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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 interim govt chief Muhammad Yunus visits Dhakeshwari Temple, says 'rights equal for...'
World | Aug 13, 2024, 03:42 PM ISTAs 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 | Aug 11, 2024, 09:44 PM ISTIn 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.
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'Ensuring safety of Hindus': PM Modi extends wishes to Bangladesh’s interim govt head Muhammad Yunus
World | Aug 08, 2024, 11:28 PM ISTNobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took oath as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government today after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India.
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Bangladesh interim govt chief Muhammad Yunus favours revival of SAARC: What is it and why it failed?
Explainers | Aug 08, 2024, 06:22 PM ISTYunus, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006, expressed revival of the SAARC regional bloc, which remains suspended since its last biennial summit in Kathmandu in 2014. His recent remarks on India and the SAARC indicate a potential shift in Bangladesh's foreign policy.
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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, set to lead Bangladesh's interim govt, arrives in Dhaka | WATCH
World | Aug 08, 2024, 03:20 PM ISTBangladesh 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 Interim Govt Formation: Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt to be sworn in today
News | Aug 08, 2024, 05:55 PM ISTAfter the coup in Bangladesh, the interim government led by Nobel Prize winner Professor Mohammad Yunus will take oath on August 8, as announced by Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman.Watch to know more!
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Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus to be sworn in today, BSF thwarts infiltration bids | LATEST UPDATES
World | Aug 08, 2024, 08:42 AM ISTBangladesh protests: Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist, will be sworn in as the leader of Bangladesh's interim government today after violent protests forced PM Sheikh Hasina to resign. Yunus has appealed for peace and calm.
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Muhammad Yunus to lead interim government in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina's resignation: Who is he
News | Aug 07, 2024, 06:51 PM ISTPress Secretary to President Mohammad Shahabuddin, Nobel laureate and microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus will lead the interim government of Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina resigns and leaves the country.