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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicMuhammad Yunus

Topic: Muhammad Yunus

In final speech as Bangladesh interim govt adviser, Yunus rakes up reference to India’s NE, yet again

In a televised address before new govt was sworn-in, Yunus praised China, while talking about ‘strategic balance’. He didn’t talk directly about violence seen during his tenure.

Bangladesh vote tests Gen Z uprising, India-China balance

Thursday’s election, the first since Muhammad Yunus became interim leader after the uprising, tests whether Gen Z-led protests can turn street power into lasting governance.

Bangladesh strikes trade deal with US, gets exemption on textile exports made with American cotton

Deal once notified will also see Dhaka commit to purchasing 25 Boeing aircraft, as well as increase its energy imports to roughly $1 billion annually for the next 15 years.

Dear Narendrabhai, Bangladesh polls give India space to hit reset button

By next weekend, Bangladesh will have an elected government. This is India’s moment to reboot broken ties by moderating the ‘ghuspethiya’ rhetoric in poll-bound West Bengal and Assam.

A baby’s death & mother’s suicide rock Bangladesh as Awami League student leader denied funeral parole

Kaniz Suborna Swarnali ended her life after killing her infant son. She had reportedly exhausted every legal avenue to secure the release of her husband, a leader of Chhatra League.

Yunus a ‘murderous fascist’, Bangladesh plunged into age of terror—Hasina strikes ahead of polls

Bangladesh former PM Sheikh Hasina's message was played at a Foreign Correspondents’ Club event, titled 'Save Democracy in Bangladesh', in Delhi Friday.

Awami ban in Bangladesh polls authoritarianism not democracy—Hasina slams Yunus in ThePrint interview

Hasina calls for 'free, fair' elections in an exclusive interview with ThePrint, while bemoaning the law and order situation within Bangladesh.

India calls on families of staff at missions in Bangladesh to return ahead of 12 Feb polls

The latest advisory comes as anti-India sentiment continues to soar in Bangladesh. The first polls of the post-Sheikh Hasina era are scheduled for 12 February.

Brother of slain student activist Osman Hadi appointed second secretary at Bangladesh mission in UK

Notification of Omar Bin Hadi's appointment was issued Thursday, according to media reports. His brother’s killing had triggered protests & a rising anti-India tirade in Bangladesh.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.