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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 …

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),” …

Bangladesh general elections to be held on February 12, affirms Yunus

Bangladesh general elections to be held on February 12, affirms Yunus

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Bangladesh Interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus reaffirmed his government’s commitment to hold the general elections and the referendum as scheduled on February 12, a statement said on Wednesday. Muhammad Yunus said his government was campaigning for “Yes” votes in the referendum, noting that the July Charter–set to be endorsed by the people–would usher in a new era of democratic governance and leave no room for future autocracy. (ANI file photo) The Chief Adviser made the remarks when two former senior United States diplomats–Albert Gombis and Morse Tan, both of whom served during the Donald Trump administration–called on him at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on late Tuesday night. Yunus said there had been a flood of fake news and deliberately spread confusion surrounding the elections, but stressed that the Interim Government remained firm in its commitment to hold the polls on February 12 and to hand over power to a democratically elected government once the results are announced. “No matter who says what, elections will be held on February 12–not a day …

S Jaishankar Meets Pakistani Official In Dhaka Ahead Of Khaleda Zia’s Funeral, Says Yunus | India News

S Jaishankar Meets Pakistani Official In Dhaka Ahead Of Khaleda Zia’s Funeral, Says Yunus | India News

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Last Updated:December 31, 2025, 16:46 IST This is the first high-profile meeting between two countries since Sindoor Operation. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, exchanges greetings with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Dhaka. (X/@ChiefAdviserGoB) External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Wednesday met Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka ahead of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s funeral, Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus said. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, exchanges greetings with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Dhaka on Wednesday ahead of the funeral programme of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. pic.twitter.com/YDoX5o0Vbi— Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh (@ChiefAdviserGoB) December 31, 2025 This is a developing story Location : Dhaka, Bangladesh First Published: December 31, 2025, 16:38 IST News india S Jaishankar Meets Pakistani Official In Dhaka Ahead Of Khaleda Zia’s Funeral, Says Yunus Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may …

News18 Evening Digest: Yunus Govt Orders Fast-Track Trial In Osman Hadi Murder Case & Other Top Stories | India News

News18 Evening Digest: Yunus Govt Orders Fast-Track Trial In Osman Hadi Murder Case & Other Top Stories | India News

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Last Updated:December 22, 2025, 17:42 IST We are also covering: After Bangladesh Activist Osman Hadi’s Killing, Another Leader From His Party Shot In The Head and Doctor Assaults Patient At Govt Hospital In Shimla. Hadi’s aides warned interim chief Muhammad Yunus that elections would not be allowed without justice in the killing. (IMAGE: REUTERS/X) In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Bangladesh’s interim govt announcing a fast-track trial for Hadi’s murder after his aides threaten poll boycott and other top stories. After Hadi’s Aides Threaten Bangladesh Poll Boycott, Yunus Govt Announces Fast-Track Trial Bangladesh’s interim government on Monday announced a fast-track trial in the murder of activist Sharif Osman Hadi, hours after leaders of Inquilab Mancha threatened to derail the country’s next election unless justice was delivered before polling. Read More After Bangladesh Activist Osman Hadi’s Killing, Another Leader From His Party Shot In The Head A senior labour wing leader of the National Citizens Party (NCP) was shot in Khulna on Monday morning, police and party officials said. Read More …

‘Dangerous’: Sheikh Hasina on threats to India Northeast, says Yunus regime empowering extremism

‘Dangerous’: Sheikh Hasina on threats to India Northeast, says Yunus regime empowering extremism

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Ousted former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina said statements – like the one a Bangladeshi politician recently made referring to India’s Northeast and the Chicken’s Neck – are “dangerous”, reflecting the extremist elements that have strengthened under the Muhammad Yunus-led current regime. Sheikh Hasina, former Bangladeshi prime minister, is in exile in India(AP/File) National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah recently contended in a fiery speech that Bangladesh can shelter separatist forces from India and sever the seven northeastern states – also known as the “seven sisters – from the rest of the country. A corridor in West Bengal’s Siliguri – commonly referred to as “Chicken’s Neck” – connects mainland India to the northeastern states. It is the most one of the most sensitive strategic bottlenecks in the world. “Such statements are dangerous and irresponsible, reflecting the extremist elements that have gained influence under Yunus. No serious leader would threaten a neighbour upon whom Bangladesh depends for trade, transit, and regional stability,” Sheikh Hasina said in an email interview with news agency ANI. ‘India …

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 …

Bangladesh Foreign Ministry calls Rajnath Singh’s remarks about Yunus ‘incorrect’

Bangladesh Foreign Ministry calls Rajnath Singh’s remarks about Yunus ‘incorrect’

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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singhs. File | Photo Credit: ANI Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday (November 9, 2025) described Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s remarks, published in a section of Indian media, about Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus as “incorrect” and “not respectful”. “We consider that Singh’s comments are incorrect and unhelpful and not respectful of propriety and diplomatic nicety,” Foreign Office spokesman S.M. Mahbubul Alam was quoted as saying by the state-run BSS news agency. Mr. Singh reportedly said that India doesn’t seek tense relations with Bangladesh, but Mr. Yunus “should be cautious with his statements. The spokesman said that Bangladesh remains “committed to a mutually beneficial relationship with India based on sovereign equality, non-interference in each other’s affairs, and mutual respect”. There has been a sharp downturn in India-Bangladesh relations after deposed Prime Minister Hasina fled Dhaka and took shelter in India in August last year following massive anti-government protests. Published – November 10, 2025 12:54 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights …

Bangladesh on boil again: Paramilitary forces amid protests by civil servants against Yunus govt’s new law

Bangladesh on boil again: Paramilitary forces amid protests by civil servants against Yunus govt’s new law

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Government employees continued their protests for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, demanding the repeal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance-2025, effectively bringing administrative operations at the Secretariat to a standstill, according to *The Dhaka Tribune*. Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, deployed paramilitary forces at the secretariat on Tuesday as protests against a controversial new service law entered their fourth consecutive day. According to PTI, personnel from Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), the police’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit, and the elite anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) were stationed at key entry points to the secretariat complex, which houses various ministries and critical administrative offices. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) imposed a ban on rallies and public gatherings in and around the secretariat area. Journalists and visitors were also barred from entering the premises, tightening restrictions amid growing unrest. The protests are unfolding against the backdrop of a broader movement demanding national elections, with frustration mounting over the nine-month tenure of the interim administration. Reports from the *Dhaka Tribune* suggest that law …