Muhammad Yunus

Muhammad Yunus Announces Possible Election Timeline Amid Challenges in Post-Revolution Bangladesh

Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's interim leader and Nobel laureate, announced on Monday that general elections could take place either in late 2025 or early 2026. The declaration comes four months after a student-led revolution toppled the long-standing regime of former Prime...
Bangladesh Protesters

Political Leaders Urge Calm Amid Unrest in Bangladesh Following Lawyer’s Killing

Political and religious tensions escalated in Bangladesh after violent clashes between Hindu protesters and security forces led to the death of public prosecutor Saiful Islam Alif on Tuesday, November 29. The turmoil, sparked by the arrest of a Hindu monk,...
bangladesh hindu protests

Violence Erupts in Bangladesh: Lawyer Killed, Dozens Arrested During Hindu Protests

Bangladeshi police have arrested six individuals in connection with the murder of a lawyer amid violent clashes between Hindu protesters and security forces, the government announced on Wednesday. The unrest erupted on Tuesday in the port city of Chittagong after...
Khaleda Zia- Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh

Khaleda Zia’s First Public Appearance in Six Years Marks a Turning Point in Bangladesh’s Political Landscape

Khaleda Zia, the ailing and embattled opposition leader of Bangladesh, made a dramatic return to the public eye on Thursday, marking her first appearance in six years. The 79-year-old former prime minister, whose political career has been marked by decades...
Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Tribunal Sets Deadline for Investigation into Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Amid Crimes Against Humanity Charges

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Monday directed investigators to conclude their probe into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close associates by December 17, 2024. Hasina and her allies face charges of crimes against humanity related...
Muhammad Yunus

Bangladesh’s Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Calls for Patience Amid Political Upheaval

Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, addressed the nation on Friday, marking 100 days since taking office as "chief advisor" following a historic student-led uprising that toppled the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. In a nationally televised speech, the...
Dengue

Bangladesh Battles a Year-Round Surge in Dengue Cases as Climate Change Fuels Mosquito-Borne Crisis

Bangladesh is grappling with an unprecedented surge in dengue fever cases, transforming what was once a seasonal illness into a year-round crisis. Climate change and urbanization have created favorable breeding grounds for the Aedes aegypti mosquito, responsible for spreading dengue,...
Sheikh Hasina

Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Following Mass Protests

Bangladesh’s political landscape, a court in Dhaka has issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country in August following her ousting by mass protests. The 77-year-old leader, who was at the helm of Bangladeshi...
Bangladesh Protest

Hundreds Dead Amid Civil Unrest in Bangladesh: Questions Arise Over Casualty Figures

The violent civil unrest that engulfed Bangladesh in July and August resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people, though the exact number remains a matter of debate and uncertainty. As efforts to compile a definitive casualty list continue, student...
Sheikh Hasina

Murder Case Against Sheikh Hasina and Top Officials Over Killing During Student Protests

A resident of Dhaka has filed a high-profile murder case against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, two of her cabinet ministers, and four senior police officials, accusing them of involvement in the killing of a grocer during last month's...
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