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TopicMuhammad Yunus

Topic: Muhammad Yunus

Sheikh Hasina calls Muhammad Yunus ‘mastermind’ behind mass killings in Bangladesh

In a recorded statement, released at an Awami League event, the ousted PM said interim govt had silenced the Opposition, with 'all Awami League MPs, other dissenters being handcuffed'.

‘Gayebi mamla’ redux in Bangladesh under Yunus. Extortion, harassment in garb of FIRs over July uprising

Many cases linked to killings during uprising name large number of people, many of whom had nothing to do with the violence. Yunus-led interim govt had earlier admitted to the problem.

Chinmoy Das arrest: MEA says attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh can’t be dismissed as ‘media exaggeration’

In the past, Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, has dismissed reports of attacks against minorities in Bangladesh as media propaganda.

Bangladesh govt to pursue ‘crimes against humanity’ case against Hasina at International Criminal Court

Bangladesh interim govt cites 'massacre' of protesters & 'thousands of enforced disappearances' during Hasina's 16-year tenure as PM. Yunus has raised the issue with ICC prosecutor.

Watch CutTheClutter: 100 days of Yunus govt, Hindu monk arrest & delayed political reforms in Bangladesh

In Episode 1561 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the Yunus govt's legitimacy, uncertainty over elections, & the implications for Bangladesh's politics & economy.

Days after sedition case, top Bangladeshi Hindu leader detained at Dhaka airport, taken into custody

Hindu rights activist Jayanta Karmakar says Bangladesh police had been targeting Chinmoy Krishna ever since he became 'face of Hindu resistance against targeted attacks by radicals'.

After Kenya, now Bangladesh to review its power deals, including with Adani group

Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has recommended appointment of a 'reputed law & investigative firm' to assist in review of at least 7 power contracts signed during Hasina regime.

‘Heightened political risks, lower growth’. Why Moody’s has downgraded Bangladesh’s economic outlook

Moody's, which downgraded country's rating from B1 to B2, also notes that ‘nascent reemergence of community-based tensions’, risk of further deterioration in law & order may dampen growth.

Trump and Yunus have a bitter past, tense future. Unless doormat diplomacy becomes a thing

Yunus allegedly made a big donation to the Clinton Foundation ahead of Hillary Clinton’s bid for US presidency. On his part, Trump had reportedly said: “Where’s the micro-finance guy from Dhaka?’

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.