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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicSheikh Hasina

Topic: Sheikh Hasina

Divide and rule, siding with radicals—Yunus has learned what will keep him in power

More than rewriting history, what has bothered Dhaka watchers is Yunus’ seeming acceptance of the rise of radicalism in Bangladesh since Hasina’s exit.

India-Bangladesh must rekindle old ties. Sheikh Hasina shouldn’t remain a thorn in the flesh

India’s best bet lies in a reformed, corruption-free democratic Bangladesh. To do that, it has to keep an eye on Muhammad Yunus’ reform initiatives.

Bangladesh may hold next elections in late 2025 or 2026, says Chief Adviser Yunus

Muhammad Yunus said poll timing would largely depend on political consensus and the extent of reforms to be carried out before it.

Mujibur’s ‘Joy Bangla’ no longer national slogan in Bangladesh

Yunus govt had appealed against 2020 HC ruling declaring 'Joy Bangla' national slogan. Bangladesh SC stays HC judgment, says it's govt's policy decision and judiciary can't interfere.

From a post-Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh to Trump’s US, India needs to navigate choppy diplomatic seas

Global media highlights India's growth slump, noting some slowdown was expected due to govt's fiscal consolidation & RBI’s inflation control measures, but warns of 'tough times ahead'.

Full text of ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s 1st speech since ouster. ‘Yunus a selfish, greedy man’

In her virtual address, the ex-PM reflected on her family's role in 1971 Liberation War, spoke of 'assassination attempts' on her & accused Yunus-led govt of failing to protect minorities.

There’s a big obstacle to Awami League’s return to Bangladesh politics

The Yunus government is fighting the issue of banning the Awami League on two fronts. On one side stand the ordinary Bangladeshis, and on the other are the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.

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.

Dhaka court refuses to ban ISKCON amid row over monk Chinmoy Das’ arrest, Hasina calls for his release

ISKCON distances itself from Das, who, it says, was expelled from religious organisation earlier. He was arrested on charges of dishonouring Bangladesh's national flag.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

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.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

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.