Sheikh Hasina’s government committed ‘crimes against humanity’ to retain power in Bangladesh, says UN – The Times of India

The UN accused Bangladesh’s former administration of orchestrating systematic attacks and killings of protesters during its attempt to maintain power last year, potentially constituting “crimes against humanity“.In August last year, before student protests ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her administration violently suppressed demonstrators, with the UN citing “hundreds of extrajudicial killings”. The UN rights…

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‘Monster is gone’: Bangladesh interim govt chief Yunus hails ‘student-led revolution’ – Times of India

Bangladesh interim government chief Mohammed Yunus on Sunday admired the “student-led revolution” that led to the collapse of government machinery. Taking a jibe at Sheikh Hasina‘s ouster from the country, the Nobel laureate said, “Finally, this moment, the monster is gone.”“This is a revolution, a student-led revolution,” the 84-year-old said about the protests that killed…

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‘Hope for early return to normalcy’: PM Modi after Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh interim government | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Mohammed Yunus, who earlier in the day took oath as the chief advisor to Bangladesh interim government.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Modi said, “My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities.” PM Modi also expressed his concern regarding the safety…

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