‘I will return’: Sheikh Hasina accuses Yunus of ‘unleashing terrorists;’ interim government says ex-PM’s extradition ‘top priority’ – The Times of India

Deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina blamed Bangladesh’s interim government leader Muhammad Yunus for the country’s “lawlessness” and vowed to return back to her country. During a one-on-one interaction on Zoom with widows of four policemen killed during last July’s student uprising, Hasina claimed Yunus has “unleashed terrorists” on its citizens, PTI news agency reported. Hasina’s…

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‘Operation Devil Hunt’ crackdown in Bangladesh: 1,308 arrested in nationwide sweep – The Times of India

Bangladesh’s security forces have arrested 1,308 people under “Operation Devil Hunt,” an overnight crackdown launched on Saturday to curb violence and vandalism across the country.The interim government, led by chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, has vowed to continue the operation until “all devils” are rooted out.The operation began after student activists were injured during an attack…

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‘Hostile act’: Bangladesh lodges ‘strong protest’, summons Indian envoy over Hasina’s speech – The Times of India

Bangladesh has formally lodged a “strong protest” with India regarding statements made by deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, particularly those concerning the alleged recent vandalism of her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman‘s house. Bangladesh slammed Hasina’s latest speech as being “false and fabricated”, adding that it views the former PM’s statements and activities while in exile…

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‘History takes its revenge’: Sheikh Hasina’s response after mob vandalises father’s Mujibur Rahman’s house in Dhaka – The Times of India

Ousted Bangladeshi leader and former prime minister Sheikh Hasina called for justice after a mob vandalised her father Mujibur Rahman‘s house on Wednesday. “They can demolish a building, but not the history… but they must also remember that the history takes its revenge,” she said in an emotional address.“Today, this house is being demolished. What…

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Protesters attack Sheikh Mujibur Rahman memorial museum in Dhaka – The Times of India

DHAKA: The Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum in Dhaka was attacked again by a group called ‘24-er Biplobi Chhatra Janata‘ on Wednesday. The protest began around 8pm when demonstrators entered the premises and vandalised the museum. They were chanting slogans against Awami League.Referencing a scheduled Facebook Live speech by Sheikh Hasina, Hasnat Abdullah, convener of…

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Won’t allow Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League in Bangladesh polls: Yunus’ aide – The Times of India

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina‘s Awami League would not be allowed to participate in elections, a key adviser of Muhammad Yunus’ interim govt said on Saturday.“The elections will be contested among pro-Bangladesh groups only,” said Mahfuz Alam, a top leader of the Anti-Discrimination Movement, which spearheaded the mass uprising that toppled Hasina’s Awami…

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‘Political witch hunt’: Hasina’s son accuses Yunus govt of ‘weaponising the judiciary’ – Times of India

Muhammad Yunus and Sheikh Hasina (File ph Sanjeeb Wazed, son of ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, has accused the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of “weaponising the judiciary” to carry out a “political witch hunt” against the Awami League leadership.His allegations made in a detailed post on X, came shortly after the Bangladeshi interim government sent…

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In first public address, Hasina accuses Yunus of ‘genocide’, persecuting minorities – Times of India

Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused country’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus of failing to safeguard minority communities and perpetrating what she described as “genocide.”In her first public address since resigning in August amidst widespread anti-government protests, Hasina, speaking virtually at an event in New York, alleged targeted attacks on religious minorities, including Hindus, Buddhists,…

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Bangladesh HC acquits Zia’s son in 2004 grenade attack cases – Times of India

DHAKA: Bangladesh high court on Sunday acquitted all the accused in the Aug 21, 2004, grenade attack cases, including BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman and former state minister Lutfozzaman Babar. The ruling has sparked renewed hope among BNP supporters for Rahman’s return from London after overcoming remaining legal issues. Rahman is former PM Khaleda Zia‘s…

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