Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has praised students who led demonstrations against deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Yunus took office as chairman of Bangladesh’s interim government last week. “There is no doubt… because of the student-led revolution the whole government collapsed…” Following a meeting with the students on Sunday night, Mr. Yunus informed reporters. “I said … Read more
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus well as he took on his new duties as the leader of a provisional administration in Bangladesh. “We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities,” Prime Minister Modi said on X in … Read more
Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister of Bangladesh two days ago, departed the country’s capital Dhaka amid violent rallies calling for her overthrow, and arrived in the vicinity of Delhi. There have been rumors since then regarding her next destination. Following her flight from Dhaka, there were rumors circulating that the 76-year-old leader intended to … Read more
In light of the political instability and violence before and after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on August 5, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh, released a notice for Indian Nationals residing in the nation today, August 7. “The Indian community members and the Indian students residing in Bangladesh are advised to avoid … Read more
At a news conference on Wednesday, Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that an interim administration led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus will take the oath of office in Bangladesh at 8 p.m. (August 7, 2024). According to a news statement from the Yunus Center, the 84-year-old pioneer of microfinance will touch down at Dhaka’s Hazrat … Read more
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar briefed an all-party meeting in Parliament on Tuesday, August 6, about the ongoing political crisis and violence in Bangladesh. During the session, he outlined India’s response to the situation in the neighbouring country and is expected to make a formal statement in the House soon. He told in the meeting that India assured … Read more