Yunus government for the arrest of all accused in his killing. The warning of a major protest has increased tensions, with authorities keeping a close watch on the situation.
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Bangladesh govt appeals for restraint amid violence, Osman Hadi to be buried today | 10 Points
World | Dec 19, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTBangladesh violence: Protesters demanded justice for Sharif Osman Hadi who died while undergoing treatment at a Singapore hospital after fighting for his life for six days.