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In farewell note, Muhammad Yunus leaves message on India’s ‘7 sisters’ for new Bangladesh govt| India News

In farewell note, Muhammad Yunus leaves message on India’s ‘7 sisters’ for new Bangladesh govt| India News

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Muhammad Yunus, while announcing his exit as Bangladesh government chief on Monday, invoked India’s northeastern “Seven Sisters” states alongside Nepal and Bhutan while outlining a sub-regional economic vision in his farewell address, a formulation that is likely to draw attention in New Delhi amid already strained India-Bangladesh ties. Muhammad Yunus stepped down at the chief adviser of Bangladesh after a new government was elected. (AFP) In a televised speech a day before stepping down, Yunus said Bangladesh’s foreign policy under his 18-month tenure restored three core pillars – sovereignty, national interest, and dignity – and declared that the country was “no longer submissive” or guided by other nations’ directives. “Our open sea is not only a geographical boundary, it is an open door to engage with the world economy for Bangladesh. This region along with Nepal, Bhutan and the Seven Sisters has great economic potential,” Yunus said, referring to India’s northeastern states without naming India directly. He proposed deeper sub-regional economic cooperation built around connectivity, trade agreements, economic zones and maritime access through Bangladesh. By …

India Watches Closely As Yunus Set To Hand Over Power Amid Buzz Of Ceremonial Post | India News

India Watches Closely As Yunus Set To Hand Over Power Amid Buzz Of Ceremonial Post | India News

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Last Updated:February 14, 2026, 17:56 IST New Delhi is prepared to engage constructively with the “government of the day” under the BNP, top intelligence sources told CNN-News18. Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus (IMAGE: AFP) Bangladesh Polls: Muhammad Yunus is set to hand over power following the February 12 parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, which saw the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerge victorious. Meanwhile, New Delhi is closely watching developments as Bangladesh transitions into what is being described as a “post-Yunus phase.” New Delhi is prepared to engage constructively with the “government of the day” under the BNP, top intelligence sources told CNN-News18. As per intelligence sources, there is speculation that the Nobel laureate could be offered a ceremonial presidency or an advisory role, with some advocating that his international stature be utilised in a non-executive capacity. As per sources, security concerns peaked during Yunus’s tenure, citing what they described as deliberate anti-India posturing and growing Islamist space in Bangladesh. In January 2026, promotion list of 118 joint secretaries deliberately excluded Hindu officers, a move Indian agencies …

BNP led by Tarique Rahman set for massive win in Bangladesh elections

BNP led by Tarique Rahman set for massive win in Bangladesh elections

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Centre-right Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman was going for an emphatic victory in the Bangladesh elections, with the Bangladesh TV and print organisations saying that they were leading in more than 200 seats in the 300-seat parliament. This means that they will be able to form the government with a two-third majority, if the official results endorse these projections, and then Rahman would not need the support of smaller parties to support his agenda in the parliament. Jamaat-e-Islami was leading in more than 60 seats — making them the second largest party and poised to become the main Opposition party in Bangladesh. According to media projections on Friday morning, the “Yes” vote in the referendum was ahead of the “No” votes. The Election Commission has not announced the results yet. As the counting proceeded throughout Thursday night and continued till Friday morning, it became clear that the people opted for the mainstream political party over the new parties. However, the rise of the Islamist party, Jamaat, cannot be underestimated. These are the …

Yunus seeks ‘yes’ vote for reform agenda in upcoming Bangladesh referendum | World News

Yunus seeks ‘yes’ vote for reform agenda in upcoming Bangladesh referendum | World News

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Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Monday sought a “yes” vote for his administration’s reform package in the upcoming referendum alongside Bangladesh’s general elections in a changed political landscape. The referendum will be held alongside the elections on February 12. “Vote ‘Yes’ to build the state according to your expectations. By choosing ‘Yes,’ you open the door to creating a new Bangladesh,” Yunus said in a televised address, adding that the consent for the reform proposals would free the country from discrimination, exploitation and oppression. He said that if the reform package is passed, no individual would be able serve as prime minister for more than 10 years, while the judiciary would function independently. He added that a bicameral parliamentary system would be introduced, with the formation of an upper house, which would maintain a balance of power. Story continues below this ad “The president will not be able to pardon convicted criminals at will. All power will not be concentrated in the hands of the prime minister (if the people cast a ‘yes’ vote),” …

Ten arrested over lynching of Hindu man in Bangladesh as unrest keeps country on edge

Ten arrested over lynching of Hindu man in Bangladesh as unrest keeps country on edge

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Ten people have been arrested in connection with the lynching of a Hindu garment factory worker in Bangladesh, interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus said on Saturday, amid continuing unrest and heightened security concerns across the country. Security forces stand guard at the entrance of nation’s Parliament complex as people arrive to perform funeral prayers for leading Bangladeshi activist Sharif Osman Hadi.(AP) The victim, Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old factory worker, was lynched to death on Thursday in the Bhaluka area of Mymensingh over alleged blasphemy. According to police, Das was first beaten by a mob outside his workplace, hanged from a tree and later left by the side of the Dhaka–Mymensingh highway. The crowd subsequently set his body on fire. In a statement posted on X, Yunus said seven of the accused were arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and three by the police. The arrests followed coordinated operations at multiple locations, with the ages of those detained ranging from 19 to 46. Police recovered Das’s body and sent it to the Mymensingh …

India Should Extradite Hasina For Crimes Against Humanity; Issue Won’t Affect Bilateral Ties: Yunus Aide | Exclusive | World News

India Should Extradite Hasina For Crimes Against Humanity; Issue Won’t Affect Bilateral Ties: Yunus Aide | Exclusive | World News

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Last Updated:November 19, 2025, 23:06 IST Shafiqul Alam also said that with the Awami League banned, voters will seek alternative candidates in next year’s Bangladesh elections Bangladesh’s former PM Sheikh Hasina (L) and interim leader Muhammad Yunus (R). (File image: AFP) The fragile diplomatic landscape between India and Bangladesh is facing severe strain after the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka delivered a verdict convicting former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and sentencing her to death. The interim government in Dhaka has intensified pressure on New Delhi, formally demanding the immediate extradition of Hasina, whom it labels a “mass murderer” with “blood on her hands” for alleged crimes against humanity. Citing a binding 2013 treaty and an independent UN probe detailing direct orders for lethal force on protesters, Dhaka has indicated that a refusal to hand over the former premier will be considered an “unfriendly act”. Despite this, Bangladesh’s chief adviser maintains the country seeks a good relationship with India, while vowing to proceed with free and fair elections. Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to chief adviser …

Muhammad Yunus-led govt deploys paramilitary, SWAT as protest over service law grips Bangladesh | Latest News India

Muhammad Yunus-led govt deploys paramilitary, SWAT as protest over service law grips Bangladesh | Latest News India

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Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday deployed paramilitary forces at the secretariat as protests against a new service law entered its fourth consecutive day. Civil officials protest inside the Secretariat building in Dhaka on May 25, 2025, demanding the repeal of a government order giving it greater power to sack employees for disciplinary breaches. Splits between Bangladesh’s national tax authority and the interim government over new rules escalated May 25, extending a two week long strike that has reportedly resulted in millions of dollars of taxes go uncollected. (Photo by AFP)(AFP) Paramilitary Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), the police’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit, and elite anti-crime Raid Action Battalion (RAB) were stationed at the entrances of the secretariat complex housing ministries and important offices, according to news agency PTI.  Also Read: Bangladesh’s two ‘chicken necks’ are more vulnerable: Assam CM Himanta Sarma warns The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on rallies and gatherings in the secretariat and adjacent areas. Journalists and visitors were also not allowed to enter …

Muhammad Yunus’ Aide Amid Resignation Buzz

Muhammad Yunus’ Aide Amid Resignation Buzz

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Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Muhammad Yunus will remain the head of Bangladesh’s interim government despite contemplating resignation due to political challenges. An adviser confirmed that Yunus is committed to overcoming obstacles and fulfilling his responsibilities. Muhammad Yunus will continue as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, an adviser in his cabinet said on Saturday. This announcement comes two days after he told student-led National Citizen Party (NCP) leaders that he was mulling resignation as he felt “the situation is such that he cannot work”. He also cited difficulties in working because political parties could not find a common ground for change. “He (Yunus) didn’t say he will leave. He said that while we face many obstacles in carrying out the work and responsibilities assigned to us, we are overcoming them,” Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud told reporters. He added, “He (Yunus) is definitely staying.” Mahmud also stated that “the responsibility entrusted to us is a significant one; we cannot abandon this duty”, and the advisors were not going anywhere. Reportedly, Yunus was …

Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus Cornered Over Rohingya Corridor Idea: Sources

Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus Cornered Over Rohingya Corridor Idea: Sources

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Muhammad Yunus, who heads the interim government in Bangladesh, is now aiming for a five-year term as the military pushes for elections in the Southeast Asian country where a deadly protest had led the government to collapse last year. Yunus is trying to extend his stay in power using pressure tactics, with his supporters rallying against nationwide elections. Capital Dhaka has been wrapped in posters demanding “reforms first, elections later” and to “keep Yunus in power for five years”. The Nobel laureate was appointed the Chief Adviser to the interim government that was formed after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina last year. The makeshift arrangement was to last until elections, but critics claim he’s now trying to stay in power without facing the elections. Yunus has repeatedly shied away from announcing elections and reportedly threatened resignation amid political and military pushback over a proposed Rohingya Corridor that his critics claim has the support of the United States. This has caused a churn in the country’s political landscape. His supporters have planned a rally called ‘March …

Deepening Rift Between Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh Army Chief?

Deepening Rift Between Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh Army Chief?

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New Delhi: A round of meetings in Bangladesh has once again led to reports of major differences between Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman and Chief Adviser of the interim government Muhammad Yunus. On Tuesday, a high-level meeting on the law and order situation in the country was held at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka, which was chaired by Mr Yunus. The meeting was attended by home adviser Lieutenant General (retired) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain and national security adviser Khalilur Rahman, who are part of the interim government that currently governs Bangladesh. It was also attended by top military officials, including Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Navy chief Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan and Air Force chief Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan. Reports from Bangladesh suggest that all meetings, rallies and processions around Sena Niwas, the residence of Army chief have been banned as there is apprehension that hardline Islamists, who are using the students’ uprising as a front to back Muhammad Yunus, might try to hold protests. The Army Chief’s planned …