Muhammad Yunus demands return of stolen billions in Bangladesh
2 months, 1 week ago

Muhammad Yunus demands return of stolen billions in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday demanded the return of stolen assets, decrying the scale of corruption under the ousted government of Sheikh Hasina, toppled by a revolution last year. Mr. Yunus said he expected “assets to be returned”, adding that the stolen funds have “not only robbed the people of Bangladesh, but also disrupted the country’s progress toward economic stability”. ABritish Sunday Times investigation revealed details about the claims Ms. Siddiq spent years living in a London flat bought by an offshore company connected to two Bangladeshi businessmen. It also reported Ms. Siddiq and her family were given or used several other London properties bought by members or associates of Ms. Hasina’s Awami League party.

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Bangladesh: Corrupt advisors to Muhammad Yunus, 'student activists' have accumulated millions of dollars in crypto currencies, reveals investigation
3 days, 8 hours ago

Bangladesh: Corrupt advisors to Muhammad Yunus, 'student activists' have accumulated millions of dollars in crypto currencies, reveals investigation

Op India  

‘Student activists’ and advisers to the interim government of Bangladesh, led by controversial Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, are hoarding large sums of unaccounted money in the form of cryptocurrencies. While the regime of Muhammad Yunus came to serve the people, it quickly filled the coffers of its officials and ‘student activists’ who orchestrated the undemocratic ouster of former Prime Minister …

A Bangladesh politician spent millions on properties worldwide, now Yunus govt wants some of the money back
3 weeks, 5 days ago

A Bangladesh politician spent millions on properties worldwide, now Yunus govt wants some of the money back

Firstpost  

Bangladesh former minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury’s property portfolio valued at over 295 million includes luxury apartments in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa district and Palm Jumeirah, buy-to-let flats in London’s commuter towns, and a half-acre plot in Florida’s Ocala National Forest. Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, former land minister of Bangladesh and a key figure in Sheikh Hasina’s government reportedly amassed a vast international property empire …

‘Will return and avenge deaths’: Sheikh Hasina vows as Dhaka reminds her extradition for trial remains ‘top priority’
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Will return and avenge deaths’: Sheikh Hasina vows as Dhaka reminds her extradition for trial remains ‘top priority’

Live Mint  

Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina vowed to ‘return’ to Bangladesh in a one-on-one Zoom call interaction with the widows of four four officers who were killed last year trying to suppress a student agitation in Dhaka. Labelling Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus as a ‘mobster’, a teary eyed Sheikh Hasina resolved to ensure justice for the victims of …

Deposed PM Hasina accuses Yunus of unleashing ‘terrorist’ on Bangladesh
1 month, 1 week ago

Deposed PM Hasina accuses Yunus of unleashing ‘terrorist’ on Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina has accused Bangladesh’s interim government Chief Muhammad Yunus for the “lawlessness” in the country and said he has “unleashed terrorists” on its people. In earlier social media appearances, Ms. Hasina had accused Mr. Yunus of hatching “a long, and well-designed plot to oust her government and grab the state power.” Last week, the U.N. Human …

UN says former Bangladesh govt behind possible 'crimes against humanity'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UN says former Bangladesh govt behind possible 'crimes against humanity'

Raw Story  

by Nina LARSON Bangladesh's former government was behind systematic attacks and killings of protesters as it tried to hold onto power last year, the UN said Wednesday, warning the abuses could amount to "crimes against humanity". The vast majority of those killed "were shot by Bangladesh's security forces", the rights office said, adding that children made up 12 to 13 …

Former Bangladesh gov’t behind possible ‘crimes against humanity’, says UN
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Former Bangladesh gov’t behind possible ‘crimes against humanity’, says UN

Al Jazeera  

UN inquiry finds ex-PM Sheikh Hasina oversaw systematic crackdown on protesters, killing up to 1,400 people in bid to hold on to power. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government was behind possible “crimes against humanity” as it strived to hold on to power last year, says the United Nations. Before Hasina was toppled in a mainly student-led revolution last …

Bangladesh: Yunus targets Hasina in appeal for peace, says she ‘continues to try to mobilise her militants’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Yunus targets Hasina in appeal for peace, says she ‘continues to try to mobilise her militants’

Firstpost  

Yunus said that Bangladesh’s interim government is sympathetic to the “outrage of activists” and is aware that even in refuge in New Delhi, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina continues to “mobilise her militants” in the country Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus. He added that Bangladesh’s interim government is sympathetic to the “outrage of activists” and is aware that even …

Bangladesh's interim government vows to contain rising violence amid turmoil
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh's interim government vows to contain rising violence amid turmoil

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh’s interim government headed by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus said Friday it will contain vandalism and arson taking place across the country amid concern from a major Bangladeshi opposition political party and neighboring India over attacks on a historic house linked to ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Many of the establishments belonging to former lawmakers, Cabinet members and …

Bangladesh interim govt making all efforts to bring back Sheikh Hasina, others from India: Home Adviser
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh interim govt making all efforts to bring back Sheikh Hasina, others from India: Home Adviser

The Hindu  

Bangladesh’s interim government is making all efforts to bring back ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and others from India under the extradition treaty, Home Adviser Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Wednesday. Ms. 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 …

Escaped death by 25 minutes: Sheikh Hasina claims murder bid in emotional clip
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2 months, 1 week ago

Escaped death by 25 minutes: Sheikh Hasina claims murder bid in emotional clip

India Today  

Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleged that there were attempts to assassinate her and her sister moments before they fled Dhaka on August 5 last year amid violent student-led protests. In an emotional audio clip posted by her Awami League party on Facebook, Hasina said it was only due to God's grace that she survived multiple assassination attempts in …

Sheikh Hasina says escaped death by 20-25 minutes as Bangladesh Awami League shares audio note
2 months, 1 week ago

Sheikh Hasina says escaped death by 20-25 minutes as Bangladesh Awami League shares audio note

India TV News  

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina has alleged that there was a conspiracy to kill her and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana after she was ousted from power in the country. In an audio speech posted on the Facebook page of Bangladesh Awami League party late on Friday, the former Bangladesh PM claimed that she, along with her sister, …

U.K. Minister Tulip Siddiq resigns over financial ties with aunt Sheikh Hasina
2 months, 1 week ago

U.K. Minister Tulip Siddiq resigns over financial ties with aunt Sheikh Hasina

The Hindu  

The British Minister responsible for financial services and fighting corruption resigned on Tuesday after weeks of questions over her financial ties to her aunt Sheikh Hasina, ousted last year as prime minister of Bangladesh. The anti-corruption commission alleged financial irregularities worth billions of dollars in the awarding of a $12.65 billion nuclear power contract, saying Ms. Hasina and Ms. Siddiq …

Muhammad Yunus asks U.K. to investigate ‘graft scandal’ of British Minister Tulip Siddiq, Sheikh Hasina’s niece
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Muhammad Yunus asks U.K. to investigate ‘graft scandal’ of British Minister Tulip Siddiq, Sheikh Hasina’s niece

The Hindu  

“Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called for an investigation into the properties of British Minister Tulip Siddiq and her family, indicating that they may have acquired them through unlawful means during her aunt Sheikh Hasina’s tenure as Bangladesh premier,” reports said on Sunday In an interview with the Times newspaper, Mr. Yunus condemned the use of properties gifted to Ms. …

Bangladesh's Yunus asks UK to investigate graft scandal of Sheikh Hasina's niece
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh's Yunus asks UK to investigate graft scandal of Sheikh Hasina's niece

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka: Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for an investigation into the properties of British minister Tulip Siddiq and her family, indicating that they may have acquired them through unlawful means during her aunt Sheikh Hasina's tenure as Bangladesh premier, reports said on Sunday.In an interview with the Times newspaper, Yunus condemned the use of properties gifted to Siddiq and …

Bangladesh's Yunus asks UK to probe graft scandal of Sheikh Hasina's niece: Report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh's Yunus asks UK to probe graft scandal of Sheikh Hasina's niece: Report

India Today  

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for an investigation into the properties of British minister Tulip Siddiq and her family, indicating that they may have acquired them through unlawful means during her aunt Sheikh Hasina's tenure as Bangladesh premier, reports said on Sunday. A day after publishing Yunus's interview, the British newspaper on Sunday carried another report titled " PM …

Bangladesh welcomes New Year with protests demanding Sheik Hasina’s prosecution
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh welcomes New Year with protests demanding Sheik Hasina’s prosecution

Firstpost  

On New Year’s eve, a ‘March for Unity’, led by student activists, was organised in Bangladesh where demonstrators demanded prosecution of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina and sought justice for over 1,000 people killed in mass uprising in July-August The Students Against Discrimination group holds the 'March for Unity' rally demanding proclamation of the July Revolution and to mark the student-led …

‘At this time…’: What India replied to Bangladesh’s ‘note verbale’ seeking Sheikh Hasina’s extradition
Top News
3 months ago

‘At this time…’: What India replied to Bangladesh’s ‘note verbale’ seeking Sheikh Hasina’s extradition

Live Mint  

Bangladesh has requested the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, following her flight to New Delhi in August amid widespread student-led protests that resulted in her ousting after 15 years in power. India confirmed receiving the note verbale from Bangladesh seeking extradition of Sheikh Hasina. Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed, in a statement posted on his Facebook …

Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India
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3 months ago

Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh has sent a formal request to India to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to New Delhi in August amid the student-led protests that ended her 15 years in power, the country’s foreign affairs adviser said Monday. regime to conduct farcical trial process through International Crimes Tribunal makes it a political witch hunt that …

Sheikh Hasina extradition: Bangladesh sends note verbale asking India to send back deposed PM
Top News
3 months ago

Sheikh Hasina extradition: Bangladesh sends note verbale asking India to send back deposed PM

The Hindu  

Bangladesh has sent India a note verbale seeking the repatriation of its deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the adviser on foreign affairs to the interim government Touhid Hossein informed the media in Dhaka on Monday. The confirmation came hours after Lieutenant General Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, adviser on home affairs, informed that the interim Bangladesh government has written to the …

Bangladesh Seeks Return Of Deposed PM Sheikh Hasina, Sends Note Verbale To India
3 months ago

Bangladesh Seeks Return Of Deposed PM Sheikh Hasina, Sends Note Verbale To India

ABP News  

Bangladesh’s interim government on Monday announced that it has sent a diplomatic note to India requesting the return of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to face legal proceedings in Dhaka. Earlier in the day, Bangladesh Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam informed reporters that his office had submitted a letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate Hasina’s extradition. Bangladesh's …

‘Send Sheikh Hasina home’: Bangladesh seeks extradition of toppled PM from India
3 months ago

‘Send Sheikh Hasina home’: Bangladesh seeks extradition of toppled PM from India

Firstpost  

Bangladesh’s new regime headed by Muhammed Yunus has sought the extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India. After weeks of protests against her 15-year rule, demonstrators backed by radical Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Jamaat-e-Islami and the Bangladeshi military overthrew Hasina in August. In a brief statement on Monday Yunus’ Home Affairs Adviser, Lieutenant General Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said the foreign ministry …

Bangladesh: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina mounts fresh attack on interim leader Yunus
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina mounts fresh attack on interim leader Yunus

Hindustan Times  

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday mounted another blistering attack on the country's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of leading an "undemocratic group" that has no responsibility towards the people. Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina called Mohammad Yunus a "fascist" In a statement on the eve of the 'Bijoy Dibosh', Hasina called Yunus a "fascist" and alleged …

Is Muhammad Yunus preparing Bangladesh for crisis or elections?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Muhammad Yunus preparing Bangladesh for crisis or elections?

Firstpost  

Muhammad Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel laureate, took the reins of Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina fled to India in August. However, Yunus’ government continues to delay elections in the name of reforms without giving any firm timeline, take consequential foreign policy decisions such as drawing closer to Pakistan and alienating India — all as the economy crumbles Is Muhammad Yunus preparing …

'Power hungry' Muhammad Yunus is perpetrating 'genocide' in Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina in first public address
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Power hungry' Muhammad Yunus is perpetrating 'genocide' in Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina in first public address

India TV News  

Bangladesh violence: Mounting a scathing attack on Muhammad Yunus and describing him as 'power-hungry, ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in her first public address, accusing the country's interim leader of perpetrating 'genocide' and failing to protect minorities including Hindus. Hasina who fled Bangladesh four months back delivered virtually to her supporters at an event in New York also claimed that …

Sheikh Hasina slams Muhammad Yunus in first public address since leaving Bangladesh: ‘mastermind of genocide’
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina slams Muhammad Yunus in first public address since leaving Bangladesh: ‘mastermind of genocide’

Live Mint  

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slammed country's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of persecuting minorities. In virtual address at an event in New York, which is her first public address after taking shelter in India following her resignation in August, she claimed that there were plans to assassinate her and her sister Sheikh Rehana just like their father …

'Hasina destroyed everything': Yunus calls for reforms before holding Bangladesh polls
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Hasina destroyed everything': Yunus calls for reforms before holding Bangladesh polls

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh interim government’s chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, has accused the Sheikh Hasina regime of destroying “everything” in the country. "The country's governance structure has been completely destroyed during Hasina's 15-year rule, and a huge task has fallen on us to rebuild it by restoring democracy, economic stability and public trust," said the 84-year-old Nobel laureate, in an interview with Nikkei …

Muhammad Yunus mastermind of mass killings in Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Muhammad Yunus mastermind of mass killings in Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina

Op India  

On 3rd December Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, accused Muhammad Yunus, the leader of the country’s interim government, of mass murders and targeting minorities in the midst of increased turmoil and escalating anti-Hindu violence in the country. In reality, it is Muhammad Yunus who is responsible for mass killings through a meticulously designed plan along with the …

Sheikh Hasina calls Muhammad Yunus mastermind of mass killings in Bangladesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina calls Muhammad Yunus mastermind of mass killings in Bangladesh

India Today  

Deposed Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused Muhammad Yunus, who is heading the interim government, of mass killings and the targeting of minorities amid a fresh wave of unrest in the country. In reality, it is Muhammad Yunus who has indulged in mass killings through a meticulous designed plan along with the student co-ordinators. Even Tarique Rahman from London has …

'India's failure': Bangladesh advisor on breach at its mission in Agartala
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'India's failure': Bangladesh advisor on breach at its mission in Agartala

India Today  

Terming the vandalism at Bangladesh's diplomatic mission in Agartala as India's “failure,” an influential adviser in the interim government on Tuesday asked New Delhi to reassess its neighbour afresh after the toppling of the Sheikh Hasina regime. While Sheikh Hasina's government followed a pro-India policy to cling to power without elections, India must realise that this is not Sheikh Hasina's …

Bangladesh claims $16 billion stolen yearly during Sheikh Hasina's rule
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh claims $16 billion stolen yearly during Sheikh Hasina's rule

Hindustan Times  

An average $16 billion may have been illicitly siphoned out of Bangladesh annually during former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule, according to the findings of a committee formed by interim leader Muhammad Yunus. The panel led by economist Debapriya Bhattacharya submitted a white paper on the state of Bangladesh’s economy to Yunus in Dhaka on Sunday, according to a …

100 days of the Yunus Government: Is Bangladesh really back on track?
4 months ago

100 days of the Yunus Government: Is Bangladesh really back on track?

India Today  

Muhammad Yunus has completed 100 days at the helm as Bangladesh's chief advisor after a revolution displaced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Professor Parvez Abbasi joins India Today Global to explain the state of Bangladesh politics and rate the record of the Yunus administration. On the subject of attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus, Abbasi acknowledged that there were reprisals against minority …

After the revolution, Bangladesh is stable. For the moment
4 months ago

After the revolution, Bangladesh is stable. For the moment

Hindustan Times  

Revolutions often end badly. These include banning the Awami League, Sheikh Hasina’s party, and trying to have her extradited from India to face charges for what they allege are crimes against humanity. The student protesters, frustrated by Mr Yunus’s fairly tolerant approach to the AL, could take to the streets again, this time threatening violence. If the bnp were to …

100 days of Muhammad Yunus in power; how Bangladesh has fared under its only Nobel Laureate
4 months, 1 week ago

100 days of Muhammad Yunus in power; how Bangladesh has fared under its only Nobel Laureate

Firstpost  

The interim government under Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus has completed 100 days. He took over charge to tackle what he has called the “extremely tough” challenge of restoring democratic institutions in the South Asian nation of some 170 million people The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh completed its 100 days this week. Yunus took over charge of the country’s …

Bangladesh to seek Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India to face ‘crimes against humanity’ trial
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh to seek Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India to face ‘crimes against humanity’ trial

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bangladesh will seek the extradition …

Bangladesh will seek extradition of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina from India: Interim chief Yunus
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh will seek extradition of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina from India: Interim chief Yunus

The Hindu  

Bangladesh’s interim leader and Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus said Sunday that his administration will seek the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, where she has been in exile since fleeing a mass uprising in August 2024. In a televised address to the nation on his first 100 days in office, Mr. Yunus said that the interim …

Bangladesh will Seek Extradition of Sheikh Hasina: Yunus
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4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh will Seek Extradition of Sheikh Hasina: Yunus

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka: Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said on Sunday that the interim government will seek the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after the fall of her government following a mass protest movement in August.In an address to the nation on the completion of 100 days of the interim government, Yunus also said that his …

Bangladesh will seek ex-premier Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India, says Yunus
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh will seek ex-premier Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India, says Yunus

Firstpost  

Muhammad Yunus said that not only the deaths in the uprising but all other violations of human rights, including alleged enforced disappearances while Hasina was in power, would be investigated. Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus said that the country will seek the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, where she has been in exile since August. Yunus …

Bangladesh will seek extradition of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina from India
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh will seek extradition of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina from India

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s interim leader and Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus said Sunday that his administration will seek the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, where has been in exile since fleeing a mass uprising in August. “We will seek the return of the fallen autocrat Sheikh Hasina from India,” Yunus said. Yunus has been talking …

'We will seek Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India': Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus on 100 days of interim govt
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4 months, 1 week ago

'We will seek Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India': Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus on 100 days of interim govt

India TV News  

Bangladesh Interim government head Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said that his administration will seek the extradition of deposed PM Sheikh Hasina, who, after a mass protest movement, fled to India in August. "We must ensure justice in every killing.We will also ask India to send back fallen autocrat Sheikh Hasina," Yunus was quoted as saying by the state-run BSS news …

We will seek Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India: Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus
4 months, 1 week ago

We will seek Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India: Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus

India Today  

Bangladesh Chief Adviser and Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has announced plans to seek the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after the ouster of her Awami League government in August this year. The Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League regime was toppled on August 5 in the face of a mass upsurge originating from a quota …

Can the Bangladesh Police Recover?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Can the Bangladesh Police Recover?

The Diplomat  

On August 11, a high official in the Bangladesh police resigned, noting the force has transformed into a “public enemy.” In his resignation letter, Md Moniruzzaman, an additional deputy inspector general with the Tourist Police in Khulna-Barisal, said, “Over the past 10 years, I was compelled to carry out illegal orders from ministers linked to the Awami League government.” These …

Bangladesh to take necessary steps to get Sheikh Hasina extradited from India
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh to take necessary steps to get Sheikh Hasina extradited from India

The Hindu  

Bangladesh will take necessary steps to extradite deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India to try her on charges of mass killings during the student-led mass movement against her government, the newly-appointed chief prosecutor of the country's International Crimes Tribunal said on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Necessary steps will be taken to bring former Prime Minister Hasina back under the …

Indranil Banerjie | Hunt for scapegoats won’t improve future of B’desh
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indranil Banerjie | Hunt for scapegoats won’t improve future of B’desh

Deccan Chronicle  

Bangladesh after the overthrow of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is reminiscent of a carnival on the morning after. The rabble which overthrew the previous government and chose Nobel Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus as interim head of the country appears solely focused on punishing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled Bangladesh a month ago to evade mobs out to lynch …

Bangladesh Interim Government Warns Instigators Of Legal Consequences Amid Turmoil
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh Interim Government Warns Instigators Of Legal Consequences Amid Turmoil

News 18  

Bangladesh’s interim government on Tuesday warned that it would take legal action against anyone found creating instability in the country that is going through turmoil. The government said it would identify all the miscreants and take legal action against them “irrespective of party affiliation”. Bangladesh witnessed massive student protests in mid-July over the controversial quota system that reserved 30 per …

Bangladesh’s new ruler is in a race against time
7 months ago

Bangladesh’s new ruler is in a race against time

Hindustan Times  

OVER THE past ten days Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, has been transformed. Images of Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister who fled the country on August 5th, and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, her father and Bangladesh’s founding father, have vanished from billboards. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus salutes to the attendees upon arrival at the Bangabhaban to take oath as the head of …

Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus-Led Interim Government Revokes Sheikh Hasina's Passport
7 months ago

Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus-Led Interim Government Revokes Sheikh Hasina's Passport

ABP News  

The Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh interim government withdrew the diplomatic passport of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had fled to India following a students-led protests. In a statement, the interior ministry said that diplomatic passports held by Hasina, as well as by former ministers and ex-parliamentarians no longer in office, would be invalidated. Despite hosting Hasina, PM Modi extended his …

Interim govt chief Yunus accuses Sheikh Hasina of destroying every institution of Bangladesh
7 months, 1 week ago

Interim govt chief Yunus accuses Sheikh Hasina of destroying every institution of Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Dhaka, Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Sunday accused deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina of destroying every institution of the country in her efforts to stay in power as he promised to hold a free, fair and participatory election as soon as his government completes the "mandate" of carrying out "vital reforms." Interim govt chief Yunus accuses Sheikh Hasina …

'Strong indications' Bangladesh security forces used 'unnecessary' force: UN
7 months, 1 week ago

'Strong indications' Bangladesh security forces used 'unnecessary' force: UN

The Hindu  

The United Nations said on Friday there were strong indications that the Bangladeshi security forces used unnecessary force in tackling the student-led uprising that ousted premier Sheikh Hasina. "There are strong indications, warranting further independent investigation, that the security forces used unnecessary and disproportionate force in their response to the situation," the UN Human Rights office said in a preliminary …

Bangladesh is experiencing a 'student-led revolution': Muhammad Yunus
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh is experiencing a 'student-led revolution': Muhammad Yunus

The Hindu  

Bangladesh was experiencing a "student-led revolution" after the ouster of Premier Sheikh Hasina, the South Asian country's new interim leader Muhammad Yunus said. Mr. Yunus arrived back in Bangladesh from Europe on Thursday after he was called by the student leaders of the protests that toppled Ms. Hasina and asked to steer democratic reforms. "'Because you ordered me to do …

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