Muhammad Yunus claims ‘spread of false information’ to ‘destabilize’ Bangladesh – The Times of India

Muhammad Yunus (File photo) The Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, addressed concerns about the proliferation of misinformation since the interim government assumed office, noting a significant increase in rumours across various media platforms.In his address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day and Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, he warned about deliberate attempts…

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Speculation mounts over military coup in Bangladesh amid political turmoil – The Times of India

Concerns are rising about potential martial law or emergency rule in Bangladesh, with discussions about military intervention becoming more prominent. There are reports on social media that the armed forces might act against the Muhammad Yunus-led interim administration amidst escalating friction between the military, government, and student movements.The reported presence of Bangladeshi Army units in…

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Need to document Hasina regime crimes: Yunus – The Times of India

DHAKA: Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus Sunday stressed the importance of documenting all atrocities committed during the regime of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, including the crackdown on student movement participants, police brutality against protesters following the verdict against Islamist leader Delwar Hossain Sayeedi, and all extrajudicial killings over the years.“There is a need for proper…

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‘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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Yunus sticks to December timeline for polls, rejects BNP’s call to hold vote earlier – The Times of India

DHAKA: Brushing aside BNP‘s demand to hold the national elections by August this year, Bangladesh’s interim government, led by chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, has remained firm on its previously announced election timeline, confirming that the polls will take place in December.The “confirmation” came shortly after the meeting on Monday between Yunus and a BNP delegation…

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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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Election year 2024: Countries which wrote fresh scripts in politics | India News – Times of India

Key leaders elected around the world in 2024 The year 2024 brought dramatic transformations across the globe, reshaping the global political scene, influenced by economic challenges, social movements and policy concerns.The elections in over 70 countries ushered in new faces and fresh mandates. Here’s a snapshot of key elections that defined the year by bringing…

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