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TopicMuhammad Yunus

Topic: Muhammad Yunus

Day after India’s appeal to reconsider demolition, Yunus govt denies Satyajit Ray link to Bangladesh bldg

Reports this week alleged that Ray’s ancestral home in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh was being razed, sparking outcry. However, the demolition was also reportedly halted.

By reviving Hasina-era mango diplomacy with India, Yunus govt signals ‘business as usual’

The mango shipments were coordinated by Bangladesh’s Ministry of External Affairs and followed an earlier exchange of Eid greetings between the heads of both governments.

Protests rock Bangladesh after video of Hindu woman’s rape goes viral, local BNP politician held

A 2-judge High Court bench demanded its immediate removal from online platforms. Authorities were further instructed to ensure the survivor’s security & facilitate her medical treatment.

36 Bangladeshis involved in allegedly setting up ISIL-inspired terror module held in Malaysia

Operations that began in April has seen 15 Bangladeshis deported, 16 being investigated further for alleged involvement ISIL-inspired movement & 5 charged with terror-related offences.

Yunus govt declares 5 August as national holiday to mark Hasina’s ouster, exile to India

New Delhi: Amid domestic political turmoil, the Bangladesh interim administration has declared August 5 a national holiday to mark the anniversary of former Prime...

Yunus is struggling to remain relevant in Bangladesh

For the common Bangladeshi, it is neither the election date nor the new currency notes that has been the biggest cause for concern after the fall of the Hasina government.

Ex-prez Hamid returns to Bangladesh month after departure sparked uproar

Dhaka: Bangladesh's former president Abdul Hamid, who served two terms during deposed premier Sheikh Hasina’s regime, returned to the country on Monday after...

Bangladesh elections in April 2026, Yunus announces in televised address

We are in a state of war, will not give opportunity to the defeated powers who are waiting to attack us, he says in TV address.

Chinese envoy offers to help Bangladesh govt counter ‘disinfo’ on global media platforms

Offer comes amid claims by Bangladeshi interim govt that media outlets, particularly in India, as well as expatriate-run YouTube channels, are spreading anti-govt propaganda.

Bangladesh replaces its founder Mujibur Rehman with temples, landmarks in new currency notes

No human portraits, says Bangladesh's central bank, notes will only show heritage.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.