Bangladesh Politics News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Muhammad Yunus's anti-corruption pledge crumbles amid allegations of power abuse, privilege
Dhaka, March 30: In less than seven months into his tenure, Bangladesh's Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, began to fall short of his lofty promises to prioritise rooting out corruption. This raised serious concerns about his commitment to the anti-corruption cause.
Yunus had no plans to visit India before China: Former diplomat
New Delhi, March 26: Veena Sikri, a former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, on Wednesday stated that reports of Bangladesh interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus desiring to visit India before China are incorrect as he has not expressed any such interest in the recent past.
Facing persecution, Hindu voters could emerge as 'trump card' in Bangladesh elections
New Delhi: In democratic societies, minority voters often emerge as a decisive factor in elections when they constitute between five to 15 per cent of the electorate. Their voting preferences can significantly influence election outcomes, determining which party ascends to power. This phenomenon can be observed in countries like the United States, France, India, and the United Kingdom.
Bangladesh has no plans to ban Awami League, says Muhammad Yunus
Dhaka, March 21: Bangladesh's Interim Government has no plans to ban the Awami League, but individuals within its leadership accused of crimes, including murder and crimes against humanity, will face trial in the country's courts, the Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement on Thursday.
One investigation report against Sheikh Hasina may be filed in April: Bangladesh's Chief Prosecutor
Dhaka, March 17: Bangladesh's Chief Prosecutor, Muhammad Tajul Islam on Monday announced that an investigation report against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina may be filed as early as April.
Bangladesh: Yunus in line of fire as political parties slam interim govt for intentionally delaying elections
Dhaka, March 8: The much-flaunted unity of various political outfits in Bangladesh, which was on full display during the ousting of democratically-elected Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, seems to be fading gradually.
Under pressure, Yunus says Awami League, poll commission to take call on participation in elections
Dhaka, March 6: In a change of stance, Muhammad Yunus, who leads the interim government in Bangladesh, has now stated that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party Awami League has to take the decision on whether it will contest the elections, whenever they take place eventually.
New Political Party launched in Bangladesh
Dhaka, February 28: The young student group in Bangladesh that stormed the uprising to oust former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August last year, has now launched a new political party on Friday.
Bangladesh: Chaos, violence rules at historic Madhur Canteen in Dhaka
Dhaka, Feb 27: The historic Madhur Canteen at Dhaka University has turned into yet another ugly political battleground in Bangladesh as members of various student organisations have engaged in protests, scuffles and violence at the iconic venue, this week.
Bangladesh student group that led uprising to launch new political party
Dhaka, February 27: : The student group in Bangladesh that led the uprising to oust former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August last year, will launch a new political party on Friday to "fulfill the aspiration of new Bangladesh," organizers of the group have said.
UN Secretary General to visit Bangladesh amid tensions
Dhaka, February 26: The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is likely to visit Bangladesh in mid-March amid political tensions in the South Asian country, officials said.
Bangladesh adviser Nahid Islam resigns from cabinet to join politics
Dhaka, February 25: Nahid Islam, the information adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh, resigned on Tuesday from the cabinet led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, to join politics.
Bengal CM targets Yunus government for low-scale celebration of International Mother Language Day in B'desh
Kolkata, Feb 22: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Friday, indirectly targeted the caretaker government in neighbouring Bangladesh headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus for a low-scale celebration of International Mother Language Day there, with the latter himself avoiding his presence at the function.
Bangladeshi political parties slam Yunus, question interim govt's sincerity in holding elections
Dhaka, Feb 19: Several political parties in Dhaka, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), have lashed out at the interim government in the country, questioning its Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus's sincerity in holding elections in the country.
Yunus govt turning Bangladesh into terrorism hub: Sheikh Hasina
New Delhi, Feb 18: The ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh accuses the Mohammed Yunus-led interim government of turning the nation into a hub of terrorism and lawlessness. She vows to return home assuring help to families suffering and would deliver them justice.
UN panel asks Yunus govt not to ban any political party in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Feb 12: The United Nations has recommended Bangladesh against banning any political party for the sake of a multiparty democracy.
Mob in Bangladesh destroys ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's family home
By Meenakshi Ganguly, Dhaka, February 7: A mob in Bangladesh has demolished the Dhaka family home of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and properties owned by some of her relatives. Leaders of Hasina's Awami League party were also targeted by the mob.
Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house vandalised, set on fire by mob in Dhaka
New Delhi, Feb 6: A large group of protesters on Wednesday vandalised and set on fire Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Dhaka during a live online address of his daughter and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladeshi media slams Yunus govt for keeping border guard chief's India visit secret
Dhaka, Jan 25: The interim government in Bangladesh led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, already facing global scrutiny for its ongoing treatment of the minorities, especially Hindus, is now drawing flak over keeping under wraps the visit of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General Major General Mohammad Ashraful Islam Siddique to India, next month.
We escaped death by 20-25 minutes, says former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka, January 18: Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina has alleged that there was a conspiracy to kill her and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana, the moment she was ousted from power.
Bangladesh Ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to seek treatment abroad
Dhaka, January 6: Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia is set to travel abroad for medical treatment, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders confirmed on Monday.