‘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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‘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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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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Foreign secretary Vikram Misri meets Muhammad Yunus, flags attacks on minorities – Times of India

FS Vikram Misri meets Muhammad Yunus NEW DELHI/DHAKA: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Monday sought a “constructive approach” from Bangladesh to issues related to safety of minority communities, particularly Hindus, in the restive country as he conveyed India’s concerns over their welfare in meetings in Dhaka with his counterpart, Mohammad Jashim Uddin, and chief adviser…

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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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