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  India rejects Dhaka's 'anti-Bangladesh activities' claim, calls the report 'misplaced'

  India | August 20, 2025 23:45 IST

  The MEA said the Central government is not aware of any anti-Bangladesh activities by purported members of the Awami League in India or of any action that is contrary to Indian law.

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  Bangladesh to hold general elections in April 2026, Muhammad Yunus makes big announcement

  World | June 06, 2025 23:19 IST

  Bangladesh last year witnessed a significant political uprising as widespread protests led to the resignation of Sheikh Hasina in August, who currently is in exile in India.

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  Yunus mulls resignation, protests might rock Dhaka again: Check what in store for Bangladesh

  World | May 23, 2025 14:29 IST

  Several political parties, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, have been demanding parliamentary elections by December. However, the NCP wants fundamental reforms before the elections.

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  Northeast leaders bash Bangladesh's Yunus for 'landlocked' remarks on India's 'seven sisters'

  India | April 01, 2025 16:22 IST

  Muhammad Yunus, during his visit to China, referred to India's northeastern region as "landlocked" and suggested Bangladesh could serve as the "guardian of ocean access," a comment sparking strong condemnation from Indian leaders.

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  Yunus urges China to expand economy into Bangladesh, refers to northeastern India

  World | April 01, 2025 8:31 IST

  Yunus, who met President Xi Jinping and signed nine agreements with Beijing during the trip, said, “The seven states of India, the eastern part of India, are called the seven sisters. They are a landlocked region of India. They have no way to reach out to the ocean.”

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  Relationship to be built on mutual sensitivity: PM Modi to Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus

  India | March 27, 2025 12:43 IST

  PM Modi in the letter to Muhammad Yunus highlighted the historical significance of the 1971 Liberation War and reiterated its role as the foundation of the strong ties between India and Bangladesh.

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  Muhammed Yunus dismisses Bangladesh coup rumours, claims 'spread of false information'

  World | March 25, 2025 23:48 IST

  Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus addressed the nation on the eve of country's 53rd Independence Day on March 26.

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  Muhammad Yunus invites Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh for Starlink satellite service launch

  World | February 23, 2025 17:15 IST

  Earlier, Muhammad Yunus held an extensive telephonic discussion with Elon Musk to explore future collaboration and to make further progress in introducing Starlink satellite internet services in Bangladesh.

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  Sheikh Hasina extradition: MEA offers 'no comments', says 'received Bangladesh's request'

  World | December 23, 2024 19:54 IST

  In a diplomatic note sent to India, Bangladesh on Sunday said it wants former Sheikh Hasina back. Earlier, the Home Advisor Jahangir Alam sent a letter to foreign ministry to facilitate the ousted premier's extradition.

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  Ousted PM Hasina acted as 'instructor' in enforced disappearances: Bangladesh's inquiry commission

  World | December 15, 2024 15:05 IST

  Retired Supreme Court judge Mainul Islam Chowdhury, chairman of the commission, told Yunus that while undertaking investigations, the commission came across a "systematic design" that allowed incidents of enforced disappearances to go undetected.

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  Yunus seeks help of religious leaders in collecting accurate info about attacks on minorities

  World | December 05, 2024 23:30 IST

  Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said that the issue of attacks on minorities has come up again and there is a gap of information between the reality and the news published by foreign media.

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  Sheikh Hasina accuses Muhammad Yunus of orchestrating mass killings, says 'He is mastermind'

  World | December 03, 2024 14:29 IST

  Sheikh Hasina lashed out at the interim Bangladeshi govt and accused Muhammad Yunus while speaking virtually at an Awami League event in New York. She fled the country on August 5 this year after the days of violence.

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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 protesters siege 'Banga Bhaban', demand President's resignation

  World | October 23, 2024 7:58 IST

  The Protests started in July against the quota system in government jobs but turned anti-government leading to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in August. The protestors had earlier demanded the Chie Justice's resignation, but now they are demanding President's resignation and a new Constitution.

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  'Bangladesh's relations with India at a low': Yunus slams Sheikh Hasina's 'unfriendly' remarks

  World | September 05, 2024 16:23 IST

  Yunus, 84, referred to Sheikh Hasina's remarks of 'justice' over the recent protests in Bangladesh as an "unfriendly gesture" and said she should remain silent. He also said Bangladesh values ties with India but the latter should move beyond the narrative that every other party is Islamist.

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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 interim govt chief Muhammad Yunus visits Dhakeshwari Temple, says 'rights equal for...'

  World | August 13, 2024 15:42 IST

  As per two Hindu organisations in Bangladesh, there have been over 205 attacks on minorities with several Hindu temples, homes and businesses vandalised since Sheikh Hasina's ouster. Yunus' interim government has promised normalcy and protection of minority rights.

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  Bangladesh: Major relief to Muhammad Yunus, acquitted in corruption case just 3 days of taking oath

  World | August 11, 2024 21:44 IST

  In 2011, Bangladeshi authorities began reviewing the activities of the statutory Grameen Bank and subsequently removed Yunus from his position as the founding managing director, citing violations of government retirement regulations. Under Hasina's administration, Yunus faced numerous legal charges.