Bangladesh interim govt revokes Sheikh Hasina’s passport over violence during July protests – Times of India

The interim government of Bangladesh has revoked the passports of 97 individuals, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, citing their alleged involvement in killings during the July uprising and incidents of enforced disappearances, local media reported. Of the total, 22 passports were revoked due to alleged connections to enforced disappearances, while 75, including Hasina’s, were…

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EU urges Yunus government to uphold rule of law in Bangladesh – Times of India

Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus DHAKA: The EU urged Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus to prioritise the rule of law, respect due process, and safeguard the fundamental rights of its citizens. Monday’s call follows allegations of “ongoing and egregious” human rights abuses, particularly targeting minority groups like Hindus, since the caretaker…

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‘Help clear the clouds’: Indian foreign secretary meets Bangladesh interim chief Yunus amid rising tensions – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri called for clearing the “clouds” that have overshadowed bilateral relations between the two countries in a meeting with chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government Muhammad Yunus on Monday.Yunus too, reiterated Bangladesh’s commitment to resolving these issues, highlighting the need to remove the “clouds” overshadowing relations. “India desires a positive,…

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India’s ‘governing elite’ fomenting hatred towards Bangladesh, says interim govt – Times of India

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim govt accused India’s ” governing elite” on Wednesday of attempting to create an “internal political issue” out of everything that was happening beyond the border between the two countries.“If this happens, it will be detrimental to India’s domestic politics. Anti-Bangladesh and anti-Muslim politics won’t serve India’s national interest or contribute to its…

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‘No plans to ban Iskcon’: Bangladesh’s press secretary denies ban rumours, calls for national unity – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A key aide to Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus dismissed speculations about a potential ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon ), following the controversial arrest of a monk linked to the Hindu organisation. Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, speaking to ANI, categorically stated that there were no plans to…

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‘Stop Sheikh Hasina from making speeches’: Bangladesh interim government requests India – Times of India

The Bangladesh interim government has informed New Delhi that it is not positively taking the political statements that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been making after her arrival in India, foreign ministry spokesperson and public diplomacy wing director general Toufiq Hasan said on Thursday.In a report by Prothom Alo, Hasan is quoted as saying:…

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‘United States will thrive’: Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus congratulates US president-elect Donald Trump – Times of India

Muhammad Yunus (left), and Donald Trump. (Photo/Agencies) Chief adviser to Bangladeh’s interim government, professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday extended his congratulations to president-elect Donald Trump following his historic victory in the US presidential election.In his message, Muhammad Yunus said, “I am delighted to convey, on behalf of the government and the people of Bangladesh, my…

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Bangladesh government recalls 5 envoys, including from India – Times of India

Bangladesh’s interim government has recalled five envoys back to the country, including the ambassador to India, according to a foreign ministry official who spoke to Reuters on Thursday.The foreign ministry instructed the envoys in “Brussels, Canberra, Lisbon, New Delhi and the permanent mission to the United Nations in New York” to return to Dhaka immediately,…

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‘Judge us later’: Bangladesh interim govt head Muhammad Yunus on temple visit calls for patience amid attacks on Hindus – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The head of Bangladesh’s interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday visited Dhakeswari Temple in Dhaka amid reports of attacks on minority communities.“We have to establish human rights and freedom of speech. That is our prime goal,” Yunus said after the visit.According to a report in Dhaka Tribune, Yunus also said that the…

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