‘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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Obtaining bail is a right, monk Chinmoy Krishna Das’ plea must be heard, religious heads tell Yunus – Times of India

Arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das DHAKA: The bail plea of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das should be considered, leaders of minority religious groups in Bangladesh have told interim govt chief adviser Muhammad Yunus. The bail hearing of the monk, who is facing sedition charges, has been rescheduled to Jan 2.“Obtaining bail is the right…

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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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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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‘Not liking our freedom’: Yunus slams ‘propaganda by big countries’ to discredit Bangladesh uprising – Times of India

Bangladesh’s interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, has urged national unity in the face of what he described as a coordinated “campaign” by “big countries” to undermine the legitimacy of the uprising that brought his administration to power.Speaking on Wednesday to representatives of political parties, Yunus stopped short of naming any specific country but addressed escalating…

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ISKCON priest Krishna Das Brahmachari who led protests against atrocities on Hindus detained at Dhaka airport | World News – Times of India

ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari (Image from X) Prominent Hindu leader and ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari has reportedly been detained in Dhaka by police under the regime of Muhammad Yunus. The Hindu leader faces charges of sedition following his role in leading a massive rally protesting targeted hate attacks against the Hindu…

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Bangladesh interim govt in a fix over Awami League inclusion in polls – Times of India

DHAKA: With growing pressure for early elections in Bangladesh, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt is in a dilemma over banning Awami League from participating in politics and elections, according to political insiders. While the student leaders who spearheaded the July-Aug uprising are advocating the exclusion of Awami League from the political arena, Bangladesh Nationalist Party…

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Bangladesh will seek extradition of former PM Hasina: Yunus – Times of India

Bangladesh’s interim head Muhammad Yunus announced on Sunday that the government will seek the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India. The former Bangladeshi president fled to India in August this year following mass protests.The Nobel Laureate while addressing the nation on his 100th day in office, said that his administration would prosecute…

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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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