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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicMuhammad Yunus

Topic: Muhammad Yunus

Bangladesh Army Chief wants elections. Muhammad Yunus wants to get rid of him

When the Army chief starts sounding more democratic than a Nobel Peace Prize winner, you know Bangladesh’s political theatre has become a stage for satire.

‘Yunus Bahini’ is on a killing spree, selling off Bangladesh to the US—Hasina in teary-eyed address

In two back-to-back addresses over the weekend, ousted PM Sheikh Hasina levels charges at Muhammad Yunus, vows she will get Bangladesh back from his clutches.

Yunus amid resignation buzz—govt will act in national interest if obstructed by domestic, foreign forces

Statement released after unscheduled meeting of Bangladesh's advisory council in Dhaka Saturday to discuss possibility of national elections and judicial reforms.

Yunus thinking of resigning, can’t govern if parties can’t reach common ground—student leader Nahid Islam

Leader of newly-formed NCP, Islam says he has requested Yunus to reconsider. This comes amid BNP’s ongoing protests demanding swearing-in of its candidate as Dhaka’s mayor.

Patience wears thin in Bangladesh as BNP takes to streets against Yunus govt over mayoral post

BNP leaders say the stir, initially confined to legal dispute with Yunus-led interim govt over mayoral seat, is quickly evolving into broader standoff over deferred general election.

‘On-screen Hasina’ Nusraat Faria gets bail in attempted murder case linked to 2024 anti-govt stir

The charges against high-profile figures such as Faria lack substantive evidence and reflect a broader campaign of political retribution, argue critics.

Bangladeshi nationals are joining terrorist ranks. Bigger problem is the culture of denial

Bangladesh has a significant youth bulge—the median age is just 26. So the involvement of young Bangladeshis in TTP’s activities in Afghanistan must be taken seriously.

Muhammad Yunus wants women’s rights in Bangladesh. First rein in Islamic radicals

If Yunus wants Bangladeshi women to enjoy equal rights as men, running with the hare and hunting with the hounds won’t help.

Yunus changes tack on India’s Northeast, calls for ‘plan for Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan & Seven Sisters’

Yunus, in March during a visit to China, had described the northeastern Indian states as ‘landlocked’ and reliant on Bangladesh for maritime access.

Yunus regime’s ban on Hasina’s Awami League ‘concerning’, says MEA; calls for polls in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s interim government Saturday announced a sweeping ban on Awami League's activities, including the party's online presence, under a revised anti-terrorism Act.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

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.