Muhammad Yunus

Muhammad Yunus to Meet Tarique Rahman in London Amid Political Crisis in Bangladesh

13 Jun 2025

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser to the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, is set to meet BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in London to address the ongoing political crisis ahead of the national elections, which are tentatively scheduled for April 2026. The crucial two-hour meeting is planned for 9 a.m. local time at...

‘Can’t Control Social Media’: PM Modi’s Blunt Reply To Yunus Over Hasina’s Explosive Speeches

12 Jun 2025

Bangladesh's interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, has accused Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ignoring his request to prevent former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from making political statements while residing in India. Speaking at London’s Chatham House on Wednesday, Yunus said he had urged Modi to at least limit Hasina’s...

BNP Accuses Muhammad Yunus of Using ‘Reforms’ as Excuse to Delay Polls

01 Jun 2025

The political storm in Bangladesh continues to intensify. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has accused interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus of deliberately delaying reforms to push national elections beyond 2025. On Saturday, BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed slammed the interim government for offering “empty gestures” instead of real action. He claimed...

Bangladesh to Live Telecast Sheikh Hasina’s Historic Trial Starting Sunday

01 Jun 2025

Bangladesh is set to make history by live telecasting the trial of former PM Sheikh Hasina, which will begin on Sunday. This will be the first time a country will telecast court proceedings against ex-PM. Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ruled to broadcast all hearings regarding enforced disappearance charges...

Bangladesh Lost 2.1 Million Jobs — Why Did Women Lose 86% of Them?

27 May 2025

Bangladesh has an invisible crisis. In the first half of the financial year, 2.1 million jobs disappeared—women lost a whopping 86% of them. Official declarations of advance notwithstanding, hard facts tell a gloomier tale. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reports that the female labour force participation increased to 42.68%...

Bangladesh’s Caretaker Govt Warns Of Rising ‘Authoritarian’ Risks, Students Fear Crackdown

24 May 2025

The caretaker government of Bangladesh has urged national unity to protect democracy and avert a return to authoritarianism, after weeks of mounting protests in the capital, Dhaka. The interim government that was formed after mass protests toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year called for wide cooperation to guarantee...

Yunus Holds Ground Amid Army Tensions And Election Uncertainty In Bangladesh

24 May 2025

Bangladesh's interim government leader, Muhammad Yunus, has opted to continue in office after initial indications of a resignation, amidst mounting tensions between his administration, political parties, and the army. Espy reports indicate that Yunus had called an emergency session with his advisory council after a scheduled meeting of ECNEC to...

Will Muhammad Yunus Step Down? Bangladesh Faces Political Rift and Military Pressure

23 May 2025

Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus is thinking of resignation as political backing erodes and disagreements with the army grow. It is hard for Yunus, according to National Citizen Party leader Nahid Islam, to bring all political parties onto a common platform. Meanwhile, Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman calls for early elections...

French President Macron Denies Bilateral Talks with Bangladesh, Visit Called Off

20 May 2025

The interim government of Bangladesh has suffered a major diplomatic blow. French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that he turned down Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus's invitation for a bilateral meeting during the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, on June 9. In response to the rejection,Yunus went ahead and...

Bangladesh vs India: Can Dhaka Risk a Trade War? | TDG Explainer

17 Apr 2025

The recent global trade war between the United States and China has created a domino effect across regional trade relationships, and today, the tension between India and Bangladesh is boiling over. With the suspension of crucial shipping and land port facilities, the trade relationship between the neighboring nations seems to...

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